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Managing the shortage of data talent in the UK
The chief data officer of Experian recently discussed the importance of managing the skills gap and how industry leaders can attract more diverse talent to the data sector. The pandemic accelerated the level of innovation and creativity in regards to using data effectively. Combining the skills and expert knowledge, data can provide businesses with the […]
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How the finance industry can manage the rapid rise of unstructured data
Unstructured data, whether it’s in raw form from news articles, reports or social content, is growing at a significant rate. Studies suggest that over 80% of all new data generated is in an unstructured format, yet only around 1% of this data is measured or applied to a business. The sheer abundance of unstructured data […]
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Anaplan launches its business planning tools with Amazon Web Services cloud
Anaplan has confirmed that it’s making its business planning and forecasting tools available on Amazon Web Services public cloud platform. Anaplan provides an enterprise platform that can be used for a range of business planning purposes. The new offering is focused on an in-memory database and calculation system called HyperBlock that allows users to manage […]
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Why businesses are accelerating their investment plans in Advanced Analytics
Advanced analytics is rapidly becoming a popular tool for business leaders looking to leverage the benefits of generating more insights on delivering more solid decision-making processes. All businesses are capable of collecting data on their customers and market and even their competitors. There is a huge amount of data available with the potential to create […]
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How visibility and access to real-time data is impacting confidence
A new survey by researching firm Censuswide discovered that nearly 70% of global business and finance executives lack confidence in data. The survey of C-suite executives and F&A professionals commissioned by automation software business BlackLine discovered that under 30% of respondents are confident that the financial data they use for financial analysis and forecasting is […]
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Finance analytics to support and drive decision making
New research from Gartner explores how FP&A teams can provide finance analytics that supports planning and decision making. Analytically focused decision making has become critical for many businesses, particularly during the global pandemic. The key question now is which decisions should the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team support? A new report from Gartner suggests […]
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Oracle launches post-pandemic solution for HR teams
The new return-to-workplace solutions, Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management provides a safe option and supports employees in adapting to a new working environment. It’s still quite unclear when we will all embrace the new way of working after the pandemic. To enhance enterprises, while meeting the necessary safety standards, Oracle has launched what they […]
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Survey identifies model-driven culture as vital for success in data science
While businesses are recognising the value of data science and its ability to enhance business revenue, implementing and scaling data solutions across a business continue to be a challenge. A recent survey of data and analytics professionals suggests that developing a positive business culture with employees is a major factor that influences the success of […]
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Predicted trends in Business Intelligence for 2021
In the last few years, Business Intelligence has progressed into a driving force for business development, and with the impacts of Covid-19 accelerating further progress, we are likely to see BI transform into an essential part of an enterprise. Augmented Analytics This year we are likely to see BI and AI collaborating to develop augmented […]
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AI – Driving the future of data analytics
Augmented Analytics – combining artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics is one of the latest innovative developments in the data analytics industry. For businesses, data analysis has progressed beyond simply hiring data scientists, to incorporating smart technology that provides clear insights that directly influence decision making, thanks to AI. Augmented Analytics or AI-driven analytics, supports organisations […]
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AI – DRIVING THE FUTURE OF DATA ANALYTICS
Augmented Analytics – combining artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics is one of the latest innovative developments in the data analytics industry. For businesses, data analysis has progressed beyond simply hiring data scientists, to incorporating smart technology that provides clear insights that directly influence decision making, thanks to AI. Augmented Analytics or AI-driven analytics, supports organisations […]
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Microsoft, Salesforce and Oracle partner to support the development of digital vaccination records
A coalition of health and technology businesses, including Microsoft, Salesforce and Oracle are working together on a project that intends to make it easier for people to access their Covid-19 vaccination records digitally. As more people begin to get vaccinated against Covid, they may need to have proof that they are vaccinated so they are […]