Tim Mitchell
DECEMBER 15, 2020
If data is a train, then metadata is the track on which it travels. A good metadata definition in ETL processes will help to ensure that the flow of the data is predictable, robust, and is properly constrained to avoid errors. However, many ETL processes take a hands-off approach when it comes to metadata. In some cases, this laissez-faire design. The post ETL Antipattern: Lazy Metadata appeared first on Tim Mitchell.
Simplilearn
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Goal Seek is an in-built function that allows you to get the desired output by changing the assumptions. The process uses the trial and error method to achieve the desired result. The function is extremely useful in the sensitivity analysis. You will get a clearer picture of the goal seek function once we discuss it with some examples. In this arti.
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Dataversity
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Click to learn more about author James Brear. This has been a wild year for e-commerce. Online shopping was already growing steadily each year heading into 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic sent more consumers than ever before to the Internet. Virtually every retail sector – from furniture to medical supplies to electronics to food and […]. The post Tech Trends in 2021: Mobile, Video, and Bots Will Continue to Reshape E-Commerce appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
Agilemania
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The scrum framework incorporates multiple management characteristics that determine its high project benefits. Retrospectives being one such example. Traditionally, a retrospective is a meeting organized right after a sprint to grasp the positive and negative happenings during the process. It allows the team members to project their feedback on the previous sprint.
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Dataversity
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Click to learn more about author Tejasvi Addagada. In the past few months, Firms have accelerated digital transformation across multiple journeys of on-boarding and servicing customers. This has been possible by integrating and aggregating Multi-sources as well as taming the ‘Data Swamps’ to deliver quality data. Platform Governance is the mantra to a healthy delivery of […].
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Cprime
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Agile transformation is no simple feat because it requires change, and change is scary on many levels for most of us. Changing the way we think about and execute work is one of the most difficult things we might face as professionals, especially I we have been doing things one particular way for years, maybe even decades, and have achieved a certain level of success.
Agilemania
DECEMBER 15, 2020
How do you eat an “elephant”? Well, that is a great question to create an analogy about product backlog refinement. So, how do you eat an elephant? Yes, one bite at a time. The Product Backlog is our “elephant,” and we consume it one bite at a time. And to do that, the Product Backlog Items need to be refined… The post What is Product Backlog Refinement?
Juice Analytics
DECEMBER 15, 2020
We designed Juicebox to be the easiest way to present your data. It offers the power and flexibility to create data stories that combine exploration while emphasizing your message. But sometimes you just need to share something simple — like a scatterplot visualization and details table. I want to show you how easy that is to do in Juicebox. This video tutorial will take you through the process of creating a simple Juicebox app in less than 5 minutes.
The Data Administration Newsletter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Weinberg’s Second Law: If builders built buildings the way programmers wrote programs, then the first woodpecker that came along would destroy civilization.[1] Introduction Opportunity While most people don’t think about it very often, common language is essential to day-in, day-out commerce. Companies and others[2] employ standards to ensure that a meter is the same length world-wide, calendars ensure […].
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Blueprint
DECEMBER 15, 2020
We live in a digital age where technology trends evolve at such a rapid pace that it’s difficult to keep track of not only where we are but also what’s coming. For enterprise innovation leaders across all industries, keeping a pulse on emerging technology is not a game of fine margins—it’s a critical necessity. Being aware of technology trends and early implementation can be the difference between driving operational efficiency and growth or playing a constant game of catch up.
The Data Administration Newsletter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
In past months, we’ve looked at how our data gathering and analyzing processes skew our cars, medical systems, and many more things to work primarily for men. Following all of this talk about data’s gender gap, what can we do to begin righting its wrongs? There is no one-stop easy answer, rather a laundry list […].
InfoQ Articles
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Quantum computing can be used to solve large compute problems on small data in areas such as chemistry and materials science. InfoQ interviewed Mariia Mykhailova, a senior software engineer in the Quantum Systems group at Microsoft, to better understand quantum computing, quantum software development, and Microsoft's latest efforts towards this area.
The Data Administration Newsletter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
In a traditional business model, core business assets included property, equipment, inventory, and cash. The tangible things we understand as having value. As we transitioned from an industrial revolution to a technological one, however, there was a new asset introduced that has been harder to qualify: data. According to The Big Data and AI Executive Survey […].
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Agilemania
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The most prominent way to resolve conflict in agile teams is first to normalize it. Conflicts are often wrongly looked upon as threats to the product. It should be discouraged by the agile project leader and the other team members. Extra effort is needed to address the conflict in the right manner. The process of resolving should stay constructive throughout,… The post Who Resolves Conflict In Agile And How To Resolve It appeared first on Agilemania.
The Data Administration Newsletter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
COVID-19 changed how organizations interact with their workforce and customers. It also extended the reach and tested the boundaries of shared data and complicated the control and governance of information. Consumers now make appointments, stream movies, visit doctors, and order meals and groceries, more frequently via online or mobile devices with little understanding of where […].
Clarasys
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Now more than ever, an agile approach allows teams to reconcile project expectations with changing budgets and resources. Projects always start up with good intentions for finishing on time and under budget, but along the lifecycle of the project, issues arise, leading to increased costs, time and sometimes, unhappy stakeholders. This has only been exacerbated by the on-going global pandemic, which has caused a new reality of delivering projects remotely.
The Data Administration Newsletter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
It’s reasonable today to say that a business doesn’t have much of a chance at success without a strong data operation. On the other hand, however, it’s a mistake to assume that this means every business needs to spend heavily on advanced technology relating to data collection. Rather, it comes down to good management. Inc.’s […].
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Smart Data Collective
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Big data has had a tremendous impact on the financial industry. One of the biggest financial applications of new data technology involves stock trading. You can significantly increase the profitability of your trades by investing in top-of-the-line analytics technology. How Can Data Analytics Assist with Stock Trading. Trading is an interesting and exciting endeavor, offering the best excuse to engage with the markets in a meaningful way.
The Data Administration Newsletter
DECEMBER 15, 2020
I got yelled at this month. Well, sternly-worded texts, anyway – it’s the 2020 version of being yelled at. As the pandemic raged on, and my day job got ever busier, my focus was on other areas and I completely missed my deadline. It was entirely my fault, even if the Pavlovian reminder I was […].
Monday
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Ok, we get it, you’re a busy person, and everybody on your team is busy, too. Busy, busy, busy. But have you ever stopped to wonder if you (and your team) are using your time effectively? The sad truth is that most of us aren’t very good at task management. In fact, statistically speaking about 10 cents on every dollar is wasted because of poor task management.
Sisense
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Blog. We’re stronger when we work together. In our Partner Showcase , we highlight the amazing integrations, joint projects, and new functionalities created and sustained by working with our technology partners at companies like AWS, Google, and others. . Business teams constantly want to know how their companies are performing — against their internal goals and those of the market they compete in.
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