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5 ways that all businesses can capitalize on big data

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EducationSummary: Many businesses assume that they’re too small to care about “big data.” They don’t think they generate enough data for it to apply. The reality is, big data can help companies of all sizes. In fact, small companies may even be better suited to capitalize on big data than the large ones. Learn why, and how your company can take advantage of big data–regardless of size.
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4 big questions to ask before building a dashboard

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EducationSummary: While a business dashboard will help you make sense of your data, not all dashboards are created equal. Some don’t deliver the expected results. Others are nothing more than charts on a page. How can you create an effective dashboard that improves your business? In this article, we explore a few questions you must consider before starting a dashboard project.
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5 common ways businesses abuse spreadsheets

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EducationSummary: Described as “the most dangerous software on the planet,” spreadsheets regularly take the blame for data errors and financial losses. But, are spreadsheets really to blame? The fact is, businesses regularly use spreadsheets in ways they were never intended to be used. This misuse runs rampant in businesses across the globe–leading to costly mistakes on a daily basis. Is your business guilty of abusing spreadsheets in the 5 ways outlined in this article?
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Webinar Replay: Create custom reporting over your enterprise system

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EducationSummary: Enterprise systems (like ERPs) pose something of a “Catch-22.” If you don’t customize the system, it won’t perfectly fit your needs. If you do customize it, you’re locked into that system. If you’re facing this challenge, check out this webinar replay and learn how one company delivered custom reporting over their ERP system–without altering the system at all.
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5 reasons why businesses still struggle with application security

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EducationSummary: As cyber attacks increase and become more sophisticated, businesses should be doubling down on their application security. Yet, application security still lags behind. Businesses are not only still developing unsecure applications, they’re building applications with widely-known vulnerabilities. Why is security still such a big problem, and how can you address it?
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