With the fast development of modern data storage solutions, two popular options have emerged: data warehouses and data lakes. While both store and manage large volumes of data, they differ in terms of structure, design, and use cases. In this article, we will explore the differences between the two storage solutions, as well as the scenarios in which one may be better than the other.
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Maximizing profits in grocery retail with advanced analytics and organizational maturity
The grocery retail industry has come a long way in adopting advanced analytics to improve business performance and customer experience. However, there is still untapped potential in this field, especially for companies with high levels of organizational maturity.
BI trends in 2023
In this article, we look at the top 5 trends that experts forecast in the business intelligence (BI) field in 2023.
Where to store data: difference between database and data warehouse
Structured data is typically stored in databases and data warehouses. In this article, we discuss databases and data warehouses, and when you should use what.
ETL vs ELT: is market shifting toward ELT?
With the development of data lakes and ELT, some analysts began predicting the market’s shift from ETL toward ELT. In this article, we look at two data integration methods and discuss whether ELT will replace ETL.
Hiring Smart: BI in Human Resources
With a BI software onboard, HR managers can not only use its data analytical capabilities to enhance recruitment and assess employee performance, but also encourage better communication and collaboration within a company.
Data-Driven Marketing With BI
“Precision beats power and timing beats speed” – Conor McGregor.
The article looks into how marketing departments can boost their productivity and generate better leads using BI tools.
Selling Smart: How BI Helps Sales Departments
Although a BI solution by itself isn’t going to make a sale, it can act as a valuable support system and provide salesmen with insights and analytics that would give them an edge over competitors.
The Great Divide: Traditional BI vs Self-Service BI
Both traditional and self-service BI tools have their strengths and weaknesses; however, at the end of the day, when choosing a BI tool companies are looking at two things – a nature of tasks at hand and cost.
Seven Things to Have for Successful BI Project
This article will focus on reasons why BI projects fail at such a high rate and what companies could do to avoid falling short. Find out seven things that a successful team should do to successfully implement a BI project.
How Low-code Tools Are Changing BI Landscape
The rise of low-code / no-code tools is making BI accessible to more users. The lowering of data science and IT skillset entry barrier expanded a pool of potential users and led to the evolution of citizen data scientists.
Powering Up Supply Chain Management With BI
The true power of BI is about providing detailed information and actionable insights. When SCM managers know all the small details of their supply chains, they can improve operations and customer service, reduce costs and get better deals with logistics vendors.
Journalism of Tomorrow: Storytelling with BI
By effectively using data-driven stories, journalists can change the nature of news reporting, bringing back public trust and engagement, the two important things journalism seems to have lost over the recent years.
BI-powered visualizations are no longer just a cool feature that can be embedded in online tech magazines, but soon to be a mainstream form of storytelling and already an essential tool for the journalists of tomorrow.
BI Integration in Banks: Why Proper Data Management is Key
Simply having a lot of data won’t bring any real benefits, as the key here is to not only implement a BI solution, but also have a skillset to do it and the right kind of data management system within a company.
How Non-Profits Can Benefit from BI
As more businesses are turning to BI to support their key management decisions and improve operations, so should do non-profit organizations.
Microsoft Fabric: Data Management With Zero-Copy Clones and Shortcuts
With Microsoft Fabric, the future of data management looks bright and efficient. Say goodbye to needless data duplication and welcome streamlined workflows that enhance collaboration and reduce overheads.
The Evolution of Power BI with Direct Lake Mode
Microsoft Fabric’s Direct Lake mode is setting the stage for Power BI’s next revolution in data analytics, blending real-time capabilities with vast data accessibility.
Harnessing the Power of Delta-Parquet in Microsoft Fabric
Delta-Parquet is more than just a data storage format; it’s a transformative technology designed for the future of business analytics. Dive into its key features, conversion methods, and how it seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Fabric to provide an advanced data management solution.