Almost every day, articles and papers talk about the importance of data as the lifeblood of business and technology. But it takes people and analytics tools to really tap into that data and make it a useable resource. Without these “Analytics Heroes”, that data would be unused, missed, or even misunderstood leading to less optimal decisions or missed business objectives.
So what does it really mean to be an Analytics Hero? Whether in marketing, operations, finance or IT, Analytics Heroes demonstrate critical value to their organization by leveraging IBM Cognos Analytics and/or IBM Planning Analytics as a key tool in their daily activities.
Some Heroes play the role of analyst and are naturally curious about finding answers to complex and undefined business questions. They’re bold in discovering data-driven insights, developing hypotheses, and then honing their analysis to explore data. They embrace new models and create visualizations and dashboards to reveal previously hidden insights in their data. These Analytics Heroes are the “go-to” for data-driven answers that inform important business decisions.
Other Analytics Heroes champion the use of Cognos Analytics and Planning Analytics across the organization by consistently evangelizing new use cases. They understand the value of analytics, but know it takes the right tools and processes to harness the potential of untapped data and turn it into a competitive advantage. They aim to speed up decision-making, break down planning silos, and encourage adoption of business intelligence tools across their organizations.
We want to do more to recognize your great work, so consider submitting your name and use case as the next Analytics Hero! Reach out to nickolus.plowden@ca.ibm.com to learn more.
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