How to Set Up a Pivot Table as a Spreadsheet Database
Pivot Tables aren’t merely a way to interact with your data. You also can use them as a rich source of data for regular reports and analyses…without using the weak function, GETPIVOTDATA. by Charley...
View ArticleBusiness Intelligence Evolves to Serve Users
Business data and BI software are currently beginning a new phase of evolution. In this new phase, users of business data will be able to collaborate and connect with other colleagues and team members...
View ArticleIf You Think OLAP is Obsolete… Think Again!
If you think OLAP is Obsolete, A couple things could be possible: You don’t know what OLAP is. You haven’t seen a recent OLAP application. You never tried to do the knitty-gritty of business planning....
View ArticleAdvice for CFOs: Invest in New Technology
“Top Technology Trends for Today’s CFO’s” is another insightful post from a blogger we frequently feature, Timo Elliott. In it he admits that the CFO relationship with the CEO and other business...
View ArticleThe Problem and Solution in the BI Market
A recent post on the PARIS Tech Blog, The Problem in the BI Market, highlights a few key facts/issues in the BI market. Some of these include disconnected applications, disconnected IT and front-end...
View Article27 Opinions and the Future of Excel
“Excel is one of those applications that the business world cannot live without.” So says one of 27 Excel experts commenting on Microsoft’s Power BI Suite and its effect on the great wide world of...
View ArticleBig Data & Using The Right Analytics For The Business Problem
Do you agree with the phrase, “less is more?” We hear that phrase a lot, but what does it actually mean in the Business Intelligence/Big Data world? In the article, Big Data Breakdown: Use the Right...
View ArticleHuman Resources, Making BIG Strides in Business Analytics
One thing is certain, if you want to run a successful business, you need to hire the right people to help you get there. Who is in charge of recruiting and hiring your team members? “DING, DING,...
View ArticleBIG Data Road Blocks to Tackle
As I think most of us would agree, Big Data has made big leaps in providing the business world with a large advantage. Luc Burgelman does a great job of identifying the three hurdles that he believes...
View ArticleHow Can Star Wars Help Your Business?
What does December 18th, 2015 mean to you? Ok yes, it is one week before Christmas but if you are a Star Wars fan, then you know it means much more than that. The awaited release of “The Force...
View ArticleHealthcare and Big Data are Not Slowing Down
The days of paper charting medical records are long gone. Michael Morrison gives a good look into why Big Data is vital to the Healthcare industry in his post, “Big Data Remains Hot in Health Care.”...
View Article6 Things to Help you Tackle IoT and Big Data
So, you have made the decision to dive into the world of IoT and Big Data? Where to start is the major question and can seem overwhelming. Preston Gralla has come up with some key steps in making the...
View ArticleTime for a Data Plan
Data planning is quickly becoming a top priority in businesses across the globe. Ben Rossi dives into some key components that are making it vital for organizations to manage their data. According to...
View Article28% of a Data Analyst’s Time is Spent on Data Prep
James Haight of Blue Hill Research recently wrote a blog post that breaks down the costs and numbers of Data Preparation. Typical reports focus on hours and efficiency. As stated by James Haight,...
View ArticleWhy do 70% of Business Intelligence Projects Fail?
Let’s take a look into some reasons that business intelligence projects tend to fail.
View Article11 of the Best Practices for Business Intelligence
Dennis McCafferty of CIO Insight recently wrote an article that addresses 11 of the top practices of Business Intelligence. With Business Intelligence controlling such key factors in today’s companies...
View ArticleHow to get the Largest Return from your Big Data
The article written by Chris Twogood, How To Produce Ongoing Returns With Big Data, compares current Data and Analytics systems to what he claims is actually needed in today’s businesses. He...
View ArticleInfographic: 6 Business Intelligence Best Practices
Getting Business Intelligence to work well is about utilizing Best Practices, like the 6 outlined in this Infographic. Check it out and see how your organization stacks up.
View ArticleHuman Resources, Making BIG Strides in Business Analytics
Human Resources is beginning to pull ahead in the Business Analytics world. One thing is certain, if you want to run a successful business, you need to hire the right people to help you get there. Who...
View ArticleExcel is Not a one Stop Shop for your Data Needs
“There’s nothing inherently wrong with spreadsheets; they’re excellent tools for many different jobs. But data visualization and data communication is not one of them.” – Bernard Marr We couldn’t...
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