Smart Data Collective
APRIL 1, 2020
Big data is the lynchpin of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model. Panoply, a big data innovator, has talked about a new model called Data as a Service, which is a variation of the same idea. Big data is used at every junction of the SaaS model. Savvy companies will use it to track important KPIs to meet their goals. SaaS Model Relies on Big Data Innovation.
BI Insight
MARCH 30, 2020
I was working on a project a wee bit ago that the customer had conditional formatting requirement on a Column Chart.They wanted to format the columns in the chart conditionally based on the average value based on the level of hierarchy you are at.Here is the scenario, I have a Calendar hierarchy as below: Calendar … Continue reading Highlighting Below Avg Sales per Hierarchy Level with SWITCH() and ISINSCOPE() DAX Functions in Power BI.
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Analyst Catalyst Blog
APRIL 3, 2020
Growing Agile
MARCH 31, 2020
We are living in extraordinary times when the novelty of the COVID-19 virus causing disruptions to economies around the world. Many of us find ourselves in self-isolation, working remotely, buying food in panic and more. We are required to make decisions at work and home, but we often lack relevant or accurate information, and at times, we have to deal with too much data.
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Smart Data Collective
APRIL 3, 2020
Big data is driving a number of changes in the business community. Some of the benefits of big data incredibly obvious. However, there are also a lot of other benefits big data creates that don’t get as much publicity. One of the biggest benefits of big data is that it can create giveaway bots for online businesses. These benefits can be incredible for many ecommerce stores.
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Leading Agile
APRIL 2, 2020
Listen to the SoundNotes Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to SoundNotes on: Apple Podcasts. Google Play. Spotify. Soundcloud. RSS. In this episode of SoundNotes, Ross Beurmann joins Dave to talk about the difference between Leadership and Management. Although many confuse the two and believe they are the same, they are actually very different things—and this can become extremely apparent during the transition to an Agile approach.
Smart Data Collective
MARCH 31, 2020
The market for big data and AI is surging. One recent study found that the global market for these technologies will be worth $229 billion within the next five years. There are many benefits to industries that implement AI; healthcare, finance, communications, retailers, and even art companies are making use of the technology. And in the marketing industry, AI is revolutionizing the way corporations use data, interact with customers, and grow their firm’s reach.
BI Insight
APRIL 3, 2020
Power BI is taking off, and it’s fast becoming the most popular business intelligence platform on the market. It’s easy to engage with and get professional results quickly, making it the perfect tool for organisations looking to beef up their BI prowess and make data driven decisions through-out the organisation. In this post we’re going … Continue reading Power BI Governance, Good Practices, Part 1: Multiple Environments, Data Source Certification and Documentation.
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Juice Analytics
MARCH 31, 2020
Tableau posted a critique of the BBC's coronavirus visualizations , stirring up a good discussion and mixed reviews on Twitter. I wanted to dive a bit deeper into my reaction to the kerfuffle. In the post, Andy Cotgreave’s primary assertion is that the following BBC bar charts should be set to a scale of 0% to 100%. He makes the following points: “Our eyes stretch to the right, and the risk is we perceive that to mean 100%.
Analyst Catalyst Blog
APRIL 3, 2020
Smart Data Collective
APRIL 1, 2020
Artificial intelligence has been leveraged to solve countless challenges in recent years. The coronavirus crisis is putting the benefits of AI to the test. The Hill recently discussed this in its article “ Enlisting AI in our war on coronavirus: Potential and pitfalls.”. One of the ways AI is helping people with the recent pandemic is by improving banking.
BI Insight
MARCH 30, 2020
I was working on a project a wee bit ago that the customer had conditional formatting requirement on a Column Chart.They wanted to format the columns in the chart conditionally based on the average value based on the level of hierarchy you are at.Here is the scenario, I have a Calendar hierarchy as below: Calendar … Continue reading Highlighting Below Avg Sales per Hierarchy Level with SWITCH() and ISINSCOPE() DAX Functions in Power BI.
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280 Group
MARCH 29, 2020
New online version of our flagship Optimal Product Management and Product Marketing course supports continued training and career advancement for Product Managers everywhere. 280 Group announced today availability of a new offering, Online Optimal Product Management and Product Marketing (Online OPM). This live, online course takes our existing flagship 3-day in-person training and transforms it into an advanced, interactive online course that Product Managers can take from anywhere in the world
Smart Data Collective
APRIL 1, 2020
Big data is redefining the world of marketing. A growing number of SaaS companies are looking for ways to use big data to get more value from leads and business opportunities. One of the ways businesses can rely more on big data is with SEO. Ahrefs is a leading SEO tool provider, which has used big data to deliver greater value to its customers. A growing number of other digital marketing experts have highlighted benefits with big data in SEO.
Roman Pichler
APRIL 1, 2020
Why Difficult Emotions Matter Particularly for Product People. We may not like difficult emotions like confusion, frustration, anger, envy, sadness, and worry, but we all experience them. This is especially true in times like these, with the Coronavirus pandemic causing many people to be concerned about their health and jobs and the wellbeing of family members and friends.
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280 Group
APRIL 1, 2020
In honor of International Women’s Day, 280 Group hosted a virtual panel discussion on how trailblazing women paved their way into Product Management. We heard from PM veterans their success stories, lessons from past failures, candid feedback on how to tackle gender parity in PM, and actionable insights to move forward with. Watch the Facebook Live video of Trailblazing Women in PM: How to Blaze Your Own Trail.
Phocas
MARCH 29, 2020
Phocas has been named a top 20 most popular business intelligence software product by Capterra, a free online service that helps organizations find the right software. We scored a perfect 50/50 score from customers who took part in the review process.
Smart Data Collective
APRIL 3, 2020
Big data is driving a number of changes in the business community. Some of the benefits of big data incredibly obvious. However, there are also a lot of other benefits big data creates that don’t get as much publicity. One of the biggest benefits of big data is that it can create giveaway bots for online businesses. These benefits can be incredible for many ecommerce stores.
Roman Pichler
APRIL 1, 2020
Why Difficult Emotions Matter Particularly for Product People. We may not like difficult emotions like confusion, frustration, anger, envy, sadness, and worry, but we all experience them. This is especially true in times like these, with the Coronavirus pandemic causing many people to be concerned about their health and jobs and the wellbeing of family members and friends.
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Agilemania
MARCH 30, 2020
What is a scrum master? Scrum Master, in simple words, is a role within the Scrum Framework. Scrum framework is an agile approach to build product incrementally and iteratively. Scrum is the most popular framework on the name of agile. Many people get confused between agile and scrum. Scrum is the most popular way to be agile but again, it… The post How to Become a Scrum Master (PSM) – Agilemania appeared first on Agilemania.
Phocas
MARCH 31, 2020
Gold Medal International (Gold Medal) is a premier apparel supplier to leading department stores and sporting goods retailers across the U.S. As COVID-19 has taken center stage around the world, the team leading the third-generation family-owned business has relied heavily on its reputation with retail customers and the industry to instill confidence in the future.
Sisense
APRIL 2, 2020
Blog. Tools of the Trade is your destination for data and analytics skill building: From dashboards and reports to embedding analytics and building custom analytic apps to SQL secrets and data deep-dives, whatever you need to know to be better at your job, you can find it here. Whether you’re on-site or connecting to distant data sources, the ability to query and manipulate data via SQL is the data team’s bread and butter.
Leading Agile
MARCH 31, 2020
Strategic product management may be the “quarterback” role on a leadership team, helping the team choose and execute the right plays. As a team, we have more good ideas than our organization has the capacity to execute. Which forces the discussions about making choices – what do we do, what do we do first, what do we choose not to pursue?
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
Data Pine
APRIL 2, 2020
In the modern age, brands and businesses that benchmark their activities stand to gain an all-important edge on the competition. Whatever your niche or industry, working with dynamic key performance indicators (KPIs) will empower you to track and improve your performance in a number of key areas, accelerating your commercial success in the process. Without data, you will only ever be ‘shooting in the dark’ when it comes to formulating strategies and making informed decisions.
The Uncommon League
MARCH 31, 2020
While you could, in theory, come up with a product in a vacuum and unleash it onto the world with great fanfare, human-centered design brings people into the equation from the very beginning. Human-centered design is a mindset, explains innovation consultant Ben Jonash. A person, not the person's problem, sits at the center of the team's decision-making process.
Agile Velocity
MARCH 30, 2020
As a person who has a high preference for in-person workshops, transitioning to a 100% virtual delivery and facilitation has been an experience to say the least. However, there are a few things I learned in the last few weeks that helped make our workshops more fun and engaging. I’m sure there are many more things to learn, but I wanted to share sooner than later with all my colleagues and folks who are interested in delivering or taking a virtual training course or workshop.
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