BA Times
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Well, quite a lot actually. I’m not saying we’ve all got the swagger of Liam Gallagher, or the Ziggy Stardust fashion sense of Bowie. Nor, do we all play guitars, or know our way around a recording studio (although some do). And I’d confidently say, none of us are going around with diva-like demands or […] The post What Do Business Analysts and Rockstars Have in Common?
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
Over the last few years, the demand for student loans and financial aid has significantly increased as many employers are now dismissing applicants who are without college educations. While this was always the case for certain niches in the past, it’s becoming an increasingly popular practice even among retail and part-time positions that usually don’t have such harsh restrictions on their employees.
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Simplilearn
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The data transformation; the digital world; the smart revolution; the intelligent era; whatever you call it, the world of analytics is upon us. Organizations now realize the impact of data and analytics on their operational efficiency and are thinking of ways to incorporate them into their current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). One of the mo. Read More.
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Artificial intelligence technology has massively disrupted the financial sector. Joe McKendrick posted an article in Forbes on the role that AI will play in the coming democratization of financial services. There are many other reasons AI and big data technology is changing finance. One of the biggest is that more financial institutions are using predictive analytics tools to assist with asset management.
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Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
We have discussed the compelling role that data analytics plays in various industries. In December, we shared five key ways that data analytics can help businesses grow. The gaming industry is among those most affected by breakthroughs in data analytics. A growing number of gaming developers are utilizing big data to make their content more engaging.
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Dataversity
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Data is a valuable asset to the U.S. government and the public. Making it accessible and usable intensifies democracy in the country. It also promotes effectiveness in the government, as well as efficiency in each branch. Project Open Data is a place where fostering collaboration and promoting improvement in open data policy is intended. This […] The post How Can Project Open Data Improve Data Quality?
Simplilearn
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The field of Cloud Computing is drastically changing the way business is done across all industry sectors. The Cloud is being adopted in increasing numbers for business, and cloud computing is expected to become a $300 billion business by 2021 globally. As the world of technology and computing develops, more and more careers are emerging to suit. Read More.
Roman Pichler
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] 1 Complement Scrum with a Product Discovery and Strategy Process Scrum is a simple framework that helps teams develop successful products. It achieves this by using sprints to create product increments, collecting feedback from users and stakeholders, and adapting the product with the insights gained. [1] As simple as this sounds, there is a catch: To create value with Scrum, you must understand who the users and customers are, why people would
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A pictograph is a symbol that represents a word or a phrase. They were used in the earliest forms of writing and are still helpful for explaining complicated concepts quickly. One of these concepts includes technical data, information that isn’t typically user-friendly or easy to read. 10 Ways Pictographs Help Make Sense of Technical Data Pictographs are graphical representations of data that can help you visualize trends and patterns.
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Dataversity
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
There are several data-driven technologies that are primed to take off this year. Based on what we are seeing with our customers, we can expect a surge in the adoption of emerging technologies like generative artificial Intelligence as well as new software architectures that will transform markets, empower consumers, and deliver new personalized customer experiences. […] The post 2023: Generative AI, IoB-Informed Products, and Other Data-Driven Technologies appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
Simplilearn
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Influencer marketing has become wildly successful. Brands are making more than 5x what they spend on working with influencers – when they find the right ones to work with, that is. And that’s the first challenge: identifying the best types of influencers to deliver real results for the brand. Especially when there are five different types of. Read More.
Analysts Corner
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
BA techniques — prioritization Photo by Ch_pski on Unsplash Feature and user story prioritization is important for business analysts in a development project for several reasons: Alignment with business goals : Business analysts play a key role in aligning the development project with the overall business goals and objectives. Improved customer satisfaction : Business analysts are often responsible for gathering customer requirements and feedback.
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Data analytics technology has played a huge role in the future of small businesses. One study from March 2020 showed that 67% of small businesses spend over $10,000 a year on data analytics. Of course, this statistic predates the pandemic. Many businesses have since invested even more in their data analytics infrastructure, since they have relied more heavily on digital technology in a post-pandemic world.
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Dataversity
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
For growth-minded organizations, the ability to effectively respond to market conditions, competitive pressures, and customer expectations is dependent on one key asset: data. But having just massive troves of data isn’t enough. The key to being truly data-driven is having access to accurate, complete, and reliable data. In fact, Gartner recently found that organizations believe […] The post How to Assess Data Quality Readiness for Modern Data Pipelines appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
Simplilearn
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Choosing the career path is tough and requires a careful assessment of your abilities, potential and aspirations to move ahead. It is a challenge for everyone to sustain in the ever growing competitive professional world where a right move at the right time may take you to pinnacles in career, while a wrong move may dwell you into pits. You might. Read More.
Analysts Corner
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A practical guide to napping without getting caught! You’ve completed all the online training, gained all of the knowledge, are well-versed in all aspects of business analysis, and have done everything in your power to comprehend the so-called BABOK 100 times. And “Hurrah!” You have been offered a position. You’ve been working at your new job for almost a month now, and you’re still sitting at your desk wondering, “What should I do?
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
We have talked extensively about some of the changes machine learning has introduced to the marketing profession. According to one analysis, companies that used machine learning in their marketing strategies boosted sales by up to 50%. There are a number of ways that companies can boost their marketing strategies with machine learning technology. One of the biggest benefits involves using machine learning to improve the performance of their social media marketing strategies.
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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
Dataversity
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
We’ve all heard and seen the realities of the increase in shipping rates. In 2021, the domestic shipping rates for moving goods by road and rail in the U.S. was up 23% from 2020. The real problem, though, is that even if you can afford that increase, the product and capacity might not be available. […] The post Building a Data Analytics Strategy to Understand Your Supply Chain appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
Simplilearn
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
DevOps brings with it not only an innovative new way of creating applications but also empowers better technology innovation. Forbes reports that 50 percent of companies have now implemented DevOps in their organizations, making it one of the most sought-after roles in the industry. If you’re looking to switch to a new career field that’s quic. Read More.
BA Times
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Elicitation is a key business analysis skill. Whether it’s one-on-one interviews, workshops, observation or one of the many other techniques, elicitation is a key source of information. As BAs, it’s easy to think that we are highly attuned listeners, carefully scouring the airwaves for tasty morsels of relevant information. Of course, this is probably true. […] The post Deep Listening: Avoid Hearing What You Want To Hear appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Job
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Businesses around the world spent over $545 billion on cloud technology last year. A growing number of companies are discovering that it offers tremendous benefits, but there are also some downsides to it. What Are the Benefits of Cloud Computing for Businesses? Cloud computing is a term used to describe the use of computing resources, such as software, hardware, and storage, over the internet.
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Analysts Corner
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
The use of language models in Artificial Intelligence can leverage the productivity of Business Analysis. [link] In this article, I demonstrate how it is possible to use Chat GPT as an assistant (or helper) in executing business analysis tasks based on a case study that deals with developing an application by a startup. You will see artifacts produced by an AI from instructions and questions that a business analyst would ask his stakeholders.
Simplilearn
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
In C programming language, it becomes mandatory to follow syntax while executing the program, and it becomes challenging to understand the logic of the complex program. Therefore, to understand the program logic in a better way and to solve the complex problem, you must write it in pseudocode, which is written in simple English that makes it easy. Read More.
Dataversity
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
All our online actions generate data. Even if we don’t write posts, comment, or upload other content, we leave our traces by being silent observers. This leads to predictable results – according to Statista, the amount of data generated globally is expected to surpass 180 zettabytes in 2025. On the one hand, having many resources to make […] The post How to Work with Unstructured Data in Python appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
We have talked about the impact that machine learning has had on website and app development. However, machine learning technology can also help solve Internet problems on a more granular level. A growing number of people have complained about WiFI dead zones. Fortunately, machine learning technology shows some promise in addressing them. One of the benefits of machine learning is that it can help improve mesh networks, which can minimize the risk of Internet connectivity problems.
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