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19 Apr 2012 IDC, Wikibon size up the 'big data' market

Analysts calculate how, well, big the market has become, indicating considerable growth three and even five years out, though the projections differ dramatically.
18 Apr 2012 Faster data delivery livens BI performance, user satisfaction

With business users looking to get their hands on business intelligence data more quickly, making BI systems more flexible and responsive is becoming a priority in many organizations.
Gartner explains how to reach the next level of MDM maturity (SearchDataManagement.com)

Gartner MDM Summit attendees got advice on how to launch, expand and reinvigorate their master data management programs for better data consistency.
17 Apr 2012 Standardizing transactional database systems boosts BI, lowers costs (SearchDataManagement.com)

Consultant and professor Mark Whitehorn argues the case for database standardization, saying it can aid business intelligence efforts and reduce database maintenance and licensing expenses.
16 Apr 2012 Data warehousing appliance business case must trump traditional tools (SearchDataManagement.com)

Justifying purchases of data warehouse appliances starts with showing that they're a better business fit than conventional systems are, analysts say.
Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.1.2.2 loaded with changes (SearchFinancialApplications.com)

No minor update, the new release has an overhauled user interface and more flexibility in configurable dimensions.
13 Apr 2012 IBM taps Varicent for its sales and performance management software

IBM continues its analytics buying spree with plans to acquire sales and performance management software company Varicent Software Inc.
12 Apr 2012 'Big data' will have a big impact on MDM strategy, Gartner says (SearchDataManagement.com)

The growth of "big data," as well as social media and cloud computing, must be factored into master data management strategies, according to Gartner.
11 Apr 2012 Business analytics skills shortage provokes companies to cast net wide (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

Organisations face lack of business analytics skills. Smart companies cast the net wide for the broadest pools of talent, help analysts learn from each other and work to ensure they realize potential.
09 Apr 2012 Challenges lurk on in-memory BI projects -- proper preparation needed

Data quality issues, insufficient budgets and other technical and business problems can trip up unwary organizations on deployments of in-memory analytics tools, consultants warned.
06 Apr 2012 Gartner BI Summit attendees still struggle with silos, business-IT disconnect

Attendees at the Gartner BI Summit said aligning the IT department with the line of business is one of the biggest challenges facing them today.
04 Apr 2012 Gartner: CFOs underutilize corporate performance management software (SearchFinancialApplications.com)

IBM, Oracle and SAP topped Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant for CPM software, which shows a move toward SaaS and financial governance.
03 Apr 2012 Collaborative BI: Optimizing decision-making processes (BeyeNetwork)

In a new research report, TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson assesses the role of collaboration in business intelligence and analyzes survey results on the adoption of collaborative tools for BI uses.
Gartner BI Summit: Time to get back to basics with analytics

The 10th annual Gartner BI Summit keynote address highlights changes in the industry and recommends businesses keep in step by remembering the three R’s: Relevance, resources and renovation.
SAP plans HANA-ready BusinessObjects for predictive analytics (SearchSAP.com)

SAP says that with its new SAP BusinessObjects Predictive Analysis software, customers wanting to perform predictive analytics no longer have to look to third-party vendors.
Seen, heard and tweeted at the Gartner BI Summit

The tweets, blog posts and quotes from the first day of Gartner's annual BI Summit get summed up here.
02 Apr 2012 In-memory processing for analytics: Can you make the business case?

In-memory analytics promises streamlined data analysis processes for business users. But, analysts caution, the numerous in-memory technology options require careful planning and evaluation.
30 Mar 2012 Cross-country odyssey points way to data management best practices (SearchDataManagement.com)

A trip to two conferences on opposite sides of the U.S. yielded tips and advice from IT professionals and consultants on implementing effective data management processes.
Don't drop ball on using data analytics tools -- 'big' or otherwise

Analytics software can provide big benefits to organizations -- or trip up the unwary. Before you get started, make sure your company is ready to reap the rewards and avoid the roadblocks.
Federal government to invest in 'big data' for science, technology R&D

The federal government has announced a $200 million initiative for “big data” research, education and training.
29 Mar 2012 Gartner BI Summit 2012 to take swipe at 'big data,' highlight BI basics

Gartner Inc. is getting ready to host its 10th annual Gartner BI Summit. Find out what you're likely to see and what sessions you shouldn't miss.
Medical academy implements data integration software in a hurry (SearchDataManagement.com)

Ultimate Medical Academy's CIO tells how the health care training school used new integration tools to quickly link Oracle and SQL Server systems.
28 Mar 2012 IBM users reveal five data governance best practices to remember (SearchDataManagement.com)

IBM customers Nationwide Insurance and Cardinal Health reveal five rules of thumb they learned while implementing highly ambitious data governance programs.
27 Mar 2012 Predictive analytics satisfied by skills, training, research shows

Predictive analytics requires support and know-how to create a sustainable program, recent research suggests.
26 Mar 2012 'Big data' breathes new life into CEP software (BeyeNetwork)

Complex event processing (CEP) technology is poised to move from the backwaters of data management to center stage, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. The primary driver? "Big data."
Flexibility of in-memory business intelligence requires some vigilance

In-memory analytics tools give business users more control over how they use business intelligence data. But IT and BI pros need to be on guard to ensure that problems don't result, analysts warn.
Marketing firm uses Informatica Cloud to integrate Salesforce.com data (SearchDataManagement.com)

Healthcare marketing firm PDI Inc. is using Informatica Cloud to integrate Salesforce.com data with on-premises systems.
23 Mar 2012 'Big data' analytics programs require tech savvy, business know-how

Consultant Rick Sherman details the skill sets and roles that he thinks are vital to the success of "big data" analytics initiatives. Technical skills alone aren't enough, he says.
22 Mar 2012 QlikTech price list puts pressure on BI industry

Consultants applaud QlikTech for publishing its business intelligence software price list. But will that create a domino effect and change one of the most secretive aspects of the BI industry?
21 Mar 2012 Cryptic BI software prices need decoding, observers say

BI software vendors tend to keep price lists close to the vest, but analysts and consultants offer a few tricks to help businesses prepare for the negotiating table.
20 Mar 2012 The two sides of Facebook business applications (BeyeNetwork)

Facebook has unlimited potential for advertising and targeted marketing, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. But, he adds, it must protect personal data from over-exuberant marketers.
19 Mar 2012 'Big data,' yes -- but enterprise data warehouse not dead yet (SearchDataManagement.com)

As "big data" systems steal into organizations, the enterprise data warehouse is often depicted as a dinosaur. But it may not be doomed to extinction.
In-memory analytics offers potential BI speed boost for business users

Business intelligence vendors offer a variety of in-memory analytics tools with very different architectures. But analysts say there's a common thread: the potential for faster BI performance.
Microsoft expands its cloud ERP roadmap (SearchManufacturingERP.com)

Dynamics AX will be available in the cloud this year. Next up are Dynamics NAV and Dynamics GP, executives promised at the annual Convergence show.
16 Mar 2012 'Big data' management debate: Buy tools now or fix data issues first? (SearchDataManagement.com)

Consultants and IT pros weigh in on whether users should invest in "big data" technologies or wait until they upgrade their data management processes.
The wrong way: Worst practices in 'big data' analytics programs

Consultant Rick Sherman details the biggest mistakes to avoid in planning and managing deployments of "big data" analytics tools, from focusing on the technology to overselling projects.
15 Mar 2012 TDWI Solution Summit speakers share MDM best practices (SearchDataManagement.com)

TDWI Solution Summit speakers gathered last week to exchange MDM best practices and data governance tips.
To be unstructured data is to be misunderstood

Mark Madsen questions why people take the wrong approach with unstructured data, abandoning their experiences with demographics and market research.
14 Mar 2012 Mobile BI tools on move at leading-edge organizations

The iPad is helping to drive increased interest in mobile business intelligence, which is opening up BI data to new business users without tying them -- or existing users -- to their offices.
13 Mar 2012 State Street chief scientist sees a big future in semantic databases (SearchDataManagement.com)

Semantic databases will revolutionize the process of assessing risk exposure at financial services firms, according to the chief scientist at State Street Corp.
09 Mar 2012 TDWI Solution Summit: Business users increasingly driving MDM projects (SearchDataManagement.com)

Attendees and speakers at a TDWI event in Savannah, Ga., said that more business execs are pushing for master data management, even if they don’t realize that MDM is what they want.
08 Mar 2012 Data governance programs expose hills to climb on path to success (SearchDataManagement.com)

IT professionals from Sallie Mae and Fannie Mae offered insight on data governance challenges and tips on how to overcome them in separate sessions at two recent conferences.
Expedia snubs hosted tools in bid to manage machine-generated data (SearchDataManagement.com)

Find out how “the world’s biggest travel site” is gaining valuable insights from staggering amounts of log files and other machine-generated data.
06 Mar 2012 'Big data' hype and reality on full display at Strata (BeyeNetwork)

The Strata Conference was a showcase for Hadoop and NoSQL, which are gaining bigger footholds in corporate IT. But they're no panacea for managing data, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson.
Collaborative BI agilely guides businesses through rocky economic seas

Some organizations are tying agility to collaboration with their BI initiatives to stay competitive in the marketplace.
05 Mar 2012 XBRL proponents see big potential for financial analytics (SearchManufacturingERP.com)

Submissions to a contest by the XBRL US consortium show how SEC financial statements can be tapped for financial metrics.
02 Mar 2012 Data visualisation drives council savings in Islington, Chesterfield (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

Two English councils have found efficiency gains by deploying data visualisation tools. Islington Borough Council opted for LogiXML, while Chesterfield Council has deployed Intuitive Dashboards.
Talend and Hortonworks strike Hadoop deal at Strata Conference (SearchDataManagement.com)

Open source data integration player Talend is getting into the Hadoop game; and more news from this week’s O’Reilly Strata Conference.
01 Mar 2012 Five first steps to creating an effective 'big data' analytics program

Choosing the right technology is only half the startup battle on "big data" analytics. Get a list of deployment tips from consultant Lyndsay Wise to help set your organization on the right path.
Strata Conference speaker reveals three traits of a data-driven CEO (SearchDataManagement.com)

To succeed in the big-data era, CEOs need to get involved in managing data in order to help their companies take full advantage of that critical "raw material," says consultant Diego Saenz.
29 Feb 2012 'Big data' management changing the face of data warehousing (SearchDataManagement.com)

Gartner says the onslaught of “big data” is turning data warehouses into distributed data processing platforms. But Hadoop and other big data tools aren’t as widespread as you might think -- yet.
'Big data' technologies glimmer in the spotlight, but is it deserved?

"Big data" continues to make headlines as vendors announce new products for managing and analyzing it. You’re not alone, though, if you have yet to jump on the big data bandwagon.
Hadoop connector software hitches DBs to 'big data' clusters (SearchDataManagement.com)

Various software vendors have begun offering connectors designed to help users bridge the gap between Hadoop clusters and relational databases.
27 Feb 2012 Categorizing 'big data' processing systems (BeyeNetwork)

In the past, analytics applications typically were powered by relational databases. Now the options are more varied and less straightforward, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson.
In-memory analysis: Insights at the speed of thought (BeyeNetwork)

In a research report, TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson discusses in-memory analytics, self-service business intelligence and other technologies aimed at making "faster, better, cheaper" BI a reality.
24 Feb 2012 IT pros rethink data center infrastructure to support 'big data' (SearchDataCenter.com)

"Big data" analytics isn’t just for Web 2.0 anymore. Here’s how IT pros at some well-known companies manage big data infrastructure.
23 Feb 2012 Data discovery vendors cast spell in Gartner Magic Quadrant for BI

Business users turn to data discovery vendors like Tibco, Tableau and QlikTech for easy-to-use and easy-to-deploy analytics tools, much to the chagrin of IT, according to Gartner.
Loggly CEO: Log data management takes on 'the original big data' (SearchDataManagement.com)

Former Splunk Inc. executive Kord Campbell talks about his new company, Loggly Inc., a cloud-based search engine for machine-generated data.
Predictive analytics used to cut costs in oil sector (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

Predictive analytics is being used in the oil and gas industry to better manage asset maintenance on capital equipment. And a more enterprisewide adoption of the technology is predicted.
22 Feb 2012 TDWI conference takes fresh look at BI dashboards, scorecards

From the TDWI World Conference Series, business intelligence expert Cindi Howson talks about BI dashboards and scorecards -- from basic definitions to newer innovations.
21 Feb 2012 SaaS BI app puts spotlight on corporate tickets (Head in the Clouds: SaaS, PaaS, and Cloud Strategy)

Three former employees of ticket reseller StubHub have created a Software as a Service application for tracking and analyzing the use of corporate tickets to sports and entertainment events.
20 Feb 2012 'Big data' analytics projects easier said than done -- but doable

Putting an effective "big data" analytics plan in place can be a challenging proposition. Consultant Lyndsay Wise offers her advice on what to consider and how to get started.
Startup launches 'temporal analytics' engine to visualize Web

A small startup has developed a “temporal analytics” engine, which sifts 100,000 Web pages an hour, extracting data and associating it to time. But can it also predict the future?
15 Feb 2012 'Big data' is friend, foe or fake? TDWI conference goers weigh in

Many attendees at the TDWI conference in Las Vegas doubt whether all businesses need to be concerned with the “big data” dilemma.
Gartner Magic Quadrant names Teradata the top data warehouse vendor (SearchDataManagement.com)

Teradata is the overall leader among data warehouse software vendors, followed by Oracle, IBM and three others, says a Gartner Magic Quadrant report.
TDWI keynoter connects philosophy and analytics

When delving into analytics, TDWI conference keynote speaker Frank Buytendijk suggests that businesses ask themselves three questions: What is real? What is true? What is good?
14 Feb 2012 Appliances increasingly finding homes in data warehouse architectures (SearchDataManagement.com)

A growing number of companies are adopting data warehouse appliances, mostly to supplement existing systems. But some have gone all in on appliances.
13 Feb 2012 Poor reference data management causing headaches in financial sector (SearchDataManagement.com)

Regulatory pressures and the need to improve data quality are forcing financial institutions to rethink their reference data management strategies.
08 Feb 2012 Airport retailer leaves Excel behind with BI tools makeover

The Paradies Shops’ search for BI tools to access data quickly and break away from Excel spreadsheets started with data discovery vendors but didn’t end with them.
Oracle Advanced Analytics bundles R with Oracle Database (SearchOracle.com)

Oracle Advanced Analytics is the company’s newest announcement around data analytics, a market that Oracle seeks to blanket with products.
07 Feb 2012 Hadoop is hot, but not most popular ‘big data’ technology

New research reveals businesses’ relative lack of “big data” maturity and the hurdles in both technology and analytics techniques they need to overcome.
01 Feb 2012 AAA picks Dell Boomi cloud integration tools over IBM, Jitterbit (SearchDataManagement.com)

A local AAA auto club serving three western states is using cloud-based data integration tools to help drive an aggressive cloud computing strategy.
SaaS dominates the cloud (A Business Application Summation)

Private clouds and infrastructure as a service get plenty of the attention, but when it comes to deployments, research shows most users are focused on software as a service.
31 Jan 2012 From the Editors: Getting started on a 'big data' analytics program

Does your organization have a firm grasp on what "big data" is? That's a good place to begin on a big data analytics project, but don’t forget about basic IT blocking and tackling.
Let the revolution begin: Big data liberation theology (BeyeNetwork)

When people define big data they miss what's new about the technology. At its heart, big data is about liberation and balance. Wayne Eckerson explains.
Mobile BI brings more than security concerns to the table, TDWI says

Interest in mobile BI is growing, but democratizing data also presents hurdles for building a business case, according to new research from TDWI.
27 Jan 2012 BI pros: From data experts to decision experts (BeyeNetwork)

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson says there's more to being a BI professional than providing data to business users: You should shepherd them through the entire analysis and decision-making process.
When shopping for a 'big data' analytics platform, talk the talk

Enterprise Strategy Group provides a few tips on how to narrow down the product and deployment options before investing in a “big data” analytics platform.
26 Jan 2012 Forrester Wave: Informatica, IBM lead data virtualization tools market (SearchDataManagement.com)

Informatica and IBM are the top dogs in the data virtualization software market, thanks to a strong combination of “enterprise-class” features, according to Forrester Research Inc.
25 Jan 2012 Business applications cloud computing mega-guide (TechTarget Business Applications Sites)

Learn about cloud computing with business applications, including SaaS, IaaS and PaaS, plus cloud storage, grid computing, cloud hosting, and private cloud.
Gartner: Business, analytics fail to connect, mobile BI gets real (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

Gartner’s BI London summit will show a landscape beset by strategic misalignment, intra-organisational struggle and weak cloud adoption. Yet mobile BI is becoming a reality.
24 Jan 2012 Data virtualization tools: Are they right for you? (SearchDataManagement.com)

Data virtualization software has moved beyond emerging-technology growing pains, say IT pros and analysts. Now the issue is finding uses that it fits.
SAS CEO Goodnight on revenue, talent, collaboration and the year ahead

SAS Institute CEO Jim Goodnight celebrates another profitable year for the privately held software vendor and considers the data and analytics road ahead for 2012.
23 Jan 2012 Deloitte spots analytics trends, ethics and open data (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

Deloitte identifies four analytics trends: an increased focus on ethics, the rise of open data, new business models and a refusal to do analytics for its own sake.
19 Jan 2012 Collaborative BI key to bringing order to chaotic business environments

Collaborative BI may not carry the same kind of prestige that “big data” or the cloud does, but devotees like Barry Devlin believe it to be a critical game changer.
18 Jan 2012 Sustainable practices for updating SMB business intelligence processes

In small and midsize businesses as well as larger organizations, BI systems need to be flexible and adaptable in order to able to meet changing business needs, analysts say.
16 Jan 2012 Telecoms lead pack in use of BI tools, analytics

While telecommunications may be maturing in its use of analytics and BI tools, new research finds that more than half of its analytical process time is applied to data-related tasks.
13 Jan 2012 The top five data management mishaps of 2011 (SearchDataManagement.com)

Some of last year's biggest information management mess-ups could have been avoided through closer adherence to best practices, according to experts.
12 Jan 2012 Q&A: Effective predictive modeling techniques more than a math problem

In an interview, analytics and data mining consultant John Elder offers advice on managing successful predictive modeling initiatives and a head’s up on common mistakes to avoid.
11 Jan 2012 Coping with midmarket BI project management challenges: Tips for SMBs

Many small and midsize businesses don’t have a lot of money or staff resources to devote to business intelligence programs -- making sound project management processes essential, BI analysts say.
10 Jan 2012 Building predictive models requires business engagement, mix of skills

To generate useful predictive analytics results, predictive modeling teams need a combination of analytical and business know-how plus close ties to business users, say analytics pros and consultants.
Gartner Magic Quadrant: Oracle, IBM lead product MDM software market (SearchDataManagement.com)

Oracle and IBM are the sole product MDM “leaders,” says Gartner, which also sees some vendors starting to focus on social media data and “big data.”
09 Jan 2012 'Big data' to inspire streamlined analytics programs in '12, IIA predicts

Faculty members from the International Institute for Analytics, a research firm that focuses on how organizations use analytics, weigh in on their predictions for 2012.
Cloud business analytics full of promise but hitting barriers (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

Cloud analytics is expected to grow more rapidly than on-premises BI. As yet it confronts technical, performance and security barriers, but users like Cipal and Mindshare prove the concept.
06 Jan 2012 Midmarket business intelligence problems and pitfalls to avoid

There are lots of ways that BI deployments in small and midsize organizations can go wrong, according to analysts who offer advice on how to sidestep the roadblocks to a successful deployment.
The components of good decision making -- and effective BI (BeyeNetwork)

Citing a book on decision making by three Bain & Co. consultants, TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson says BI teams shouldn't lose sight of the ultimate goal: helping business users make better decisions.
04 Jan 2012 Biggest business intelligence software stories of 2011

From the explosion of "big data" analytics to data quality issues plaguing business intelligence (BI) programs to data mining privacy concerns, there was no shortage of must-read BI stories in 2011.
Checklist items: Business intelligence best practices for SMBs

Midmarket companies investing in BI systems should follow the same basic steps as larger organizations, analysts say. But, they caution, there's typically less room for error in smaller businesses.
Michael Stonebraker predicts trouble for relational databases in 2012 (SearchDataManagement.com)

In a Q&A, database pioneer and VoltDB CTO Michael Stonebraker says that one size no longer fits all when it comes to buying database software.
01 Jan 2012 Skills shortage, training present pitfalls for 'big data' analytics

A shortage of skilled data scientists and a user-unfriendly set of technologies are the biggest obstacles impeding big data analytics programs, say analysts and IT professionals.
30 Dec 2011 Best practices for 'big data' analytics rely on familiar disciplines

The terrain may seem foreign, but many proven data management and business intelligence best practices translate well to big data analytics programs, according to analysts.
29 Dec 2011 'Avengers' and 'Spider-Man' top list of geek movies to watch in 2012 (SearchDataManagement.com)

The golden age of geek movies will continue in 2012 with films like "The Avengers," "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "Men in Black III."
BI search: The time has come to make it a reality (BeyeNetwork)

Most self-service BI tools are best suited to superusers, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. What casual BI users need, he adds, are Google-like search tools that can generate queries and reports.
28 Dec 2011 Beta-tester evaluates the latest DataFlux data management software (SearchDataManagement.com)

An enterprise data architect with medical device maker SonoSite offers up details on the newest release of DataFlux’s flagship data management software platform.
23 Dec 2011 Business intelligence in the cloud: Is SaaS BI in your future?

The growth of cloud computing as an application platform means business intelligence teams should at least be prepared for the possibility of Software as a Service BI deployments, analysts say.
22 Dec 2011 From the Editors: Looking back, looking ahead on advanced analytics

Big-data analytics and other forms of advanced analytics will be a big battleground for BI vendors in 2012. Our recent coverage highlights that, and ways users can up their analytics game.
Tejon Ranch ropes together database, records management software (SearchDataManagement.com)

The sprawling Tejon Ranch in California worked with IBM, Oracle and Iron Mountain to rustle up a robust database and records management system.
Year in review: 'Big data' gets big chunk of news in 2011

The term ‘big data’ took on bigger meaning in 2011 with new product releases from major vendors as well as new terminology to describe the big data analytics landscape.
21 Dec 2011 Copper keeper: Advanced data visualization helps curtail copper thefts

A Virginia-based energy company is relying on advanced data visualization, geospatial data and visual analytics to stay a step ahead of thieves who’ve taken a shine to copper wire.
19 Dec 2011 Gartner Magic Quadrant finds confusion in the customer MDM market (SearchDataManagement.com)

Acquisitions and product additions by the top vendors are making customer master data management software choices harder for users, Gartner says.
16 Dec 2011 Q&A: Lack of trust in predictive analytics models can snarl projects

In an interview, predictive analytics consultant Eric Siegel offers advice on building organizational trust in the findings of predictive models -- and warns how the process can go wrong.
15 Dec 2011 It’s a schizophrenic time for Web analytics tools, research shows

The onslaught of social media and mobile devices is thrusting Web analytics into a situation somewhere between maturity and evolution, according to a new report.
LinkShare explains why it dumped DB2 for the Exadata database machine (SearchDataManagement.com)

LinkShare’s BI director says the need for scalability was a key factor in moving the affiliate marketing company’s data warehouse to Oracle Exadata.
14 Dec 2011 Crafting analytical models (BeyeNetwork)

Model-making is at the heart of advanced analytics, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. And BI pros need to understand the process so they can support the data needs of analytical modelers.
SaaS business intelligence eases BI deployments -- to a point

Software as a Service business intelligence tools can help fast-track BI projects, but they don’t eliminate BI’s complexity. Get advice on managing SaaS BI deployments from BI pros and analysts.
09 Dec 2011 Advanced analytics key component for 'decision management systems'

James Taylor, CEO of an independent consulting firm, discusses the need for advanced analytics to build “decision management systems,” which he believes are critical to staying competitive.
08 Dec 2011 Betting it all on data-mining competitions and prize economics

As prize economics extends into data analytics, a new website plans to turn the Netflix Prize into a business model for companies and organizations seeking help with predictive algorithms.
ComScore moves 'big data' analytics environment from Cloudera to MapR (SearchDataManagement.com)

IT officials at Web intelligence firm comScore Inc. explain why they switched to a new Hadoop distribution for managing its vast pool of online data.
06 Dec 2011 Clickstream data edges retailer into 'big data' analytics territory

"Big data" analytics grapples with huge data sets coming at a quickening pace. Read about one company's move toward a big-data architecture and Gartner's view of challenges posed by more data variety.
02 Dec 2011 Hewlett-Packard’s 'information platform' gambles on unstructured data

Earlier this week, Hewlett-Packard announced plans to release a new information platform, which places an emphasis on analyzing unstructured data. Is the move a good one?
Survey spotlights mobile business intelligence as top priority

Mobile business intelligence has become a top-three priority for businesses, according to new research by analyst Howard Dresner.
01 Dec 2011 IT, BI pros share their secrets to 'big data' analytics success

Planning for exponential growth and getting business users involved early are two of the keys to a successful "big data" analytics initiative, according to IT professionals.
30 Nov 2011 Analysts: Data visualization tools key to 'big data' analytics success

Achieving success with data visualization tools is largely a matter of keeping it simple and adopting new thinking about how to present information, according to experts.
Corporate adoption of SaaS BI tools growing -- slowly

Software as a Service business intelligence technology is making some headway with BI users, analysts say. But SaaS offerings are still just a small slice of the overall BI market.
Decisions on cloud BI tools require an accounting of SaaS pros, cons

Software as a Service business intelligence technology offers some inherent advantages over on-premises BI systems. But there are potential disadvantages to be aware of as well.
From the Editors: Overcoming fears about predictive analytics software

Predictive analytics programs can be hampered by a lack of trust in predictive models among business users and cost concerns. Get expert advice on how to deal with those and other issues.
IBM explains how to make the case for a data governance program in 2012 (SearchDataManagement.com)

The director of information governance for IBM’s software group, Sunil Soares, explains how to make the business case for data governance despite ongoing economic concerns.
29 Nov 2011 'Big data' finds ally in predictive analytics, but combo requires care

Unleashing “big data” onto predictive analytics tools could translate into improved business strategies. Discover best practices for traveling down the advanced analytics and big data road.
18 Nov 2011 Experts divulge the keys to marketing analytics success

Henry Stewart Marketing Analytics 2011 conference participants offer tips on how to make a marketing analytics program successful.
Predictive analytics project challenge: Keeping the faith in findings

Consultants and analytics pros say targeting clear business needs and demonstrating "small wins" are keys to getting business buy-in for acting on the recommendations of predictive analytics tools.
17 Nov 2011 Video analytics: Are BOBJ 4.0 customers watching you? (SearchSAP.com)

Some SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 retail customers are experimenting with video analytics, an area that SAP says is ripe with potential for those interested in consumer behavior.
16 Nov 2011 From the Editors: Advice to help conquer your 'big data' challenges (SearchDataManagement.com)

"Big data" is creating new questions and challenges for IT and data management pros. We're here to help, with articles offering expert advice on big-data management best practices and pitfalls.
Talent, culture viewed as absolutes for marketing analytics programs

Henry Stewart Marketing Analytics 2011 conference attendees believe a program’s success lies with the right kind of talent, but the appropriate skill set isn’t always easy to find.
15 Nov 2011 Health care BI finds new patient in pathology department

Health care business intelligence (BI) has found its way into Geisinger Health System’s pathology department to meet rising demand and prepare for new government regulations.
11 Nov 2011 Wi-Fi provider refines business process management

Gogo taps MDS Lavastorm Systems for increased speed and efficiency when it comes to building or modifying its business process management.
10 Nov 2011 Gartner Magic Quadrant finds growing demand for data integration tools (SearchDataManagement.com)

The data integration market is growing as users seek to cope with a slew of data management challenges, according to a Gartner Magic Quadrant report.
09 Nov 2011 From the Editors: Can a data scientist save your 'big data' project?

Collecting "big data" is easy; analyzing it can cause headaches. But some companies are turning to an emerging position, the data scientist, to help them sift through their heaps of data.
07 Nov 2011 The Weather Channel chooses Talend open source MDM over Microsoft (SearchDataManagement.com)

The Weather Channel is turning to open source master data management tools to gain a clearer view of its data on advertising customers and products.
Uncover data secrets with retail analytics

Retail analytics expert Emmett Cox explores the challenges of “big data” and provides tips for businesses to make use of the information they’ve collected.
04 Nov 2011 Developing a predictive analytics program doable on a limited budget

Analysts and consultants provide tips on how to set up an effective predictive analytics program without breaking the bank.
01 Nov 2011 Symcor moves IT service management to the cloud, beefs up BI

A Canadian financial services processing provider saved money and manpower by moving to IT service management firm ServiceNow and redeploying staff to BI and development projects.
28 Oct 2011 Data warehousing project helps UMass Medical improve patient care (SearchDataManagement.com)

In a Q&A, the CTO of UMass Medical School affiliate UHealthSolutions Inc. discusses the company's development of a standardized data warehousing and analytics system for patient data.
27 Oct 2011 Composite Software CTO identifies big trends in data management (SearchDataManagement.com)

The changing role of the data warehouse and other trends in data management are shaping the future of data virtualization technology, according to Composite Software CTO David Besemer.
Predictive analytics strategy grounded in proper training and planning

Eric King of The Modeling Agency discusses the need for predictive analytics and how to create a strategy that will reduce the risk of failure and maximize the results.
26 Oct 2011 SAS ups ‘big data’ ante with high-performance computing platform

SAS has partnered with Teradata and EMC Greenplum to release a high-performance analytics computing platform to handle 'big data.'
25 Oct 2011 Data quality still a major hurdle for analytics programs

Attendees at SAS’ Analytics 2011 Conference Series said data quality is still creating some major headaches for analysts.

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19 Apr 2012 IDC, Wikibon size up the 'big data' market

18 Apr 2012 Faster data delivery livens BI performance, user satisfaction

Gartner explains how to reach the next level of MDM maturity (SearchDataManagement.com)

17 Apr 2012 Standardizing transactional database systems boosts BI, lowers costs (SearchDataManagement.com)

16 Apr 2012 Data warehousing appliance business case must trump traditional tools (SearchDataManagement.com)

Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.1.2.2 loaded with changes (SearchFinancialApplications.com)

13 Apr 2012 IBM taps Varicent for its sales and performance management software

12 Apr 2012 'Big data' will have a big impact on MDM strategy, Gartner says (SearchDataManagement.com)

11 Apr 2012 Business analytics skills shortage provokes companies to cast net wide (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

09 Apr 2012 Challenges lurk on in-memory BI projects -- proper preparation needed

06 Apr 2012 Gartner BI Summit attendees still struggle with silos, business-IT disconnect

04 Apr 2012 Gartner: CFOs underutilize corporate performance management software (SearchFinancialApplications.com)

03 Apr 2012 Collaborative BI: Optimizing decision-making processes (BeyeNetwork)

SAP plans HANA-ready BusinessObjects for predictive analytics (SearchSAP.com)

02 Apr 2012 In-memory processing for analytics: Can you make the business case?

30 Mar 2012 Cross-country odyssey points way to data management best practices (SearchDataManagement.com)

29 Mar 2012 Gartner BI Summit 2012 to take swipe at 'big data,' highlight BI basics

Medical academy implements data integration software in a hurry (SearchDataManagement.com)

28 Mar 2012 IBM users reveal five data governance best practices to remember (SearchDataManagement.com)

27 Mar 2012 Predictive analytics satisfied by skills, training, research shows

26 Mar 2012 'Big data' breathes new life into CEP software (BeyeNetwork)

Marketing firm uses Informatica Cloud to integrate Salesforce.com data (SearchDataManagement.com)

23 Mar 2012 'Big data' analytics programs require tech savvy, business know-how

22 Mar 2012 QlikTech price list puts pressure on BI industry

21 Mar 2012 Cryptic BI software prices need decoding, observers say

20 Mar 2012 The two sides of Facebook business applications (BeyeNetwork)

19 Mar 2012 'Big data,' yes -- but enterprise data warehouse not dead yet (SearchDataManagement.com)

Microsoft expands its cloud ERP roadmap (SearchManufacturingERP.com)

16 Mar 2012 'Big data' management debate: Buy tools now or fix data issues first? (SearchDataManagement.com)

15 Mar 2012 TDWI Solution Summit speakers share MDM best practices (SearchDataManagement.com)

14 Mar 2012 Mobile BI tools on move at leading-edge organizations

13 Mar 2012 State Street chief scientist sees a big future in semantic databases (SearchDataManagement.com)

09 Mar 2012 TDWI Solution Summit: Business users increasingly driving MDM projects (SearchDataManagement.com)

08 Mar 2012 Data governance programs expose hills to climb on path to success (SearchDataManagement.com)

Expedia snubs hosted tools in bid to manage machine-generated data (SearchDataManagement.com)

06 Mar 2012 'Big data' hype and reality on full display at Strata (BeyeNetwork)

05 Mar 2012 XBRL proponents see big potential for financial analytics (SearchManufacturingERP.com)

02 Mar 2012 Data visualisation drives council savings in Islington, Chesterfield (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

Talend and Hortonworks strike Hadoop deal at Strata Conference (SearchDataManagement.com)

01 Mar 2012 Five first steps to creating an effective 'big data' analytics program

Strata Conference speaker reveals three traits of a data-driven CEO (SearchDataManagement.com)

29 Feb 2012 'Big data' management changing the face of data warehousing (SearchDataManagement.com)

Hadoop connector software hitches DBs to 'big data' clusters (SearchDataManagement.com)

27 Feb 2012 Categorizing 'big data' processing systems (BeyeNetwork)

In-memory analysis: Insights at the speed of thought (BeyeNetwork)

24 Feb 2012 IT pros rethink data center infrastructure to support 'big data' (SearchDataCenter.com)

23 Feb 2012 Data discovery vendors cast spell in Gartner Magic Quadrant for BI

Loggly CEO: Log data management takes on 'the original big data' (SearchDataManagement.com)

Predictive analytics used to cut costs in oil sector (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

22 Feb 2012 TDWI conference takes fresh look at BI dashboards, scorecards

21 Feb 2012 SaaS BI app puts spotlight on corporate tickets (Head in the Clouds: SaaS, PaaS, and Cloud Strategy)

20 Feb 2012 'Big data' analytics projects easier said than done -- but doable

15 Feb 2012 'Big data' is friend, foe or fake? TDWI conference goers weigh in

Gartner Magic Quadrant names Teradata the top data warehouse vendor (SearchDataManagement.com)

14 Feb 2012 Appliances increasingly finding homes in data warehouse architectures (SearchDataManagement.com)

13 Feb 2012 Poor reference data management causing headaches in financial sector (SearchDataManagement.com)

08 Feb 2012 Airport retailer leaves Excel behind with BI tools makeover

Oracle Advanced Analytics bundles R with Oracle Database (SearchOracle.com)

07 Feb 2012 Hadoop is hot, but not most popular ‘big data’ technology

01 Feb 2012 AAA picks Dell Boomi cloud integration tools over IBM, Jitterbit (SearchDataManagement.com)

SaaS dominates the cloud (A Business Application Summation)

31 Jan 2012 From the Editors: Getting started on a 'big data' analytics program

Let the revolution begin: Big data liberation theology (BeyeNetwork)

27 Jan 2012 BI pros: From data experts to decision experts (BeyeNetwork)

26 Jan 2012 Forrester Wave: Informatica, IBM lead data virtualization tools market (SearchDataManagement.com)

25 Jan 2012 Business applications cloud computing mega-guide (TechTarget Business Applications Sites)

Gartner: Business, analytics fail to connect, mobile BI gets real (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

24 Jan 2012 Data virtualization tools: Are they right for you? (SearchDataManagement.com)

23 Jan 2012 Deloitte spots analytics trends, ethics and open data (SearchDataManagementUK.com)

19 Jan 2012 Collaborative BI key to bringing order to chaotic business environments

18 Jan 2012 Sustainable practices for updating SMB business intelligence processes