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        Make headcount planning integrate with budget and drive business success

        2 MIN

        Staff related expenses are one of the highest and most complex costs in an organization. So, it’s essential that business leaders, CFOs and human resources (HR) teams align current and future talent costs with strategic goals across an organization.

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        Negotiate better with suppliers using data analytics

        2 MIN
        September 24, 2021

        Data analytics might still be under appreciated as a valuable negotiation tool, yet more and more decision-makers are waking up to the power of data at the negotiating table. A

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        What is data discovery?

        2 MIN
        September 22, 2021

        “We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge” according to best selling author, John Naisbitt.

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        Negotiate better with suppliers using data analytics

        2 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        Data analytics might still be under appreciated as a valuable negotiation tool, yet more and more decision-makers are waking up to the power of data at the negotiating table. A

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        finance executive data analytics data visualizations collaboration
        latest posts

        What is data discovery?

        2 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        “We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge” according to best selling author, John Naisbitt.

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        How to get the most from your Net Promoter Score (NPS)

        4 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        The customer loyalty measurement, Net Promoter Score (NPS), has been a popular tool for customer satisfaction since its creation in 1993.

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        Phocas applies for bCorp accreditation

        1 MIN
        April 22, 2021

        The Phocas values are based around three words: fun, fulfilling and forever.

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        [podcast] International Women's Day with Phocas board member Dr Michelle Deaker

        2 MIN
        March 7, 2021

        International Women’s Day is important because it’s a time to reflect and celebrate growing diversity..

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        How data analytics can increase medical device sales

        3 MIN
        March 4, 2021

        In a recent Bain survey, medtech executives ranked big data and analytics as the technology that will have..

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        BI stands for and other handy data terms

        5 MIN
        February 23, 2021

        BI stands for 'business intelligence' but we all know wrapping your head around words, phrases and..

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        The food and beverage industry key metrics

        2 MIN
        February 9, 2021

        From the apple orchard to the check-out, business intelligence (BI) uncovers opportunities and risks..

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        How data analytics is evolving

        2 MIN
        January 25, 2021

        To compete in today's competitive market place, it is critical that business people have access to an..

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        Three ways venture capitalists use data analytics

        2 MIN
        January 8, 2021

        The art of venture capitalism (VC) is being transformed by the science of data analytics. Many startup..

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        [e-book] More BI and analytics trends for 2021

        3 MIN
        December 2, 2020

        When business conditions change overnight, we can feel threatened and stressed. What was heartening about..

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        [e-book] 9 BI and data trends for 2021

        2 MIN
        November 27, 2020

        Despite all the change this year, data has held, if not strengthened its position, as a critical business..

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        Don't go back. Get your digital transformation strategy 2.0 ready

        2 MIN
        November 2, 2020

        A digital transformation strategy can be defined as the way a company implements and uses technology and..

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        Can online reviews guide data analytics sourcing?

        2 MIN
        April 23, 2019

        Data analytics offers valuable insights to help improve performance throughout a company. Because data..

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        Top 5 analysis trends for the new year

        3 MIN
        January 8, 2016

        Running a trends analysis to evaluate your business is easier than you thought with business intelligence..

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        Top 5 Business Intelligence Trends for 2016

        3 MIN
        December 23, 2015

        As we say bon voyage to 2015, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on the year-that-was and look ahead at..

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        Top 5 BI Trends to be aware of for the rest of 2015

        2 MIN
        May 1, 2015

        As we approach the halfway point of 2015, I thought now would be a good moment to cover off some of the..

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        Mobile Business Intelligence Trends

        2 MIN
        December 15, 2014

        The increasing use of mobile devices by consumers everywhere has impacted how all industries operate -..

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        Three Ways Business Intelligence Will Evolve in 2014

        2 MIN
        June 6, 2014

        The data analytics industry has undergone rapid evolution over the past few years. Analytics used to be..

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        Business Intelligence in 2014: The Year of Mobile

        2 MIN
        February 10, 2014

        The concept of mobility has taken over Business Intelligence over the past few years and breathed new..

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        Top Business Intelligence Trends to Watch in 2014

        2 MIN
        January 20, 2014

        The foundation of success in every business is the concept of being prepared for the future and staying..

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