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This article discusses how the discovery process must shift from a merely functional exploration to one that includes a structured view of risk. By including security considerations in process mapping from the start, businesses may prevent the accumulation of security debt and design systems that ar...
This article discusses how the discovery process must shift from a merely functional exploration to one that includes a structured view of risk. By including security consideration...
I measure the success of my 50+ year career in IT by the positive feedback I’ve received from colleagues, stakeholders, students, and readers. I started as a Cobol programmer...
If you’re a Business Analyst assigned to a medical device development project, intended for the US market, understanding the FDA’s approval process is critical to ensur...

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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 analysts is very important in this change because they connect raw data to strategy decisions. One new skill that can help them make a bigger difference is prompt engineering, which is the art and science of making exact inputs to get the best results from AI models. By acquiring this skill, business analysts get insights that have never been seen before, Utilize AI solutions to fit the needs of their organizations, and stay necessary in a time when technology is fast pacing.

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This article delves into the functions, responsibilities, and expertise of systems analysts and business analysts in healthcare, clarifying the distinctions between the two and how they collaborate to enhance both technological and operational efficiencies.

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Software consultant Tim Lister defined project success as “meeting the set of all requirements and constraints held as expectations by key stakeholders.” There’s a vast body of literature on software requirements. In contrast, little is written about the various kinds of constraints that stakeholders might impose on a software initiative. Identifying, communicating, and working within constraints are essential aspects of successful software development. Let’s begin with a definition:

“A constraint is a restriction that limits the choices available for a product’s specification, design, construction, configuration, or project management.”

A software initiative is subject to three major classes of constraints: product, project, and process.

Jan 05, 2025
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In this series’ first article, Beyond Tools and Processes: Strategies for Successful Software Development Teams, we introduced the concept of reflective practices. Reflection aims to facilitate learning from experience. The essence of reflection is to actively engage in a process to gain perspective on one’s own actions and experiences. The aim of this process is to analyze those experiences rather than merely living through them. By cultivating curiosity and a willingness to explore our actions and experiences, we unlock the potential for intentional learning, not only as individuals but also as a team or even an organization. This learning stems not from books or experts but directly from our own work and lived experiences, successes, and failures.

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Imagine you have just led a successful incident response effort, restoring order after a critical cyberattack. Systems are back online, data is secured, and the team breathes a sigh of relief. But the question lingers-how do you know if your response was truly effective? This is where metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) come in, and business analysts play a vital role in defining them. Metrics and KPIs help organizations assess how well they manage and mitigate cybersecurity incidents. For business analysts, identifying the right KPIs for incident response is essential not only for evaluating current processes but also for driving improvements. Let's explore how BAs can create a powerful set of KPIs to gauge incident response effectiveness and ultimately enhance business resilience.

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* Requirements Template
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