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Forget big data — let’s talk about all data
We constantly hear people talking about big data as a monstrous mess. They usually describe it as a difficult problem to tackle, as though big data itself has a beginning and an end, or a neat solution. I’ve been to many conferences in the last few weeks, and over and...
From Business Intelligence to Advanced Analytics
Big Data and Analytics are still a hot ticket, both in the venture community and in the IT budgets of selected verticals—including any of the e-commerce enterprises competing directly with Amazon, any of the online transaction companies voluntarily exposing their...
How to Transform Data into Intelligence that Promotes Growth
Most businesses have the ability to capture data from customer transactions and day-to-day operations, and through research. However, the significant problem after accumulating data is how to turn the data into intelligence that can improve the bottom line. A major...
What Really Is Big Data? And Why It Will Change the World
Big Data is THE biggest buzzword around at the moment, and I guess it makes sense to start my new ‘The Big Data Guru’ column with a post that goes back to basics and establishes what big data really is, what is isn’t and why it matters to everyone. One thing is...
Map Your Financial Health With an Excel DuPont Dashboard
Your Return On Equity ratio is a key indicator of financial health. This report lets you show the components of that ratio in a unique Excel display. by Charley Kyd, MBA Microsoft Excel MVP Management reporting is all about communication. Reporting Return On Equity...
Create Variable-Length, Dynamic Reports Linked to Excel Tables
When you change a criteria value in a cell, Excel can use formulas and conditional formatting to expand or contract your report automatically, without macros. Here's how. by Charley Kyd, MBA Microsoft Excel MVP Excel Tables are a powerful feature introduced in Excel...
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