BA Learnings

DECEMBER 31, 2017

2017 flew by so fast but not without leaving its mark and some interesting ideas for us to remember as business analysts. Dear BAL readers, Welcome to another exciting and promising year! Here is a list of the most popular 2017 posts, as determined by BAL readers. This list is based on the number of page views recorded for each post.

Business Analysis 172

Business Analysis Business Intelligence IT 172

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

“Many organizations are due to revisit their cloud strategies, as their businesses have changed and vendor offerings have matured,” says Brian Alletto, technology director at digital services consultancy West Monroe. Following are some hard questions IT leaders should ask about their cloud strategy today. Why are we really going to cloud?

Strategy 145

Strategy Cost-Benefit IT Key Performance Indicator 145

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 22, 2023

Technology has quickly become a top priority for businesses across every industry. Every business unit has a stake in the IT services, apps, networks, hardware, and software needed to meet business goals and objectives, and many of them are hiring their own technologists. Average salary: US$131,995 Increase since 2021: 0% 2.

IT 122

IT Insurance Recreation/Entertainment Consulting 122

DataKitchen

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While the Bronze layer doesn’t offer the cleanliness or standardization necessary for analysis, it is a critical foundation upon which the Silver and Gold layers are built. The Race For Data Quality In A Medallion Architecture The Medallion architecture pattern is gaining traction among data teams. Bronze layers should be immutable.

Data Quality 195

Data Quality Testing Metrics Reporting 195

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 14, 2024

The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) is a credential for business analysts offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), a nonprofit professional association founded in 2003 to promote the field of business analysis.

Business Analysis 116

Business Analysis Testing Consulting Cost-Benefit 116

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 18, 2024

The result of all this tech activity is that organizations are putting great stock in their CIOs to be true strategic leaders — not just a member of the C-Suite, but one of its loudest voices. Recruiting activity on the rise A case in point is Thomas Licciardello, CIO and consultant at Northeast CIO’s.

IT 126

IT Data-driven Marketing Technology 126

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

And yet our work results in very little impact on the business in terms of action taken by company leaders. If you fall into the "Analyst really wanting to do the hard work but does not have the connection to Superiors, or other teams, and looking for any way out to identify business purpose" category. We work very hard.

IT 139

IT Measurement Marketing Metrics 139

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The cloud is undoubtedly transformative for both IT and businesses, but the business has often been left out of the process when it comes to cloud technology decisions. But insight alone isn’t enough to realign the business and IT. The first step is gathering information to facilitate transparency around cloud usage and costs.

IT 98

IT Digital Transformation Data-driven Business Analysis 98

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 22, 2022

According to the PMI Pulse of the Profession report , inaccurate requirements as a result of poor or missing business analysis processes are the second leading cause of project failure (39%), the first reason being changes in an organization’s priorities (41%). Developing business analysis competency in your organization.

Business Analysis 104

Business Analysis Strategy Consulting Marketing 104

datapine

MAY 27, 2020

While many companies struggle to leverage an effective business intelligence strategy, the importance of analytical information created a fluctuation of data that cannot be simply collected into a single spreadsheet. Let’s get started. What Is An Analytical Report?

Reporting 245

Reporting Analytics Dashboards Sales 245

Smart Data Collective

JUNE 16, 2022

However, the rapid technology change, the increasing demand for user-centric processes and the adoption of blockchain & IoT have all positioned business analytics (BA) as an integral component in an enterprise CoE. While we are at it, Gartner’s 2022 report on business composability further pushes the need for analytics.

Business Analytics 135

Business Analytics Analytics Forecasting Business Analysis 135

Smarten

JUNE 29, 2018

This article describes the Spearman’s Rank Correlation and how it is used for enterprise analysis. How is Spearman’s Rank Correlation Useful for Business Analysis? Business Problem: An educational organization wants to assess students’ rating, based on two different sources of observation. Use Case – 1.

Business Analysis 40

Business Analysis IT Measurement Statistics 40

CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 5, 2024

The Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) is a credential for business analysts offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). IIBA is a nonprofit professional association founded in 2003 to promote the field of business analysis.

Business Analysis 111

Business Analysis Cost-Benefit Interactive Strategy 111

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 31, 2023

Successful business analysts have the skills to work with data, the acumen to understand the business side of the organization, and the ability to communicate that information to people outside of IT. And the top employers of business analysts include Google, Citi, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Amazon, Capgemini, and IBM.

Business Analysis 105

Business Analysis Business Analytics Testing Statistics 105

Smarten

JUNE 29, 2018

What is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis? To better understand multiple linear regression, let’s look at one such analysis of independent variables: Temperature and Humidity, and a target variable (yield). How Can Multiple Linear Regression Be Helpful for Business Analysis? Use Case – 1.

Business Analysis 40

Business Analysis IT Sales Statistics 40

BA Learnings

DECEMBER 3, 2017

I particularly find the concept of feedback analysis quite versatile because it can be applied to one’s professional development as well as the concept of implementing business projects successfully over time. Feedback analysis can give insight into your performance, whether as an individual or as a team.

Business Analysis 162

Business Analysis Management IT 162

Smarten

JUNE 29, 2018

How Does Frequent Pattern Mining Support Business Analysis? This method of analysis can be useful in evaluating data for various business functions and industries. Basket Data Analysis – To analyze the association of purchased items in a single basket or single purchase. So, Support (x -> y)= no.

Business Analysis 40

Business Analysis IT Business Intelligence Sales 40

Smarten

JUNE 29, 2018

How is the Paired Sample T Test Beneficial to Business Analysis? This type of analysis can be useful in numerous situations. Let’s look at two use cases to better understand the benefit of this technique in business analysis. Therefore, the treatment was not effective. Use Case – 1.

Business Analysis 40

Business Analysis Testing Statistics Advertising 40

BA Learnings

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this article, we’re looking at some of the most sought-after competencies vital in navigating the intricate world of business analysis. The Art Of Communication: More Than Just Reports First and foremost, the ability to communicate effectively is your Excalibur in the world of business analysis.

Business Analysis 130

Business Analysis Uncertainty Reporting Management 130

BA Learnings

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

If you’re a manager in charge of a business analyst team or are a part of any team in charge of achieving key business objectives, this article discusses useful insights on how you can trigger and sustain critical thinking in the team. You present a business analysis plan and ask your team members to share their thoughts.

Business Objectives 177

Business Objectives Business Analysis Management IT 177

IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The challenge is that the IT systems that power core business functions for even a single agency are complex, supporting thousands of employee workflows and resident touchpoints. We must allow this understanding to lead the process of configuring the technology, so it meets both human and business needs with precision and control.

Data-driven 85

Data-driven IT Measurement Cost-Benefit 85

BA Learnings

MARCH 31, 2018

Let’s take a look at a cross section of professions business analysts may work in, depending on their transferrable skills. to an agile setting by formalizing your knowledge with Product Owner Certifications , iSQI's® Certified Agile Business Analysis certification, etc. Visit ISTQB for certification paths to explore.

Business Analysis 100

Business Analysis Testing Management Software 100

Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

l Successful Execution of Business Analysis. The AI-powered IoT platform protects your confidential info and prevents third parties from accessing it. Various firms are using machine-to-machine interaction to identify inbound attacks and send out automatic answers to cybercriminals. l Improved Risk Management.

IoT 145

IoT Internet of Things Cost-Benefit Consulting 145

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 13, 2021

If you’re interested in data and how it relates to business processes, a career as a business analyst (BA) might be for you. Business analysis will enable you to spend your days burrowing into numbers and emerging with nuggets of insight. You will need to really know your data to succeed.

Business Analysis 92

Business Analysis Management IT 92

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 8, 2024

Assess technology and processes before filling tech skills gaps Businesses should first review their tech strategy to understand the organization’s current state and what needs to improve for the future, he says. Organizations spend an average of 30% of their IT budgets and investing on technical debt management.

Strategy 109

Strategy Digital Transformation Business Analysis Reporting 109

FineReport

JULY 19, 2021

Sales Analysis (by FineReport). Cost is vital to business operations. In business operations, costs are mostly presented in the form of reports, and it is difficult to achieve real-time updates. Therefore, in business operations, the formulation of cost strategies may lag behind. Cost Analysis (by FineReport).

Business Intelligence 98

Business Intelligence Scorecard Key Performance Indicator Sales 98

BA Learnings

MAY 6, 2018

Regardless of how advanced your business analysis skills are, or how fine-tuned your business analysis process is, there is always room to do better. While it is true that we can't control project outcomes, we can approach our business analysis role in a manner that produces a significant and lasting effect.

Business Analysis 100

Business Analysis Risk Strategy Software 100

BA Learnings

JULY 3, 2021

Why establishing a good rapport is essential In the course of business analysis work, stakeholders of all kinds get caught in the fray. They have to balance their duties with contributing valuable insights to your project, and it’s your job as a business analyst to make this easier.

Business Analysis 147

Business Analysis Strategy Software Visualization 147

FineReport

AUGUST 25, 2021

IT dashboard is a business intelligence tool for efficiently tracking KPIs. With powerful software, IT analysis will enable teams to detect problems early and react quickly, lest they escalate into serious damage. What’s more, analysis and decision-making can be assisted intelligently. IT dashboard: definition & design.

Dashboards 52

Dashboards Technology IT Software 52

erwin

JUNE 19, 2020

Their technical skills typically include software engineering and design, DevOps, business analysis and increasingly, cloud architecture. Ensuring alignment between the business and IT through the organization’s enterprise architecture. Enterprise Architects vs. Solutions Architects. What Is a Solutions Architect?

Enterprise 130

Enterprise Data Architecture Strategy Data Governance 130

FineReport

AUGUST 19, 2020

Reporting solutions play a critical function in business operations. Besides, reporting solutions support managers put together a picture of the relevant data and discover business insides. However, it is evident that the value of data collection for business decisions is minimal, but the value of data analysis is the greatest.

Reporting 98

Reporting Dashboards Data Collection KPI 98

FineReport

AUGUST 4, 2021

Predictive business analysis. Predictive business analysis is one of the most important factors for enterprises to use business intelligence nowadays. Over time, regardless of the size of an enterprise, data-driven solutions are needed to meet its business needs, and data will be migrated to the cloud.

Business Intelligence 98

Business Intelligence Dashboards Data-driven Internet of Things 98

FineReport

JULY 29, 2021

Among amounts of intelligent choices, business intelligence(BI) dashboard software is an awesome one. Business intelligence dashboard is a common module that general business intelligence has to realize data visualization. Business intelligence dashboard software collects dashboards from different ranges of commercial fields.

Business Intelligence 98

Business Intelligence Dashboards Software Cost-Benefit 98

FineReport

JUNE 14, 2022

Business reports are often required almost in every company. When your company needs to make an important decision, a business report is created to help the decision-makers. If it is the first time for you to create a business report, you may be confused by these questions: What is a business report?

Reporting 52

Reporting IT Sales Dashboards 52

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 24, 2024

It’s crucial to ensure your organization is operating lawfully in every country it operates, that your business is protected from cybersecurity threats, and that your company both manages risk and establishes processes to govern those tasks. Is GRC certification worth it?

Risk 119

Risk Risk Management Management Enterprise 119

Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Companies invest in AI so much because, apart from business growth , there are many benefits to it: Improved customer service : The increasing use of chatbots that are there to answer the most common customer inquiries is improving customer service. This is almost 20 billion more than the previous year and over 50 billion than in 2016.

Machine Learning 116

Machine Learning Manufacturing Forecasting Business Analysis 116

FineReport

JULY 16, 2021

Among these problems, one is that the third party on market data analysis platform or enterprises’ own platforms have been unable to meet the needs of business development. Business intelligence system is a set of complete solutions using technologies, processes and applications. Data Analysis. INTERFACE OF BI SYSTEM.

Business Intelligence 98

Business Intelligence Informatics Data Warehouse Data mining 98