BA Times

MAY 24, 2023

Increasingly, teams are working to deliver change in an incremental and iterative way. As teams shift towards a product management approach, there is often a parallel shift towards experimentation and hypothesis-based product or service development. The idea being that, in an uncertain market, it’s impossible to say with any certainty what customers and stakeholders will […] The post The Importance Of Experimentation And “Falsification” appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars

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Dataversity

MAY 19, 2023

Here’s an important truth: There is no data privacy without data protection. Consumers and companies place their trust in the organizations they do business with and trust that their sensitive data will be kept private. These same organizations want to protect consumer and partner data, to preserve their brand as a trustworthy partner, grow revenues, […] The post Why Data Privacy, Data Security, and Data Protection Go Hand in Hand appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Simplilearn

MAY 31, 2023

DevOps is one of the hottest buzzwords in tech now, although it is much more than buzz. It is a collaboration between the development and operations team, where they work together to deliver a product faster and efficiently. In the past few years, there has been a tremendous increase in job listings for DevOps engineers. Multinational companies, l. Read More.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 25, 2023

We live in a digital age, where data is the new currency. Every day, a massive amount of information is generated, processed, and stored, and it is critical for everyone who offers their services online to prioritize privacy and ensure responsible data practices. No matter whether you provide educational software development services or sell smartphones in a Shopify store, you’re likely dealing with lots of customer data—and if you’re not responsible with that, you will ruin customer trust and t

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Analysts Corner

MAY 25, 2023

As a business analyst, I’m generally responsible for leading requirements workshops to understand processes and problems, and to analyze… Continue reading on Analyst’s corner »

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Dataversity

MAY 17, 2023

Today, AI and ML are everywhere. Whether it’s everyone playing with ChatGPT (the fastest adopted app in history) or a recent proposal to add a fourth color to traffic lights to make the transition to self-driving cars safer, AI has thoroughly saturated our lives. While AI may seem more accessible than ever, the complexity of AI models has increased exponentially.

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Analysts Corner

MAY 18, 2023

For aspiring and new BAs How can you prepare for a Business Analyst role? The first answer to this question is to start reading BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge). This is a very famous name you’ll hear in the BA market, a book with more than 500 pages to cover each and every BA concept. I also started my preparation by reading this book independently, a sort of self-study approach.

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InfoQ Articles

MAY 12, 2023

Successful projects start with robust discovery. What if your project is modernizing your tangled old legacy system or migrating all your workloads to the cloud? This article presents a guided approach to starting your next architecture modernization project with a Domain-Driven Discovery (DDD), illustrated with a medical supply company that is migrating its core systems to the cloud.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 29, 2023

The rate of growth at which world economies are growing and developing thanks to new technologies in information data and analysis means that companies are needing to prepare accordingly. As a result of the benefits of business analytics , the demand for Data analysts is growing quickly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the role of research and data analysts is projected to grow as much as 23% in the next 8 years.

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Timo Elliott

MAY 18, 2023

There’s a meme on the internet about drawing an owl. Here’s a PG-rated version: In case you’re unfamiliar with it, here’s a very capable explanation from ChatGPT: What has that to do with AI? Well, it seems obvious that the latest large-language technologies like ChatGPT and Bard can be used to transform business. And that’s certainly true for tasks such as summarizing documents, which these technologies do astoundingly well.

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Simplilearn

MAY 31, 2023

Business and the world around us are undoubtedly moving towards the digital and cloud. The way data is stored, handled, and made sense of, is changing, dramatically. With electronic devices becoming smaller, more capable and accessible to everyone, the world is seeing an exponential increase in the data generated. The size of data generated every s.

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Dataversity

MAY 22, 2023

In this five-part series, I’m taking a hard look at the common – and costly – mistakes organizations typically make while building a cloud architecture. Part one explained how organizations can quickly lose visibility and control over their data processing, and detailed how to avoid that mistake. Part two looked at why a DIY approach often goes wrong, […] The post <strong>Cloud Architecture Mistakes: The Perils of Poor Security Architecture</strong> appeared first on DATAVE

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Analysts Corner

MAY 16, 2023

Time management simplified Photo by Aron Visuals on Unsplash So far For those of you who have read my articles here so far, I have written on a broad range of business analysis techniques. I have covered topics such as user stories, use cases, glossary, elicitation, processes, and BPMN. This is the first time I am venturing into a new topic altogether: time management.

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BA Times

MAY 4, 2023

Organizations are increasingly looking to improve their processes and additionally embrace digital transformation to leverage their capabilities. Two frameworks that have gained traction in this regard are the Business Process Maturity Model (BPMM) by the Object Management Group (OMG) and the Digital Transformation Framework (DTF) used by Laserfiche.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 24, 2023

Great customer support plays a central role in a company’s success and profitability. Businesses with an excellent reputation for customer service tend to do better overall and stay in business longer. Companies that miss the mark often lose customers and generate negative reviews online. Unfortunately, bad reviews can deter new customers. What makes some businesses fail to provide outstanding customer support?

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Timo Elliott

MAY 11, 2023

Large-language models are going to fundamentally change how we create and consume documents in an era where everybody will be getting information via chatbots. I have to spend a lot of time reviewing information to try to stay abreast of current trends. News articles, written by journalists who have been trained in structure and storytelling, are usually a pleasure to read — and I’m guessing that they’re an excellent source for information querying.

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Simplilearn

MAY 30, 2023

By this point, most of us are accustomed to smart wearables and devices, such as the Jawbones and Fitbits we wear and see every day. We’ve also seen the concept of smart homes become a reality, with devices that sync everything from refrigerators and security systems to thermostats and speakers. We’ve even seen farmers sort and track their flo. Read More.

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Dataversity

MAY 16, 2023

Enterprises running large SAP HANA instances in the cloud are seeing a new challenge appear as their databases continue to grow. Since SAP HANA has a simplified data layout and structure compared to a more complex legacy database, it was assumed this would result in less data sprawl and duplication. But does the data stay […] The post Controlling SAP HANA Data Sprawl appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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BI Insight

MAY 30, 2023

AI and ML have come a long way in the past decade, transforming how we develop software and applications. One of the most impressive examples is OpenAI’s Codex, a system that can generate code from natural language descriptions. Codex powers Copilot, a tool that helps developers write better code faster and easier. In this blogpost … Continue reading Copilot for Power BI, What Does it Mean for Power BI Development?

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BA Times

MAY 18, 2023

Corporate analysis is a discipline in which business requirements are defined, and solutions are identified for business issues. For an organization to thrive and function successfully, some things need to be placed during its foundation. Here are some books that can be of assistance. 1. Writing Effective Use Cases (Agile Software Development Series) […] The post Best of BATimes: 10 Best Business Analysis Books For Beginners appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Template

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 7, 2023

The advent of the digital age introduced a novel conundrum for businesses, and it is adhering to stringent government regulations related to record-keeping. This challenge becomes particularly pronounced for companies that manage extensive reservoirs of data. However, cloud computing has revolutionized how enterprises manage their records and make it easier for businesses to comply.

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Timo Elliott

MAY 17, 2023

This is my personal summary of the Day 2 Customer Success Keynote at the 2023 SAP Sapphire Customer Conference in Orlando, Florida. A replay is available on the Virtual Sapphire Platform. Day two opened with SAP’s Customer Success leader Scott Russell and a story about bumping into an old friend, who remarked how hard it is for companies to actually change, to take full advantage of the latest technologies.

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Simplilearn

MAY 29, 2023

If you have an interest in technology and love for data, a career in the Big Data field may be ideally suited for you. Mastering several Big Data tools and software is an essential part of executing Big Data projects. With the explosion of data around us, the race to make sense of it is on. This has led to the emergence of the concept of big dat. Read More.

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Dataversity

MAY 15, 2023

In the buzzing world of data architectures, one term seems to unite some previously contending buzzy paradigms. That term is “knowledge graphs.” In this post, we will dive into the scope of knowledge graphs, which is maturing as we speak. First, let us look back. “Knowledge graph” is not a new term; see for yourself […] The post Modeling Modern Knowledge Graphs appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Passionate BA

MAY 30, 2023

What is a Context? Context, in the realm of IT business analysis and software development, refers to the surrounding environment within which software operates. It works with many factors that affect, are affected by, and provide an understanding of the change. The context plays a pivotal role in shaping the software product’s requirements, design, and functionality.

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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.