In today's data-driven world, organizations are inundated with vast amounts of data from various sources. Every transaction, interaction, and process generates valuable data that, if harnessed correctly, can propel an organization to new heights. While this data holds the potential to provide valuable insights, it can be overwhelming and challenging to interpret in its raw form. This is where data visualization steps in as an indispensable tool for organizations. By converting complex datasets into visual formats such as graphs, charts, and maps, data visualization makes it easier to understand trends, patterns, and outliers. Here’s why data visualization is crucial for any organization.

Python can be a powerful tool for data visualization. It has specific advantages over tools like Power BI and Tableau, such as being easy for programmers and data scientists to learn, access, and integrate into various mediums. There are several popular visualization packages, such as Matplotlib and Plotly, that data enthusiasts can pick up today.

Agile project management has gained popularity across various industries due to its flexibility, adaptability, and focus on delivering value. Having an Agile project manager can significantly enhance your business processes. Let’s explore some key advantages!

In the world of corporate marketing and brand recognition, it's easy to get caught up in the allure of grand gestures and hefty investments. But sometimes, the smallest items can have the biggest impact. Enter the humble sticker—an inexpensive, yet powerful tool for brand promotion. Moser has found immense value in using stickers as part of our SWAG at conferences, and I firmly believe they are one of the most effective branding tools available.

A strong company culture is the bedrock of a thriving organization. It shapes how employees interact, collaborate, and contribute to the company’s success. In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies to enhance your company’s culture and reinforce its core values.

As we've seen through recent events and ongoing societal issues, it's easy to stay within our comfort zones and surround ourselves with those who look like us or have similar social and economic backgrounds. However, we know that this behavior can perpetuate discrimination and inequality. As a Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see.” This means it's important to broaden your circle of influence and actively seek out relationships with those who don't look like you or come from the same economic circle.

Attention all Atlassian users and enthusiasts! We have a crucial update that you need to be aware of. On February 15, 2024 PT, Atlassian will be discontinuing support for its Server products. This means that the current versions of their products will no longer receive technical support, security updates, or bug fixes after this date. But what does this mean for you?

Grant-making organizations are constantly looking for ways to improve their workflows and outcomes. Many organizations use software products like Fluxx to organize their grant award processes with mixed results. While these products are useful, they often lack reporting functions that can provide a more complete view of the organization's grants and where they stand in the process. That's where Moser Data and Analytics experts come in. Our experts can connect your grant-making software data with data from other sources, including survey results, human resources software, accounting software, and more. The results are far-reaching, and will help to optimize your business processes, save time, identify biases, and provide centralized data and reporting. 

I thought this was going to be the usual type of testing-related webinar. You know, the ones where the talk on the topic is a vehicle for pitching a testing tool? This time was different though, not in the format or the presentation, but in the claims the presenter was making. At one point she said “This tool doesn’t just automate your manual test cases, it writes them for you.” I have heard a hundred times about test automation tools that claimed to eliminate manual testing, but never had someone said that their tool could terminate the tester too!  Well, maybe that’s an exaggeration, the elimination of human beings was never claimed specifically, but it sure sounded like it.

In today’s dynamic business world, companies need technology support services that enable them to scale quickly, respond to market trends, and stay competitive. Moser Consulting has several departments that provide various technology solutions to businesses, with one of their divisions being the Core Technology Services Division. One department within this division offers professional technical services for short to midterm projects and staff augmentation for long-term projects. We will delve into this department's offerings and explore the potential growth areas where it can be an asset to businesses.

Digital equity helps to ensure all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. Meanwhile, accessibility refers to the practice of ensuring that products, services, information, and technologies are designed and implemented in a way that allows all individuals to access and use them with equal ease and effectiveness. It involves removing obstacles and providing accommodations to ensure inclusivity, making sure that everyone, regardless of their situation or abilities, can participate fully and independently in our digital world.

A virtual private network, or VPN, is an encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network. The encrypted connection helps ensure that sensitive data is safely transmitted. It prevents unauthorized people from eavesdropping on the traffic and allows the user to conduct work remotely.

Running a successful business requires more than just passion and drive. It is crucial to have a clear understanding of your organization's strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to make informed decisions that help achieve long-term success. This is where business analysis and technical writing come in. By partnering with Moser Consulting, businesses can leverage the expertise of experienced business analysts who can help identify areas for improvement, streamline operations, and drive growth. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of business analysis and technical writing and why it is essential for businesses to consider these services.

In today's world, a company's success largely depends on its ability to provide its employees and users with a seamless, engaging, and efficient experience. A good user experience (UX) can make or break a company's success. This is why UX teams have become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes. 

Tutorial on how to create a web application on Streamlit using Snowflake and Python.

Snowflake's mission revolves around making data accessible, usable, and valuable to everyone. One of the pillars that have made Snowflake an industry leader is its unwavering commitment to being easy to use and turnkey.

The realm of data and analytics has been undergoing a profound transformation in recent years, and at the core of this revolution lies Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI's ability to process massive amounts of data at unprecedented speeds and uncover valuable insights has reshaped industries and accelerated progress across the globe. In this blog post, we explore how AI is taking over data and analytics, revolutionizing the way we gather, interpret, and utilize information.

One of the primary ways AI is revolutionizing data and analytics is through its advanced data collection capabilities. Traditionally, data collection was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process, but with AI-powered tools, data can now be gathered more efficiently, accurately, and in real-time.

As data-leveraging tools grow more powerful than ever, so has our desire for quick and convenient access to insights. Tableau’s mobile layout feature allows users to quickly reference the data they need regardless of circumstance. Read along for several tips to seamlessly convert your existing Tableau dashboards to a mobile layout in a way that is digestible and powerful for your audience.

The digital landscape of today presents a multitude of data handling platforms and processes, requiring diverse expertise. It's become clear that understanding the division of roles is critical, particularly the distinction between Data Engineers and Database Administrators (DBAs).

Usability testing is a crucial step in designing any product or application. For our team developing Clear Path , designing the usability tests was a very important part of the process. Since our Jira app was a new application being developed from scratch, there is even more of a need to understand the user experience and improvements that can be made based on user feedback. Before conducting the tests, designing the usability test is equally important to ensure you are receiving the information that would help make your product better.

When first designing our usability test script, there was discussion about whether to use a usability test or user acceptance test (UAT). Although these types of tests are used interchangeably, they have differences that need to be considered. Being a new app, it was a question for our team on whether to do usability testing or user acceptance testing. So, what is the difference between these two types of tests?