Jeff Magnusson: How To Create A Self-Service Data Platform For Data Scientists

Mar 20, 2018 by Wayne Eckerson and Henry H. Eckerson in Secrets of Data & Analytics Leaders

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In this podcast, Wayne Eckerson and Jeff Magnusson discuss a self-service model for data science work and the role of a data platform in that environment. Magnusson also talks about Flotilla, a new open source API that makes it easy for data scientists to execute tasks on the data platform.

The Head, Heart, and Herd of Change Management

Mar 12, 2018 by Wayne Eckerson in Data Strategy Insider

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Change is hard. Humans are hard-wired for constancy. Whether they know it or not, data analytics managers are change agents. For data analytics managers to succeed, they must master the art of change. This article reviews three principles for executing change in an organization. A change strategy...

Mike Masciandaro: Part III - Eight Keys For Successful Reporting

Feb 26, 2018 by Wayne Eckerson and Henry H. Eckerson in Secrets of Data & Analytics Leaders

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In this podcast, Wayne Eckerson and Mike Masciandaro discuss keys to creating successful reports that users will love and use. Masciandaro provides in-depth explanations of each key (easy, drill, monitor, accurate, relevant, timely, responsive, and secure).

SAS Operationalizes Data Science

Feb 23, 2018 by Stephen J. Smith in Predictive Analytics Trends

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I recently spent two days at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida to hear from SAS about their latest and greatest product improvements and their strategy. The analyst conference showed some excellent progress from SAS in terms of providing tools to operationalize data science. This blog contains...

The Ultimate Guide to Embedded Analytics: Keys to Product Selection and Implementation

Feb 15, 2018 by Wayne Eckerson in Data Strategy Insider

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This report is a comprehensive guide to succeeding with embedded analytics.