Occam's Razor

JANUARY 7, 2007

5: Use cookies intelligently (they are delicious). # Often the job of implementation is left to the friendly neighborhood IT person and your web analytics vendor. Yet there are numerous business decisions that need to me made during the course of implementation, many of which have huge data implications. 3: Tags should be inline. #

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Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

After 416,350 words in posts and 845,128 words in comments on this blog, thus far, there is always more to explore, illuminate and share. Hence every once in a while I flip the tables and ask you for challenges you are facing. It is a great way to stay connected to what's most important to you (and keep the blog and its content relevant!).

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Jet Global

JANUARY 30, 2025

Modern data infrastructure demands tools that scale effortlessly to handle growing volumes and complexity. Trino, an open-source distributed SQL query engine , has emerged as a game-changer for high-speed analytics across diverse environments. To unlock Trinos full potential, a strategic approach to implementation is key.

Data Lake 64

Data Lake Data-driven Optimization Enterprise 64

Jet Global

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For JasperReports users, the dual release model of Mainstream and Long-Term Support (LTS) versions means that while older versions like 7.9.x Keeping up with your reporting solutions end-of-life dates arent just about deadlinesits about ensuring your organizations reporting capabilities remain reliable, secure, and future-proof.

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Jet Global

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today moving to the cloud is not an if, but a when.  Not only does cloud migration allow businesses to adapt and scale with speed and efficiency, but it also provides better accessibility, lower costs than many on-prem solutions, better security, and improved integration options with other cloud-based applications.

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Jet Global

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The key is to focus on the long-term benefits that far outweigh any initial effort. Visualizations in business intelligence software are often dismissed as a commodityinterchangeable and easily overlooked. However, this view underestimates their true value.

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Jet Global

MAY 1, 2023

Every application provider has the same goals: to help their users work more efficiently, and to drive user adoption. But many companies fail to achieve this goal because they struggle to provide the reporting and analytics users have come to expect. It will show you what embedded analytics are and how they can help your company.

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Jet Global

JULY 14, 2022

What are some business cash flow planning terms I need to know? We all want better business cash flow and we want it yesterday. You can’t plan for emergencies, geopolitics, or sudden problems that you have no control over. But you can mitigate risks of business cash flow problems by having the right tools at your side.

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Jet Global

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In this modern, turbulent market, predictive analytics has become a key feature for analytics software customers. Predictive analytics refers to the use of historical data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to predict what will happen in the future. This not only improves user satisfaction but also encourages user engagement and loyalty.

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Jet Global

AUGUST 15, 2024

Finding procedures that guarantee a seamless, effective flow of goods to provide an outstanding experience for clients, drive profitability, and advance the organization’s business reputation and long-term sustainability is the ultimate goal of supply chain management.

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Jet Global

JUNE 17, 2024

Cash flow projections (also known as cash flow forecasting ) is the process of estimating and predicting the cash inflows, cash outflows, and cash balance a business can expect over a specific period of time, typically in the short- to medium-term.

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Jet Global

JUNE 23, 2023

In more layman terms, public sector KPIs serve two important purposes: They report important information to citizens. Government KPIs function like KPIs used by for-profit businesses — they demonstrate the organization’s overall performance and its accountability to its stakeholders.

Reporting 52

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Jet Global

MARCH 23, 2024

In more layman terms, public sector KPIs serve two important purposes: They report important information to citizens. Government KPIs function like KPIs used by for-profit businesses — they demonstrate the organization’s overall performance and its accountability to its stakeholders.

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Jet Global

AUGUST 31, 2022

Ultimately, they will also need the right tools to help them step into a more strategic role contributing to the financial health of the organization. This article reviews the basics of BEPS adoption and provides some tax accounting tips to help tax accounting teams manage these coming changes. BEPS stands for “Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.”

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Jet Global

MARCH 2, 2022

In recent years, investors have been placing an increased emphasis on a range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues resulting in ESG reporting becoming more important. These issues are garnering more attention from legislators and regulators from around the world. Six Steps to Nail Your ESG Reporting. Access Resource. Environmental.

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Jet Global

AUGUST 20, 2024

Being unable to switch vendors or move back to an on-premises solution if circumstances change can be a daunting prospect, as businesses worry about being tied to a vendor’s pricing, terms of service, and technological ecosystem. However, taking this leap can be scary.

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Jet Global

JUNE 21, 2024

The 2020s have been a decade marked by uncertainty. From bear and bull markets to pandemic-fueled supply chain shortages to geopolitical shifts, this decade certainly hasn’t been boring. With the rapid rate of change we’re consistently seeing in the market, opportunities and threats appear quickly, and then are gone.

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Jet Global

DECEMBER 22, 2021

It impacts recruitment and hiring, employee promotion, retention and turnover policies, and learning and development programs. It impacts recruitment and hiring, employee promotion, retention and turnover policies, and learning and development programs. Workforce planning is also about the short and medium term.

Recreation/Entertainment 52

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Jet Global

DECEMBER 7, 2022

On the other hand, many CFOs have been thrust into this position without proper consideration to whether existing resources, tools, and processes are robust enough to build long-term value from this massive amount of newly available data. The last few years have permanently changed the face of finance, and there’s no going back.

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Jet Global

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cash metrics and liquidity show a company’s ability to weather financial challenges and satisfy its short-term obligations, both attractive qualities for investors during uncertain economic times. Now, as we head into 2024, CFOs continue to seek balance and efficiency through digital transformation.

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Jet Global

JUNE 22, 2023

BI and analytics are both umbrella terms referring to a type of data insight software. You should care about the terms used to describe the applications you’re buying, particularly when it comes to embedded software destined to become part of your product. This of course makes us wonder: what’s the difference? per quarter.

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Jet Global

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This long-term relationship is known as broker “lock-in” and has the potential to cost you dearly in the long-run. But these interests may not align with your long-term equity management success. Broker agonistic software, like Certent Equity Management, does not push broker lock-in restrictions.

Management 52

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Jet Global

JULY 27, 2022

As Business Intelligence (BI) tools, data warehousing solutions, and enterprise data and application landscapes have advanced, it’s worth taking the time to rethink that old model, starting with the dichotomy between operational reporting (OR) and strategic analytics. Data Rich and Insight Poor. It is possible to have too much data. Download Now.

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Jet Global

JUNE 24, 2022

Fast and clean. These two words define the ideal financial close process. This standard is held up as a measure of a finance or accounting department’s effectiveness. Companies are expected to get the financial close process done within a standard business week. This demonstrates competence, resource efficiency, and good management. Download Now.

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Jet Global

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As a monthly subscription, however, the long-term costs can eventually surpass the price of an on-prem installation. Organizations must weigh this long-term cost against the time and effort involved in maintaining an on-prem equivalent. Cloud transition” is starting to feel like just another corporate buzzword.

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Jet Global

JULY 28, 2023

Improper insights into their data can hamper success at their journey’s end. 5 Signs That Now Is the Time for an Analytics Upgrade Outdated analytics features make it impossible to keep your end users engaged, upsell your existing customers, or win new ones. How do you know it’s time to replace your embedded analytics? Look for these 5 signs: 1.

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Jet Global

APRIL 4, 2024

Dynamics 365 Cloud ERPs have a low initial cost thanks to the lack of upfront costs associated with hardware and installation; as a monthly subscription, however, the long-term costs can eventually surpass the price of an on-prem installation. At some point, though, that process reaches its natural end.

Finance 52

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Jet Global

JULY 31, 2022

Other related tasks that saw big jumps in prioritization for finance were “management of company’s investments,” “internal risk management,” and “short-term business strategy,” all of which carry strong strategic importance. One key finding? Finance teams are striving to achieve agility. Agility Is Key to the Finance Function. Download Now.

Finance 52

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Jet Global

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In addition to modeling scenarios to plan for uncertainty in the near-term, many business leaders use what if scenarios to plan for the long-term, leveraging scenario modeling to extend their view beyond the typical one-year planning horizon, and even beyond the three-to-five-year strategic planning window.

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Jet Global

MAY 9, 2024

A data pipeline is a series of processes that move raw data from one or more sources to one or more destinations, often transforming and processing the data along the way. Data pipelines support data science and business intelligence projects by providing data engineers with high-quality, consistent, and easily accessible data.

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Data Lake Data Warehouse Business Intelligence Machine Learning 52

Jet Global

AUGUST 30, 2024

Other supply chain challenges include: Managing continuing inflation Struggling to keep up with changes to technology Short-term interruptions to the supply chain Geopolitical upheaval impacting worldwide trade How does AI factor into supply chain management? What tasks do we want to optimize? Is our data clean and in a consistent format?

Cost-Benefit 52

Cost-Benefit Reporting Operational Reporting Enterprise 52

Jet Global

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Enter Vizlib by insightsoftware —a game-changing solution that transforms how you interact with and present your Qlik data. Research by Deloitte shows that organizations making data-driven decisions are not only more agile, but also improve decision quality and speed.

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Jet Global

AUGUST 27, 2024

By taking the time to evaluate and enhance these critical areas, you’ll lay the foundation for a modern planning strategy that drives better decision-making and supports long-term growth. Yet many businesses still rely on 20th century processes and technology to complete their financial planning and analysis tasks.

Strategy 52

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Jet Global

JANUARY 19, 2024

These include grant agreements, vesting schedules, exercise forms, tax forms, and more. These documents are not only essential for compliance and accuracy but also for communication and transparency with option holders. However, document management can be a daunting task, especially in these turbulent financial times.

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Jet Global

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s hard enough to consolidate new teams into a workforce, as differences in corporate culture, company policies, compensation, office locations, and other factors often generate friction. The rate of acquisition and consolidation is increasing, as economic volatility prompts strategic transitions. Download Now. Illustrating the Challenge.

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Jet Global

JULY 28, 2023

Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), organizations have transitioned from optimism to pragmatism post-COVID-19, preparing for potential recession while emphasizing digitization and resilience to navigate global market trends. Here, we discuss how factors like market uncertainty and IT dependence impact finance teams throughout EMEA.

Finance 52

Finance Uncertainty Reporting Forecasting 52

Jet Global

AUGUST 20, 2024

That means embracing technology for streamlined processes, accurate data, and better collaboration. That’s where Jet Reports from insightsoftware comes in. Jet Reports has been a trusted Microsoft Partner for over 20 years, proving itself as a leader in financial reporting tools. Relying on outdated data is like driving a car blindfolded.

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