LiveDataset

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4. Skills Needed

Skills Needed

updated 11 Jan 2016

Using and configuring datasets is straightforward.

Having IT skills becomes more important when using LiveDataset for large, complex, important projects.

Sometimes developers are needed for specialized integration or customization, but most projects are code-free.

Who Does the Work?

We can provide as much or as little help with LiveDataset as you want.

• You can put together your own datasets without any direct help from us.
• We can work alongside your team for an initial period. Together we address your initial problem while ensuring your team is ready for future projects.
• Or, we can do all the work for you — providing a full bespoke solution.

Business Skills

It is always important to clearly understand the business problem and surrounding processes.

Working with LiveDataset will feel familiar for anyone used to working with spreadsheets. The main difference is that LiveDataset is more organized.

If you can create spreadsheet formulae, you will find it easy to configure and share datasets.

IT Skills

We recommend involving your IT department at an early stage. Typically they need to make network changes and check security.

For straightforward projects, business professionals can configure and share datasets without needing IT help.

But we do recommend using IT professionals when projects involve

• Large numbers of users
• Complex calculations or process flows
• Large data volumes
• Sensitive or mission-critical information

LiveDataset includes some advanced features that are required for larger, more complex projects. These features are intended for people with IT experience.

Your could use your IT department, Krescendo consultants, or another IT consulting firm.

Developer Skills

LiveDataset projects typically do not need coding. But if there are special requirements, developer skills may be needed

• To import and export data using the LiveDataset API.
• To create custom reports.
• To create custom forms and controls for entering data.

The developers could be from your IT department. Or you could use consultants from Krescendo or another firm.