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  • Three Defining Features of Today’s Digital Media Technologies

    Three Defining Features of Today’s Digital Media Technologies

    In this article, we’ll identify three defining features of today’s digital media and how they impact digital communication. 1. Interactive media is the ability to interact with computerized information and content in ways that are similar to how we interact with humans. For example, the website dictionary.com offers several ways for you to comprehend the meaning of a…

  • The Scope and Aim of Digital Channels (Introduction)

    The Scope and Aim of Digital Channels (Introduction)

    What is a Digital Channel? A digital channel can be defined as a technological interface connected to the world-wide-web for the purpose of facilitating communication. About this Article Series. In this series of articles, we’ll explore the role of digital media and communication technologies utilized in business communication efforts and review the multiple channels offered today. Three Defining Features of Today’s Digital…

  • Trust in Digital Wallets

    Trust in Digital Wallets

    Below is my response to an assignment associated with the online course, The Digital Marketing Revolution, by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It was an intriguing chance to use a practical case to illustrate the idea of digital dominance. Assignment Purpose. This assignment is intended to provide students with the chance to use a practical…

  • Expounding Business Intelligence in Two Sessions

    Expounding Business Intelligence in Two Sessions

    Continued from SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017. EVENT UPDATE: I had a great time helping Wausau, Wisconsin deliver its first SQL Saturday event. I presented two sessions: MS SSAS & Business Value and Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI. More below, including  Event Photos.   Event Follow Up: SESSION 1 DESCRIPTION: MS SSAS & Business Value: Should I choose Tabular or Multidimensional?…

  • SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017 – Northcentral Technical College

    SQL Saturday – Wausau 2017 – Northcentral Technical College

    Recently, I learned that I’ll be speaking at the SQL Saturday Wausau 2017 conference on Sep 16th. I’m excited about this event because it’s the first time that I’ve been slotted for more than one session at a SQL Saturday event. For those attending, return here after the event to get the session resources.  …

  • The Business Value of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

    The Business Value of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

    Continued from: MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional. Event Follow Up: SESSION 1 DESCRIPTION: MS SSAS & Business Value – Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Track: BI Information Delivery Determine which model presents the right business value for your company’s analytical needs. In this session, we’ll discuss the difference between SSAS…

  • 3+1 Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Program – College of DuPage

    3+1 Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Program – College of DuPage

    If you live in or near the DuPage County Illinois area and know someone who’s interested in a career as an Information Technology professional, then it’s time you learned about College of DuPage’s 3+1 Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Program. Students attending the College of DuPage (COD) can now earn their associate’s degree from COD and their…

  • MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional

    MS SSAS & Business Value: Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional

    On Aug 12th, 2017 I’ll be speaking at SQL Saturday Indianapolis 2017. In my session, MS SSAS & Business Value – Choosing between Tabular or Multidimensional, we’ll determine which SQL Server Analysis Services model presents the right business value for your company’s analytical needs. We’ll also discuss the difference between SSAS Tabular and SSAS Multidimensional…

  • Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI – New York

    Developing Business-Driven Self-Service BI – New York

    Continued from SQLSaturday #588 – New York City 2017. EVENT UPDATE: What an amazing audience at SQL Saturday NYC. Things started off shaky when we encountered technical issues with the video projector at the start of my presentation. After a few minutes of working with the AV staff we decided to cram into a nearby conference room with…