BA Times

MAY 25, 2023

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a buzzword, and it has been making waves in the tech industry. We are experiencing AI in our day-to-day life in the form of chatbots, Voice assistants in serving customers’ requests, forecasting market trends, detecting possible future ailments, and much more. In recent years, businesses have begun adopting AI to […] The post Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business Analysts and BA Jobs appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, T

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Analysts Corner

MAY 24, 2023

A typical BA workflow for an agile project When I was trained in Business Analysis, I always tried to join the pieces I had learnt. I also watched a lot of videos on Youtube about “ what a day looks like in the life of a BA ” or “ how a BA handles every stage of a project ”. But I got the fundamental idea when I actually experienced it in my job role.

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Dataversity

MAY 22, 2023

Digital procedures play an important role in modern business, as they generate lots of valuable information that can be used to improve organizations and advance their goals. Thus, in 2023, website data collection will be a staple for most growing firms in various industries. However, as with any craft, there are bad, good, and better ways to collect website […] The post 7 Best Practices for Data Collection in 2023 appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Bridging the Gap

MAY 25, 2023

Project Managers and Business Analysts are two roles that are often intertwined and sometimes confused. While similar, they have distinct responsibilities and skill sets. I recently hosted a LinkedIn Live with project management expert, Elizabeth Harrin where we dug into the overlaps and differences between these two roles, as well as how professionals in these roles can work together to support a project’s success.

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Astera

MAY 25, 2023

Overcoming Snowflake Migration Challenges: A Complete Guide Snowflake has quickly become a popular choice for data warehousing, thanks to its cloud-native architecture, advanced features, and scalability. However, migration to Snowflake from an existing data warehouse platform can be a complex and challenging process. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most common challenges that organizations face while migrating to Snowflake and provide strategies to overcome them.

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BA Times

MAY 24, 2023

Increasingly, teams are working to deliver change in an incremental and iterative way. As teams shift towards a product management approach, there is often a parallel shift towards experimentation and hypothesis-based product or service development. The idea being that, in an uncertain market, it’s impossible to say with any certainty what customers and stakeholders will […] The post The Importance Of Experimentation And “Falsification” appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars

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Dataversity

MAY 25, 2023

Creativity is critical to producing superior results in any field, whether it’s the arts, sciences, or technology. The same can be said for alternative data analysis. The most successful data scientists apply creativity by thinking out of the box when analyzing information to solve challenging problems or understand human behavior. From investment decisions to public policy and […] The post How Analysts Leverage Creativity to Gain Powerful Insights from Alternative Data appeared first on D

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Adaptive US

MAY 23, 2023

CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) is a highly coveted certification for senior business analysts. The CBAP certification exam focuses on all six knowledge areas in BABoK (The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge). The BABoK is a guide to Business Analysis. It describes a set of knowledge areas that guide a business analyst in performing business analysis activities during the project or product lifecycle.

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InfoQ Articles

MAY 23, 2023

Optimizing a software delivery organization is not a straightforward process standardized in the software industry. Getting the organization to analyze the data and act on it is a difficult undertaking. This article presents insights into how a socio-technical framework for optimizing a software delivery organization has been set up and brought to the point of regular use.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 24, 2023

Great customer support plays a central role in a company’s success and profitability. Businesses with an excellent reputation for customer service tend to do better overall and stay in business longer. Companies that miss the mark often lose customers and generate negative reviews online. Unfortunately, bad reviews can deter new customers. What makes some businesses fail to provide outstanding customer support?

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Simplilearn

MAY 26, 2023

AWS has experienced exponential growth, becoming the leading cloud services provider globally. Its continuous innovation, scalability, and wide range of services have attracted millions of customers, transforming industries and enabling businesses to leverage the power of the cloud for enhanced efficiency and flexibility. Embark on a rewarding care.

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Dataversity

MAY 22, 2023

In this five-part series, I’m taking a hard look at the common – and costly – mistakes organizations typically make while building a cloud architecture. Part one explained how organizations can quickly lose visibility and control over their data processing, and detailed how to avoid that mistake. Part two looked at why a DIY approach often goes wrong, […] The post <strong>Cloud Architecture Mistakes: The Perils of Poor Security Architecture</strong> appeared first on DATAVE

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Analysts Corner

MAY 25, 2023

As a business analyst, I’m generally responsible for leading requirements workshops to understand processes and problems, and to analyze… Continue reading on Analyst’s corner »

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 25, 2023

With the ever-increasing number of cyber-attacks, small businesses must take steps to prevent data breaches. Data security is essential for any business, regardless of size. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to data breaches as they often lack the resources and expertise to protect their data from malicious actors. Fortunately, there are a number of measures that small businesses can take to protect their sensitive information from unauthorized access.

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MAY 22, 2023

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Dataversity

MAY 23, 2023

Security teams can be so focused on blocking cyberattacks from external actors that they forget the potential threats within their organizations. Verizon reports that insider threats cause almost 20% of all breaches. Insider threats are difficult to defend against using traditional threat prevention measures because insiders inherently require elevated trust and access to get their jobs done. […] The post Why Traditional Threat Prevention Is Insufficient for Insider Threats appeared first

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Analysts Corner

MAY 22, 2023

Introduction Logistic regression, much like linear regression, stands as a fundamental method in predictive analytics. However, while linear regression is typically employed for predicting quantitative outputs, logistic regression shines in the realm of categorical predictions, primarily binary. This comprehensive article dives into the concept of logistic regression, demystifying its principles, applications, and nuances within the predictive analytics landscape.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 25, 2023

We live in a digital age, where data is the new currency. Every day, a massive amount of information is generated, processed, and stored, and it is critical for everyone who offers their services online to prioritize privacy and ensure responsible data practices. No matter whether you provide educational software development services or sell smartphones in a Shopify store, you’re likely dealing with lots of customer data—and if you’re not responsible with that, you will ruin customer trust and t

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MAY 25, 2023

In project management, PRINCE2® (Projects IN Controlled Environments) has emerged as a widely recognized and respected methodology. It provides a structured framework for managing projects effectively and efficiently. PRINCE2® offers a comprehensive set of principles, processes, and techniques that can be tailored to suit various project environ. Read More.

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Dataversity

MAY 26, 2023

At the time of reading this, you’ve likely heard of ChatGPT and/or generative AI and its versatile conversational capabilities. From asking it to draft cohesive blog posts, to generating working computer code, all the way to solving your homework and engaging in discussing world events (as far as they happened before September 2021), it seems […] The post Companies Must Have Guardrails in Place When Incorporating Generative AI appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Analysts Corner

MAY 22, 2023

Introduction Predictive analytics stands as a cornerstone of modern data science, influencing decisions across industries — from finance to healthcare, from marketing to operations research. At the heart of predictive analytics lies linear regression, a foundational statistical learning method widely employed in machine learning and data science. This comprehensive article presents a deep dive into the concept of linear regression, exploring its principles, applications, and nuances in predictiv

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InfoQ Articles

MAY 24, 2023

GDPR compliance should be a default feature in every application that handles PII (Personally Identifiable Information). Most organizations have an impression that GDPR is a luxury feature that needs special tools to implement. But, we can see that the frameworks and design patterns we already use in our everyday development can very well be used to implement the GDPR rules.

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MAY 25, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformational force in today's fast-paced digital society, revolutionizing several parts of our life. ChatGPT AI stands out as a remarkable breakthrough among the many AI advancements. This article will delve into ChatGPT AI, understanding its capabilities, limitations, and why it matters. Learn about. Read More.

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Dataversity

MAY 26, 2023

Suppose you’re in charge of maintaining a large set of data pipelines from cloud storage or streaming data into a data warehouse. How can you ensure that your data meets expectations after every transformation? That’s where data quality testing comes in. Data testing uses a set of rules to check if the data conforms to […] The post Testing and Monitoring Data Pipelines: Part One appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Analysts Corner

MAY 21, 2023

Introduction Machine learning is a fast-evolving field, and choosing the optimal parameters for a machine learning algorithm is often a challenging task. This is where hyperparameter tuning methods like Grid Search come into play, proving to be valuable tools for enhancing model performance. This article delves deep into the concept of Grid Search, its role in machine learning, its advantages, and how it operates, providing a comprehensive understanding of this potent optimization technique.

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BA Careers

MAY 26, 2023

Are you tired of managing your agile projects using multiple tools and struggling to keep track of everything? Look no further than Jira Dashboard, the ultimate tool for agile project management. With its customizable and user-friendly interface, Jira Dashboard allows you to easily track your team’s progress, manage tasks, and collaborate with your team in real-time.

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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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MAY 25, 2023

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Dataversity

MAY 24, 2023

If you’re lucky, you’ve only had to worry about managing a data disaster recovery effort once or twice in your career, if at all. However, as the rate and number of natural disasters have increased, the chances of needing to navigate through a worst-case scenario have risen. As of April 11, 2023, the U.S. had […] The post How Kubernetes Can Help You Weather Regional Disaster Recovery appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Domo

MAY 24, 2023

It’s an exciting time in tech with the hype level taking a sharp hockey stick jump at the recent introduction of ChatGPT, which was arguably the first to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) tangible for everyone from elementary school students to software engineers. Nearly every day we hear about new AI solutions clamoring for attention, and companies are scrambling to figure out how to pull AI into their businesses in a smart way that goes beyond the hype.

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BA Careers

MAY 23, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business environment, delivering successful projects is a must for any organization. However, effective project management requires careful planning, precise execution, and constant monitoring to ensure that everything is on track. That’s where Jira Software comes in. This powerful tool can help you streamline your project management process from planning to execution, and deliver successful outcomes every time.

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