The process of implementing a data analytics solution into an organization can be time-consuming and costly. Once an analytics platform is in place, employees must learn to use the technology. However, it seems the largest stumbling block in the data integration process is not so easily defined. A surprising development arose from the 2019 Big Data and AI Executive Survey conducted by NewVantage Partners. While many organizations are increasing their investments in analytics, there are many stumbling blocks. And the biggest challenge to analytics success: people.More
Lessons Learned from a Technological Transformation Gone Wrong
It is a tense time in the world of higher education. The schools that aren’t putting pressure on themselves to respond to popular trends and try to stay ahead of the curve are certainly receiving pressure from their communities to do so – whether it’s from a Board of Trustees or reflected in feedback from students and parents.More
The Value of Experience
As the IT industry matures into a discipline that is arguably more complex than any other profession, those of us who have been involved in it for many years are constantly challenged both by new technological developments and, on a personal basis, by new whizz kids who seem to know it all. More
Blog No 7. The 3 Integrated Steps of Business Intelligence. Step 3: Delivery
While preparing for your (BI) deployment, you’ve considered how you are going to collect and assemble your data. We’re two-thirds of the way there. Now comes the exciting part: delivery of data to users via reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis tools.More
Blog No 6. The 3 Integrated Steps of Business Intelligence. Step 2: Assembly
When you deploy a business intelligence solution, in order to gain the most meaningful insights, it’s important that you consider some key aspects prior to implementation. In our previous blog post, we outlined the 3 integrated steps that you should undertake when you are deploying…More
Blog No 5. The 3 Integrated Steps of Business Intelligence. Step 1: Collection
When it comes to deploying a business intelligence solution, there are three integrated steps that you need to understand and implement to get the most out of your deployment: Collection, Assembly, Delivery…More