Smart Data Collective

JULY 7, 2022

We have previously talked about the reasons that data analytics technology is changing the financial industry. One of the most significant changes has been in the field of stock market investing. Analytics Insight has touched on some of the benefits of using data analytics to make better stock market trades. They point out that value investors are using machine learning technology to anticipate future stock prices.

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Dataversity

JULY 26, 2022

Week after week, month after month, shareholder cyber lawsuits hit the news. Capital One settles for $190 million. A class-action lawsuit was filed against Ultimate Kronos Group for alleged negligence regarding a ransomware attack, identifying a poor cybersecurity system as the root problem. These two news items in recent months underscore the risks companies face in their ongoing war […].

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InfoQ Articles

JULY 5, 2022

Consuming Kafka messages is simple; you get them as long as they are produced, but nothing more. But if you need real-time processing of the data (filtering, joining, or manipulating events), just using the Kafka-consuming API might not be the best approach as the resulting code becomes complex. Kafka Streams and Quarkus are the perfect matches to start processing Kafka events in real-time.

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Simplilearn

JULY 8, 2022

A popular misconception is that programming languages are crucial for an AI framework based on neural networks. The results of an AI application are determined by the model architecture rather than the particular language. Unsurprisingly, Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, and image processing are massive driving forces in AI. Most.

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Timo Elliott

JULY 21, 2022

It often seems like some folks will do anything to avoid adopting innovation… which caption works better, do you think?

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 20, 2022

Artificial intelligence is one of the most disruptive forms of technology shaping the marketing profession since the dawn of the Internet. Here are some statistics on the importance of AI in marketing : 48% of marketers feel AI makes a greater difference than anything else in affecting their relationship with customers 51% of e-commerce companies use AI to improve the customer experience 64% of B2B marketers use AI to guide their strategy.

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Dataversity

JULY 25, 2022

According to IBM, the average cost of a breach was $1.76 million less at organizations with a mature zero trust approach than those without. It’s understandable why this verify-first, trust-later mentality has gained steam over the last few years. And the reality is, that organizations don’t have much of a choice. The world saw an alarming […].

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Analysts Corner

JULY 13, 2022

In the beginning of projects, there is often uncertainty how to start with actual implementation of software product, especially when using agile framework. Photo by Gia Oris on Unsplash In case of bigger projects for software development, with complex processes, there are usually many stakeholders involved. It could be that they have some basic education about agile framework, but often they do not have any practical experience in building the sofware product.

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Simplilearn

JULY 8, 2022

Numerous once-thriving organizations in recent history failed to embrace change and ended up squandering the limited opportunity they had. Legendary examples of brick-and-mortar stores that lagged and lost in digital transformation include RadioShack, JCPenny, Toys R’ Us, and Blockbuster Entertainment. In a recent survey by the Harvard Busin. Read More.

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BI Insight

JULY 4, 2022

I previously explained in a blog post what thin reports are and why we should care about them. I also explained Report Level Measures in another blog post. In this post, I try to raise some real-world challenges we face when developing thin reports. I also provide a solution to those challenges. Report Level Measure … Continue reading Thin Reports, Real-world Challenges.

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BA Times

JULY 14, 2022

Process: “a series of actions or events performed to make something or achieve a particular result, or a series of changes that happen naturally” Source: Cambridge Dictionary When used correctly, process modelling is an invaluable activity, and along with process maps can be a powerful way of communicating of what is happening or should happen. At […].

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 28, 2022

Bitcoin has experienced tremendous price volatility in recent months. Traders are struggling to make sense of these patterns. Fortunately, new predictive analytics algorithms can make this easier. The financial industry is becoming more dependent on machine learning technology with each passing day. Last summer, a report by Deloitte showed that more CFOs are using predictive analytics technology.

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Dataversity

JULY 22, 2022

You thought you knew all normal forms? (And possibly also some abnormal …) Well, think again: There is also “graph normal form (GNF).” The diagram below is a fifth normal form graph concept model, which is just a few steps from GNF, so hang on: Where GNF comes from GNF is based on serious mathematics, […]. The post Say Hello to Graph Normal Form (GNF) appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Analysts Corner

JULY 5, 2022

Preparing for a job interview as a business analyst can be a stressful time. You’ve done your research, prepared your CV, got called for a… Continue reading on Analyst’s corner ».

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Simplilearn

JULY 18, 2022

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the world we live, work, and play in. From “you might like” recommendations in e-commerce and online entertainment to automated grammar checkers to self-driving cars, AI amd ML show up in an ever-growing number of places and applications. Prepare to accelerate your AI and ML career. Read More.

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InfoQ Articles

JULY 11, 2022

TensorFlow is an open-source framework developed by Google scientists and engineers for numerical computing. TensorFlow.NET is a library that provides a.NET Standard binding for TensorFlow. In this article, the author explains how to use Tensorflow.NET to build a neural network. By Robert Krzaczy?ski.

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BA Times

JULY 20, 2022

In the fast-paced world of business analysis, you live and learn from minute to minute. Keeping up with cutting-edge industry developments can be a Herculean task for even the most dedicated of business professionals. So, when it comes to studying, ensure that you are expending your time wisely on quality learning from the best. Here […]. The post Books To Bank On For Your Business: Five Top Reads For Avid Business Analysts appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates,

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ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu

Smart Data Collective

JULY 21, 2022

Data analytics is incredibly valuable for helping people. learn. More institutions are recognizing this, so the market for data analytics in education is projected to be worth over $57 billion by 2030. We have previously talked about the many ways that big data is disrupting education. Big data isn’t just helping with education in the field of academia.

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Dataversity

JULY 21, 2022

Despite its many benefits, the emergence of high-performance machine learning systems for augmented analytics over the last 10 years has led to a growing “plug-and-play” analytical culture, where high volumes of opaque data are thrown arbitrarily at an algorithm until it yields useful business intelligence. What does this mean in terms of data audit?

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Analysts Corner

JULY 31, 2022

#BAMustReads number four, is all around Objective Key Results, or as they’re commonly referred to as OKRs. Continue reading on Analyst’s corner ».

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Simplilearn

JULY 15, 2022

Fintech apps like Chime, Square, and ZestMoney have a responsibility to protect their users’ data and money while also protecting themselves against fraud and intrusion. As a cybersecurity professional, you need to understand the tools and techniques to create and enforce that security. Join Simplilearn on Thursday, July 28, 2022, for a career m. Read More.

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Fingent

JULY 14, 2022

The world of programming has come very far, and it continues to evolve. What this gives you is – options. Out of the many ways to fabricate these programs, the two most common ways are functional programming and microservices. This blog gives you an in-depth view of both of them. To understand the similarities and […]. The post Functional Programming Or Microservices: What Suits Your Business App Development appeared first on Fingent Technology.

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BA Times

JULY 28, 2022

When working on a project or product development initiative, the focus is usually on getting the product ‘over the line’ within a defined timescale. There can be immense pressure to create requirements artifacts quickly, creating just enough to communicate the key business needs to developers and other stakeholders. This is completely understandable, but it can […].

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 31, 2022

Modern investors have a difficult time retaining a competitive edge without having the latest technology at their fingertips. Predictive analytics technology has become essential for traders looking to find the best investing opportunities. Predictive analytics tools can be particularly valuable during periods of economic uncertainty. Traders can have even more difficulty identifying the best investing opportunities as market volatility intensifies.

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Dataversity

JULY 11, 2022

The importance of artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be understated. From a 5% increase in EBIT to the potential to create trillions of dollars in economic value, AI is the technology businesses are rushing to scale – and failing to do so could be catastrophic. But while AI has come a long way, there is one challenge that continues to hold it […].

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This article focuses on my experience starting as a customer service representative and working myself up to become a lead analyst in my organization. I did not start with many special skills or talents but I wanted to reflect on what did help me.