Articles about business analytics

Unleashing the power of AI in analytics

Augmented analytics plays an important role in acquiring real value from artificial intelligence in analytics.

Decision Inc. transforms RCL FOODS Sugar and Milling business analytics with SAP solutions

Unifying diverse data sources within a scalable cloud platform reduces data silos, speeds up reporting and enhances organisation-wide data access.

Analytical talent, tech crack the BI puzzle

It’s vital to get the right skills and tools in place to unlock the power of business analytics and data-driven decisions.

Do most modern tech purchases end in regret?

Business analytics has evolved into an all-embracing business intelligence function that predicts the outcome of decision-making in future scenarios.

Power BI gets new AI, enterprise features

DAC Systems says the Microsoft Power BI business analytics service will receive several new updates around enhanced artificial intelligence and enterprise capabilities.

Big data revenue boom in MEA, Latin America

Worldwide big data and business analytics revenue will reach $187?billion in 2019, according to the IDC.

Oracle partners with EOH on learnership programme

The partnership aims to train and develop 43 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds in business analytics and database technology.

'Business analytics should be a core competency'

Businesses who adopt analytics and become 'data-driven' perform significantly better than those who don't, says Oracle.

2015 Visionary CIO speaks to ITWeb

Peter du Plooy discusses his active approach to developing skills and capacity for the sector.

A Day in the life of Citizen Data Scientistovich (*)

Yigit Karabag uses a semi-fictional story to describe how analytical data exploration can be placed in the hands of the 'citizen data scientist'.

SAS celebrates 20 years in South Africa

It notes the move from linear to exponential growth it has witnessed both as a company and in the industry since opening its doors on 1 January 1996.

Pulling data to good use

It's a combination of skills, tools and expertise.