Why New Software Adoption is Not a Plug-and-Play Process
Getting new software can be an exciting way to increase your productivity, but implementing it so often leads to stress and anxiety. What if we told you that it doesn’t have to be stressful at all? What if we told you that we are here to give you the best possible advice about adopting your new software […]
Looker: Your Cloud-Based Data Visualization Tool
With the need for Business Intelligence (BI) being at an all-time high, we think it’s time to introduce you to a one-stop solution, Looker. This Californian company was founded in 2012 and has thousands of customers around the world. We love what they do and we think you will too. Looker is a business intelligence and relational […]
5 Ways to Multitask, Stress-Free
We’ve all been there. Deadlines looming, co-workers gossiping, team members waiting, and not much hope for getting it all done on time. But there are ways to get more done in less time and keep the stress levels to a minimum. The best way to successfully multitask is to set realistic goals. Multitasking done wrong can lead to […]
The Benefits of Automation in Data Analytics
When you think about how your day is organized, do you factor in data testing, analysis, and reporting? We are willing to bet that, unless you are a data analyst, you don’t. And that is why we believe so strongly in automation in data analytics. “The key is not spending time, but investing in […]
Business Intelligence (BI) Tools
What Business Intelligence (BI) Tools are, what’s available, and what to consider before choosing yours. When it comes to choosing your Business Intelligence (BI) tool, the more you know, the better. With a multitude of options available, it can become a little daunting to decide what to go with. Knowing a little more about exactly what BI […]
6 Top Tips to Enhance Your Productivity
Written by Ilonka Poole from our LearningDesign team. Do you remember those days when an “update“ of a program or software was a big deal? These days updates and added features are released more frequently as users request certain functionality to help streamline their workflows and cut out frustrations. Technology has allowed us to collaborate and communicate […]
Data Mapping Best Practices
How to prepare your data for use and what to keep in mind when setting up your data. Data mapping is one of the first stages of data management. It involves establishing connections between different objects in an integration flow. In data mapping, specific procedures are used to sort data into sets, and you need to follow […]
The SSA Webinar Series: Emerging Trends in Education
Overview of the Emerging Trends in Education series Google for Education released their “Future of the Classroom” report which details 8 emerging trends in Education. These are the trends that Google predicts will help teachers to prepare learners for the careers and challenges that they are most likely to face in the future. Essentially, preparing […]
Our Top 5 Google Workspace Features
Did you know that, according to Findstack, 16% of companies in the world are 100% remote? And would you believe that of those, 77% of remote workers say they are more productive when working from home? But what is it that makes a remote worker productive? We reckon it’s the flexibility to work at your own pace, in […]
Why Cloud Computing is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution
Cloud, in a nutshell, is the delivery of computing as a service. Shared resources, software and information are provided to devices by means of the internet. It allows on-demand, scalable pools of resources connected by networks. These resources allow access to infrastructure, apps, data and storage, all with the opportunity for rapid scaling and deployment. […]
