BA Times
JUNE 7, 2023
Recently I returned to work from an extended leave and was immediately thrown into the deep end of the pool with an assignment on the next phase of a major project. There was hardly time to get my bearings before needing to elicit requirements and write user stories, much less be able to understand how […] The post The Three Cs of Business Analysis appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.
Analysts Corner
JUNE 21, 2023
Have you ever imagined what the future holds for practitioners of business analysis with artificial intelligence? Well, let’s embark on a futuristic adventure and find out how the collaboration between business analysis (BA) and artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize the ways we perceive and respond to business changes. Get ready for an exhilarating journey!
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Bridging the Gap
JUNE 15, 2023
A business analyst with 10 years of experience in an informal environment shared how his work samples lost him a job opportunity. Work samples are powerful and dangerous at the same time. Let’s first consider his story and then look at how you can provide work samples that get you hired. Here’s the reader’s dilemma: I’ve been the sole BA in my organisation for nearly a decade, only finally getting formal training in the past 8 months or so.
Dataversity
JUNE 16, 2023
A common complaint about cloud computing is that the costs of operating in the cloud can get very expensive. In this five-part series, I’ve examined the costly cloud architecture mistakes organizations often make that contribute to those costs, and how an independent cloud platform can solve those problems. Part one explained how organizations can quickly […] The post Cloud Architecture Mistakes: Organizations Need Shorter Mean Time to Recovery appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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Simplilearn
JUNE 2, 2023
Over the last few years, technology has evolved rapidly, enabling faster processes and bringing in large volumes of data. And organizations are opening their doors to Business intelligence (BI) that leverages software and services to transform data into actionable insights and help them make informed and tactical business decisions. The new-age Bu. Read More.
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Timo Elliott
JUNE 19, 2023
I recently recorded a stream-of-consciousness video interview on the top topics that SAP Partners (and customers!) should be taking account of in the coming months and years. Here’s the recording and a transcript below: SAP Innovation Evangelist SAP on the top topics SAP Partners should be thinking about. Hello everyone, my name is Timo Elliott and I’m an Innovation Evangelist for SAP and there are four topics that I think should be top of mind for partners around the world.
BA Times
JUNE 14, 2023
Business Analysts and Testers are the two cornerstones of software projects delivery. The BAs define the business needs, they validate solution options, and they remain present throughout the project delivery to ensure the project’s objectives are met. The Testers’ role is to ensure that the solution does operate in the way that it has been […] The post Working Well with your Test Team appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.
Analysts Corner
JUNE 4, 2023
Here are 10 valuable techniques for analyzing individual requirements and 8 more for analyzing sets of requirements.
Dataversity
JUNE 29, 2023
ChatGPT, the conversational chatbot released by OpenAI in November, garnered 100 million users in just two months, making it the fastest-growing consumer app in Internet history. But the technology that underpins ChatGPT is relevant and appealing to businesses as well. As you may already know, GPT stands for generative pre-trained transformer, which is the technology underlying the […] The post Large Language Models in the Enterprise: It’s Time to Find a Middle Ground appeared first on DAT
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Simplilearn
JUNE 22, 2023
The future of DevOps is usually discussed in the context of containerisation. A lot of developers, consultants, and users have started to question how easy or hard it is to adopt containerisation at scale. With a containerisation system, it is easy to provision many different services as well as take advantage of the existing complexity in a way t. Read More.
Smart Data Collective
JUNE 22, 2023
Taking the world by storm, artificial intelligence and machine learning software are changing the landscape in many fields. Earlier today, one analysis found that the market size for deep learning was worth $51 billion in 2022 and it will grow to be worth $1.7 trillion by 2032. One such field is data labeling, where AI tools have emerged as indispensable assets.
Timo Elliott
JUNE 16, 2023
SAP Sapphire Barcelona was a few weeks ago, and you can review the highlights from the event on the virtual site. I had the honor of giving a 20 minute overview of SAP Business Technology Platform and the benefits it offers to business looking to innovate faster and unlock their business potential.
BA Times
JUNE 28, 2023
Borrowing from the terminology used in the complexity science field, in which systems are classified as Simple, Complicated or Complex, this article provides a short description of these characteristics, and suggests using the same terms, in a different interpretation, in the context of documenting Business Requirements. In the book “Getting to Maybe: How the World […] The post Complexity Science Terminology Applied to Business Requirements appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webi
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BI Insight
JUNE 19, 2023
This blogpost explains the revolutionary Microsoft Fabric, a SaaS analytics platform that seamlessly integrates various data and analytics services into a unified solution. With its foundation on the powerful Power BI platform, Microsoft Fabric empowers users with data-driven analytics and exceptional visualisation capabilities. From data integration to storage, processing, and collaboration, this comprehensive platform covers every aspect of the analytics lifecycle.
Dataversity
JUNE 19, 2023
Is there data bias in your business? Recent research indicates that 65% of business and IT executives believe there is currently data bias in their organization, 13% of businesses are currently addressing data bias, and 78% believe data bias will become a bigger concern as AI/ML use increases. What this indicates is that businesses and organizations simultaneously worry […] The post Data Bias in AI – Can We Beat Evolution Using Technology?
Simplilearn
JUNE 20, 2023
Customers today are not only picky when buying products, but they are also demanding when it comes to how companies interact with them. The new generation of customers, particularly millennials and Gen-Zers, expect instant results for the information they are seeking. If the response to a request is not swift, frustration grows, resulting in busin. Read More.
Smart Data Collective
JUNE 5, 2023
Big data technology is changing our lives in tremendous ways. One of the most significant changes has been the invention of smart homes. Market analysts expect that the market for smart homes will be $worth 581 billion by 2032. Think about this for a moment: what if your house could think for you? Better yet, what if it could think about you? Imagine a world where your home understands your habits, preferences, and even your routine, then uses this information to cut costs and save you money.
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ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu
Analysts Corner
JUNE 27, 2023
During the BA & Beyond 2023 conference in Leuven, Belgium, I was able to lead a Fishbowl-style session on High-Impact Business Analysis. This article is a summary of the main ideas developed by the participants. [link] What is a High-Impact Business Analysis? Measuring the impact of business analysis is essential to assess the value it delivers to stakeholders in a specific context.
BA Times
JUNE 29, 2023
As a business analyst you are not done your job after the deployment of the solution. Although, having the solution up and running is a critical milestone it’s not time to party yet. It’s like medical surgery. Even though the surgery itself may be successful it is more than important the patients life to be […] The post The Importance of Benefits Realization appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.
InfoQ Articles
JUNE 20, 2023
This article shares insights into learning eBPF as a new cloud-native technology which aims to improve Observability and Security workflows. You’ll learn how chaos engineering can help, and get an insight into eBPF based observability and security use cases.
Dataversity
JUNE 5, 2023
Data privacy is at the heart of every prominent security threat – what are the top best practices for keeping data private? Some of the major cyber security challenges in 2023 are ransomware, hacking of cloud service vendors, and wiper malware. During ransomware attacks, bad actors obtain or encrypt sensitive information. The victims are urged to pay […] The post 4 Data Privacy Best Practices appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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Simplilearn
JUNE 15, 2023
With data taking center stage in most organizational setups, artificial intelligence and machine learning have the potential to run rampant. How do you control them in a way that optimizes the value of data for your business? Deep learning is a necessity. However, organizations also need ways to simplify the management of processes in their deep. Read More.
Smart Data Collective
JUNE 8, 2023
The field of academia is more dependent on big data than ever before. Educational institutions reportedly spent over $13 billion on big data in 2020. Expenditures on big data in academia are projected to be worth over $57 billion by 2030. As colleges and other educational institutions invest more heavily in big data, they are going to take advantage of different forms of technology that help them leverage it more effectively.
Analysts Corner
JUNE 27, 2023
Top stories published in June 2023 Hi there! Welcome to the June edition of Analyst’s corner digest. Have you noticed that half of 2023 is already behind us? Time flies, and the advancements in technology and business are no slower. In this edition we have a few articles exploring the topics of future: what the AI will bring to us and to the BA profession?
BA Times
JUNE 8, 2023
Practically everyone has heard the expression “a picture paints a thousand words”. In the world of art, a picture can be used to express ideas and evoke emotions, or it can also simply be used to capture on canvas something or someone significant. In the professional world, carpenters and architects rely on drawings to build […] The post Ode to a Picture appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.
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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.
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