How Office 365 Can Help Startups Solve Common IT-Related Challenges
In recent years, Tulsa, Oklahoma has seen a boom in new economic development. New initiatives like Tulsa remote and businesses relocating from the east and west coasts have brought more startups and new business to Tulsa than ever before. Starting a new business in Tulsa is exciting, but it can also be challenging. One of […]
The BI Cantos: Protecting Data and Making It Accessible
Security is a bad word in some companies because the IT guys don’t get rewarded for making data accessible. They do, however, get punished for data breaches. Those who have worked for a company that has experienced a data breach have an appreciation for how much non-value-added activity can result if management overreacts. There is […]
The BI Cantos: Facilitating Ad Hoc and Mission-Critical Development
A system-wide data workflow for an analytical business information system is a high-level map of a BI System. Summarizing data movement from data sources through the ELT processes and, finally, the presentation layer. Figure 3.3.1 The Unified Data Workflow The figure highlights broad categories of sources, activities, perspectives and methods you will use to extract […]
The BI Cantos: Planning Milestone and Data Workflows
It’s impossible to graft a fixed number of data workflows onto every business, non-profit or government entity that is definitive. However, standard data workflows provide generalization and repeatable starting points. Typical Milestone Durations Guidelines for work durations, assuming you have a team dedicated to the project: Many SaaS vendors permit free or discounted pricing during […]
InterWorks’ Tableau Conference 2023 Primer
Whether you’re currently picking up your badge in Las Vegas or anxiously awaiting the livestream, Tableau Conference 2023, a.k.a. #data23, is officially here! Buckle up for a few days packed full of jaw-dropping Tableau updates, fantastic breakout sessions, networking, training and, of course, a whole lot of fun. So, what are the best things to […]
The BI Cantos: Managing Licensing Expenses
Licensing SaaS (software-as-a-service) products can be complicated. Every vendor wants to encourage commitment. Commitment comes in long-term contracts of one or more years, with better prices associated with longer commitments. Clients ask InterWorks to help them make contract capacity and term commitment decisions. Once we have enough usage data, it is easier to model with […]
Tableau Conference 23 – Live Experience
The BI Cantos: Establishing a Governance Framework
In the last post, I provided guidelines on security and preventing unauthorized access to your data. I warned you that an overly restrictive security model could encourage bad behavior. BI system security is like my wife’s purse. I might want to look inside, but I wouldn’t dare to without her permission, and if I did, […]
The BI Cantos: Understanding Security Considerations
Security and data governance are often treated as the same thing. They aren’t. Security is about preventing unauthorized access. Governance is making it easier for people to find the information they need. One is about prevention, and the other is about inclusion. IT staff are rarely rewarded for making it easier for people to access […]
The BI Cantos: Training Your Team
If you skimp on training, you may burn every penny you save later in the project when it’s inconvenient and more costly. Even your expert team members need training and time to become confident in their skills and knowledge of new tools and methods. Your core team members will need in-depth training before you start […]
