

What Drives Costs for Data Projects, and How are They Changing Over Time?
Jan 28, 2025
Dive into the hidden costs of data projects, where money often vanishes in inefficiencies. Discover how Power BI revolutionized cost and time allocations, shedding light on the evolving data landscape. The discussion highlights the challenges of communication in technical teams and the pivotal role of human interaction. Tune in for a glimpse into the future, as generative AI promises to enhance analytics while emphasizing the importance of clear objectives. Get ready for insights, laughs, and a peek at how data management is changing for the better!
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Macro View of BI
- Analyze the BI industry through an economic lens, considering costs, productivity, and ROI.
- This macro view helps anticipate the future and understand the present by comparing it to the past.
Foreseeing Power Pivot's Impact
- Rob Collie predicted the impact of Power Pivot and the paradigm shift it would cause in the BI world.
- This foresight led to P3 Adaptive becoming a leader in the new, up-tempo BI paradigm.
Cost Breakdown of Traditional BI
- Traditional BI projects often dedicated only 1% of their resources to actual building.
- The remaining 99% went to communication, rework, and other indirect costs.