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Business Improvement Plan and Data Analytics

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Running Head: FINAL PROJECT REPORTFinal Project Report: Business Improvement Plan/Data AnalyticsName of the StudentName of the University
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1FINAL PROJECT REPORTExecutive SummaryData analytics is an important aspect of any business that wants significant progress in today’smarket. Initially, the analytics operations were done manually and as a result, there werenumerous errors in the calculations. However, after the arrival of the softwares, this process hasnow become much more easier. The data analytics softwares can now efficiently carry out anyanalytics operations within a matter of microseconds. The software data analytics tools must beimplemented by the business organizations in order to progress in modern market. There are anumber of software tools available for data analytics including IBM Watson Analytics, Pentaho,Clic Data, Tap Clicks and others. Most business organizations utilize these analytics tools forbusiness operations that are related to the use of numerous pieces of data and information. Thisreport is based on the research conducted on data analytics in business with special emphasis onIBM Watson Analytics tool.
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2FINAL PROJECT REPORTTable of Contents1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................42.0 Problem Statement.....................................................................................................................52.1 Definition of the Problems.........................................................................................................52.2 Identification of the Stakeholders..............................................................................................53.0 Project Objectives......................................................................................................................64.0 Related Academic and Commercial Research...........................................................................65.0 Relevant Theories and Frameworks..........................................................................................86.0 Methodology..............................................................................................................................87.0 Data Collection and Analysis..................................................................................................107.1 Data Collection........................................................................................................................107.2 Data Analysis...........................................................................................................................108.0 Discussion of the Artefact (IBM Watson Analytics)...............................................................169.0 Summary of Findings, Limitations, Recommendations..........................................................189.1 Summary of Findings..............................................................................................................189.2 Limitations...............................................................................................................................209.3 Recommendations....................................................................................................................21References......................................................................................................................................23Appendix........................................................................................................................................27
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3FINAL PROJECT REPORT1.0 IntroductionThe client for this particular project is Vista Concept Dimensions who are looking toimplement a data analytics tool in their system. They are currently facing problems due to theirmanual data analytics process and hence, they require a new automated analytics system. Themain objective of this particular project is to identify only one data analytics tool that is the bestoption for all the business organizations. Hence, in order to conduct the project, questionnairesurvey method was used. Collection of secondary data from the organizational records of theanalytics tools was rejected due to one particular reason: biasing. Developers of each of thesetools always claim their product to be the best in the market. Hence, the target in this researchwas to capture actual user experience data to identify the best analytics tool available. Thedecided method to undertake the survey was by using questionnaires where 15 questions wereasked. The target audiences of the survey were different organizational leaders for small scaleorganizations and organizational management staff for the large scale ones. The interview wasconducted in form of direct interviews (if possible), video calls and online distribution ofquestionnaire copy.This report is based on the project conducted on data analytics in business with specialemphasis on IBM Watson Analytics tool. The survey data has been analyzed in order to identifythe specific feedbacks on the IBM Watson Analytics tool as it is the main point of focus in thisparticular research. In addition, other analytics tools were also analyzed in order to determinewhether IBM Watson is better than them in terms of services and features or not.
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4FINAL PROJECT REPORT2.0 Problem Statement2.1 Definition of the ProblemsThe main problems that need to be addressed in course of the project are as follows.P1: The existing data analytics system has very low efficiency as it is mostly handledmanually.P2: Currently, Microsoft Excel is used to store business data that has large number oflimitations. P3: In the client’s existing manual analytics system, due to lack of sufficient dataanalytics results, the designs cannot be produced of the best quality.2.2 Identification of the StakeholdersThe stakeholders of the project have been identified as follows.Project Manager – To manage the different aspects of the projectProject Supervisor – To supervise and monitor the progress of the projectFinancial Support – To provide sufficient financial support for the projectSponsor – To provide the overall budget for the projectSoftware Developer – To develop the chosen analytics tool in the systemSoftware Tester – To test the developed software for bugs and glitches
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5FINAL PROJECT REPORT3.0 Project ObjectivesThe objectives of the project are as follows.To suggest a new system to replace the existing manually handled data analyticssystemTo replace the excel storage technique with some software powered techniquesTo prepare an implementation plan for the new data analytics tool as well astraining the employees regarding the use of this tool4.0 Related Academic and Commercial ResearchData Analytics is a process by which different pieces of data are analyzed in order toextract a particular piece of information from it. Before the availability of advanced technology,data analytics were done manually. However, after the advancement of software technology, dataanalytics is now software driven. There are a number of software tools available for dataanalytics including IBM Watson Analytics, Pentaho, Clic Data, Tap Clicks and others. According to Tsoi et al. (2017), data analytics is an important aspect of any business thatwants significant progress in today’s market. Initially, the analytics operations were donemanually and as a result, there were numerous errors in the calculations. However, after thearrival of the softwares, this process has now become much more easier. The data analyticssoftwares can now efficiently carry out any analytics operations within a matter of microseconds.Hoyt et al. (2016) said that the software data analytics tools must be implemented by thebusiness organizations in order to progress in modern market. Most business organizations
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