BA Times

JULY 26, 2023

Artificial Intelligence in business analysis is fast becoming the next big evolution of the BA practice. It acts as a superpower to enhance decision-making, automate repetitive tasks, free up time for strategic work. BAs add value to organizations that AI cannot replace, like problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. But with increasing competition in companies, […] The post Embracing AI in Business Analysis: A Guide for BAs appeared first on Business Analyst Ar

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Analysts Corner

JULY 3, 2023

Image by KamranAydinov on Freepik Starting a new project as a business analyst Starting a new project as a business analyst can be daunting. What to do first? Who to talk to? What to look for? In this article, I will provide a simple framework to help you start a new project. Keep in mind that every project is different. That means not everything listed below may apply to your project.

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Dataversity

JULY 27, 2023

As businesses try to optimize their costs during economic downturns, ramping up cloud spend can be a pain point. Efforts to alleviate this – from, say, moving workloads to a cost-effective environment/on-prem or re-architecting to save costs – become difficult, as organizations often find themselves strapped for technical agility. With modern businesses carrying so much […] The post Data Portability May Save Your Cloud Workloads appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Leading Agile

JULY 3, 2023

As more and more companies scramble to untangle the code of their monolithic legacy software and get it into the cloud, strategic priorities are shifting. 10 years ago, it seemed that a little Scrum here and some coaching there would suffice. But as companies scale, as the market shifts and more parts of the business become software-focused, there’s been an increase in demand for an end-to-end solution to help large organizations build infrastructure around sound technical practices.

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Christian Steven

JULY 24, 2023

Customer journeys are part engagement and part experience. When a brand designs a promotion to engage its customers, how those customers respond defines the experience. Key performance indicators (KPIs) can help organizations quantify these experiences. Power BI Reportingcan evaluate data points for a number of different customer KPIs, such as: Retention Rates Renewal Rates Lifetime Value Satisfaction Scores Upselling Rates Turning these numbers into visuals and then displaying them on dashboard

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 24, 2023

Vendor Management Systems (VMS) have become an indispensable tool for streamlining procurement and fostering strong vendor relationships. With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where the lines between physical, digital, and biological spheres are increasingly blurred, a new transformational player has emerged on the VMS scene: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Analysts Corner

JULY 28, 2023

Warehouse management plays a pivotal role in the smooth functioning of supply chains, influencing everything from inventory control to… Continue reading on Analyst’s corner »

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Dataversity

JULY 28, 2023

Gartner technology analysts predict that organizations leveraging augmented analytics solutions will grow at twice the rate of those that do not use these solutions. Those organizations that provide self-serve augmented analytics to their business users can achieve market goals and stay abreast of the competition with fact-based decision-making and a team that leverages analytics daily to make those […] The post Predictive Analytics Use Cases for Citizen Data Scientists appeared first on D

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BA Times

JULY 19, 2023

Business Case: Lessons from software implementation which put head office directives before stakeholder needs. Background This business lesson was learned at a US non-government organization (NGO) operating refugee camps and support services in East Africa. A few months prior to my arrival the NGO selected an accounting system to be implemented at all local […] The post The Cost of Missing Stakeholders appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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BI Insight

JULY 9, 2023

In this blog post, I will explain some of the key concepts, personas, and terminologies related to Microsoft Fabric, a SaaS analytics platform for the era of AI. If you are not familiar with the basic concepts of SaaS analytics platforms and how Microsoft Fabric fits in, I recommend you read my previous blog post, … Continue reading Microsoft Fabric: Terminologies and Personas Explained The post Microsoft Fabric: Terminologies and Personas Explained appeared first on BI Insight.

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Simplilearn

JULY 31, 2023

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 24, 2023

Analytics technology has been a huge gamechanger for the sports industry. Fortune Business Insights reports that the sports industry spent $2.98 billion on analytics last year. That figure is projected to keep growing at a rate of 28.7% a year until 2030. Nabil M Abbas of Towards Data Science talked about one of the most interesting ways that data analytics is changing the NBA.

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Analysts Corner

JULY 31, 2023

A SWOT analysis serves as a strategic planning tool that allows business owners to comprehensively evaluate their company’s strengths… Continue reading on Analyst’s corner »

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Dataversity

JULY 10, 2023

Data is growing on a massive scale – it spreads across geographies, systems, networks, SaaS applications, and multi-cloud. Similarly, data security breaches are following suit and increasing in number (and sophistication) every year. Organizations must modernize their approach to cybersecurity and start giving equal attention to data and infrastructure.

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BA Times

JULY 13, 2023

Over my years as a professional, I have come to realize that the title of Business Analyst (BA) is a heavy one. How each organization defines the role can be completely different. A BA in Company C may be a requirements scribe, whereas a BA in Company D wears many hats: process analyst, project manager […] The post Deconstructing the Stress Factors in the Business Analyst Role appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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BI Insight

JULY 25, 2023

Power BI is a powerful tool for creating and sharing interactive data visualizations. But how can you collaborate with other developers on your Power BI projects and ensure quality and consistency across your reports? In this series of blog posts, I will show you how to integrate Power BI with Azure DevOps, a cloud-based software … Continue reading Integrating Power BI with AzureDevOps (Git), part 1: Cloud Integration The post Integrating Power BI with AzureDevOps (Git), part 1: Cloud Inte

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Simplilearn

JULY 31, 2023

Digital marketing is a broad and dynamic field encompassing various strategies and techniques to promote products, services, or brands using digital channels. Unlike traditional marketing, which relies heavily on offline methods, digital marketing leverages the power of the internet and electronic devices to reach a wider audience and engage with. Read More.

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 16, 2023

Big data technology has undoubtedly changed the financial industry in extraordinary ways. It will play an even more important role in the future. We usually talk about the benefits of big data from the perspective of financial institutions such as hedge fund managers, insurance companies and banks. These companies have certainly benefited from big data, which explains why global financial companies spent $10.8 billion on financial analytics last year.

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Analysts Corner

JULY 16, 2023

Building a buying guide tool Photo by Bastian Riccardi on Unsplash Providing valuable guidance and assistance to customers can significantly enhance their shopping experience and increase conversion rates. One effective way to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions is by implementing a buying guide tool on your e-commerce website. This tool can serve as a valuable asset in guiding customers through their buying journey.

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Dataversity

JULY 7, 2023

The sudden advent of large language model (LLM) AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Duet AI for Google Cloud, and Microsoft 365 Copilot, is opening new frontiers in AI-generated content and solutions. But the widespread harnessing of these tools will also soon create an epic flood of content based on unstructured data – representing an unprecedented […] The post Navigating the Risks of LLM AI Tools for Data Governance appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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BA Times

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s fast changing world, information, and technology are changing the way organizations and nations operate. The quality of information available to an organization, its ease of use and systems of dissemination can make the difference between organizations that thrive and those that get left behind in the archives of history. To understand this better, […] The post Information Science, Knowledge Management and the Business Analyst appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinar

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Leading Agile

JULY 18, 2023

Agile needs to be tied to business-driven results. If not, then we start measuring things like people trained, teams doing Scrum, or the organization’s sentiment toward Agile to tell us if we’re succeeding. But, in the absence of measurable business results, none of that matters. Agile is all about the ability of an organization to deliver in small batches, get fast feedback from customers, and quickly respond to change.

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Simplilearn

JULY 19, 2023

As digitalization accelerates, every business faces new expectations, competitors, channels, and opportunities. In this world of extreme competition, businesses that extract cues from market interactions, and use insights to rapidly optimize their value chain are deepening their competitive advantage. The digitally transformed businesses have an ed.

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 26, 2023

Put your thinking caps on and picture this—an undiscovered gold mine of healthcare data. Think of the hidden gems of insights, possible breakthroughs, and treasure buried in mountains of patient info, health stats, and treatment results. Talk about striking gold! But getting that treasure chest open and turning it into cash? That’s not a walk in the park, but hey, we’re up for a good adventure!

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BA Careers

JULY 27, 2023

The Future of Software Development: Trends and Innovations to Watch In the ever-evolving world of technology, software development is at the forefront of innovation. As businesses strive to stay ahead of the curve in a digital landscape, the future of software development is a topic of utmost importance. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to cloud computing and blockchain, the possibilities seem endless.

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This article focuses on my experience starting as a customer service representative and working myself up to become a lead analyst in my organization. I did not start with many special skills or talents but I wanted to reflect on what did help me.