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Career Advice for Analysts: Become an Agile Problem-Solver

To become a recognized expert, you cannot just rely on your technical knowledge. There are two parts to becoming an agile problem-solver: the "problem-solver" part and the "agile" part.

Is Data Management Broken? Can It Be Fixed?

According to the experts at the Pacific Northwest BI Summit, data management must learn from the self-service revolution and respect business needs or risk a return to siloed data.

Data Digest: Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Web Content, Self-Service BI

Today learn what predictive analytics can and cannot do for you, how to start making data-driven decisions about your website, and why small businesses and entrepreneurs are considering self-service BI.

How to Solve 3 Common Data Challenges

Financial companies are often leaders in data-driven practices. We explore how to avoid or overcome three common data challenges these providers face.

Career Advice for Analysts: Find the Passion

Do you know what skills make different analytics practitioners more valuable to an employer? Here's advice on reaching the next level so you can compete for the most coveted jobs.

Avoiding Pitfalls in Data Architecture Shortcuts

Do "Band-Aid" approaches always seem to become the permanent solution? You need to avoid shortcuts to ensure a strong foundation in your data architecture.

Data Analytics on the Rise in Media Companies

Large and midsize media companies are embracing data analytics to improve internal operations and target their content. A new report explores this trend through case studies and survey data.

SQL, NoSQL, or Hadoop? Determining the Best Platform for Your Purpose

An increasing variety of data types, analytics needs, and business uses drive data architecture decisions today. Follow this real-world, informal evaluation of SQL, NoSQL, and Hadoop solutions that address a business use case.

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