Many data analysts are getting a raw deal. For all the optimism around cloud-based systems promising to make Data Management easier, analysts often wind up playing detective – battling through huge information stores on the hunt for useful data, instead of running analysis. For companies, the disillusionment driven by lumbering valuable (and rare) specialists with manual processing […]
Data Analytics Tools: Features and Functions
Today’s business environment is inherently data-driven. Businesses need data to stay competitive and grow their market presence – data is regarded as the “currency” of the modern world and the key to the future. Data analytics, in turn, is the process of discovering trends and patterns in large amounts of data to make intelligent decisions. It […]
Why Data Quality Problems Plague Most Organizations (and What to Do About It)
For business leaders to make informed decisions, they need high-quality data. Unfortunately, most organizations – across all industries – have Data Quality problems that are directly impacting their company’s performance. Case in point: In a recent survey conducted by my company, practitioners were asked about the issues that plague their work, how much they trust their organization’s […]
How Data Analysts Are Helping Brands Evolve in a Data-Driven World
Data is one of the most important tools brands and retailers can use to effectively meet the needs of their customers. However, privacy concerns have altered how it will be collected going forward. Consumer consent has become critical, prompting Firefox, Safari, and Chrome – three of the world’s most popular web browsers – to take measures toward requiring consumers to opt […]
14 Skills Data Analysts Need for a Successful Career in 2021
Click to learn more about author Ashok Sharma. Do you want to be a data analyst? If so, great career choice! Data analysts are in high demand: From technology giants like IBM and Microsoft to our favorite media streaming providers like Netflix and Amazon Prime, organizations are increasingly relying on data analytics to make smart business decisions. […]
It’s Time for Public Sector Standards On AI
Click here to learn more about Golnar Pooya. The benefits offered by artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector are nothing short of revolutionary. Algorithms powered by machine learning have the unique ability to identify tax-evasion patterns, sift through health data to prioritize cases, and predict the spread of infectious diseases much faster than humans. […]
How Automation, AI, and Data Integration are Transforming the Pharmaceutical Industry
Click to learn more about author Joe Rymsza. Pharma companies are more challenged than ever to bring drugs to market safely and cost-effectively. Roadblocks to success include the ever-evolving regulatory environment, growing patient safety concerns, and the burden of outdated technology solutions. Today many businesses find themselves burdened with rigid and costly compliance processes. Furthermore, […]
Data Strategy Trends in 2019
What do the world’s most successful digital organizations — companies like Amazon and Alphabet — have in common? The answer: A strong focus on data. Donna Burbank, Managing Director at Global Data Strategy, Ltd., says that the connection between excellent data utilization and business success is not a coincidence. The World Economic Forum, she reminds […]
Why Is Data Analytics Important in Healthcare?
Click to learn more about author Sanjeev Agrawal. Data Analytics is arguably the most significant revolution in healthcare in the last decade. There are several drivers for why the pace of Analytics adoption is accelerating in healthcare: With the adoption of EHRs and other digital tools, much more structured and unstructured data is now available to […]
Why Data Professionals Should Be Careful of Internet Light Bulbs
Click to learn more about author David Schlesinger. Many of us have rejoiced by having a thermostat for our homes that can be adjusted from a cell phone at work, and we can also check the house temperature from afar. Naturally, being data professionals, we have secured these systems with secure passwords such as “password1”, or […]