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September 4, 2024November 7, 2024

The importance of metadata cleansing in SAP BW: Avoiding duplication and ensuring consistency

In the realm of data management, much has been written about data cleansing – a crucial process to ensure that data is accurate, consistent, and usable. Companies invest heavily in cleaning up data to drive better analytics and decision-making. However, an equally important but often overlooked aspect is metadata cleansing, especially in complex data warehouses like SAP BW (Business Warehouse) systems.

While data cleansing focuses on the quality of the data itself, metadata cleansing is about ensuring that the underlying data structures – the building blocks of the data warehouse – are well-organized, consistent, and free from costly duplication. In data warehouses, these building blocks refer to dimensions, which, together with facts (events), help in constructing data marts. Ensuring the cleanliness of these dimensions is crucial for the integrity and performance of the entire system.

September 3, 2024November 7, 2024

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August 26, 2024November 7, 2024

Defining the daily rate for freelancers: A case study of a Senior SAP BI Expert

When transitioning from full-time employment to freelancing (or even when revaluating your freelancer daily rate), one of the most challenging tasks is determining your daily rate. This decision is crucial, as it affects your income, market competitiveness, and ability to secure contracts. In this article, we will explore how to define a daily rate for freelancers by examining a real-world case of a senior SAP BI expert transitioning from a salaried position to freelancing.

August 21, 2024November 7, 2024

Understanding ‘Business Intelligence’: Beyond the buzzword

Business Intelligence (BI) is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot in meetings, webinars, strategy sessions, and tech discussions. But what does it really mean? Often, BI is misunderstood, misused, or oversimplified, lumped in with other concepts like data analytics, data science, or even just plain old reporting. It is as if someone tried to innovate a new set of buzzwords by mixing terms like ‘data,’ ‘intelligence,’ ‘business,’ ‘analytics,’ ‘science,’ and maybe even ‘art.’ But BI is far more than just a mash-up of trendy phrases. Let us dive deeper to understand what Business Intelligence truly entails and why it is more than just another buzzword.

August 17, 2024November 7, 2024

The impact of DISC Theory on Business Intelligence (BI) Team composition: Adapting from project to support modus

The effectiveness of a Business Intelligence (BI) team can be greatly enhanced by considering the behavioural profiles of team members using the DISC theory. DISC, which stands for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness, categorizes individuals into four distinct behavioural styles. Understanding these styles and strategically aligning them with the specific needs of a BI team in both project and support environments can significantly optimize team performance. This article explores how a BI team should be composed in terms of DISC profiles in both project and support modes and how the team should evolve as the focus shifts from one mode to the other.

August 12, 2024November 7, 2024

Cutting costs without cutting corners: The case for local freelancers in Business Intelligence

In today’s dynamic business environment, the ability to make data-driven decisions is crucial for success. Business Intelligence (BI) provides organizations with the insights needed to navigate complex markets, optimize operations, and enhance customer satisfaction. While many companies traditionally rely on in-house BI teams or offshore resources, there is growing recognition of the benefits of hiring local freelancers for specific BI projects. Here are some key advantages of using freelancers, particularly when compared to offshore resources and intermediate consulting firms or agencies.