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Do we really need a product roadmap? Why? How do we go about creating a product roadmap? What are a few of the best practices? This article sheds light on these 'planning questions' which probably every product team has come across. Especially agile teams. Let's quickly review first what...

Happy, Alternate, and Exception Paths are Applicable to More Than Just Use Cases

The concepts of Happy, Alternate, and Exception Paths originated with Use Cases, but turn out to be applicable to any graphical modelling technique that depicts Flow. This article ...

How Business Analysts Can Harness Prompt Engineering to Drive Insights

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has drastically changed the business world, allowing companies to get useful information from huge amounts of data. The job of business ana...

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Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Data Security in Business Operations

In an age where data breaches and cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, businesses are searching for robust solutions to safeguard their data. Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising tool in this quest, offering a way to secure data with unparalleled reliability. Although initially known for powering cryptocurrencies l...

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Secure by Design: Why Security Shouldn't Be an Afterthought in Software Development

Building software products that solve actual customer concerns and generate business success is not an easy fit. Product executives battle strong competition, tight timelines, and high expectations, all while seeking to offer value. While success gives the opportunity to showcase approaches and frameworks, the reality is that building excellent pro...

Abuh Ibrahim Sani

Business Impact Analysis(BIA): Assessing the Potential Impact of a Cybersecurity Incident on Business Operations

In today’s highly interconnected society, businesses depend on technology even more than before. While offering opportunities for innovation and creativity, businesses are exposed to various cybersecurity threats that can disrupt operations, damage reputation, and result in substantial financial losses. It is crucial to carry out a comprehens...

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Agile - the way I like it...
This month’s eJournal issue is about Agile and the Agile Business Analyst with a couple of great articles by Ellen Gottesdiener and Scott Ambler expos... Read More...

A framework for defining competencies for business systems analysts
If you are managing business or systems analysts, trying to identify the skills and competencies required of your analysts is not an easy task. The ex... Read More...

Systems Analyst in the list of Best Careers 2007
The Systems Analyst role is and will continue to be one of the best careers for a long time. In their “Best Careers 2007” report, US News and World R... Read More...