January, 2012

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Are You Still Using Spreadsheets? (Unfortunately, You’re Not Alone.)

Domo

I loved this recent post on The Data Doghouse , which underscores why “spreadsheets from hell” are still the most pervasive BI tool for business users. Last year’s TDWI study on Visual Reporting agrees. That survey found that nearly two-thirds of BI users are still staring at tables of numbers and text as their predominant form of analysis.

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Don’t Fall Victim to the Top 5 Reasons Businesses Fail! BI is the Cure!

Elegant BI

Don’t Fall Victim to the Top 5 Reasons Businesses Fail! BI is the Cure! I write blogs (in case you haven’t noticed) and blog writers LOVE to use numbers. “10 ways to achieve customer satisfaction”, “7 things you should know before buying a computer”. I’m jumping into the deep end of the pool with my “Top 5 Reasons a Business will Fail”. I can think of more than five reasons, but let’s stick to five, so you won’t miss lunch!

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Infographic: The Future of BI

Domo

There’s a storm comin’ Well, figuratively anyway. Out here in Utah, it’s been dry as a bone. We even had to cancel our family’s annual holiday break sledding trip (in related news, my back is doing great). The storm is in BI. You’ve probably heard the buzz. Many of the prognosticators are pointing to 2012, not as the year the earth falls off the Mayan calendar and into oblivion, but as the advent of real business user-focused BI.

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What the Classroom Taught Me About Dashboard Design

Domo

Before working at Domo, I taught middle and high school. When I first started teaching, I was hounded with advice. “It’s okay to use worksheets.” “Don’t feel bad about assigning the chapter and questions.” “Feel free to copy exactly what I’m doing.” Though these suggestions were appreciated and sounded like an easy way to teach, I realized that if I was going to accomplish anything with my students, I needed a new approach.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Explore Your Sensitive Side with What If and Impact and Sensitivity Analysis

Elegant BI

Explore Your Sensitive Side with What If and Impact and Sensitivity Analysis. My family, friends and colleagues might tell you that I am not the most sensitive person on the planet. I’m a no-nonsense girl who tells the truth, even when it’s painful. That’s why I can tell you business people that you NEED a Performance Management tool with Impact and Sensitivity Analysis features.