As the world becomes increasingly data-driven, businesses are turning to self-service analytics to enable business users to perform their own data analysis tasks. In self-service analytics, business users can access and analyze data without assistance or support from IT personnel or data scientists. Direct access to ML-powered analytics platforms allows them to make better business […]
Create a Thorough Plan and Training Strategy for Citizen Data Scientists
As a business owner, executive, or manager, you are likely aware of the term “citizen data scientists.” Perhaps you have even implemented this type of initiative in your organization. While business journals and industry and technology publications discuss the advantages of the citizen data scientist approach, many businesses fail to get the most out of […]
What’s a Semantic Layer Worth?
There’s been a lot of talk about semantic layers lately. I’ve seen dozens of companies using a semantic layer to drive self-service analytics at scale. But even with all these success stories, I still get this question: “Is a semantic layer worth the effort?” In other words, is the juice worth the squeeze? So, how […]
Business User Analytics: The Do’s and Don’ts of Success
When a business decides to tackle data democratization and bring data analytics to its business users, it can often fail to plan comprehensively for success. While selecting the right augmented analytics solution is crucial, the business team must also plan for user adoption and solution acceptance. Without that key component, the enterprise will likely spend […]
Data Literacy and Analytics: Where Do They Intersect?
Data is the new oil. But what good is that data if we don’t know how to leverage it? According to the Human Impact of Data Literacy report, only 32% of surveyed executives felt like they were able to create measurable value from data. Organizations are struggling to make the most of the data and analytics they […]
Do You Really Need a Data Catalog?
A data catalog can be an excellent resource for a business. An important element of modern metadata management, it can make many workflows and business processes clearer, encourage better cross-departmental collaboration, and boost productivity in several key ways. Gretchen Burnham and Becky Lyons of First San Francisco Partners recently sat down with DATAVERSITY® to talk about some of the big questions in […]
How Analytics Consumers and Data Experts Can Come Together to Close Insights Gaps
Data is critical to empowering businesses to make decisions that translate into boosted bottom lines. However, a recent NewVantage survey found that only 24% of the workforce is confident in their ability to read, work with, and analyze data. As a result, many organizations depend on data experts to obtain relevant insights that inform decision-making, which reinforces silos that separate […]
The Intersection of Self-Service Analytics and Machine Learning
The terms “self-service analytics” (SSA) and “machine learning” (ML) are frequently used interchangeably, but the concepts behind these terms are a world apart. In self-service analytics, specific tools are designed to aid the user in inputting data or interpreting results (output). On the other hand, a machine learning algorithm is a special software that has […]
Data Management Trends in 2022
Data Management is about collecting, storing, and using data efficiently, securely, and in a cost-effective way. More and more, organizations are shifting to scalable Data Management platforms (in the cloud) to govern, secure, and analyze data. This allows them to process their business functions with a single unified platform. Data Management platforms provide increased control, […]
Is DataOps the Savior of Under-Pressure Analytics Teams?
DataOps is something that has been building up at the edges of enterprise data strategies for a couple of years now, steadily gaining followers and creeping up the agenda of data professionals. And many believe it could now finally be about to enter the mainstream. The number of data requests from the business keeps growing […]