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BI Implementation Insights: Clear and Easy Starting Points

Sisense

Business intelligence implementation can seem like a daunting task at the outset. There are so many moving parts, needs, and requirements that finding the right starting point may feel like a shot in the dark. However, one of the most important aspects of running a successful business intelligence project is finding the right starting point. Clear starting points can help you launch new projects faster and acclimate to your platform’s tools.

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Marketing as a strategic business partner: mixing theory, research and #data

Jen Stirrup

Marketing is viewed as a key strategic participant in achieving the goals of businesses, both large and small. I thought I’d share how we started to apply marketing theory, practice, and insights from data. There are tons of ‘skate on the surface’ marketing soundbite books, which may sound good at the first glance with no depth. But it’s quite a different thing to work at it so you really know it, practice it, and can share it with other people so it is authentic.

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Automating Bureaucracy

TDAN

Bureaucracy was known to be the plague of the USSR, but has recently become a heavy burden for private companies. New regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and GDPR, spanning all functions from HR to accounting to product labelling to vendor certifications, are constantly put in place by various states where companies operate. These rules have […].

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The Insights Beat: Get Smarter About Your Competitors, Customers And Company

Srividya Sridharan

Insights come in many flavors. Customer insights. Consumer insights. Competitor insights. Market insights. Company insights. Operational insights. Process insights. Sales insights. Marketing insights….you get the drift. All types of enterprise data (big, medium, small and petite), as well as external data fuel these insights and make you smarter about how you engage with your customers, […].

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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AI Isn't Just for the Big Players: Why SMBs Need It Too

Dataiku

According to Forbes , as of 2018, only 11 percent of small and medium businesses (SMBs) use AI, and 41 percent feel that it’s too complex for their needs. But AI and machine learning don't need to be complex, and the first wave of SMBs to embrace these technologies will undoubtedly get ahead (in a big way).

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Computer Vision Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Introduction to Image Segmentation Techniques (Part 1)

Analytics Vidhya

Introduction What’s the first thing you do when you’re attempting to cross the road? We typically look left and right, take stock of the. The post Computer Vision Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Introduction to Image Segmentation Techniques (Part 1) appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.

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Oracle Takes Its Analytics to the Cloud

David Menninger's Analyst Perspectives

I am happy to offer some insights on Oracle drawn from our latest Value Index research, which provides an analytic representation of our assessment of how well vendors’ offerings meet buyers’ requirements. The Ventana Research Value Index: Analytics and Business Intelligence 2019 is the distillation of a year of market and product research efforts by Ventana Research.

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GeoInsurance USA - Speaker Interview - Jim Schweitzer

Corinium

Ahead of GeoInsurance USA , taking place in the W Hoboken, NJ on June 11-12 we caught up with Jim Schweitzer to find out what motivates him to do what he does and how he found himself working for the National Insurance Crime Bureau. What would you say most motivates you to do what you do? The opportunity to provide a valuable service to first responders during times of great need to the benefit of the public.

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Top 5 Machine Learning GitHub Repositories and Reddit Discussions from March 2019

Analytics Vidhya

Introduction GitHub repositories and Reddit discussions – both platforms have played a key role in my machine learning journey. They have helped me develop. The post Top 5 Machine Learning GitHub Repositories and Reddit Discussions from March 2019 appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.

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Big Data Has Transformed The Web Hosting Market On Both Ends

Smart Data Collective

Cloud technology has had a profound impact on the web hosting profession. It is driven largely by advances in big data. Since big data has revolutionized the web hosting industry, a myriad of new hosting options are available. How is Big Data Affecting the Future of Big Data? The sudden emergence of big data is changing the nature of web hosting in two significant ways: Companies need more extensive hosting solutions to ensure they have adequate storage.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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The difference between visualization and data storytelling

Juice Analytics

Preet Bharara, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, shared some thoughts on writing his new book "Doing Justice" (from the New York Times Book Review podcast — starts at 21:30). These lessons mirror the challenges we see when we think about the distinction between making good visualizations and crafting data stories. Anything of length is difficult in a different way.

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GeoInsurance USA - Speaker Interview - Yosha DeLong

Corinium

Ahead of GeoInsurance USA , taking place in the W Hoboken, NJ on June 11-12 we caught up with Yosha DeLong to find out what motivates her to do what she does and how she found herself at Zurich North America. What would you say most motivates you to do what you do? Cyber is an emerging and ever changing field and threat. I want and need to be informed, educated and a resource for my company on this peril.

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“Customer Experience” Is Not the New “CRM”

Jenny Sussin

Customer experience (CX) is not the just CRM rebranded, and this is something which is often misunderstood in the marketplace. Some of that is likely due to providers renaming their CRM solutions to something CX-related, some of it is because both start with “C, Customer.” But so do Artificial Sweetener and Artificial Intelligence. Or perhaps Banana Split and Banana Pancake, because they use the same special ingredient but are two different things.

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Is Machine Learning Changing The Direction Of The Energy Sector?

Smart Data Collective

Machine learning is having a major impact on countless industries across the globe. The energy sector is a prime example. The energy and utilities sector is essential to the global economy. The production and consumption of energy resources is imperative for powering nations and business sectors, including transportation and manufacturing. According to an analysis by CB Insights, machine learning and AI are having a large impact on this industry in many ways.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Rating the Vendors for Embedded Analytics

David Menninger's Analyst Perspectives

I am happy to share some insights gleaned from our latest Value Index research, which provides an analytic representation of our assessment of how well vendors’ offerings meet buyers’ requirements. The Ventana Research Value Index: Embedded Analytics and Business Intelligence 2019 is the distillation of a year of market and product research efforts by Ventana Research.

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The Top 20 Influencers in GeoInsurance 2019 | Americas

Corinium

Corinium is pleased to announce the launch of The Top 20 Influencers in GeoInsurance | Americas Effective use of Geospatial Data and Technology within the Insurance and Reinsurance Industry allows for comprehensive insight and competitive pricing. With an array of information available to the industry, insurance premiums are created with the use of decision-shaping information such as; location and environmental factors as well and not limited to meteorological information.

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Why Smart Cities Need Intelligent Data

Teradata

In his blog, Bob McQueen defines smart cities, their challenges and opportunities, and the use of smart data management.

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Here’s Why Automation For Data Lakes Could Be Important

Smart Data Collective

Data Lakes are among the most complex and sophisticated data storage and processing facilities we have available to us today as human beings. Analytics Magazine notes that data lakes are among the most useful tools that an enterprise may have at its disposal when aiming to compete with competitors via innovation. These massive storage pools of data are among the most non-traditional methods of data storage around and they came about as companies raced to embrace the trend of Big Data Analytics w

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Revolutionize QA: GAPs AI-Driven Accelerators for Smarter, Faster Testing

GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.

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DevOps – Get with the Movement and Build Better

Sisense

What is DevOps? Is it technology? Is it a process? No, DevOps is much more than that. DevOps can be considered a concept, a culture, a development, and operational philosophy, and a movement. It’s also shaping the way BI and Analytics are deployed. The DevOps movement started to come together sometime between 2007 and 2008. This is when IT operations and software development communities started to talk about problems in the software industry, specifically around the traditional software developm

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The Top 100 Innovators in Data and Analytics 2019 Americas | Part 1

Corinium

Behind the boom in data and analytics, is a thriving collection of data driven leaders. With technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning now entering the mainstream, organizations need to ensure they have top talent leading their data and analytics projects. Part 1 of Corinium ‘The Top 100 Innovators in Data and Analytics 2019 | Americas’ The third compilation from Corinium covers 100 of today’s innovators in data and analytics.

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The Enterprise AI Revolution Starts with BI

Jet Global

Artificial Intelligence is coming for the enterprise. Long the domain of science fiction and dystopian movies, computers that are capable of simulating human intelligence are poised to have a transformative impact on the business world over the next decade, and as investment dollars flow in and use cases are proven out, that impact only stands to increase.

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Data Analytics Helps Property Management Companies Join The 21st Century

Smart Data Collective

A growing number of property management companies around the world are recognizing the benefits of data analytics. Analytics is a necessary element of any digital marketing strategy. Analyzing data patterns and trends is key to ensuring a company reaches the right customers and targets people in the right way. The property industry is one of the best examples of an industry that is using data analytics to its advantage.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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The Right Metric Matters

Andrew White

An oft heard inquiry from clients is, “What is the right metric to use?” The context might be for: Defining data quality. Reporting the business impact of a data governance initiative. Monitoring the progress of a digital or data-driven transformation. In all cases the assumption is that there is a definitive metric or key performance indicator (KPI).

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AI, the Power of Knowledge and the Future Ahead: An Interview with Head of Ontotext’s R&I Milena Yankova

Ontotext

Source: Economy.bg. On March 19, 2019, Economy.bg interviewed Milena Yankova, Head of Research and Innovation for Ontotext. The conversation covered a wide range of topics from the tasks Artificial Intelligence (AI) can handle and the challenges it poses, to “fake news”, the intelligent enterprise of the future, cancer and much more. Learn about how machines can and do help people to be more efficient and more creative.

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Data Governance Framework: Three Steps to Successful & Sustainable Implementation

erwin

A strong data governance framework is central to the success of any data-driven organization because it ensures this valuable asset is properly maintained, protected and maximized. But despite this fact, enterprises often face push back when implementing a new data governance initiative or trying to mature an existing one. Let’s assume you have some form of data governance operation with some strengths to build on and some weaknesses to correct.

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Big Data Paves The Way For Fantastic New Social Listening Tools

Smart Data Collective

Big data is playing a more important role than ever in fine-tuning the relationship between customers and brands. It gives brands better insights into their customer behavior, which helps them reach them more effectively. Social listening tools are a prime example of this application. The Complex Role Between Big Data and Social Listening Tools. Social media is a critical piece of the marketing puzzle for every brand today, regardless of the industry you’re in.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Eurovision Data: Should Scandinavia Trust the Swedes?

Sisense

My grandfather was a man of few words. But on one particular issue, he had something to say and he expected you to listen. “Never trust a Swede.”. Now, I know for a fact that Grandpa Tore didn’t care about international song competitions. He served in the Norwegian armed resistance and immigrated from Norway to America after WWII. His passions in life included crossword puzzles and smoked herring on rye.

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Discover VIA and why Data Literacy will Change You

Grooper

VIA - Defining The Language of Information. The digital enterprise thrives when the workforce speaks “data.” The success of digital transformation, data and analytics projects, and data-driven solutions depends on a new kind of literacy - data literacy. In fact, data literacy is a key trigger for innovation.

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Virtual Desks and Dashboards ?of the Future

The Data Visualisation Catalogue

Below is a guest post from Andy Maggio, the founder of DataView VR. He’s here to explain his vision of the future with dashboards and workspaces from utilising virtual reality (VR) technology. Andy will also demonstrate how VR can be useful in multi-dimensional data analysis and in the financial industry. During my 14 years at Morgan Stanley as an investment analyst, by far my biggest challenge was trying to process the incredible amount of data and information that was available to me daily.

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Is Blockchain The Answer To Blockchain Security Problems?

Smart Data Collective

Given blockchain’s impressive new prominence in the marketplace, it’s of little surprise that so many people are finally discussing the myriad of ways in which it can positively disrupt the market. Most conversations surrounding blockchain technology have often centered around its security applications, particularly since the decentralized nature of it threatens to upend traditional understandings of information security.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?