4 Big Data Principles You Should Know About
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Is big data the next buzzword that’s going to fade away or a fancy term for a phenomenon that’s here to stay? Guest Post By Olivia
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So, What's An API?
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In some cases, a software application will need to send data to or receive data from another. How does one achieve this integration between two separate applications built with separate development languages? An application programming interface (API) is a set of routines for achieving this. It specifies how software components should communicate with one another.
Read MoreA Business Analyst’s Review of Lucidchart
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Communicating requirements visually is a very effective way of communicating with stakeholders. However, if you’re not a designer, creating beautiful visual diagrams, charts, plans, and maps can seem like a challenge. Luckily, we have tools like Lucidchart, that make it simple to communicate with stakeholders using easy-to-use tools and pre-designed templates.
Read MoreA List Of Free Software For Design Mockups
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You shouldn’t have to create an excellent design from scratch. Most apps are the result of iterative design, a methodology based on a cyclic process of prototyping, testing, analyzing, and refining. Design mockups play a significant role in regards to this methodology, allowing designers to create example designs in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional tools.
Read MoreKey Factors To Consider When Setting Up An Archiving System
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Finding information or documents when you have a pile of papers to go through can be exhausting and time-wasting. This activity, if not done effectively, can consume precious time that could otherwise have been used for something else.
Read MoreWhy Bother With Test Case Management Software?
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So, whether you are working as a business analyst or software tester, here's why you should consider using a test case management software to ease the process of requirements’ verification.
Read MoreEssential Data Mining Tips You Should Know
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One of the main reasons why data mining has drawn a considerable degree of attention in recent times is due to the fact that there are vast amounts of data and an increasing necessity to turn that data into knowledge that is useful.
Read MoreHow To Choose The Perfect ERP For Your Business
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Maybe you’ve heard of ERP and weren’t sure exactly what it means or does, or you are already interested and want to know how to go about finding a system. Let’s talk about what it is, what it can do for you, and how to find a system to help you reach your goals.
Read MoreA List of Free Web-based Wireframing/Mockup Design Applications
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Business Analysts usually have to prepare wireframes that represent stakeholders' requirements for validation purposes. When requirements are presented visually, stakeholders are better able to point out improvements that can be made before system development begins. This post is a compilation of free wireframing applications you can use to get started when designing user screens/mockups.
Read MoreSOA & Business Analysts
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The term, "SOA" has been thrown around a lot in the professional world and often means different things to different people.
Read MoreBig Data and Business Analytics
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Analytics is embraced in most companies for making big decisions. This is enhanced by the growth of big data and the technological advancements required to enhance its potential.
Read More7 Ways To Improve Your Technical Skills
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Technical skills are not a pre-requisite to becoming an effective business analyst but having some knowledge of technology and being able to engage in techspeak will provide advantages such as the ability to understand the technical limitations of users’ requirements and engage in discussions with the technical team.
Read MoreMaking a Business Case for Technology: Reaping the Benefits of IT in Your Organization
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Despite the wide acceptance of the importance of IT, a lot of companies are still failing to reap the benefits of investing in it. This is because there is a common problem that runs deep in most organizations: ICT investments are not backed by adequate research - Guest Post by Nicola Joseph.
Read MoreA List of Free Business Process Modelling Software
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One of the main tasks business analysts are required to engage in is defining the current state of the business. Processes are a key part of the business and should be continually analyzed for bottlenecks or lapses that may have built up over time. In improving the current state, business processes are defined through models. With the right tool in place, you can focus on the task of process modelling with ease. This post provides a list of free tools you can explore in deciding which process modelling software is best for you and your team. Guest Post by Adriana Sopi
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