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Here are the FAQs

Is Visualisations and Dashboards the best introduction to analytics?

Yes, in most cases. The majority of companies we work with have started their analytics journey with the creation of a dashboard, for example Microsoft Power BI along with some visualisations and correlation plots. This way stakeholders can properly understand the data captured and any gaps that need to be addressed can be easily identified.

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How much time does it take to create a Power BI dashboard?

The costs are very much associated with what you want to achieve and therefore how much time is invested. For example, a simple dashboard, where all data sources are up to date and easily accessible can take will take between 3 – 5 to create and style. More complex dashboards pulling information from a variety

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How long does an average project take?

Typically, an average project will take in the region of three – four months. Some of our projects are small, fully specified and are completed in four – six weeks. Others can take six months or much longer ‐ it all depends on the complexity and scope of the project, and whether revisions, including additional

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How can I get started with data analytics?

Contact us! Objective has a team of data scientists who work on outsourced analytics projects, including proof of concepts and developing visualisations and Power BI Dashboards. Alternatively, we can add skill sets to your in-house technical team. As a starting point what we find works well is a data discovery workshop to understand the quantity

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What are the phases of analytics?

Depending on the stage of the workflow and the requirement of data analysis, there are four main phases of analytics: descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive.

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What attributes are needed for a good analytics project?

A data-driven culture, data, time to test and learn and a good idea of what you want to achieve. Data analytics requires a much more in-depth approach to recording, analysing and dissecting data, and presenting the findings in an easy-to-understand visual format.

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How much data is needed for analytics?

Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer to this question. Data is the most important resource for any analytics project. Therefore, organisations need to capture as much business, transactional and customer data in a structured manner. What we find works well is a data discovery workshop to understand the quantity and quality of the data

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How much does data analytics cost?

Data analytics is driven by having a data culture and is typically a long-term strategic decision. The investment is up to you. Many clients initially start with a proof of concept, which can take between 2 – 3 weeks. Then when the results wow them, they are keen to progress to a full-scale data analytics

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What can data analytics do for my business?

Your business can benefit from analytics services to provide decision-making insight in the following key areas: Better targeting for customer acquisition Predict customer trends and behaviours, add more value to clients Analyse, interpret and deliver data in meaningful ways Drive effective decision-making and improve campaign performance

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What kind of bespoke software development is available?

Objective IT covers much of the spectrum of modern software development, as well as offering clear, considered technical advice for your situation. In addition to Windows and Web/Database applications, we also develop mobile applications, web services and offer system integration services, bespoke plug-ins etc. Typically, we use standard tools such as Microsoft .NET including VB,

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What are the benefits of bespoke software?

The top 3 benefits are: 1. Streamline business processes – a bespoke system will allow you to properly track and analyse all your data as there will be a ‘single version of the truth’. 2. Stop rekeying information – bespoke development will save you time and money by removing the need to rekey the information.

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