ESEFA Data Storytelling and Visualization Competition Inspires Excellence in SAP Analytics Cloud

19 Nov 2024 | By Pfano Matsheketsheke
Photo of All competition Participants with Lisa Seymour and Meriam Kakuwaezi
19 Nov 2024 | By Pfano Matsheketsheke

The ESEFA Data Storytelling and Visualisation Competition recently brought together students from different fields and level of study to test their analytical and data visualisation skills using SAP Analytics Cloud. The competition, which aimed to showcase data analysis and visualisation skills, offered participants a chance to win prizes of up to R2,000, fostering an environment of learning and innovation. The competition schedule included workshops and challenges that pushed students to navigate the SAP visualisation tool (SAP Analytics Cloud) and engage in real-time problem solving on the Business Builders platform. Competitors showcased their ability to interpret challenges, analyse the data and visualise the data in a manner that addresses the challenges.

The competition was a success, as students expressed their gratitude for the experience. One participant shared, “The event challenged us to dive into SAP’s new visualisation software, testing our ability to uncover insights and make sense of data in real time.” Another highlighted the inspiring atmosphere, driven by the shared determination of the participants (Sibusisiwe's LinkedIn Post).

Special thanks were extended to the organisers, Pfano Matsheketsheke and Meriam Kakuwaezi, whose guidance ensured a smooth and engaging experience for al