Business Intelligence KPI Report: What It Is And How To Create One By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments July 25, 2024 Are you new to BI tools and wondering where to start? Your best bet is to search online for a handy tutorial that spares no details. Well, you got it! In this article, I’ll walk you through how I created a retail KPI report in Power BI. Ritinder KaurKPI Report: What It Is And How To Create One07.25.2024read more
Enterprise Reporting The Best SaaS Reporting Tools Of 2024 By Ritinder Kaur Enterprise Reporting No comments July 24, 2024 Software-as-a-service (SaaS) reporting tools are cloud-based enterprise reporting software for tracking all business metrics, including performance and operational data. Like other cloud software, SaaS solutions are infrastructure-agnostic and deploy quickly. It gives you a wider playing field — you can opt out anytime. But, purchasing a software system for your business is still important, requiring diligent research and discussion. We’re here to help. Ritinder KaurThe Best SaaS Reporting Tools Of 202407.24.2024read more
Embedded Analytics Financial Dashboard Examples: A Comprehensive Guide By Ritinder Kaur Embedded Analytics No comments July 23, 2024 Alfatech’s finance team struggled to deliver monthly figures and forecasts with data siloed in several systems. Plus, information on out-for-approval invoices and unbooked amounts was falling through the cracks. Bas Verweij, the CFO at Alfatech, knew it was time for action. They upgraded to an advanced version of their embedded analytics tools. Within three weeks, their finance team was ready to generate basic reports and financial dashboards with the new tool. If you’re in the same position, you’re in the right place. Let’s take a deep dive into the world of financial dashboards. Ritinder KaurFinancial Dashboard Examples: A Comprehensive Guide07.23.2024read more
Business Intelligence The 7 Most Important BI Dashboard Best Practices By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments July 22, 2024 A picture is worth a thousand words — or so the saying goes, right? Dashboards in BI tools accelerate decision-making by converting complex data into actionable insights. While a well-designed dashboard can be a handy resource, a poorly-designed one can be just as confusing and misunderstood. This article discusses some business intelligence best practices to keep your presentations looking good! Ritinder KaurThe 7 Most Important BI Dashboard Best Practices07.22.2024read more
Embedded Analytics What Are Logical Data Models? A Comprehensive Guide By Ritinder Kaur Embedded Analytics No comments July 22, 2024 Mandy knows something is missing. The logical model she approved is flawed. It seems to fit the business requirements, but Dave in development detected indexing issues. If left unresolved, they might affect database performance. She discovers the index is bulky when bucketing transactions could have saved storage. Maybe it’s time for a team refresher on the best practices of logical modeling. Let’s first get the prototype out, she decides, as she sets up a team meeting in her calendar. Ritinder KaurWhat Are Logical Data Models? A Comprehensive Guide07.22.2024read more
Business Intelligence Business Intelligence vs. Business Analytics: The Difference Between Them By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence 24 comments July 19, 2024 What is business intelligence and analytics? And how does business analytics fit in? Such questions can cause sleepless nights when tasked with acquiring a business intelligence (BI) software solution for your organization. This article explains these terms and provides tips on choosing the best BI software. Ritinder KaurBusiness Intelligence vs. Business Analytics: The Difference Between Them07.19.2024read more
Business Intelligence Everything You Need to Know about Microsoft Business Intelligence Tools By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments July 16, 2024 The name Microsoft speaks for itself. This technology leader offers a rich palette of BI software. But which platform will work for your unique needs? This article dissects Microsoft BI tools with their benefits and key features. By the end, you’ll be ready to proceed with software selection if you’re a buyer. If you’re a student, you’ll gain in-depth information about Microsoft BI systems. Ritinder KaurEverything You Need to Know about Microsoft Business Intelligence Tools07.16.2024read more
Business Analytics Types Of Data Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide By Ritinder Kaur Business Analytics No comments July 15, 2024 What separates the top-performing companies from the pack? A winning approach to data with a focus on strategy, modern business analytics tools and a consistent push for data literacy with a “when you know better, do better” mindset. Make data work for you by getting to know it better. This article discusses the types of analytics with software examples and use cases. Ritinder KaurTypes Of Data Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide07.15.2024read more
Business Intelligence The Best Data Mining Tools Of 2024 By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence 3 comments July 9, 2024 The vendor is phasing out your data mining platform. You want to stick around by upgrading to the new version, but it won’t have your preferred features. It’s time to move on to another BI tool but which one? This article showcases the top data mining tools to help you select the right system. Ritinder KaurThe Best Data Mining Tools Of 202407.09.2024read more
Accounting How To Lock Cells In Excel: Ultimate Guide By Ritinder Kaur Accounting No comments Last Reviewed: July 12, 2024 It’s painful — that moment when you have to redo your Excel sheet because someone accidentally changed something. Protecting the sheet is an option, but how do you ensure some cells are open to editing? Ritinder KaurHow To Lock Cells In Excel: Ultimate Guide07.08.2024read more
Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Requirements Gathering Template and Primer for Your Business By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments Last Reviewed: November 27, 2024 Writing about data warehouse software reminded me of a YouTube reel with a guy sprinting around carrying a tray of full glasses. My anxiety built as he kept adding more, and before too long — disaster! Like the runner, a data warehouse has a lot on its plate, and so do you as the procurement manager for your organization. This article provides a handy data warehouse requirements gathering checklist to help you select the right software. Ritinder KaurData Warehouse Requirements Gathering Template and Primer for Your Business07.08.2024read more
Resources How to Share Your Google Calendar: Ultimate Guide By Ritinder Kaur Resources 7 comments July 5, 2024 My sister and I live miles apart, and sharing a calendar keeps us connected through our daily busyness. I know when she’s in a meeting or free. Plus, we have so much more to talk about when we meet! If you want to know how to share a Google calendar with family or colleagues, let’s get started! Ritinder KaurHow to Share Your Google Calendar: Ultimate Guide07.05.2024read more
Business Intelligence Deep Learning vs Machine Learning vs AI By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments July 5, 2024 Many leading software solutions offer business intelligence with AI, machine learning and deep learning capabilities. As a buyer, deciding whether they’re worth the investment can be confusing. This article discusses deep learning vs machine learning vs AI, how they are related and the challenges in adopting these cutting-edge technologies. Ritinder KaurDeep Learning vs Machine Learning vs AI07.05.2024read more
Embedded Analytics Key Embedded Analytics Examples By Ritinder Kaur Embedded Analytics No comments Last Reviewed: July 5, 2024 Did you know that Dominos sold more than 200,000 pizzas a day in the combined region of the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Germany and Switzerland in 2014? We know this thanks to embedded analytics. This article highlights embedded analytics examples to show how this technology boosts customer satisfaction and revenue for industries. Ritinder KaurKey Embedded Analytics Examples07.03.2024read more
ETL ETL vs ELT: A Comprehensive Comparison By Ritinder Kaur ETL No comments Last Reviewed: July 5, 2024 ETL (extract, transform and load) gathers business intelligence, but it isn’t fast enough for specific use cases. Enterprises need the latest data 24/7, and small latency and processing issues can have a huge impact on query performance. ELT (extract, load and transform) is faster, aggregating only the desired information on demand to prepare it for analysis. Does it mean the end of ETL? Find out with this ETL vs. ELT breakdown. Ritinder KaurETL vs ELT: A Comprehensive Comparison07.03.2024read more
Business Analytics The Best Data Analysis Tools Of 2024 By Ritinder Kaur Business Analytics No comments Last Reviewed: November 1, 2024 Data floods your inbox, dashboards blink incessantly and reports pile up. Yet, amidst this information tsunami, the answers you desperately need remain murky and elusive. You’re not alone. Countless businesses are caught in an agonizing Catch-22 — most business analytics tools are too simplistic, while advanced ones are anything but user-friendly. We understand your frustration and have handy tips to guide your software selection, along with a showcase of the top data analytics tools. Ritinder KaurThe Best Data Analysis Tools Of 202407.03.2024read more
Business Intelligence The Best Dashboard Software For Business Intelligence In 2024 By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments Last Reviewed: November 1, 2024 Is your data scattered to the wind with no way to make sense of it? Are legacy reports eating into your time without giving returns? You don’t have to stick with your current system if your business is suffering. Modern BI tools come in various flavors and forms, and dashboard software is one such category of solutions. This article discusses the benefits and features of the best dashboard software and answers common questions about visual analysis tools. Ritinder KaurThe Best Dashboard Software For Business Intelligence In 202407.03.2024read more
Big Data Analytics The Best Big Data Solutions Of 2024 By Ritinder Kaur Big Data Analytics 3 comments July 2, 2024 Big data comprises large volumes of information in the form of simple to complex data sets at tremendous velocity. Big data analytics tools are equipped to ingest information in all forms – structured to semi-structured to unstructured – and transform it for visualization and analysis so that organizations from small startups to large corporations can make sense of their data. In this article, we will look closely at big data and the best big data solutions on the market. Ritinder KaurThe Best Big Data Solutions Of 202407.02.2024read more
Business Intelligence What is Data Warehouse? Ultimate Guide to the Data Warehouse System By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments July 1, 2024 Published: August 1, 2022 Effective business intelligence (BI) is critical for enterprises to generate revenue and maximize their ROI. With data increasing in complexity and volume every day, businesses need something more out of their BI software than a traditional database to store historical and transactional information for analytics. Many companies want live insights as well, and analyzing big data in real time requires a solution beyond a regular database. Data warehouse is a big data storage system that enable data management for enterprise reporting and data analytics. Ritinder KaurWhat is Data Warehouse? Ultimate Guide to the Data Warehouse System07.01.2024read more
Business Intelligence What is Data Governance? The Ultimate Guide By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence 1 comment June 28, 2024 Published: August 1, 2022 Data governance is a set of processes that ensures enterprise data complies with industry standards and policies when it enters a system. Critical for business intelligence, it’s been around since the 1980s, though mainly insurance and finance companies implemented it earlier. Data governance came into focus in the 2000s when instances of misuse of user information prompted the formation of data protection guidelines, but it’s much more than that. Ritinder KaurWhat is Data Governance? The Ultimate Guide06.28.2024read more
Business Intelligence Business Intelligence Market Insights 2024: What You Should Know By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments Last Reviewed: September 19, 2024 X (formerly Twitter) recently went on-premise, saving up to 60% in cloud storage costs. Can small and mid-sized businesses afford such drastic cost-cutting moves? How do such trends affect your company’s software investment plans? What will the business intelligence market look like next year? This article discusses BI trends, data security, and cost considerations and provides vendor comparison tips to help you procure a suitable BI tool. Ritinder KaurBusiness Intelligence Market Insights 2024: What You Should Know06.27.2024read more
Business Intelligence Power BI Pro vs Premium: What’s The Difference? By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments June 26, 2024 Business intelligence software like Power BI Desktop is perpetually free but limited in functionality — you can create content but not share it with others unless you get a Pro or Premium license. But which one? This article breaks down the Power BI Pro vs. Premium comparison. The discussion includes the Premium Per User (PPU) license, which offers all the Pro capabilities and Premium benefits at the user level. Ritinder KaurPower BI Pro vs Premium: What’s The Difference?06.26.2024read more
Business Intelligence, Enterprise Reporting Free Reporting Software Tools: Pros and Cons By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence, Enterprise Reporting 3 comments June 25, 2024 Everybody loves free stuff. Whether you’re a college kid clamoring for a free T-shirt or someone who enjoys free samples at Costco, there isn’t a person alive who dislikes free things. Speaking of freebies, reporting software can be yours for a flat rate of $0. And no, we don’t mean for a limited time. We mean forever, never-have-to-open-your-wallet free reporting tools. Ritinder KaurFree Reporting Software Tools: Pros and Cons06.25.2024read more
Business Intelligence CPM vs BI: A Comparison of the Difference Between Them By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments June 25, 2024 To be successful, you need to know how your business is performing and if it measures up to your goals. While business intelligence (BI) provides descriptive insights, CPM (corporate performance management) software helps align organizational strategies with performance metrics. Let’s take a closer look at CPM vs BI. Ritinder KaurCPM vs BI: A Comparison of the Difference Between Them06.25.2024read more
Business Intelligence Business Intelligence And Data Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments June 25, 2024 Though we associate early business intelligence (BI) with reporting, it’s never been about simply displaying figures and numbers. Humans have always analyzed information to make deductions and decisions. It’s what makes us superior to other species. Where does data analytics fit when seeking BI software, and how will it impact your buying decision? This article includes these and other frequently asked questions about business intelligence and data analytics. Ritinder KaurBusiness Intelligence And Data Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide06.25.2024read more
Business Intelligence Top Business Intelligence Requirements & Checklist Template By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence 9 comments Last Reviewed: November 21, 2024 Sam from accounting wants handy dashboards, while the CFO says, “Just give me the numbers, Sam, and I’ll tell you what to do.” Critical metrics can be hard to pin down; the same is true for gathering business intelligence requirements. Is there a method to the madness? Well, yes. Ritinder KaurTop Business Intelligence Requirements & Checklist Template06.19.2024read more
Big Data Analytics What Is Data Management? A Comprehensive Guide By Ritinder Kaur Big Data Analytics No comments June 18, 2024 Enterprise data is the linchpin of all business processes — companies around the world build their business strategies on insights derived from numerous, complex data points and big data analytics. Data management refers to end-to-end processes that include the sourcing, ingestion, storage and transformation of proprietary data for business intelligence (BI), reporting and analytics. Ritinder KaurWhat Is Data Management? A Comprehensive Guide06.18.2024read more
Resources What Is Agile? Definition, Frameworks and Metrics By Ritinder Kaur Resources No comments Last Reviewed: November 18, 2024 Spotify’s Agile model is a common stop for students on project management and software development journeys. Case studies are excellent learning aids, but you must dig deeper to master a subject. This article discusses the Agile definition, guiding principles, frameworks and metrics. And we included the Spotify case study. Ritinder KaurWhat Is Agile? Definition, Frameworks and Metrics06.17.2024read more
Business Intelligence Tableau Competitors: Comparing the Best Business Intelligence Tools By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence 7 comments Last Reviewed: October 28, 2024 Tableau is a universal favorite as a BI tool, but it’s expensive. Right now, you’re probably wondering if you should bite the bullet or if there’s something better out there that fits your budget. I have eight years of content writing experience in software development and testing. For this article, I tried out Tableau and its competitors for a test ride. This write-up features my experience and findings with these tools. Ritinder KaurTableau Competitors: Comparing the Best Business Intelligence Tools06.14.2024read more
Business Intelligence Pentaho vs Tableau: Which Business Intelligence Software is the Winner? By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence 3 comments June 13, 2024 Business Intelligence (BI) is sourcing, blending and visualizing proprietary data to identify data trends and patterns that help enterprises define and improve their business strategy. BI tools pull data in its myriad forms – unstructured, semi-structured and structured – from many sources, and then cleanse, prepare and transform it for easy visual analysis. Ritinder KaurPentaho vs Tableau: Which Business Intelligence Software is the Winner?06.13.2024read more
Business Intelligence Power BI vs. Tableau vs. Qlik Sense: Which BI Tool Is the Winner? By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence 35 comments June 12, 2024 We’ve all bought something we thought was a splurge, only to end up loving it. But unlike that fancy appliance, there’s no easy return process for a BI system, and missing out on the perfect features can give you buyer’s remorse. Our analysts compared Power BI vs. Tableau vs. Qlik Sense to help you choose a suitable BI tool. Spoiler alert: Power BI is the winner. Let’s dive in! Ritinder KaurPower BI vs. Tableau vs. Qlik Sense: Which BI Tool Is the Winner?06.12.2024read more
Business Analytics, Business Intelligence Augmented Analytics 101: A Starter’s Guide By Ritinder Kaur Business Analytics, Business Intelligence 12 comments June 11, 2024 Your ROI is below expectations, and you’re seeking the answers in business intelligence If you already have a BI and analytics solution, you might wonder whether you need augmented analytics capabilities. What was your company’s retail sales volume for the last quarter? How much revenue did the new product line make in the past year? What’s the customer churn rate? BI tools can answer questions like these in seconds. Ritinder KaurAugmented Analytics 101: A Starter’s Guide06.11.2024read more
Embedded Analytics Automated Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide By Ritinder Kaur Embedded Analytics No comments June 7, 2024 Flying blind doesn’t cut it when it comes to business intelligence. A 2019 HubSpot travel and expense (T&E) management report said over a quarter of the companies polled didn’t know if the submitted expenses complied with T&E policy! Data transparency issues can plague enterprises as they struggle to manage large data volumes. It’s why enterprise reporting can seem daunting, but automation can help. Ritinder KaurAutomated Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide06.07.2024read more
Business Intelligence Top Power BI Alternatives And Competitors By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments June 6, 2024 Power BI is an obvious choice when seeking BI (business intelligence) software. What’s not to like? It’s affordable, easy to use and carries the Microsoft name. But, unlike the Coca-Cola recipe, its development code isn’t top-secret, and other products are catching up fast with competitive functionality. If you’re on the fence about using Power BI, you’re in the right place. This article discusses the results of our analyst research for Power BI alternatives. Ritinder KaurTop Power BI Alternatives And Competitors06.06.2024read more
Business Intelligence Cloud Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence No comments Last Reviewed: November 18, 2024 Cloud data warehouses are the next best thing to happen to information storage after massively parallel processing (MPP) databases. Considering the cloud component, how will they complement your existing business intelligence systems and tech stack? What will it entail, and do you have the budget? In this article, we discuss their evolution from relational databases and the challenges, some best practices and considerations to keep in mind before choosing one for your organization. Ritinder KaurCloud Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide06.05.2024read more
Business Analytics Future of Business Analytics Trends in 2024 and Beyond By Ritinder Kaur Business Analytics 5 comments Last Reviewed: September 19, 2024 If you’re in the market for Business analytics software, the allure of new technologies can be addictive and pull you down a rabbit hole of temptation. Tread carefully, for there’s many a slip between the cup and the lip. Being hasty in software selection can land you in hot soup if the new system fails to deliver. Learn what to expect from the latest software trends with an in-depth discussion about the future of business analytics. Ritinder KaurFuture of Business Analytics Trends in 2024 and Beyond06.04.2024read more
Business Intelligence The Big List of Business Intelligence Capabilities By Ritinder Kaur Business Intelligence 8 comments May 20, 2024 The list of dos and don’ts can be long when tasked with acquiring a suitable BI (business intelligence) solution for your company. You need to balance the business intelligence capabilities with cost, a short learning curve and watertight security. You must check for data quality, user autonomy, interactivity and visualization capabilities. The list goes on. Amidst this noise, having a list of essential capabilities saves time. Ritinder KaurThe Big List of Business Intelligence Capabilities05.20.2024read more