Data quality

Clean Data, Clear Decisions: How to Optimize Data Quality

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Clean Data

Last week, I sat down with one of our data experts, Olena Shevchenko, to get her thoughts on clean data and why it’s important. As someone with a non-technical background, I wanted to understand the steps you can take to ensure you are working with clean data.   Clean Data: Step 1  Olena explained the first step she would take is exploring. She gave the example of having a very wide data table, where you may or may not know the source of the data. You want to explore what kind of naming standards there are for the columns and understand what the underlying data behind it is. You also want … Read more

Why Power Pages Are Better than Squarespace, Wix, and DIY for Businesses 

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In today’s digital era, choosing the right platform to build your business website is a critical decision. There are many options, ranging from do-it-yourself platforms like Squarespace and Wix, to bespoke builds crafted from the ground up. However, Power Pages have emerged as a compelling alternative that outshines these options, particularly when examining costs, security, and overall platform efficiency.  This blog will discuss the costs (both realized and hidden) and security concerns involved when building a DIY/custom website vs. when building with Power Pages.   Cost to Build from Scratch  Building a website from scratch can seem appealing for the tailored customization it offers. However, the costs associated with this approach … Read more

Internal Oversharing Concerns? Microsoft Has a Solution

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Internal Oversharing

Microsoft Copilot is still relatively new technology. Therefore, users are likely experiencing some uncertainty in using or adopting it. With this uncertainty comes the risk of oversharing – the unintentional or inappropriate sharing of sensitive or confidential information within an organization. Internal oversharing concerns are normal, and Microsoft has a deployment blueprint to address these concerns.   When Does Internal Oversharing Happen?  Oversharing happens when users share documents, emails, or other data with individuals who should not have access to it, either within or outside the organization.  This can lead to various risks, like data breaches, loss of intellectual property, and compliance issues. The Microsoft Copilot blueprint provides strategies and tools … Read more

AI’s Secret Weapon: The Importance of Quality Data for AI Insights 

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Quality Data

There are many conversations surrounding the benefits of AI. Two of the benefits often discussed are the amount of time AI can save you and its ability to provide key organizational insights. Unfortunately, many people fail to realize that just because AI simplifies many aspects of a job, doesn’t mean building it requires a simple approach. Using quality data for AI insights is key to ensuring you are getting the most out of AI technology.   Why Quality Data for AI Insights Matters  High-quality data ensures AI models can detect patterns accurately and then uses those patterns to make correct predictions to provide actionable organizational insights. With poor-quality data, you run … Read more