Analyst Catalyst Blog
MAY 1, 2025
Discover how asking the right questionsnot just any questionscan drive clarity, spark ideas, and transform your business analysis skills. Because a question is so much more than just a tool for gathering information.
Analysts Corner
APRIL 29, 2025
On the role of IT, data management and ontologies in enterprises. Photo by C Dustin on Unsplash Lets start with some management for dummies. When you run an organization, you need some sort of assetslike offices, warehouses, and equipment. You need customers. Workers. Suppliers. You need some initial money. Basically, thats all you need to manage an organizationand all of those things are quite physical.
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Adaptive US
APRIL 28, 2025
Key Highlights Explore the fundamental concepts of Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics for extracting actionable insights. Understand the evolution of BI from data warehousing to predictive analytics. Learn the significance of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics in driving business decisions. Discover the role of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in advanced analytics applications.
Phocas
APRIL 29, 2025
For many businesses using Oracle NetSuite ERP, financial and operational reporting often starts at a high level - total revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS) and operating expenses. But relying solely on this aggregated view is like trying to drive with a foggy windscreen. Without the ability to drill into specific transactions, blend financial and operational data, and visualize the root causes of performance trends, businesses are flying blind.
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Analyst Catalyst Blog
APRIL 29, 2025
The new ECBA exam is a game-changer, transforming how candidates prepare for real-world business analysis. With a sharper focus on practical skills, job-ready expertise, and global recognition, its your launchpad to make an immediate impact in todays workplace.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 1, 2025
Unfortunately, we dont all experience the healthcare system the same way. While the vast majority of patients in the United States have complaints regarding their healthcare options, the actual experiences vary significantlybased largely on cultural or economic grounds.
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Analysts Corner
APRIL 27, 2025
A transformation of great magnitude has occurred in the universe of business analysis, yet many professionals have not fully grasped its significance. A Change of Astronomical Proportions in BusinessAnalysis When the second sun arrives to realign the orbits of the planets bringing down with exemplary astonishment what astronomers thought was just another comet (The Second SunSong by Duda Beat and Nando Reis, free translation) A shift in realigning planetary orbits happened last month when IIBA c
Simplilearn
APRIL 29, 2025
The latest IT trend in town, BYOD or Bring Your Own Device, is a practice where employees are encouraged to make use of their personal devices to access enterprise systems and data. Being a small part of the larger trend of IT consumerization where hardware and software of the customer are allowed into organizational premises BYOD i. Read More.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 1, 2025
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Dataversity
APRIL 28, 2025
A recent AI and Information Management report has shown that64% of organizationsmanage at least 1 petabyte (PT) of data, and 41% manage at least 500 PTs. In itself, this is perfectly fine data is the new oil, after all. The problem is, however, that anywhere between40% and 90% of this data oceanremains dark, which […] The post Dark Data: Surprising Places for Business Insights appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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InfoQ Articles
MAY 2, 2025
In this article, author Jitender Jain discusses AI driven document processing techniques for an intelligent, adaptive approach to document processing, to interpret documents in context and not just by visual structure.
Simplilearn
APRIL 29, 2025
Portfolio Management We all dream of beating the market and being super investors and spend an inordinate amount of time and resources in this endeavor. Consequently, we are easy prey for the magic bullets and the secret formulae offered by eager salespeople pushing their wares. In spite of our best efforts, most of us fail in our attempts to be mo.
Actian
APRIL 30, 2025
In the world of enterprise data management, there’s perhaps no image more viscerally recognizable to data professionals than the infamous “Rube Goldberg Data Architecture” diagram. With its tangled web of arrows connecting disparate systems, duplicate data repositories, and countless ETL jobs, it perfectly captures the reality many organizations face today: data chaos.
Dataversity
APRIL 29, 2025
Data has evolved from a back-office function into a central driver of innovation, customer experience, and regulatory compliance. Yet, many organizations still apply a one-size-fits-all approach to data governance frameworks, using the same rules for every department, use case, and dataset. Heres the issue: What works for managing a legacy HR system doesnt work for […] The post Why One-Size-Fits-All Data Governance Doesnt Work in the Age of AI appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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Domo
MAY 2, 2025
When youre working with data, its easy to fall into wait and see mode. Waiting for that perfect dashboard. Waiting for tools to be implemented. Waiting for someone to sign off on a bigger project. But you dont have to wait to get value out of your data. These 10 quick wins take five to 10 minutes each and can make a real difference in how clean, usable, and AI-ready your data iswithout waiting on a workflow redesign or new tech stack.
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APRIL 30, 2025
Demand for AI and ML professionals is at an all-time high. However, companies arent just looking for those who possess theoretical knowledge. They want experts who can apply AI and ML solutions in real-world scenarios. If you find this to be your calling, join us for this insightful webinar. Well explain how the Professional Certificate in AI. Read More.
Adaptive US
MAY 2, 2025
Key Highlights Become proficient in SQL, database design, and data analysis to excel as a Database Analyst. Pursue a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field for a strong foundation. Develop essential communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and business teams. Gain practical experience through internships or entry-level positions to enhance your career prospects.
Dataversity
APRIL 30, 2025
In todays data-driven business environment, enterprises are increasingly relying on sophisticated data migration strategies to manage and move vast amounts of information, particularly unstructured data. As enterprise IT infrastructure evolves, so too does the complexity of data migration. The scale, speed, and accuracy required to successfully migrate large datasets often containing billions of files […] The post Best Practices for Automating Complex Unstructured Data Migration appeared
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Domo
MAY 2, 2025
Investing in the right tech can mean the difference between being another player in your market and being the leader. A McKinsey Global Survey released in 2024 found that top-performing companies were more likely to invest in and adopt advanced technology such as cloud, AI, and generative AI to transform their businesses and create new revenue streams.
Simplilearn
APRIL 30, 2025
Hi, Im Bipin Deshmukh, an IT Program and Project Manager and coach whos spent decades deep in the world of ITSM and ITIL frameworks. Having spent all this time helping organizations and professionals optimize their IT processes, I understand the challenges that come hand-in-hand with preparing for the ITIL 4 Foundation exam. If you're feeling. Read More.
Analysts Corner
APRIL 27, 2025
Packaged solution products can save time, but you might need to configure, integrate, and extend them to work in your world.
Dataversity
MAY 1, 2025
This is the second in a two-part series exploring data quality and the ISO 25000 standard. OK. Youre with the program. You recognize that having quality data is important for accurate AI models. You would even concede that its important for other stuff too, but whatever, because AI is getting all the attention right now. […] The post Mind the Gap: Assessing Data Quality Readiness appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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Adaptive US
APRIL 29, 2025
Key Highlights Learn the roles and responsibilities of a business analyst, including stakeholder management and requirements analysis. Discover essential skills such as problem-solving, data analytics, and business analysis tools. Explore the benefits of training programs, including career advancement and professional certifications. Step-by-step guidance on selecting the right training program and preparing for certification exams.
Simplilearn
APRIL 30, 2025
You've probably heard this a million times, "AI is going to take over our jobs". And if it's left you worried, youre not alone. But there's good news, too, because when AI closes one door, it opens many new ones. Hi, Im Nagendra Nyamgondalu, and Im excited to guide you through a topic that is reshaping the professional world at an unprecedented. Read More.
Analysts Corner
APRIL 27, 2025
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Actian
MAY 1, 2025
AI initiatives are surging, and so are the expectations. According to Gartner, nearly 8 in 10 corporate strategists see AI and analytics as critical to their success. Yet there’s a sharp disconnect: Gartner also predicts that by 2027, most organizations, 60%, will fail to realize the anticipated value of their AI use cases because of incohesive data governance frameworks.
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Domo
MAY 2, 2025
Weve all been there: after an unnecessarily long search to find the perfect platform or tool that can deliver all of the services and capabilities your team is looking for, you come out of a demo thinking, Ive found the one. You start to type up a proposal detailing why your team needs this new tool and all of the fabulous features that are going to change the way you work for the better.
Adaptive US
MAY 2, 2025
Discover how business analysts thrive in Agile with tools, certifications, and strategies to lead dynamic, fast-paced projects successfully.
Modern Analyst
APRIL 27, 2025
In business analysis, success is not only measured by the projects you complete but by the respect you earn along the way. Institutional respect may give you power, but interpersonal respect gives you influence—and the most successful professionals know how to harness both. As you continue to advance in your career, remember that the real leaders aren’t just those with the most impressive titles, but those who inspire the deepest respect.
BA Brew
MAY 2, 2025
Everyone who watches this leadership focused BA Brew with Byron Morrison can think of someone they’d like to share it with. It’s packed with nuggets of wisdom from the author of ‘The Effective CEO 2.0’, including… At 2’ 41 – how to deal with overwhelm At 7’ 19 – moving from ‘doing’ to ‘leading’ At 14’ 01 – are you setting your team up for success… or failure?
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