Smart Data Collective

APRIL 2, 2019

Cloud technology has had a profound impact on the web hosting profession. It is driven largely by advances in big data. Since big data has revolutionized the web hosting industry, a myriad of new hosting options are available. How is Big Data Affecting the Future of Big Data? The sudden emergence of big data is changing the nature of web hosting in two significant ways: Companies need more extensive hosting solutions to ensure they have adequate storage.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 1, 2019

Technographic data is having its moment in the B2B sales world. But unlike other passing sales trends, it looks like technographic data is here to stay. For those who may be unfamiliar with the term, technographic data refers to the data points surrounding the core tools and technologies a company uses to conduct day-to-day business. Technographic data provides necessary context to important selling activities– enabling sales organizations to close more deals, faster.

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Aqute Intelligence

APRIL 5, 2019

Many of our clients are hiring a competitive intelligence agency for the first time. They need to scope out the research and it can be helpfult to have a ready-made starting point. What questions should frame a research proposal? What is it possible to discover about competitors? What is a good structure? Below are some the questions that typically go into a competitor profile.

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Datapine Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

Monitoring the business performance and tracking relevant insights in today’s digital age has empowered managers and c-level executives to obtain an invaluable volume of data that increases productivity and decreases costs. In fact, data has become the raw material that every business decision is based on while reporting tools create the environment to act on generated information swiftly and accurately.

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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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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 2, 2019

Machine learning is having a major impact on countless industries across the globe. The energy sector is a prime example. The energy and utilities sector is essential to the global economy. The production and consumption of energy resources is imperative for powering nations and business sectors, including transportation and manufacturing. According to an analysis by CB Insights, machine learning and AI are having a large impact on this industry in many ways.

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Domo

APRIL 4, 2019

Chances are, you’ve already made a start on your data and analytics journey. Adoptions of big data and analytics programs are at new heights – globally, 59% of organisations have adopted big data, with more than half (54%) of vendors saying big data is ‘critically important’. But while it’s indisputable that data and analytics is an essential part of business, many organisations are struggling to maximise its efficacy and grow their efforts to scale.

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BI Insight

APRIL 2, 2019

If you have a lot of report pages in your Power BI reports you already realised that it is such a pain to click the left/right buttons to navigate through different pages. Well, you can simply right click on the left/right buttons which opens a list of your pages, then select a desired page. Easy! … Continue reading Quick Tips: How to Quickly Switch Between Report Pages in Power BI.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 2, 2019

Data Lakes are among the most complex and sophisticated data storage and processing facilities we have available to us today as human beings. Analytics Magazine notes that data lakes are among the most useful tools that an enterprise may have at its disposal when aiming to compete with competitors via innovation. These massive storage pools of data are among the most non-traditional methods of data storage around and they came about as companies raced to embrace the trend of Big Data Analytics w

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Moz

APRIL 3, 2019

Posted by AlliBerry3 There’s a lot to consider when creating a content strategy in 2019. Not only is there more competition than ever online, but there are so many types of content and ways to reach your target audience. Do you start a blog? Do you podcast? Should you focus on research studies or whitepapers? How do you really know what to do? But before you do anything else, you need to define what goals you want to accomplish with your content.

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Domo

APRIL 3, 2019

Andrew Knott, former CMO at NAB, on delivering real customer value by building solid teams with great diversity of thought. As former CMO of NAB, and founding member of H2, a premiere global leadership network for the digital industry, Andrew Knott understands the subtle nuances of the relationship between marketing and tech. From Ogilvy to Salesforce to McDonald’s, he has become known for building exceptional teams, attracting the best talent, and according to a colleague, “empowers his staff,

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Elegant BI

APRIL 2, 2019

Business markets and competition are moving much more quickly these days and predicting, planning and forecasting is more important than ever. It is also important to ensure that every team member is a real asset to the organization and can contribute their knowledge and skill with full Insight into the effects and outcome of activities and processes and the ability to correct the course and make recommendations using clear, concise information.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 5, 2019

Big data is playing a more important role than ever in fine-tuning the relationship between customers and brands. It gives brands better insights into their customer behavior, which helps them reach them more effectively. Social listening tools are a prime example of this application. The Complex Role Between Big Data and Social Listening Tools. Social media is a critical piece of the marketing puzzle for every brand today, regardless of the industry you’re in.

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Moz

MARCH 31, 2019

Posted by Cyrus-Shepard Links matter for SEO. A lot. Most marketers understand that links to websites count as “votes” on the web. Google — and other search engines — use these votes to rank web pages in search results. The more votes a page accumulates, the better that page’s chances of ranking in search results. This is the popularity part of Google’s algorithm, described in the original PageRank patent.

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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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BI Insight

APRIL 1, 2019

Power Query (M) made a lot of data transformation activities much easier and value replacement is one of them. You can easily right click on any desired value in Power Query, either in Excel or Power BI, or other components of Power Platform in general, and simply replace that value with any desired alternative. Replacing … Continue reading Quick Tips: Conditionally Replace Values Based on Other Values in Power Query.

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Digimind

APRIL 1, 2019

Brand reputation is critical to success and sales, and this could not be more true for luxury brands. But as the world of luxury retail is no stranger to controversies and challenges, how can the industry’s leading players stay aspirational and desirable to consumers? The post Luxury Marketing Strategies for Managing Brand Reputation on Social Media appeared first on Digimind Blog.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 5, 2019

A growing number of property management companies around the world are recognizing the benefits of data analytics. Analytics is a necessary element of any digital marketing strategy. Analyzing data patterns and trends is key to ensuring a company reaches the right customers and targets people in the right way. The property industry is one of the best examples of an industry that is using data analytics to its advantage.

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Moz

APRIL 1, 2019

Posted by FeliciaCrawford It feels like it's been a king's age since we first began our long journey to rewrite and revamp the Beginner's Guide to SEO. For all the long months of writing and rewriting, of agonizing over details and deleting/replacing sections every so often as Google threw us for a loop, it's hard to believe it's finally ready to share: The new Beginner's Guide to SEO is here!

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Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.

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BI Insight

APRIL 1, 2019

Power Query (M) made a lot of data transformation activities much easier and value replacement is one of them. You can easily right click on any desired value in Power Query, either in Excel or Power BI, or other components of Power Platform in general, and simply replace that value with any desired alternative. Replacing … Continue reading Quick Tips: Conditionally Replace Values Based on Other Values in Power Query.

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Digimind

APRIL 1, 2019

Luxury marketing has long revolved around sustaining a brand’s status as an icon of wealth and success. However, recent developments around the world pose significant obstacles to sustaining sales and driving growth.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 3, 2019

Given blockchain’s impressive new prominence in the marketplace, it’s of little surprise that so many people are finally discussing the myriad of ways in which it can positively disrupt the market. Most conversations surrounding blockchain technology have often centered around its security applications, particularly since the decentralized nature of it threatens to upend traditional understandings of information security.

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Moz

APRIL 2, 2019

Posted by tomek_rudzki It’s rather common for companies to build their websites using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, or Vue. It’s obvious by now that the web has moved away from plain HTML and has entered the era of JS. While there is nothing unusual with a business willing to take advantage of the latest technologies, we need to address the stark reality of this trend: Most of the migrations to JavaScript frameworks aren’t being planned with users or organic tra

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Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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BI Insight

APRIL 2, 2019

If you have a lot of report pages in your Power BI reports you already realised that it is such a pain to click the left/right buttons to navigate through different pages. Well, you can simply right click on the left/right buttons which opens a list of your pages, then select a desired page. Easy! … Continue reading Quick Tips: How to Quickly Switch Between Report Pages in Power BI.

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BIS Research

APRIL 2, 2019

Over the years the field of medicine has undergone innumerable technological advancements with the development of novel drugs and advanced treatments that are focused not only on cure, but also on prevention. However, the rising geriatric population, increasing prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases, and the inability of existing therapies to identify the root-cause of diseases has propelled the need for the development and adoption of more advanced and sensitive tools and treatment appro

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 1, 2019

Big data has improved transparency of social media sites. You can now download your personal data from them, which allows you to see what records are retained. Data on your photos, videos, comments, profile details and connections can be stored. Although users can get access to their data, there are still some things that social media networks need to do better.

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Moz

APRIL 2, 2019

Posted by Danielle_Launders With MozCon 2019 right around the corner, we’re excited to announce our annual open call for community speakers! Are you the person that everyone in your office goes to for digital marketing advice? Dreaming of breaking into the speaking circuit to share your innovative ideas? Now’s the chance to submit your pitch for an opportunity to join industry leaders on stage in front of 1,500 of your peers.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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