Analyst Catalyst Blog
JUNE 3, 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming the business analysis profession in unprecedented ways. Explore the AI Ready BA Cubea model that highlights how AI is reshaping the way business analysts operate, innovate, and create value.
Dataversity
JUNE 3, 2025
IDC reportsthat around 90% of the data in the digital world is unstructured. This encompassesdatalike PDFs, PowerPoints, emailsandimages, allcontainingvaluableinformationthat traditional structured databasescantgather. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widespread, the importance ofunstructured data grows. Businessesnow facethe challenge of organizing andutilizingthese diverse data sources so AI models can fullyleveragetheirpotential, which is much easier said than done. […] The
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Analysts Corner
JUNE 5, 2025
Striking the right balance without drowning in docs (or drowning yourteam) Photo by Alejandro Piero Amerio on Unsplash Youve just joined a new project. Youre eager to dive inonly to get buried under a mountain of outdated documents that raise more questions than they answer. Or maybe its the reverse: no documentation in sight, and youre chasing answers like a detective.
Dataversity
JUNE 5, 2025
We are at the threshold of the most significant changes in information management, data governance, and analytics since the inventions of the relational database and SQL. Most advances over the past 30 years have been the result of Moores Law: faster processing, denser storage, and greater bandwidth. At the core, though, little has changed.The basic […] The post Mind the Gap: AI-Driven Data and Analytics Disruption appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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Adaptive US
JUNE 2, 2025
Key Highlights Business analysis is a vital tool for business leaders, enabling informed strategic decisions and measurable outcomes. Strategic planning is enhanced by integrating business objectives with actionable insights derived from data analytics. Decision-making tools such as SWOT analysis and scenario planning help leaders identify competitive advantages and emerging trends.
Analyst Catalyst Blog
JUNE 5, 2025
Unravel the complexities of Agile as a business analyst with Susan Moore and Kent McDonald. Learn how to move past rigid frameworks, focus on outcomes, and deliver value while navigating evolving roles and expectations in Agile environments.
Business Analysis Digest brings together the best content for BA professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Dataversity
JUNE 6, 2025
Do you want your business users to embrace and use analytics? You want your business to enjoy the benefits of fact-based decision making? You want your business to use the tools of business intelligence to improve market presence, customer satisfaction and team productivity and collaboration? A scarcity of data scientists will no longer hinder the […] The post Analytics and Citizen Data Scientists Ensure Business Advantage appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
Analysts Corner
JUNE 1, 2025
Software often has to enforce assorted business rules. Don’t make the user guess what they are.
BizAcuity
JUNE 2, 2025
In today’s digital-first world, moving from on-premise Dynamics to the cloud isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a strategic leap toward agility, scalability, and smarter decision-making. Yet, this journey is often riddled with roadblocks, from handling complex customizations to ensuring seamless user adoption. That’s where BizAcuity steps in. We don’t just move your data; we transform your business for the cloud era.
Smart Data Collective
JUNE 6, 2025
Cookies help us display personalized product recommendations and ensure you have great shopping experience. Accept X By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Accept Analytics Analytics Show More Improving LinkedIn Ad Strategies with Data Analytics 9 Min Read Data Helps Speech-Language Pathologists Deliver Better Results 6 Min Read How Data-Driven Insights Are Addressing Gaps in Patient Communication and Equity 8 Min Read Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing Medical Cred
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Dataversity
JUNE 2, 2025
In Junes Book of the Month, were reading Doug Needhams Data Structure Synthesis. The tagline on the book is Boosting Productivity Through Data Structure Reuse.Ultimately, the book is about combining the mathematical truths of set theory and applying that to data modeling, but all wrapped together in an adventure with the author. Needham starts the […] The post Book of the Month: Data Structure Synthesis appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
BA Careers
JUNE 5, 2025
Introduction: Understanding BA in Scrum In traditional software development, the Business Analyst (BA) played a prominent role in gathering and documenting requirements. However, with the rise of Agile and Scrum methodologies, many organizations started questioning the need for a dedicated BA. But in reality, a BA in Scrum plays a vital role in bridging the … Continue reading "BA in Scrum: Role of Business Analyst in Scrum Framework" The post BA in Scrum: Role of Business Analyst in Scrum
InfoQ Articles
JUNE 5, 2025
Java developers are no longer limited by CPU cores. This guide explores how to bring GPU-level acceleration to enterprise Java using Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA), with a practical Java Native Interface (JNI)-based integration pattern, real-world use case, and performance benchmarks. If you're solving high-throughput challenges, this article shows how to make Java truly parallel.
Smart Data Collective
JUNE 2, 2025
Data helps marketers reach the right audience and spend ad budgets more wisely on LinkedIn.
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) promise growth—but too often end in failure due to reliance on rigid, outdated financial models. Join Lumivero and Lachlan Hughson, Founder of 4-D Resources Advisory LLC, to learn how probabilistic financial modeling can transform your M&A strategies. Discover how techniques like Monte Carlo simulations better capture risk, uncertainty, and variability—providing deeper insights into deal outcomes.
Dataversity
JUNE 4, 2025
These days, virtually every company is using AI and in most cases, theyre using it through off-the-shelf AI technologies, like Copilot, that offer the same capabilities to every customer. This begs the question: How can a business actually stand out in the age of AI? Rather than just adopting AI as a way of keeping […] The post Why and How to Unlock Proprietary Data to Drive AI Success appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
Watermark Learning
JUNE 5, 2025
A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. Key Takeaways Lead with Curiosity: Strategic curiosity is a core skill for effective Business Analysts. Find the Real Cause: The 5 Whys technique reveals the causes hidden beneath surface-level issues. Use EQ with IQ: Emotional intelligence is critical when questioning stakeholders. Know the Limits: The technique works best for simple problems with clear starting points.
InfoQ Articles
JUNE 4, 2025
In this article, Holly and Trisha explore why joy isnt a distraction from productivity: its the secret ingredient. From debugging brain waves in the middle of a jog to cutting out test flakiness, they explain how to reclaim developer satisfaction and boost output by embracing curiosity, minimizing friction, and giving ourselves a break.
Actian
JUNE 3, 2025
As data users can attest, success doesn’t come from having more data. It comes from having the right data. Yet for many organizations, finding this data can feel like trying to locate a specific book in a library without a catalog. You know the information is there, but without an organized way to locate it, you’re stuck guessing, hunting, or duplicating work.
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The BA Doc
JUNE 5, 2025
The Five Vs assessment is a framework used to evaluate and understand data characteristics. It encompasses five dimensions: Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, and Value.
Watermark Learning
JUNE 6, 2025
A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. Key Takeaways BAs turn feedback into action by identifying root causes and driving targeted improvements. Journey mapping reveals gaps between customer expectations and internal processes. Measurable impact matters —BAs track results to ensure changes improve CX and business outcomes. What’s Going Wrong with Your Customer Experience?
Helical Insight
JUNE 4, 2025
In this document we have covered a use case wherein you can provide a drop down to an end user. Based on the values that he selects there, only those reports becomes visible in the dashboard. Implementation Steps: 1. When creating the dashboard, set up placeholders for the reports you want to display. 2. The number of reports visible at a time is determined by the number of placeholders you configure. 3.
Actian
JUNE 2, 2025
In today’s data-driven world, ensuring data quality, reliability, and trust has become a mission-critical priority. But as enterprises scale, many observability tools fall short, introducing blind spots, spiking cloud costs, or compromising compliance. Actian Data Observability changes the game. This blog explores how Actian’s next-generation observability capabilities outperform our competitors, offering unmatched scalability, cost-efficiency, and precision for modern enterprises.
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The BA Doc
JUNE 5, 2025
Defining data requirements is fundamental in ensuring that business processes and solutions are supported with accurate, reliable, and actionable data. Without clear data requirements, organizations risk making decisions.
Cprime
JUNE 3, 2025
The life sciences sector is reshaping its operating model through adaptive, AI-native research strategies. The speed, precision, and personalization now possible through intelligent orchestration are accelerating outcomes and redefining the economics of discovery. Intelligent System Design Is Accelerating Drug Discovery Drug discovery has always been a costly and time-intensive pursuit.
Adaptive US
JUNE 6, 2025
“Adaptive’s ECBA training gave me the clarity and confidence to pursue a business analyst role. With the right tools and expert mentoring, I landed a BA position with a leading travel industry firm.” - Rakesh Kardile, Product Management. Key Highlights The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABoK) provides a standardized framework for business analysis but deliberately excludes functional requirements analysis.
Domo
JUNE 2, 2025
Starting a new TV show may not be the riskiest investment you make this year. Sure, you might fall in love with a production that gets canceled after just one season. But for the networks investing millions in production, the stakes are much higher. Decisions about renewing shows have traditionally relied on viewer numbers, measured through Nielsen ratings.
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The BA Doc
JUNE 5, 2025
Clean data is crucial for effective business decision-making due to its significant impact on data analysis, accuracy, and reliability. Reliable data is the foundation for informed and effective decision analysis and bus.
Modern Analyst
JUNE 2, 2025
If you’re a Business Analyst assigned to a medical device development project, intended for the US market, understanding the FDA’s approval process is critical to ensure that product requirements, documentation, and risk controls are aligned with compliance expectations. This article outlines the FDA’s classification framework, approval pathways (510(k), De Novo, PMA), and the risk management process.
Helical Insight
JUNE 5, 2025
Jasper Reports has been one of the most prominent tools for pixel perfect document kind of canned reports. However over the period Jaspersoft as a tool has been acquired many times. The licensing terms and conditions have changed with no support to the community edition. Enterprise edition pricing is extremely high. Also ofcourse no support of modern charts and dashboards with interactivity is also one of the biggest drawback of jasper reports.
Stickyminds
JUNE 6, 2025
Effective defect reporting is crucial for software quality. It involves clearly documenting issues with objective language, focusing on expected vs. actual behavior and detailed reproduction steps. Reporting defects early significantly reduces costs, and each defect should have its own ticket for clear tracking.
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