How PetSmart continues to see value in mobile BI software

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | May 26, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS How PetSmart continues to see value in mobile BI software BI self-service needs new thinking to truly serve business users Companies tap streaming analytics tools for real-time business view School gets creative to train staff on self-service reporting software Data scientist skills range from data prep to storytelling EXPERT ADVICE How PetSmart continues to see value in mobile BI software Mobile BI apps may have lost some of their luster from earlier years, but PetSmart, for one, continues to find real business value in apps for their managers and executives.   BI self-service needs new thinking to truly serve business users To be truly useful to a broad set of business users, self-service BI tools need to become easier to use. An increased focus on metadata and artificial intelligence can help with that.   Companies tap streaming analytics tools for real-time business view The desire to accelerate operational decision-making processes is leading organizations looking for a competitive edge to deploy streaming analytics platforms fed by real-time data.   School gets creative to train staff on self-service reporting software Most workers have other things to worry about in their jobs than learning how to use self-service BI software, so one school tried to make it fun for all staff.   Data scientist skills range from data prep to storytelling Data scientists aren't born -- they're made. IT pros from a wide range of backgrounds are working to gain the data science skills for which companies are looking.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.