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Power BI vs. Tableau: what’s your best choice?

Power BI and Tableau are genuine top-tier challengers. But which BI tool is the best one for your business? Based on their field experience, our BI consultants have their own points of view and favorites. Check out the candid opinion of 3 Datashift consultants.

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AI is on the rise. So are AI safety and ethical AI.

As AI has a growing impact on our society, new initiatives and organizations focusing on AI safety and ethical AI continue to spring up.

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Four big data blogs you don’t want to miss

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of information about big data on the Internet? Then, check out our four favorite big data blogs and some of their top articles.

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The 5 characteristics of purple people - and why Datashift loves to have them

In the technology sector, purple people are a much sought-after profile. They’re the kind of people who are the perfect blend of business knowledge and technical skills. At Datashift, we keep our eye out for this type of “purple people”. But even more so, we look for the other kind; the kind that is described in the children’s book ‘The World Needs More Purple People’ by Kristen Bell. These purple people have a set of specific characteristics that make them really valuable in every organization.

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Data governance for banks: From defense to offense

When a football team is struggling to win games and a new manager is appointed, the first thing they aim to improve is often the defense. This makes sense... you can’t win games if you’re conceding 5 goals every game. Banks often tackle data governance in the same fashion, because of data regulations. But we want to encourage them to not stop there and go from defense to offense.

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Future-proof your business with a modern data platform

As your business collects an ever-growing amount of data, the role of your data platform becomes increasingly important. To manage exponential data growth successfully and future-proof your business, you need a modern data platform that maximizes the value for your entire organization.

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How to build a Data Governance end-user community

What is the most challenging part of a Data Governance program? We believe that getting your organization to participate in the program and creating buy-in is the most challenging obstacle on your road to success. In this article we focus on the question: How to build a thriving Data Governance end-user community?

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How to manage your Microsoft Azure costs like a pro

The total cost of ownership of your Microsoft Azure environment can easily spin out of control if not managed well. Don't look any further, in this post we show you both passive and active ways to stay on top of your cloud costs at all times.

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5 reasons for an IT auditor to become a Data Governance Consultant

If you’ve been part of IT audit engagements over the past years, there’s no doubt you’ve developed such professional qualities while working behind the scenes in IT departments. But what if you could work with your clients in project mode and build on those skills to solve their business issues? Let me give you five reasons to become a Data Governance Consultant at Datashift!

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