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Explore technology-assisted decision-making. Learn to optimize outcomes with advanced algorithms and techniques in different industries.
Two business analysts discussing data whilst looking at a computer.

Before we tackle the two techniques that we’ll discuss in this activity, you will first be introduced to a case study where you are asked to help solve a decision-making problem

This case study presents a fictional company called GigaFibre. Although the company is fictional, the problem that the company faces and the decisions they have to make represent real-life challenges that many organisations face.

Once you have been introduced to GigaFibre, and learnt more about the problem it is facing, you will learn about a technique that can be used to help them with their decision-making.

So let’s start by learning a little bit about GigaFibre and the decisions that are ahead of them.

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Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making

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