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Sadly, there isn’t a silver bullet for stopping common security breaches from affecting your business. The fact that new cyber threats come up every day can make limiting this risk tough. Implementing internal controls, however, can give you a better chance of protecting your business from this risk.
Read MoreMost businesses, especially small businesses, think their inventory stocks and books are manageable with a simple pen and paper or a spreadsheet. This isn't true, however. Inventory management software is critical to both small and large businesses. The software can help in automating key processes and keeping inventory within an accessible and organized space.
Read MoreThe last three years have seen Natural Language Processing (NLP) rise into one of the most dominant domains in data science. Aided by discoveries from companies such as Google, NLP has seen an evolution in accuracy, speed and even methodology relied on by computer scientists as they strive to tackle complex problems. Guest Post By Edward Huskin
Read MoreBy now it’s difficult to deny the impact big data is having on businesses of all kinds. We’ve explored how big data is altering the future of business before, and some of the changes discussed at that time – the arrival of automation, the expansion of the Internet of Things, and so on – are becoming relevant even more quickly than many anticipated. Already today, the most forward-looking companies are embracing extraordinarily sophisticated technology for the purposes of streamlining operations and maximizing productivity.
Read MoreAgile work environments have long been the go-to for business analysts. Within such models, systems are built in increments via collaboration between cross-functional teams over time.
A new trend in the form of distributed agile development is hitting even the seemingly stable software development space. As the name implies, the approach is based on the agile framework, but with distributed teams at its heart. So, what exactly is the role of a business analyst when distributed agile processes come into play?
Read MoreNot a lot of people realise, but the first email was sent all the way back in 1969. This wasn’t over the internet, and it didn’t include the rich text format available today, but it was still a huge step forward in the world of digital communications. That was also when this form of communication got its name, with email being an abbreviation of “electronic mail”. Emails have changed a lot over the last few decades, and more and more people are using them all the time, but could emails already be making a descent? Let’s find out.
Read MoreNowadays, businesses are constantly on the hunt for ways to transform how they operate. In order to make the business more efficient and productive however, strategic planning and process improvement are key. By planning in advance and analyzing the bespoke needs of the business, it will become clear what changes need to be made.
Read MoreFor any application’s success, quality assurance must be involved all through the development stages of the mobile application. Whether you have an in-house testing team or you are planning to outsource, it is important to involve QA right from the initial stages of analyzing requirements to releasing the completed product. It can however be tricky to know where to start. This article outlines a step-by-step guide for your mobile application testing process.
Read MoreWe are living in a world where technology is entrenched in every aspect of our lives. These days, most industries rely on technology to deliver services and products to their clients more efficiently and effectively. Forbes has even gone as far as reporting that the primary reason for any industry's success—no matter what it entails—relies heavily on not just how it has adapted to technology, but also on how it continues to adapt to technology in the years to come.
Read MoreRegardless of the industry, running a profitable business always comes with its fair share of challenges. Not only do you need to take care of running the company’s day-to-day operations, you also need to control costs, hire the right people, build and scale your IT infrastructure, while keeping everything running like a well-oiled machine. Productivity should, however, be a key consideration when implementing IT infrastructure – staff should be able to work from any location and link to company resources from wherever they are based.
Read MoreWhen we factor in the typically large amount of workload and demands that even small businesses have to handle daily, we can see how a software solution as simple as QuickBooks can play such a big role in the overall success of a business. Choosing what software is required, however, is not always straightforward.
Read MoreThe pace of technological advancement has enabled many businesses to streamline their processes, operate at faster paces, and overall, satisfy client demands. On the downside however, businesses now have to contend with security risks.
Read MoreDealing with the massive amount of data that powers big data applications is going to need you to take several issues into consideration before adopting a permanent platform. Guest Post By Edward Huskin
Read MoreThe use of data analytics is rapidly changing how many industries operate at nearly every level. The healthcare sector is no exception, and it’s transforming the massive mountains of data it generates into powerful tools. Everything from patient care to administrative work is being revolutionized through the use of data analytics, leading to a more efficient and healthy world.
Read MoreWouldn’t it be helpful if businesses facing imminent disaster could have had a way to predict the difficulties they face? With the power of prediction, however, it is possible. This isn’t magic, but a scientific art involving data collection, analysis and application. Guest Post By Devin Morrissey
Read MoreOver the years, advancements in technology have significantly changed how businesses operate. This is especially the case when you consider how the healthcare industry has developed over the last several years. Guest Post By Devin Morrissey
Read MoreAnyone running a business nowadays knows that technology is a major contributor to success, no matter the industry. Hardware, applications/programs, and the like, are what we use to not only complete many of our daily tasks, but also to stay connected with our teams, customers and suppliers. As a result, precious client and organizational data is transferred and stored using technology regularly. This system, while helpful, may put sensitive information at risk.
Read MoreWhat is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and how do you determine if your company really needs one? First, let’s define what an ERP system is. Then we can look into why you would need one and whether the benefits of an ERP system for your company would more than justify the time and expense of selecting and implementing one.
Read MoreThere are a few choices available to businesses in the world of analytics: you can use powerful, modern predictive analytics software, you can employ an actual statistician, or you can use a blended approach with both software and statisticians. There are pros and cons to each method, and the one that is right for your business will not only depend on what type of business you have but also how you use data. Guest Post By Devin Morrissey
Read MoreWith the way blockchain is thrown around as a buzzword in most technology headlines, an uninformed party might presume that it's an all-knowing artificial intelligence machine that can do anything from powering Bitcoin to tying your shoe laces. The technology can also confuse anyone who isn’t fluent in advanced IT lingo. Blockchain is the technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but what does it mean? Sponsored Post
Read MoreThis business analyst blog contains practical insights into business analysis, software testing and business process management. I will be sharing business analyst tips, CBAP Certification tips, lessons learnt and insights into all the things I've learnt during my BA career.
