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Microsoft Fabric vs Azure Databricks

by Paul Patterson | May 23, 2024 | Blog Articles, Data Strategy | 0 Comments

Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks are both powerful platforms for data engineering, data analytics, and data science, but they serve slightly different purposes and have different strengths. Here's a comparison of the two: Microsoft Fabric Microsoft Fabric is an...

Common Data Challenges and Solutions

by Paul Patterson | May 14, 2024 | Blog Articles, Data Strategy | 0 Comments

As organizations grow, their data management needs evolve, presenting a unique set of challenges that require strategic and technical solutions. Medium to large enterprises often face issues that, if unaddressed, can hinder productivity and limit business insights....

Understanding Renewable Energy Performance Guarantee Agreements

by Paul Patterson | November 15, 2023 | Blog Articles, Data Strategy, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy, data is the cornerstone of operational excellence and informed decision-making. At Citizen39, our deep-rooted expertise and extensive experience in renewable energy data services have positioned us as...

Using Generative AI for Analytics and Reporting

by Paul Patterson | June 20, 2023 | Blog Articles, Data Strategy | 0 Comments

Generative AI models can be very helpful in predictive analytics and forecasting because they can learn complex patterns from data, create simulations, and generate new, realistic samples that resemble the input data. Here are some ways in which these models can...

AI and Employee Health and Safety

by Paul Patterson | June 20, 2023 | Blog Articles, Data Strategy, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

AI and Machine Learning technologies offer powerful tools for enhancing occupational health and safety. Here's how they can provide further value: Pattern Detection and Risk Identification AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data from various sources such as...

Edge Computing and Analytics in the Renewable Energy Sector

by Paul Patterson | June 12, 2023 | Blog Articles, Case Study, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In recent years, the renewable energy sector has experienced significant growth, and with that comes the need for real-time analytics to maximize efficiency and optimize energy production. Edge computing has emerged as a key technology in achieving this goal. This...

Data Cleansing

by Paul Patterson | June 1, 2023 | Blog Articles, Data Strategy | 0 Comments

Every organization is a data organization, and here at Citizen39 we specialize in helping organizations realize value from that data. Every data strategy has some form of plant that will include a data cleansing component. This article discusses the common approaches...

What is Generative AI

by Paul Patterson | May 24, 2023 | Blog Articles, Data Strategy | 0 Comments

Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence that automates content creation, has immense potential to add value to organizations across industries. Here are a few fundamental points to understand about its value proposition: Automating Creativity: Generative AI...

Reading Patterns and Information Prioritization

by Paul Patterson | May 11, 2023 | Blog Articles | 0 Comments

When creating a paginated report, the goal should be to make the information as accessible and easily understood as possible. To achieve this, a report should effectively communicate and convey information. Reports should also engage the reader and, more importantly,...

Descriptive Analytics

by Paul Patterson | May 4, 2023 | Blog Articles | 0 Comments

Descriptive analytics is the most commonly used type of analytics by businesses and organizations. It provides reporting and analysis on past events and is used to understand overall performance at an aggregate level. It is the easiest place for a company to start, as...