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How to Design Proper Reports

Analyst Catalyst Blog

Discover what makes reports effective, how to identify reporting needs, and key techniques for crafting clear requirements. Plus, see how business analysis professionals and data analysts approach reporting differently.

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A Case Study on Apple Marketing Strategy | Simplilearn

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Breaking through with several inventions in the world of technology, Apple Inc. has been carving infinite milestones ever since its inception. Even though its innovations speak for themselves, this highly-valued giant corporation has invested heavily in its marketing team to soar high up as a tech maestro. Apple Inc. realized the role of brand mark.

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Cybersecurity in 2024: What's Changed and How to Stay Ahead in Your Career | Simplilearn webinar starts 20-11-2024 15:30

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As cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, it's crucial for cybersecurity professionals to stay ahead of the game. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting your career, this webinar is designed to equip you with insights on the latest trends in cybersecurity for 2024 and beyond. Join us for an exclusive session with a cybersecurity.

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ROI based on “hard numbers” ignores some hard truths

Timo Elliott

My strongly-held opinion: technology ROI cases based exclusively on the “hard numbers” are dangerously inadequate works of fiction. I was at the Swedish SAP User Group event (SAPSA Impuls Stockholm) this week. There was a great presentation by Mölnlycke Health Care on “Building the Business Case for RISE” by Mikael Björk – Global Director IT, and he explained that they had an impressive payback period of just 3½ years.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Mind the Gap: Migration Projects – Gaining Traction or Spinning Your Wheels

Dataversity

Hardware and software migration projects are like crack for IT executives. Especially when the number on the new invoice is smaller than the number on the old invoice. Even better when the products can be folded into a previously negotiated enterprise agreement and made to appear free. Add to that an audience with the vendor […] The post Mind the Gap: Migration Projects – Gaining Traction or Spinning Your Wheels appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Shining Stars: Recognizing Exceptional Partner Program Members

Analyst Catalyst Blog

On Global Business Analysis Day, we celebrated Partner Program members who excelled this year. Let’s take a look at what makes them unique.

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From Edge to AI: Cloud Innovations That Are Driving Career Opportunities in 2025 | Simplilearn webinar starts 22-11-2024 15:30

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As the tech landscape rapidly evolves, cloud computing is expanding far beyond traditional infrastructure, driving innovations that power AI, edge computing, and more. Cloud professionals are now at the helm of this digital transformation, leading the way toward the future of IT. By 2025, cloud innovations will not only impact IT but will open up a.

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IKEA’s Data Transformation: Lessons from a Global Giant

Timo Elliott

In the digital era, data is the backbone of innovation and transformation. At IKEA, the global home furnishings leader, data is more than an operational necessity—it’s a strategic asset. In a recent presentation at the SAPSA Impuls event in Stockholm , George Sandu, IKEA’s Master Data Leader, shared the company’s data transformation story, offering valuable lessons for organizations navigating similar challenges.

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The Legal Necessity of Secure Data Erasure in Preventing Data Breaches

Dataversity

A data breach is like the iceberg that sank the “unsinkable” Titanic – it can swiftly bring down even the most powerful organizations. In today’s data-driven world, as per IBM’s 2024 report, the cost of data breaches has skyrocketed to $4.88 million per incident globally, while in the United States, this figure is almost double at $9.36 million […] The post The Legal Necessity of Secure Data Erasure in Preventing Data Breaches appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Business Valuation Software: Free Guide to Valutico Platform

Explore our free guide to Valutico, the platform that revolutionizes automated report generation, offers access to 1 million M&A transactions, enables quick benchmarking, and streamlines the entire valuation process. With Valutico, you gain access to: 30-Minute Valuations: Rapidly producing accurate results. 3TB of Financial Data: The expansive data you need at your fingertips.

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Business Analyst Interview: Trainee

Passionate BA

Career advice has arrived! As promised, a new series has arrived. In this one, I will talk about business analyst interviews. I review each level (Trainee to Senior) and explain what are expectations from candidates Now you can learn how to ace your next business analyst interview with me! I do this from experience as a hiring manager for a BA position, and as a BA department lead for 6 years.

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Why Your ChatGPT Results Disappoint & 5 Prompting Hacks to Fix It

Analysts Corner

I keep seeing amazing things people are accomplishing with AI, from building entire products to automating major parts of their work and… Continue reading on Analyst’s corner »

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Can AI Help You Use Tradelines to Build Your Credit?

Smart Data Collective

AI has made tradelines more accessible which helps people improve their credit scores.

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Bridging the Gap: Harmonizing RDBMS with Data Warehousing for Scalability

Dataversity

As businesses grow, so does the complexity of managing and analyzing data. Traditionally, relational database management systems (RDBMS) have been the backbone of data storage, offering robust and reliable transactional capabilities. However, as data volumes increase, traditional RDBMS solutions start to hit their limits, causing performance issues that affect overall operations.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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How Business Analysts Can Help The Healthcare Industry

Adaptive US

At its core, business analysis focuses on assessing a current business, identifying what works and what does not, and then moving forward with proactive business solutions that will affect a positive change within the company. This strategy is relevant to the healthcare industry, where multiple services are provided, and unfortunately, inefficiencies can occur.

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Culture Change: The Real Obstacle to Progress

Analysts Corner

Don’t underestimate the challenge of changing an organization’s culture as it moves toward new ways of thinking and working.

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Fireside Chat: Choosing the Right Learning Path for Your Career Growth in GenAI | Simplilearn webinar starts 19-11-2024 15:30

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Are you curious about GenAI's future, its potential impact and how it can help your career grow? Join us for a fireside chat between Hiti Sinha and Abhishek Gautam as they take us through different industry perspectives shedding light on GenAI’s potential and how it is transforming industries and careers. The webinar will cover: The current tren. Read More.

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Mastering the BABOK Guide: Business Analysis Body of Knowledge

The BAWorld

This article introduces the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide. BABOK Guide is the official guide for all IIBA examinations for Business Analysts Certification. It’s a comprehensive guide for understanding the Business Analysis practice. The BABOK Guide can drive business results and career advancement by employing successful Agile Business Analysis.

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Maximize Productivity and Simplify IT Management with Conversational AI

ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu

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DDoS Attacks on the Rise: Is Your Organization Prepared?

Dataversity

We live in a world where an organization’s reputation is critical to its bottom line, impacting everything from customer retention and loyalty to financial performance and its competitive edge. While leaders understand the importance of protecting the organization’s reputation, cybercriminals also see the value of compromising it. Through various methods to disrupt an organization’s daily […] The post DDoS Attacks on the Rise: Is Your Organization Prepared?

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Transitioning from A Business Expansion Consultant to Business Analyst

Adaptive US

As a business expansion consultant, you’ve spent countless hours diving into data, identifying growth opportunities, and developing strategies to guide businesses through market expansions. You understand the intricacies of entering new markets, managing risks, and navigating competition. These experiences make for a robust foundation for transitioning into a business analyst role, where your strategic thinking and data-driven approach can help businesses grow and operate with optimized efficien

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Preparing for CPRE Certification? Here are some tips!

Analysts Corner

Planning to take CPRE certification and grow your business analysis career further?

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Best Courses For Commerce Students | Simplilearn

Simplilearn

Choosing the right course after 12th grade in commerce can be a pivotal step in shaping a successful career. With numerous options available, Commerce students have the flexibility to pursue fields in finance, business, law, technology, and even creative domains. Selecting the right course not only aligns with personal interests but also boosts. Read More.

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Data-Backed Secrets for Minimizing Discounts & Maximizing ROI Post-Holiday

Use data to turn one-off holiday shoppers into repeat buyers and effortlessly drive more sales throughout the year. Our guide will give you an in-depth understanding of what triggers your customers to buy and breaks down campaign examples from leading B2C brands.

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IIBA BABOK Guide Version 3 – What’s Inside?

The BAWorld

In this short article, I will provide you a glimpse of what’s inside IIBA BABOK Guide version 3. Version 3 of the guide has been released recently. It’s possible that you might not have laid your hands on it so far. This article will help you to know what’s inside the BABOK guide version 3. The IIBA certification exams are based on this guide, so it’s important to know it well.

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Book of the Month: “Become an Analytic Translator”

Dataversity

This month, in November’s “Book of the Month,” we’re settling in with Dr. Wendy Lynch’s “Become an Analytic Translator” and learning about the nature of communication with data in the workplace. In her book, Dr. Lynch focuses on a potentially new role in many organizations: a role that bridges the divide between analysts and executives. […] The post Book of the Month: “Become an Analytic Translator” appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Article: Cell-Based Architecture Adoption Guidelines

InfoQ Articles

The challenges in building modern, reliable, and understandable distributed systems continue to grow, and cell-based architecture is a valuable way to accept, isolate, and stay reliable in the face of failures. Organizations must ensure that the cell-based architecture is the right fit for them and that the migration will not cause more problems than it solves.

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A Guide to Predictive Analytics for Business Analysts

Adaptive US

Predictive analytics is a game-changer for organizations aiming to enhance decision-making processes and improve efficiency. Leveraging vast amounts of data, predictive analytics enables businesses to predict future outcomes by analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and creating actionable insights. For business analysts, understanding predictive analytics is essential for implementing data-driven strategies and addressing the ethical considerations that come with data manipulation.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.