Category: Business Analysis

October 26, 2023

Business intelligence (BI) analysts transform data into insights that drive business value. Through use of data analytics, data visualization, and data modeling techniques and technologies, BI analysts can identify trends that can help other departments, managers, and executives make business […]

October 11, 2023

Good data visualizations boost business data literacy by presenting well-thought-out dashboards or reports that show data assets for quicker and more straightforward consumption. Following data visualization best practices leads to positive outcomes for organizations. These benefits include reducing the time […]

October 6, 2023

Business analysts (BAs) are responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. BAs engage with business leaders and users to […]

September 25, 2023

Today’s organizations widely acknowledge the significance of leveraging data and analytics. Virtually every executive envisions establishing a data-driven organization. However, a survey conducted by New Vantage Partners reveals that only a mere 26.5% of companies have effectively achieved this transformative […]

August 10, 2023

We’ve all generally heard that data quality issues can be catastrophic. But what does that look like for data teams, in terms of dollars and cents? And who is responsible for dealing with data quality issues? To get to the […]

July 20, 2023

Customer experience (CX) professionals say they and their clients are using artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to harness data and drive customer personalization in several key areas: from customer friction to churn, sentiment and engagement. CX executives in various industries — […]

July 11, 2023

Business intelligence (BI) refers to the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting business data to unlock business potential. In 2023, business intelligence plays a crucial role in the growth and success of global businesses, providing benefits that help them gain […]

May 5, 2023

The rise of finops programs and tools is scaring me a little. I believe that many enterprises are misapplying them, and in many instances, finops technology is working against returning value to the business. Some people driving finops don’t even […]

April 19, 2023

In 2023, organizations that switch to advanced analytics will be better positioned to leverage new opportunities in their respective industries. Increasingly, with the use of automated data analytics, companies are turning to analytics systems and advanced analytics use cases for […]

March 24, 2023

Organizations are recognizing that data can be a powerful business asset, and are investing in data analytics to provide this valuable tool. According to research, more than 95% of all organizations today incorporate data initiatives into their business strategies. However, […]

March 9, 2023

The term predictive analytics refers to the use of data, statistical algorithms, and AI and machine learning to provide the best assessment of future outcomes, trends, behaviors and events based on historical customer data. Brands often use predictive analytics to […]

February 16, 2023

Predictive analytics and machine learning are extremely powerful tools used to predict future outcomes from large amounts of data. They help businesses gain insights, improve efficiency, and make informed decisions. With the big data space estimated to reach a value […]

February 10, 2023

Predictive analytics definition Predictive analytics is a category of data analytics aimed at making predictions about future outcomes based on historical data and analytics techniques such as statistical modeling and machine learning. The science of predictive analytics can generate future […]

January 9, 2023

Data by itself isn’t very useful. Data only becomes useful as it’s understood and as it infuses application experiences. This desire to put data to work has driven a boom in cloud-based analytics. Though a relatively small amount of IT […]

January 6, 2023

Today’s business landscape is more unpredictable than ever for IT leadership. Between the adoption of more sophisticated technologies and an ever-growing list of digital transformation initiatives, IT operations have become frustratingly complex. This is especially true when it comes to […]

November 17, 2022

When a business decides to tackle data democratization and bring data analytics to its business users, it can often fail to plan comprehensively for success. While selecting the right augmented analytics solution is crucial, the business team must also plan […]

September 26, 2022

Typical business intelligence implementations allow business users to easily consume data specific to their goals and daily tasks. The ability to analyze both past and present events unlocks information about the current state and is essential for remaining competitive in […]

August 23, 2022

Simone Grapini-Goodman describes her career in three distinct chapters. First she served as marketing executive for a Fortune 10 healthcare company, then on to academia where she worked for University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy Institute for Innovation. […]

August 18, 2022

The field of decision science focuses on making data-informed decisions. Decision science helps to analyze the impact of a decision on the business. The best decisions are often made with a combination of data and precise business questions. The more […]

July 29, 2022

Monitoring IT trends is no trivial task. After all, the deluge is considerable. Every day, single-shingle IT cognoscenti blog, tweet, and podcast their thoughts about the future of IT. Every week, vendors — the supply side of the tech community […]