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BI Self-Service Tool Comparison
What’s the difference between Tableau and Qlik Sense? Designed exclusively for decision makers like you, this expert guide explores the pros and cons of both tools. Learn how they compare in 4 critical categories.
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January 21, 2019
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Jan'19
Data.gov shutdown shows limits of open data
The Data.gov shutdown shows that, as open data can be turned off, data professionals may need to consider alternative sources for the kinds of data the government offers.
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July 02, 2018
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Jul'18
Airbnb, Univision highlight best practices in BI
At the Real Business Intelligence conference, Airbnb and Univision execs presented some of the BI strategies their organizations use to help drive growth and cut costs.
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March 23, 2018
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Mar'18
Cambridge Analytica-Facebook case shows need for ethical data mining
Ethical data collection practices are becoming even more important, as cases like Cambridge Analytica's misuse of Facebook data challenge consumer trust in enterprise analytics.
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March 28, 2017
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Mar'17
Self-service BI and analytics tools face evolving set of challenges
Self-service BI tools have become the go-to standard for business intelligence software, but users are pushing vendors to rethink how they address enterprise needs and advanced analytics.
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How to make a self-service BI tools deployment less painful
Self-service BI can be a big change for everyone in an organization. Expert Rick Sherman offers three principles to keep in mind that could make things easier. Continue Reading
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Bolster citizen data scientists with support, training
As more citizen data scientists take on work traditionally tasked to business analysts, organizations must consider how to support them. Start with a centralized data team. Continue Reading
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Tips for creating curated data sets for self-service BI users
Data curation initiatives can help streamline BI processes by reducing the amount of time users spend locating and preparing data. Get four tips for preparing data sets. Continue Reading
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Expert urges data pros to hone data science skills
IT expert William McKnight shares job tips for data professionals looking to prosper in a changing enterprise. His first piece of advice: continually foster data science skills. Continue Reading
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Automated predictive analytics tools spawn wannabe scientists
They don't own the same depth of data science skills, but automated predictive analytics tools hatch a new breed of 'data scientists' who can produce actionable predictive models. Continue Reading
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Building a data science team in today's data-centric climate
Finding and training data scientists to build a data science team can be challenging. But in a recent webinar, a Gartner analyst offered tips on how to do it. Continue Reading
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5 tips for migrating to BI in the cloud without overpaying
Moving BI and analytics to the cloud requires a strategy to avoid excessive costs. Get tips from experts and IT pros on what to watch out for and what to address. Continue Reading
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5 self-service BI best practices for larger organizations
Self-service analytics programs can streamline the BI process by allowing users access to data, but scaling out to thousands of users requires proper planning. Continue Reading
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What data management challenges do analytics programs face?
Expert Anne Marie Smith shares five reasons why organizations' analytics programs might fail and how a data management framework and other programs can help. Continue Reading
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Many businesses use BI reporting systems wrong, but they can improve
Many businesses commit similar mistakes when creating BI reports. Consultant Mico Yuk offers tips to help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls. Continue Reading
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Apply data science models effectively, not just for their own sake
Having data scientists build analytical models doesn't do much for an organization if the models don't help generate business benefits. Here are some ways to make sure they do. Continue Reading
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How to connect Power BI with SharePoint
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to connect Power BI with SharePoint team sites without uploading files, allowing you to export and analyze data much more seamlessly. Continue Reading