InterWorks Blog Roundup — June 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, readers of all ages, I come bearing news: Now that June has passed, we are now halfway through the 2020’s. Also, that means that we are now closer to the year 2050 than we are the year 2000. Now that I have inflicted you with the same existential dread that has plagued […]
AI Strategy Isn’t Optional Anymore – Here’s How We’re Making It Work at InterWorks
Over the past 12 months, I’ve sat in more exec meetings, virtual strategy sessions and innovation labs than I can count. The message is crystal clear: AI is no longer a futuristic ambition — it’s a strategic imperative. Yet many organizations across Mainland Europe are still asking: “Where do we even start with AI?” The […]
From Dashboards to Data Apps: Sigma vs. Tableau vs. Power BI
BI Crossroads and the Current State of the Industry For years, the business intelligence (BI) industry has promised self-service analytics, democratized insights and agile decision-making. But most organizations are still stuck in the same old loop: open the dashboard, export to Excel, clean, combine, rebuild and email. Despite millions in tech investment, today’s analysts still […]
Sorting Out Success: The Data Laundry Cycle
If you’ve been following InterWorks over the years, you know we love a good metaphor for data and analytics concepts. Our newest metaphor might just be our freshest one yet. We call it the Data Laundry Cycle. I’ll give a quick explanation of how it works, followed by a more detailed guide that you can […]
Mastering Data Initiatives: Project Management Secrets for Success
The landscape of project management is evolving rapidly, and nowhere is this more evident than in the data and business intelligence space. As organizations increasingly recognize data as a strategic asset, the role of project managers in this domain has become more complex, demanding and ultimately rewarding. Recent industry forecasts suggest we’ll need 25 million […]
Mastering Data Governance: Common Challenges
Now that we’ve laid out the framework for what strong Data Governance strategies look like and the steps to achieve them, let’s round out this series by briefly going over a few common challenges you’re likely to face when you embark on your data governance journey. The Big Four We most commonly see four big […]
Mastering Data Governance: Building a Framework for Success
Now that we’ve helped define and contextualize data governance in our previous blog post, let’s go over some steps we can take to ensure success. This time, instead of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we’re going to build from the bottom up as if we’re starting a brand-new company. This should help guide your path, no […]
The 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant: What They Got Right (and What’s Next)
Happy Analytics and BI Platform Magic Quadrant release to all who celebrate. Usually when these reports drop, I feel like I’m reading last year’s news today. But this time, Gartner made genuinely astute observations about where this market is headed, even if their individual vendor ratings leave room for debate. If you’re interested in a […]
4 Ways to Use Input Tables for Sigma Data Apps
Jumping into the world of interactive data apps can be intimidating, and understanding how to set up input tables correctly is vital to creating a functional app. Luckily, InterWorks is here to help. We’ve created a concise guide to clarify how and when to use different types of input tables. Empty Input Tables Empty […]
Databricks Data and AI Summit Conference Highlights
The Databricks Data and AI Summit (DAIS) has once again brought together industry leaders, innovators and data enthusiasts from around the world. There were many exciting announcements, but I’ll focus on the ones that stood out the most and will have an impact on the data community. Unity Catalog: Advancing Interoperability with Apache Iceberg Databricks […]