What is shadow IT in analytics?

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Shadow IT in analytics refers to business users creating reports or solutions outside approved IT systems.
It happens when teams use tools like Excel or personal databases without governance.
In one project, a sales team built their own dashboards, causing conflicting numbers.
It can lead to data inconsistency, security risks, and compliance issues.
As a BA, I identify shadow IT practices and guide teams to official BI tools.
Proper training and access to self-service BI reduces shadow IT.
It ensures analytics is reliable, secure, and governed.
Managing shadow IT improves trust in organizational data.

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