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7 problems with spreadsheets

June 12, 2017 By editor

7 problems with spreadsheets

Using Excel in business critical operations is risky to the point of recklessness.

Phocas have just published an article highlighting seven problems with spreadsheets. The problems are

  1. susceptibility to human errors
  2. difficulties in troubleshooting
  3. lack of agility
  4. lack of collaborative features
  5. lack of support for rapid decision-making
  6. degree of complexity for the average business user
  7. security risks

See the original article for details.

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