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Indicators can be a powerful tool to measure the success of a business. With the right mix of indicators, you can uncover valuable insights and track progress toward goals. However, knowing which indicators to use and when to use them for the right purpose is crucial to measuring success accurately! In this article we'll explore 12 types of performance indicators, when they should be used and how to use them to measure success. Curious to learn more? I'll share more details below.

Poorly designed infrastructure leaves your applications and networks vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches. This puts the company at significant risk: the average cost of a data breach reached a record high $4.35 million in 2022. This is where companies bring in platform engineers. A platform engineer is a professional who ensures that security protocols and best practices are in place to protect against potential security threats.

The release of ChatGPT in November of 2022 elicited excitement from all corners of the internet. It could write code, diagnose patients, ace exams, write books and more — all in a matter of seconds. Yet, many people were left underwhelmed by the results. Inputting “write a blog post about…” resulted in bland and formulaic articles no one wanted to read. The AI doomers could breathe a sigh of relief as it became apparent AI wasn’t coming for tech jobs any time soon.

Before the internet, how did trends happen? If no one documented trends, were there trends? Today’s trends go from on-screen to IRL in a split second, as influencers, international brands and regular people like you and me all meet on social media to see the next cutting edge. For over twenty years, one person was closely tied to the concept of internet trends: Mary Meeker.

Understanding the difference between data governance and data management is paramount in any setting where you’re managing (and monetizing) data. The short answer is this: Let’s dive into these concepts in greater detail.

Technology drives so many aspects of our lives in today’s fast paced world. Keeping up with how technology helps us in our work and personal lives is challenging and it's sometimes unclear as to how to go about learning new technology skills to drive business resilience across an organization.

As data science and data analytics become integral to our everyday lives, the demand for certifications in this field is at an all-time high. There are many different paths to pursue a certification in these areas — still, some stand out above the rest. In this blog post, we will explore the top 5 data science and analytics certifications that are essential for anyone looking to build a strong career in this field.