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Infographic: 5 Signs You are in Excel Hell
Check out this cool infographic! Submitted to OLAP.com by the folks at Business Intelligence Technologies. They've mapped here 5 warning signs that you and your professional team are living in Excel Hell. Perhaps it's just been accepted that your Excel Hell is what it...
EPM in the Cloud—Overcoming the Resistance
In the far distant past (OK, just a few years ago) prospects would balk at the idea of EPM in the Cloud. Things sure have changed: the Cloud, as a means to do everything—from data storage, to playing music, to business application hosting—is as much a part of our technology ecosystem as the phones in our hands and the laptops on our desks.
How Data Management Platforms Can Help Marketers Promote Business Growth
Businesses are looking to create personalized messages to retain clients and attract new customers – all of which requires concerted data management. With 78% of marketers saying that data management platforms (DMP) are embedded in the overall success of a business marketing campaign, there is no denying that this concept is gaining more attention.
Distinguishing Business Analytics and Business Intelligence
As the fields of business intelligence and business analytics continue to develop and grow, organizations must be aware of the distinctions between the terms and understand their value. Adoption and usage of business intelligence and analytics tools show no sign of...
Infographic: Business Analyst vs. Data Scientist
Business Analytics vs. Data Science "Business analytics" and "data science" -- are they basically interchangeable terms, or entirely separate professional pursuits? There's certainly overlap on the topic of Big Data and using data to inform decisions. There is no...
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[Infographic] Business Analytics : The Intersection of Science and Business
What is Business Analytics? Science and business continue to intersect, most recently on the topic of data analytics. Generally speaking, "data analytics" is the process of organizing and interpreting data to uncover valuable information. "Business [data] analytics"...
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