Intelligence Journal

Insights into the Modern Data Stack

Practical articles on BI architecture, AI adoption and decision intelligence, written in plain language for people who have to make the decisions.

Planning

Before you commission a BI or software project: what a good requirements document contains

A clear requirements document is the cheapest way to avoid a failed data or software project. Here is what to put in it, in plain language, and how to write one in an afternoon.

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Business intelligence

Power BI, Looker Studio or Tableau: how to choose the right BI tool

A practical way to choose between Power BI, Looker Studio and Tableau, based on your data, your team and your budget rather than on which tool is trending.

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Decision intelligence

Decision intelligence: how it differs from a dashboard

Dashboards show what happened. Decision intelligence systems recommend what to do next and keep a record of why. Here is the difference, in plain language.

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AI strategy

The first 90 days of AI adoption: a practical roadmap for leadership teams

A simple, jargon-free plan for leaders who want to adopt AI responsibly: where to begin, how to choose use cases, what policy you need and how to measure progress.

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