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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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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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March 17, 2017
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Mar'17
Ease of use is top priority in selecting self-service analytics tools
A lot of factors go into a choosing a strong, modern BI tool. But several users say ease of use trumped all other considerations for them in picking self-service software.
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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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Ad Hoc Analysis
Ad hoc analysis is a business intelligence (BI) process designed to answer a single, specific business question. Continue Reading
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3 ways to make machine learning in business more effective
Dun & Bradstreet analytics exec Nipa Basu offers three tips on how to integrate machine learning tools into business processes to help drive better decision-making. Continue Reading
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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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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Big data throws bias in machine learning data sets
AI holds massive potential for good, but it also amplifies negative outcomes if data scientists don't recognize data biases and correct them in machine learning data sets. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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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10 dos and don'ts for deploying self-service BI tools
Self-service BI doesn't just happen. Organizations must ensure data quality and watch how analysts work. Experts offer 10 tips for enabling a self-service culture. Continue Reading
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10 tips for implementing visualization for big data projects
Organizations need to keep users and design at the forefront when launching data visualization efforts, according to experts. Find out why colors and sizing matter. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Business intelligence best practices Issues
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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