CIO
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
After years of marching to the cloud migration drumbeat, CIOs are increasingly becoming circumspect about the cloud-first mantra, catching on to the need to turn some workloads away from the public cloud to platforms where they will run more productively, more efficiently, and cheaper. “‘Cloud exit’ became a big theme in 2023 and there’s good odds it’ll turn into a real trend for 2024.
Crayon
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Looking back, what two words would you use to define the past 18 months or so? If you say Taylor Swift , well, you’re not wrong. But we’d have to go with artificial intelligence (AI).
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Chris Webb BI
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
I don’t have anything against the use of calculated columns in Power BI semantic models in general but you do need to be careful using them with DirectQuery mode. In particular when you have a DirectQuery connection to another Power BI semantic model – also known as a composite model on a Power BI semantic model – it’s very easy to cause serious performance problems with calculated columns.
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Introduction In the dynamic realm of artificial intelligence (AI), programming languages play a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovative applications. Among them, JavaScript stands out as a versatile and powerful language, traditionally associated with web development but increasingly finding its place in the AI landscape.
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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.
mention
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In an era dominated by digital connectivity, establishing and maintaining a positive online reputation is paramount for individuals and businesses alike. The impact of online reviews on consumer decisions is undeniable, making proactive online review management strategies an essential component of any successful online presence. Source This article explains the intricacies of cultivating a positive digital image, exploring proactive approaches to online review management that go beyond mere dama
FedSavvy
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
We’re back with our third and final installment of our SeaPort NxG series! Our last blog featured an overview of select major task orders awarded. This blog quickly explores aspects of contract award decisions and protests. Do you know how these competitions have gone? Read on for a primer! Protests…what drives them on SeaPort NXG? Even with no protests being allowed for task orders under $25 million in value, there are still plenty of protests against SeaPort-NXG decisions.
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Crayon
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Bringing on competitive intelligence software is transformational for your compete program — when done right. The “when done right” caveat boils down to setting your teams up for success. Chances are, your colleagues are using several software platforms to do their jobs each and every day. So, how do you quickly achieve strong adoption for a new CI software tool?
Chris Webb BI
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
There’s a new M function in Power Query in Power BI that allows you to read the data from a Parquet file: Parquet.Metadata. It’s not documented yet and it’s currently marked as “intended for internal use only” but I’ve been told I can blog about it. Here’s an example of how to use it: let Source = Parquet.Metadata(File.Contents("C:myfile.snappy.parquet")) in Source …and here’s an example of the output: This query shows how to expand the recor
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms diverse technologies, from self-driving cars to intelligent assistants. Its ability to learn, adapt, and make decisions is revolutionizing industries. As AI’s role expands, navigating its ethical implications and ensuring responsible development will be crucial for a future shaped by this powerful technology.
mention
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
If someone asked you to name three Apple products, what would you say? The iPhone. The MacBook. AirPods. Easy, right? Now, do the same for MSI. Laptops? Yeah. Just two more. Go on. If you’re stumped, don’t worry. Plenty of people can’t name the last two products. The reason? Well, we don’t know either, but a brand tracking study can tell you all about it.
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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.
Domo
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
There’s a lot of talk about inflation coming down. And, of course, it has been. But life still feels expensive—even if inflation is less relative to last year. Well, just because inflation is less does not mean prices are coming down. Any economist will tell you that. But data dorks like us will show you. This month, we created a Variable in Domo ( Variables are cool …) to change whether we were looking at the consumer price index (CPI) vs last year, two years ago, three years ago, or four
CIO
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
SAP is reorganizing its AI activities. Philipp Herzig, formerly head of cross-product engineering and experience, now leads a new “end-to-end growth area” focused on AI as the company’s chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO). Herzig now reports directly to CEO Christian Klein, and will oversee the entire value chain for SAP business AI from research and product development through to implementation at the customer.
Crayon
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In today's competitive landscape, doing more with less is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. And for compete leaders, that means it is more vital than ever to prove the impact of your work.
Chris Webb BI
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Hybrid tables – tables which contain both Import mode and DirectQuery mode partitions to hold data from different time periods – have been around for a while. They are useful in cases where your historic data doesn’t change but your most recent data changes very frequently and you need to reflect those changes in your reports; you can also have “ reverse hybrid tables ” where the latest data is in Import mode but your historic data (which may not be queried often bu
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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
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been proven unmatched in recent years. It is no longer a subject of our imagination. AI has become a reality, and it is becoming clearer by the day that it can change the world for the better. But can artificial intelligence help us in enhancing data security?
mention
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
IT-savvy people of the early third millennium live two lives – physical in the real world and virtual in the digital one. A social media account has become a must for people who want to be a part of the global community in various domains, such as work, education, entertainment, traveling, etc. Online trade keeps up with the pace, witnessing a spike in the number of social shoppers that increased by 10 million between 2021 and 2023 in the US alone, reaching an astonishing 107 million.
Domo
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Integrating AI and machine learning (ML) into daily operations isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessary shift towards a more data-driven future. We understand this need and are excited to announce a significant enhancement to our platform: introducing the Amazon Bedrock ML Connector. The Amazon Bedrock ML Connector: What It Is and Why It Matters The Amazon Bedrock ML Connector is a pioneering addition to Domo’s AI Model Management platform.
CIO
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
By Chet Kapoor, Chairman & CEO at DataStax Along with the exciting possibilities of generative AI (genAI), there have been concerns around job (in)security and displacement. Leaders are feeling the pressure to implement genAI quickly and automate as much as possible. Some will see this as an opportunity to “get lean” and reduce headcount. Others will keep the people they have and find new ways to become super efficient.
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ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu
Intelligence Node
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Delivering Unparalleled Digital Shelf Optimization Intelligence Node, a global leader in retail analytics, recently announced it is expanding its work to support retailer clients and third-party (3P) sellers, starting with. The post Intelligence Node Expands to Serve Marketplace Retail Clients appeared first on Blog.
Dataversity
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
In the fast-paced landscape of 2023, organizations embraced artificial intelligence (AI) and its related technologies, experiencing a surge in diverse AI applications. According to data from McKinsey, there was a significant 55% adoption rate of AI across global industries by employees. However, as we step into 2024, organizations recognize that while AI is critical for competitiveness and […] The post Three Ways AI Will Change in the New Year appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In a world increasingly reliant on data analytics for decision-making and strategic planning, the importance of data recovery cannot be overstated. Data loss or corruption can have severe consequences, disrupting business operations, compromising valuable insights, and potentially leading to financial losses or reputational damage.
mention
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The online consumer market is densely populated. With more brands fighting for the same customers as ever before, it’s no surprise that many are searching for new ways to get closer to their potential leads. Brands that prioritize demographic values and gratifications are the most likely to see success in 2024. In fact, 84% of online consumers now claim that they will only engage with a brand whose values line up with their own.
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While the proper governance of data is clearly critical to the success of any business intelligence organization, focusing on data governance alone is a huge mistake. Organizations continually fail to generate ROI on their governance initiatives because they are too narrow in scope. To be effective, Business Intelligence (BI) governance must cover both data and visualizations.
Domo
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Everyone wants to know what artificial intelligence (AI) can do. What jobs will it take? Which tasks can it automate? At Domo, we’re focused less on helping people delegate tasks to AI—although Domo.AI’s tools do allow companies to automate menial tasks. Instead, our experts are helping people bring artificial intelligence and human intelligence together into one collaborative, productive ecosystem.
CIO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
IT leaders are drowning in metrics, with many finding themselves up to their KPIs in a seemingly bottomless pool of measurement tools. The result is wasted time, confusion, and, in some cases, conflicting insights. There are several important metrics that can be used to achieve IT success, says Jonathan Nikols, senior vice president of global enterprise sales for the Americas at Verizon.
Intelligence Node
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In the 21st century, the profile of the digital shopper has evolved dramatically, mirroring the seismic shifts in the retail landscape. Today’s retail environment is predominantly digital, with consumers expecting. The post 8 Digital Shopper Secrets to Understand the Modern Consumer appeared first on Blog.
Dataversity
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
In last month’s column, I asked readers to send in their “big questions” when it comes to data and AI. This month’s question more than answered that call! It encompasses the enormous areas of trust in AI tools and explainability. How can we know if an AI tool is delivering an ethical result if we have […] The post Ask a Data Ethicist: Can We Trust Unexplainable AI?
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
Smart Data Collective
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Blockchain technology has disrupted the financial sector in interesting ways. Therefore, it is no surprise that the market for blockchain in financial services is currently worth over $7 billion and that figure is likely to keep growing in the coming years.
mention
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Regardless of your company’s niche, ecommerce product videos have proven to be exceptionally reliable assets to get your target audience on board with what you have to offer. Whether you need to communicate key features, showcase important differentiators, or make people smile when thinking about your brand, optimized product videos are game changers to most marketing pushes.
Alpha Sense BI
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The past year saw the rise of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) as countless tech companies such as Open.AI (i.e. ChatGPT), Google (i.e.Vertex AI), and Microsoft (i.e. Copilot) launched breakthrough solutions. Heading into 2024, there are no signs of the momentum slowing, reinforcing the reality that AI adoption is essential to thrive in today’s market landscape.
CIO
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Four years ago, German multinational Henkel found itself at a crossroads. Like many incumbents in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, Henkel was slow to embrace digital technologies, resulting in a widening disconnect between the 147-year-old company and the changing needs of its customers. As Henkel CDIO Michael Nilles puts it, by 2019, Marc Andreessen’s pronouncement that “software is eating the world” had come true for the CPG sector, and Henkel was at risk of falling behind.
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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.
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