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In the good old days, things were pretty clear: we had Data Warehouses and everyone knew what to expect of them. These days things have got more complicated – we still have the Data Warehouses, but there are also Data Lakes and even Data Vaults and many people are asking how they differ and what is the best use for each.

In this presentation we will provide clear answers to those questions and advice on how to avoid ending up with a Data Swamp!

This presentation is not about right or wrong. In the difficult world of data management, it provides clarification for the avoidance of disappointment and false expectations.

Agenda:

4:30pm            Registration
5:00PM            Welcome and introduction
5:10pm            Speaker: Nataliya Alkhimova, Principal Consultant, Knoware
6:15pm            Informal discussion and networking
7:00pm            Event close

Nataliya has proven expertise delivering solutions that support evidence-based analytics. She draws on her experience in architecture, design, hands-on developer and technical coordination roles to provide organisations with thought leadership and technical guidance. She also mentors organisations in the effective application of Agile to analytics and BI.

Please RSVP to Suzanne.Turner@knoware.co.nz or call 04 499 9246 (space is limited)

Colin Harris– Knoware’s Technical Director presented the key messages from SAS Global Forum, including:

• Hot topics in Analytics
• The latest news on SAS Viya, the major new SAS release
• SAS Visual Analytics enhancements
• New advances in AI

Knoware has sponsored SUNZ over many years and has made significant contributions to the success and support for SUNZ and the many SAS professionals working in the New Zealand marketplace.

Knoware is continuing to run seminars for SAS professionals covering topics that are not covered in other education courses. All seminars are a half day (session).

Presenter:    Nataliya Alkhimova – Knoware

Agile has been successfully embedded into software development for several years now. Its adoption in the fields of Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehousing (DW) has not been as extensive or successful. Is it because what we do is so different that Agile has no place in our world? Or is it simply due to shortage of information and guidance on how to apply Agile principles and practices to Analytics and BI?

If you are looking to improve the way you do Analytics and BI and you want to learn about effective application of Agile principles and practices, the benefits they can bring, and how to begin that journey – then this seminar is for you. It will provide a solid introduction into Agile and practical information on how to apply it to Analytics and BI.

Knoware’s Nataliya Alkhimova – Principal Consultant and Agile specialist presented at ITx on the subject of

“Applying Agile to Analytics and Business Intelligence: What it is like. Why do it. Making it Work”.

Agile has been successfully embedded into software development for a number of years now. However, its adoption in the fields of Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Data Warehousing has not been as extensive or successful. Is it because what we do is so different that Agile has no place in our world? Or is it simply due to shortage of information and guidance on how to apply Agile principles and practices to Analytics and BI?

About ITx  click here for more details on the ITx website 
ITx is a collaboration of thirteen tech-focused conferences and runs every 2 years. ITx is the premier tech conference in New Zealand and attracts the absolute best innovators, leaders and experts in our sector. Running at the TSB Bank Arena complex, right in the heart of Wellington.

Colin Harris– Knoware’s Technical Director presented a paper titled:

“Storytelling and Infographics with SAS”

Storytelling is a hot topic at present as many business people feel they aren’t getting easily understandable results from analysts and IT. As analysts we can do it better.

What is data storytelling and the key skills required?

How can SAS tools help in this area? Lots! Good, professional results can be achieved using SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Add-in to Microsoft Office, Enterprise Guide and with SAS coding. SAS Viya has made big/exciting developments in this area also.

This presentation provides practical information to grow your SAS skills for data storytelling. 

Knoware’s Paul Chik – Lead Analytics Consultant presented a paper at SUNZ 2018 on “How to assess the performance of listed companies and to strategize your investment in a Stock Market using Data Envelopment”

The primary objective of this paper is to introduce what the author considers as an underrated technique in the world of analytics but powerful in identifying good performing companies based on their financial information. The technique is called the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA model) using Linear Programming method.

Knoware has sponsored SUNZ over many years and has made significant contributions to the success and support for SUNZ and the many SAS professionals working in the New Zealand marketplace.