Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In 2013, Wired published a very interesting article about the role of big data in the field of integrated business systems. Author James Kobielus, the lead AI and data analyst for Wikibon and former IBM expert, said that there are a number of ways that integrated business systems are tapping the potential of AI and big data. -Kobielus points out that every vertical is finding ways to use big data to improve its competitive advantages.

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Tim Mitchell

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Occasionally, I’ll stumble across one of those neat tricks that makes me ask myself, “Why didn’t I know about this years ago?”. This next tip was one such discovery, and has been a huge time saver for me. Vertical Text Selection in SSMS Typically, selecting blocks of text is done in a left-to-right, top-to-bottom order. If you use your mouse. The post SSMS Tip: Vertical Text Selection appeared first on Tim Mitchell.

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ElegantJ BI

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Data Quality vs. Data Agility – A Balanced Approach! Sometimes we are so focused on perfection that we do not see the benefit of agility. Consider the emergence of the brainstorming concept as an example. We learned quite some time ago that if used the brainstorming concept of freewheeling, non-judgmental discussion we could bounce ideas off one another and often come up with innovative ideas that would not have resulted from a discussion that was more restrictive.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 11, 2019

To become Agile, your organization needs a way to become an ecosystem where Agile operating models can even work in the first place. The hypothesis amongst many practitioners is,” If I implement Scrum, I will get the Agility on the other side of it.” Usually, it doesn’t happen that fast or easy. It took time and effort to get this way, so it’s going to take time and effort to change. .

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Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Big data is seamlessly woven into the business models of every industry across the globe. In 2017, big data adoption across all sectors reached 53%. More recent data is likely to show that figure has risen even further. The appeal of big data technology in the corporate world is readily apparent. Some of the benefits of big data are more obvious than others.

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ElegantJ BI

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Data Quality vs. Data Agility – A Balanced Approach! Sometimes we are so focused on perfection that we do not see the benefit of agility. Consider the emergence of the brainstorming concept as an example. We learned quite some time ago that if used the brainstorming concept of freewheeling, non-judgmental discussion we could bounce ideas off one another and often come up with innovative ideas that would not have resulted from a discussion that was more restrictive.

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Userzoom

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Although we strive to work in an environment where user research is a part of every stage of the product development lifecycle , and your executives have completely bought in to everything you do… we have to be realistic. Not everyone has the luxury of generous budgets, resources and sign-off. . In this year’s State of UX in the Enterprise report , securing resources and budget was the top three challenge for UX teams in some of the biggest organisations across the globe.

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Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Warren Buffet warns that cybercrime is “the number one problem with mankind,” and given the high number of data breaches that occurred in 2019, data-centric security should be at the forefront of everybody’s (and every business’) mind. What is Data-Centric Cybersecurity? With the increasing amount of highly-sensitive data that companies handle today, data-centric security practices have eclipsed those that came before.

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Tim Mitchell

DECEMBER 12, 2019

I’m old enough to remember when multitasking was considered a good thing. From the same mouths that brought you “work smarter, not harder” came the advice to always be working on multiple things at once to improve efficiency. However, we’ve since learned that deep focus is more serial than parallel, and that trying to focus on multiple things at once.

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ElegantJ BI

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Data Quality vs. Data Agility – A Balanced Approach! Sometimes we are so focused on perfection that we do not see the benefit of agility. Consider the emergence of the brainstorming concept as an example. We learned quite some time ago that if used the brainstorming concept of freewheeling, non-judgmental discussion we could bounce ideas off one another and often come up with innovative ideas that would not have resulted from a discussion that was more restrictive.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Listen to the SoundNotes Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to SoundNotes on: Apple Podcasts. Google Play. Spotify. Soundcloud. RSS. Safety is a popular topic in the Agile space that comes up when we have conversations about what it takes to create an environment where Agile can take root and thrive. When we talk about transforming organizations, we talk about things like creating a safe environment where people feel that they have the agency and support to run experiments in order to get bet

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Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Big data is making the life of a consumer easier. Consumers can find new opportunities to save money by using advanced research tools, which rely heavily on big data. It isn’t always clear which deals are best. Fortunately, there are a number of big data tools that make it easier to analyze them. One of the ways customers are benefiting from big data is by finding the best broadband deals.

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Sisense

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Blog. Everyone wants to get more out of their data, but how exactly to do that can leave you scratching your head. Our BI Best Practices demystify the analytics world and empower you with actionable how-to guidance. Preserving insights. One of the biggest pitfalls in data is the preservation of insights when analysis is handed off from the data team to a business professional.

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DECEMBER 9, 2019

Read Part 1 of this article where we discuss Strategy One: Credibility and Part 2 where we discuss Strategy Two: Building Rapport. Strategy Three: Assessing Your Team and Adjusting. When working with your engineering team, you need to read the team you are dealing with and then adjust accordingly. Some of the scenarios you will encounter are listed in the chart below.

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Phocas

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Data and analytics have never been more important for mid-market CEOs and executives to set the course for their businesses. Data is key to transformation in a business. The true value of your data is how your people use data insights and how it impacts decision-making.

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Agile Velocity

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Presenter: Enterprise Agility Coach Richard Dolman. Starting, sustaining, and managing an Agile transformation is a complicated journey. Having a trusted partner, who has the experience and insights, can help navigate the uncertainty and clear the path for success. At 12 PM CST on January 15, 2020, Enterprise Agility Coach Richard Dolman will share thoughts on the things leaders should watch for during the transformation, based on lessons observed and learned in leading multiple organizations th

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Managed Agile

DECEMBER 13, 2019

What is Total Quality Management (TQM)? TQM is a quality management philosophy that was created after the end of World War II by Dr. W. Edwards Deming. It resulted in major improvements in product quality particularly in the Japanese Automobile industry. TQM – Total Quality Management, word cloud concept on white background. Is TQM Still Valid Today?

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The BA Doc

DECEMBER 8, 2019

As a business analyst professional, I can honestly say that my likability has taken my career further than any other trait or skill that I possess. This is mainly because I have come to realize the power of human relatio.

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Phocas

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Gibsons is a 100-year-old manufacturer and distributor of more than 500 games, puzzles, cards and gifts. The company employs 20 people who support 1,500 brick and mortar retailers across the United Kingdom. Gibsons added Phocas, a data visualization tool to its tech stack and is reaping the benefits. Phocas has helped transform business processes, made it possible for non-technical people to review sales data and significantly decreased the time to produce reports.

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Agile Velocity

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In this webinar, Enterprise Agility Coach Richard Dolman shares thoughts on the things leaders should watch for during an Agile transformation , based on lessons observed and learned in leading multiple organizations through change. Key takeaways include: . Understanding the common failure patterns that impede transformation. Being able to engage key stakeholders and connecting them to the “Why” .

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I) workshop has a module that talks about the Definition of DONE (DoD) and Technical Debt. I have often come. The post DONE Understanding of the “Definition of DONE” appeared first on Agilemania.

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The BA Doc

DECEMBER 8, 2019

As a business analyst professional, I can honestly say that my likability has taken my career further than any other trait or skill that I possess. This is mainly because I have come to realize the power of human relatio.

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Phocas

DECEMBER 10, 2019

We examine how Phocas business intelligence software compares with Infor BI in this year’s BARC The BI Survey 19, the world's largest and most comprehensive survey of business intelligence end-users. Infor BI is designed for data modelling in large global organizations. Phocas is used by mid-market businesses to drive growth and efficiency by centralizing data to understand the big picture.

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Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Big data is essential to the modern website management field. There are a number of great ways to use big data to create stellar websites. Most of these topics focus on the benefits of using big data to create better aesthetics and front-end designs. However, there are a lot of benefits to choosing the right web hosting provider, which is also affected by big data.

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Data Pine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

“Software as a service” (SaaS) is becoming an increasingly viable choice for organizations looking for the accessibility and versatility of software solutions and online data analysis tools without the need to rely on installing and running applications on their own computer systems and data centers. SaaS is taking over the cloud computing market. Gartner predicts that the service-based cloud application industry will be worth $143.7 billion by 2022—a level of growth that will shape SaaS trends

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