The last 18 months have seen unprecedented changes in how we work. Without improved infrastructure and intelligence, remote working can result in data silos, and frontline employees are unable to access information to make timely decisions. IT and analysts spend a disproportionate amount of time on customer support and custom reporting and are overwhelmed by the need to support … [Read more...] about 8 Signs Your SaaS Applications Need Embedded BI
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How to Get Started With Enterprise Automation
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Delivering The Right Level Of Analytical Detail
After a long, difficult analytical project is completed, how you deliver and position those results is as critical to success as all of the work done to get to the results. I've written in the past about not saying too much and taking your final presentation seriously. Here I will focus on a simple concept to follow to successfully get your business sponsors to act on your … [Read more...] about Delivering The Right Level Of Analytical Detail
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What is data strategy?
Data strategy, also called analytics strategy or business data strategy, is the organizing principle for an enterprise’s investments in data and data-related technologies. Data strategy provides a framework for thinking through the complex trade-offs in managing data as an enterprise resource.
It helps business leaders make decisions about where to focus their data investments and how to maximize the value of those investments. Want to learn more about data strategy? Datafloq has courses available. Contact us to get started.
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How does data strategy work?
Data strategy starts with a clear understanding of an organization’s business goals. From there, it defines the role that data will play in achieving those goals and outlines a plan for how to get the most value from data. Data strategy is an essential part of any organization’s overall data business strategy.
When done well, it can help organizations make better use of their data and gain a competitive edge. But when executed poorly, it can lead to wasted resources and missed opportunities. Data strategy is not a one-time exercise; it should be revisited regularly as an organization’s business goals and needs evolve.
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What are the four big data strategies?
Big data can be a big help when it comes to making decisions for your business. But how do you make sense of all the data out there? One way is to use the four big data strategies:
- Performance management — Helps you track and improve your business’s performance.
- Data exploration — Helps you understand your data and find hidden patterns.
- Social analytics — Helps you analyze data to understand customer behavior.
- Decision science — Helps you use data to make better decisions.
These strategies can help you get the most out of your data and make better decisions for your business.
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What should a data strategy include?
A data strategy should be designed to help an organization achieve its business goals. It should be aligned with the organization’s overall data business strategy to be effective, considering its unique needs, such as its size, industry, and geographic location.
The data strategy should also define the roles and responsibilities of those responsible for managing the data. Finally, the data strategy should identify the tools and technologies that will be used to collect, store, and analyze the data. By considering these factors, an organization can develop a data strategy to help it meet its business goals.
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What is a big data strategy, and why should companies have the strategy in place?
Big data refers to a large number of data companies have access to. It can come from various sources, including social media, transaction records, and sensors. The challenge for companies is to make sense of this data and use it to improve their business.
A big data strategy helps companies to set goals and priorities for dealing with big data. It also helps them to invest in the right technologies and build the necessary expertise. Companies will struggle to get the most out of their data assets without a big data strategy. They will also be at a competitive disadvantage compared to those companies that have invested in big data.
