When to Use Hybrid Project Management in Data Analytics Projects
Author: Peter Round No two projects are the same in the world of data and analytics. Some require the predictability of traditional project management, while others demand the flexibility of agile methodologies. But what about those that fall somewhere in between? That’s where hybrid project management comes in, a balanced approach that blends agile principles with […]
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Chief Data Officer’s Guide to Surviving & Thriving in 2025
Chief Data Officer’s Guide to Surviving & Thriving in 2025 Author: Laura Christie The Chief Data Officer (CDO) role has levelled up, becoming a key player in the organisational strategy game as businesses lean harder into being data-driven. With great data comes great responsibility (and, let’s face it, a growing to-do list). The CDO is […]
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How AI is Transforming the Way We Learn
Author: Ben Buckland How AI is Transforming the Way We Learn One of the most fascinating transformations I’ve witnessed in my lifetime is how we acquire knowledge. Over the years, we’ve moved from textbooks to laptops, from classroom lectures to learning almost anything on YouTube. And now, we stand at the threshold of a new […]
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Data as a Product: Redefining Analytics and Data Management
Author: Etienne Oosthuysen What is Data as a Product, and why is it becoming a go-to data analytics pattern? Traditional business intelligence (BI) and Data as a Product aim to support self-service analytics, empowering users to explore data without relying entirely on technical teams. But there’s a fundamental difference in how these approaches enable users, […]
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Microsoft AI Summit Key Takeaways
Microsoft AI Summit Key Takeaways Microsoft 365 Copilot: How AI Is Empowering Human Achievement: By revolutionising productivity. Record-Breaking Success: Microsoft 365 Copilot is the fastest-growing cloud service with the most successful product launch. Core Features: It enhances productivity with immersive, accessible features and measurable ROI. The live demonstration: Included capabilities of email summarisation and prioritisation, Excel […]
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Basic Spark Syntax Cheat Sheet
Author: Sallie Worsley This cheat sheet offers a quick reference for getting started with PySpark, covering some core operations like loading, transforming, saving data, joins, and filtering. It’s designed for beginners working in Databricks or Fabric, focusing on fundamental concepts to help you build a starting foundation in PySpark. Overview A DataFrame in Spark is […]
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Understanding Agentic AI: What’s All the Buzz About?
Author: Clayton Pilat So, “Agentic AI” – I’ve seen this term pop up everywhere lately. At first, I thought it was just another tech industry buzzword? With the hype around LLMs and Generative AI, I’ve seen a lot of new (and made-up) buzzwords around LinkedIn. But the more I dug into it, the more I […]
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QLD AI Summit 2024 Key Takeaways
QLD AI SUMMIT 2024 Etienne’s Takeaways We had the incredible opportunity to attend the QLD AI Summit 2024, featuring insights from leaders like Dr. Michelle Dickinson, Sholto Douglas (Google DeepMind), and Ben Brookes on the evolving AI landscape. AI in Creativity & Medicine Dr Michelle Dickinson highlighted fascinating use cases, such as how AI was […]
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AI Will Replace Those Who Think It Will
Author: Ben Buckland I recently heard a thought-provoking quote from Naval Ravikant, a prominent figure in the angel investing space: “AI will replace those who think it will.” This statement resonated deeply with me because I believe it’s fundamentally true. The rise of AI has sparked widespread fears of job replacement. Social networks are now […]
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Optimising Success: Harnessing the Power of Data Governance for Maximum Impact
Author: Jaysee Sunapho In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, data serves as the cornerstone of organisational vitality. The exponential surge in data availability and its diverse applications highlight the critical role of data governance. Data governance encompasses the proactive management, orchestrating, and safeguarding of all organisational data assets to uphold their integrity, security, and regulatory […]
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The BEST Data Architecture in the world!
Author: Lynton Mack The BEST Data Architecture in the world! What makes the “best” architecture for data in this industrial age, the 4th Industrial Age? We are in the midst of the 3rd Industrial Revolution, and the way in which we work, play and relate to one another and the world is changing rapidly. Back […]
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GA4 Google Analytics and Advanced Tracking with Google Tag Manager – Cheat Sheet
Author: Laura Christie In the ever-evolving digital analytics landscape, Google’s latest analytics platform, GA4 (Google Analytics 4), has become a focal point for businesses aiming to leverage deeper website data-driven insights. Let me save you some valuable time and give you a cheat sheet on what has changed and how you can best leverage it […]
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