Information professionals and their role in analytics use-cases
Monday, 16th April 2018

Developing a use-case is the most important first step in data analytics projects. A recent Jinfo Community session explored this topic and provided some specific actions you can take to begin or enhance their development. These specific actions will help you and your team create a use-case that includes all of the phases of a data project including: developing the initial project goal, determining what datasets are required and providing provisions for ongoing maintenance.

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The benefits of analytics and how to create a use-case
Thursday, 5th April 2018

When analytics projects don't deliver it's usually because the use-case wasn't clearly defined and insufficient thought went into measuring the benefits. In a recent Jinfo webinar, Marc Vollenweider of Evalueserve took a detailed look at everything that goes into defining a use-case, as well as the future role of information professionals in the brave new world of data analytics.

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Designing, managing and improving analytics use-cases - a unique role for information teams
28th March 2018

At the heart of success with analytics is a thorough understanding of the use-case for any given project. Data selection and technology skills are both essential, but these are not adequate if they are disconnected from workflows and use-cases. Use-cases bring these benefits to analytics...

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Practical Action on Jinfo's Research Focus on data analytics, from a research manager's perspective
Wednesday, 21st March 2018

The Insights and Actions report from the Research Focus, "Stake your claim in the success of data analytics", is available now for all site visitors. We asked Nancy Snell, research lead at North Highland, a worldwide consultancy firm, how she and her team have been using the data analytics resources from the Research Focus.

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Webinar deck - mapping the full use-case to create success with analytics
Thursday, 15th March 2018

Featuring Marc Vollenweider: Co-founder and Chief Strategist of Evalueserve and author of mind+machine. Most analytics projects fail to realise their potential because their owners fail to consider the entire use-case. Applying smart technology to the right datasets is actually only one...

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Mapping the full use-case to create success with analytics
14th March 2018

Featuring Marc Vollenweider: Co-founder and Chief Strategist of Evalueserve and author of mind+machine. Most analytics projects fail to realise their potential because their owners fail to consider the entire use-case. Applying smart technology to the right datasets is actually only one...

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How can culture and use-cases create analytics success?
Wednesday, 7th March 2018

With greater use of analytics in organisations large and small, the licensing of data - especially from third parties - is a growing challenge. In a recent Jinfo Community session, participants discussed how they tackle this thorny issue, as well as educating stakeholders in their organisations and planning for much greater use of analytics in the future.

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The challenges of data licensing and the information professional's role
Tuesday, 27th February 2018

In the second of three webinars forming part of Jinfo's current Research Focus, "Stake your claim in the success of data analytics", we discussed the challenges information professionals face when successfully managing data licensing for current and future projects. This webinar presented key steps that information professionals can take now to partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to create a future that's economically sustainable in terms of data purchasing

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Been there, done that - creating your own analytics success stories
21st February 2018

In all but a few of the most sophisticated, data-driven organisations, strategy and management of data analytics projects are conspicuous by their absence. Whilst there's little that an information team on its own can do to change this overall picture, there are a number of best practices you...

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Webinar deck - the trouble with datasets
Wednesday, 7th February 2018

Keen to strengthen your portfolio management and negotiations around third-party data? As more organisations explore and implement data analytics projects, we continue to face the challenges of appropriate licensing: Data suppliers have a range of approaches to licensing... and some still...

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