Insight-Based Decision Making versus “just doing reporting”
Data and Analytics solutions enable organisations to discover opportunities for competitive advantage, but too often the most valuable opportunities are not followed up.
Data prep – new DIY tools make it easier than ever
The latest developments in self-service analytics let business users prepare and share their data – without involving IT at all.
Sharing insights at Analytics Forum in Wellington
It was a full house in Wellington for the New Zealand Analytics Forum. Travis Barker of Stellar showed how analytic techniques and visualisations are being used in the not-for-profit sector.
Microsoft releases Power BI Desktop update
The January 2018 update to Power BI Desktop includes report formatting options, a quick calculator for Pearson correlation coefficient and several cool Custom Visuals.
Free white paper: Looking past flashy dashboard design
A dashboard that doesn’t convey a message is merely a report. It could be useful to some users, but won’t become an integral part of performance management.
Big response to first Chief Data and Analytics Officer conference
Stellar’s Nicholas Glanfield was impressed by the diversity of speakers, and the focus on business impacts and returns from analytics, BI and Big Data projects.
Frustration at the supermarket: Why can’t I find the right price?
“Why, when I walk around the supermarket, do I still see paper-based pricing?” wonders Shane Kavanagh. “It’s way past time for Electronic Shelf Pricing.”
Bringing data-driven innovation to New Zealand’s supply chain
For businesses that depend on an efficient and streamlined supply chain, introducing data-driven innovation can lead to some impressive benefits.