Future-proof BI architectures as a tender criterion - what really matters
Anyone planning a business intelligence solution today is not only deciding on a reporting tool, but also on the technological basis for the coming years. The architecture is a key criterion, especially in tenders for data platforms and BI systems - but is rarely clearly described. Terms such as Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure or Databricks appear without the strategic and technical [...]
Strategic data projects without an internal CDO? Why external support is often the better option
Many companies in German-speaking Switzerland - whether in Baden, Zurich or Bern - know that data-based decisions are a key success factor. But what to do if there is neither a Chief Data Officer (CDO) nor a BI team internally? The reality shows: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular often lack the experience, methodology or capacity to [...]
CDO vs. CIO vs. CTO - who does what in data strategy?
The digital transformation not only brings with it new technologies, but also new roles - especially at C-level. Who is responsible for the data strategy? Who decides on platform architecture? And who drives innovations such as AI or automation? In Swiss companies in particular - whether in Baden, Zurich or the wider Mittelland region - the demarcation between [...]
From requirement to reality - how we strategically support clients in tenders
Building a new data platform is not a standard project. It involves strategic decisions, technological architecture decisions and a viable choice of partners. This is precisely why the Request for Proposal (RfP) is a key instrument. But how can requirements be formulated in such a way that they are feasible, assessable and sustainable? At Data Minds, we support customers [...]
From data to decisions: How to make a real impact with analytics
Why many reports are informative but ineffective Most companies invest a lot of time in dashboards and reports - often with Power BI. But what happens afterwards? Nothing. Because there is a gap between data presentation and action. In German-speaking Switzerland, e.g. with customers in Baden or Zurich, we regularly see that without context, goal and commitment, analytics remains [...]
Self-service BI: opportunity or chaos? Best practices from Swiss projects
Why self-service BI does not work by itself The desire for self-service BI is great in many companies - especially with tools such as Power BI. The idea: departments create their own reports, relieving the burden on IT. In reality, however, this often results in uncontrolled data models, redundant dashboards and uncertainty when it comes to interpretation. Even in projects in Baden, [...]
Data strategy without a data team? How to get started anyway
Why many SMEs wait and see when it comes to data - and why this is a mistake Many small and medium-sized companies in German-speaking Switzerland - for example in Baden, Zurich or more rural regions - do not have their own data team. This often leads to data strategies being postponed. However, an internal competence center is not necessarily required to enable data-based decisions. [...]