BI This Week


7 Questions to Ask before Hiring a Data Scientist

Does your organization need the special skills of a data scientist? Before you begin a talent search, consider answering these seven questions first.

Does Self-Service Business Intelligence Herald the End of IT?

The changing role of the IT department in modern organizations.

Aerospike Accelerates Specialty Analytics

Upstart player Aerospike is betting there's a market for a highly specialized analytics platform.

Why Data Hobbyists Are the Rising Stars of Your Business

Most data-driven organizations already have data hobbyists on their teams. Here are three ways to empower them and nurture the analytics movement.

BI at an Inflection Point (Part 2 of 2)

Macro trends illustrate how BI is headed for an inflection point. What does this mean for BI professionals?

BI at an Inflection Point (Part 1 of 2)

The BI industry is at an inflection point, and we're about to watch the whole thing change again. We examine the macro trends worth watching.

Real-Time Business Intelligence in the Real World

Five real-world real-time BI use cases show how the technology helps enterprises respond to issues both strategically and tactically.

Conducting BI Meetings That Solve Problems

Business intelligence meetings that solve problems occur only with intentional preparation and follow-up. They emphasize team participation in removing obstacles.

Aerospike Accelerates Specialty Analytics

Upstart player Aerospike is betting there's a market for a highly specialized analytics platform.