Automation And The Future Of Business Analytics

Automation And The Future Of Business Analytics

From an analytical standpoint, it was hard to see Covid coming, or at least its long-term repercussions on our daily life. As we continue to adapt to a world under a global pandemic, where uncertainties abound, analytics is poised to be a game-changer when it comes to customer experience and long-term retention. 

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A List Of Free Requirements Management (RM) Software

A List Of Free Requirements Management (RM) Software

There are plenty of try-before-you-pay-a-lot offers for Requirement Management Software. Good, free RM software, however, is rare. This article sketches out three of the most promising packages and informs you of the pros and cons of each. Not all of them are winners. But there are still some excellent, free bargains available. Let’s see what’s out there.

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What Every BA Should Know About Software

What Every BA Should Know About Software

The notion that BAs are supposed to wear multiple hats (especially on Agile teams) can seem quite daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. This post is a follow-up to How Technical Should Business Analysts Be? If you agree like I do, that BAs would benefit from a fundamental understanding of technology, the next question would then be, “What exactly do BAs need to know?”. Here are my top answers.

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How Technical Should Business Analysts Be?

How Technical Should Business Analysts Be?

While knowledge of IT is not a prerequisite for all business analyst positions, sufficient understanding of how modern technology works would definitely add value to the recommendations proffered by the BA. The more difficult question would then be, "What level of IT knowledge is sufficient?" or "How technical do we have to be as business analysts?"

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