The Data Analytics Journey

The Data Analytics Journey

Data analytics may seem like a difficult concept to grasp, but what if we could make it simple for you?  Join us as we explain this vital business tool, in a way that is super easy to digest. Data analytics means analysing raw data.  With the information gained, decisions can be made in order to […]

Looker: Your Cloud-Based Data Visualization Tool

Looker: Your Cloud-Based Data Visualization Tool | Opennetworks

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 […]

The Benefits of Automation in Data Analytics

The Benefits of Automation in Data Analytics | Opennetworks

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

Business Intelligence (BI) Tools | Opennetworks

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 […]

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 […]

Our Top 5 Google Workspace Features

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. […]

3 Cloud Computing Myths Busted

We know. The mere concept of a cloud is whispy, un-touchable, just out of reach and a little stormy at times. But our understanding of the cloud taking the world by storm doesn’t need to be. Today, we are helping bring the cloud down to earth. Here are 3 myths about Cloud Computing, along with their no-nonsense, myth-busting truths, […]

Our Top 4 Reasons Your Business Should Shift to the Cloud

Now, more than ever before, the shift to remote work is not only appealing but necessary. What stopped businesses in the past from taking this route, was mainly the headache of pivoting how the business was actually run. A major concern was around questions of how to keep employees on track with meeting deadlines and […]