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What is data analytics? Analyzing and managing data for decisions

CIO Business Intelligence

The chief aim of data analytics is to apply statistical analysis and technologies on data to find trends and solve problems. Data analytics has become increasingly important in the enterprise as a means for analyzing and shaping business processes and improving decision-making and business results.

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Disrupt and Innovate in a Data-Driven World

Cloudera

Bridgespan Group estimated in 2015 that only 6% of nonprofits use data to drive improvements in their work. Gain improved intelligence on operating context and needs through expanded use of descriptive analytics techniques. Identify those most at risk or most affected by a problem more accurately by using predictive analytics.