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Upward mobility? Today mobile business apps only go so far
With more people working away from the office, mobile technology is hot in the business world, and the number of business functions mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets can support is growing by the day. But does the trend end with employee... E-Zine
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BI projects play key role in improving business and IT alignment
In the lead article in this issue of BI Trends + Strategies, consultant and BeyeNETWORK expert Claudia Imhoff offers advice on how to bridge the divide between IT and the business on projects such as business intelligence and data warehousing ... E-Zine
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BI Trends + Strategies Issue 11
The lead article in this issue of SearchBusinessAnalytics.com’s BI Trends + Strategies will examine the potential benefits and challenges of data visualization deployments, with insight and advice from consultants and experienced users. Data v... E-Zine
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Enterprise data warehouse not dead yet
The second edition of BI Trends & Strategies, an E-Zine offering advice on business intelligence (BI), analytics and data warehousing, explores whether or not it's the end of enterprise data warehouses as we know them, how to manage multiple business... E-Zine
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Using decision management solutions to improve processes and operations
Read this paper to learn why experts from both MIT and Gartner Research, as well as decision management guru James Taylor, all agree that automation and data analysis are crucial for timely, effective decisions in today's business environments. Learn... E-Book
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Federated architecture tips for business intelligence professionals
In this e-book, data warehousing expert Wayne Eckerson describes how to create a federated architecture that aligns with business intelligence (BI) organizational imperatives. E-Book
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Midmarket guide to leveraging data with business intelligence and analytics
Business intelligence (BI) tools have long enabled large corporations to uncover insights into business patterns and trends. Despite these benefits, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have yet to use BI, primarily due to concerns about the... E-Book
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Improving business intelligence performance: Tips, techniques and strategic advice
Business intelligence (BI) programs face new performance challenges as they scale out to reach more and more end users. And today, many companies are more cost-conscious than ever. So, how can you maximize the impact of business intelligence tools wh... E-Book
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Best practices that can make or break a business intelligence project
In this handbook for project managers, get advice and insight for making your BI project run smoothly. Find out more about the best practices that can make or break a business intelligence project – and hear more from experts and experienced practiti... E-Book
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Developing a business analytics strategy: Key considerations and expert advice
Business analytics offers a host of promised benefits – from improved operational efficiency to increased sales to a better understanding of customers. But developing a business analytics strategy and deploying it successfully can be challenging. Re... E-Book
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Eckerson: Self-service business intelligence not a give-and-go affair
In an interview, TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson explains why there's more to self-service BI success than putting tools in the hands of business users. Q&A
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As BI mobility takes off, don't get left behind -- or unprepared
Deployments of mobile business intelligence tools are spreading rapidly. Before you take the mobile BI plunge, read advice on how to make it work. From the Editors
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Mobile business intelligence attracts non-traditional users
Mobile business intelligence gives organisations more accessible, lightweight and flexible decision and operational support Feature
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Organisational design of data analytics sparks brightest and best
Business leaders confront thorny issues in the organisational design of data analytics. Buy or build vies with data science or democracy as issues in play Feature
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Mobile business intelligence applications: Not just a pretty interface
Back-end factors such as network performance and server hardware are key elements of building an effective mobile business intelligence architecture. Feature
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Growing use of mobile BI apps sparks need to downsize designs
Mobile business intelligence adds new challenges for BI teams, especially in designing apps. Don't overdo it on data, say BI managers and analysts. Feature
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The buzz: Social media analytics tools a must for many
No doubt you've heard the term social media analytics -- it's the gathering and exploring of social media data. Do you need to invest now? It depends. Feature
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Recipe for self-service BI calls for flexibility, governance, user aid
A one-size-fits-all-users approach can send self-service business intelligence efforts off track; so can a lack of oversight and up-front development. Feature
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Tagged.com solves data quality problems on road to better analysis
For Tagged.com, a data quality project led the company to realize excellent data means more than having the correct information. Feature
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Real-time data analysis recipe calls for mix of IT, business savvy
Business intelligence teams, IT managers and business executives need to come together to make real-time analytics initiatives effective. Feature
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New BI stack tackles data load at Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital upgraded its business intelligence architecture to boost enterprise reporting, a move that also required retraining users. Field Report | 17 May 2013
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Case study: Telefonica Ireland uses business intelligence to reduce churn
O2 Ireland, part of Telefonica, has been using Teradata’s data warehousing and Cognos BI to stop customers leaving and entice them with location-based offers Case study | 29 Apr 2013
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Get execs to get it on the business value a BI program can bring
Backing from top executives can be crucial on business intelligence projects, and BI managers shouldn't shy away from the challenge of getting them on board. Intelligence File | 26 Apr 2013
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Cloud applications gain ground in corporate IT
Cloud applications are starting to gain mass in enterprise IT, shifting from “should we?” to “how?” News analysis | 10 Apr 2013
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Business intelligence program needs long-term tending to fully blossom
The evolution of Quicken Loans' business intelligence strategy from static reporting to self-service BI holds useful lessons for other organizations. Intelligence File | 28 Mar 2013
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Experts debate big data vs. SQL development
Traditional SQL databases may have lost mindshare with some app developers, but they're still the right choice for most projects, says one expert. Intelligence File | 20 Mar 2013
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Real-time data analytics aims to boost businesses' speed of thought
Real-time business intelligence can help improve operational decisions by enabling BI to be done in business systems. Read about how to make it work. From the Editors | 07 Mar 2013
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Predictive analytics adoption triples, says Accenture
Chief data officers are rising to the leadership of business analytics programmes more quickly than expected data analytics | 05 Mar 2013
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New business intelligence application to-do items: Sharp design, 'fun'
Eye-catching designs, gamification and other new techniques are being tapped to make business intelligence applications more enticing to end users. Conference Coverage | 22 Feb 2013
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Don’t make big data stand alone, warns Gartner
Gartner cautions organisations against treating big data as unique and criticises business intelligence suppliers for failing to exploit mobility News | 01 Feb 2013
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BI architect has new options to meet growing data, analytics demands
Designing a business intelligence architecture that can meet the expanding needs of BI users is an exercise in finding the right combination of tools. Tip
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Improve customer data analytics: Tips for using metrics, technologies
Get expert tips for leveraging customer data analytics, and read some examples of common mistakes that companies have made, including a analytics case study. Guide
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Trends and tips for using business intelligence and analytics in retail
Read about business intelligence trends in the retail industry and get tips for using BI and analytics technology, with real-world examples from retailers. Tip
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Trends and tips for using business intelligence in financial services
Find out about new business intelligence (BI) trends in the financial services industry and get tips from experts for using BI within financial organizations. Tip
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Tips for successfully consolidating business intelligence systems
In a recent study by Boston-based Forrester Research, close to 80% of companies polled said they use three or more business intelligence (BI) products. According to experts, it is important for organizations to consider consolidating BI systems, but ... Tip
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Implementing your BI consolidation program
Learn how to successfully implement your BI consolidation program, including how to build a business case for the business intelligence consolidation project and how to encourage communication. Tip
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How to decide whether it is time for BI consolidation
According to experts, it's important for organizations to consider consolidating BI systems. Get expert advice about when to consider business intelligence consolidation and how to approach consolidation at your organization. Tip
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Making the business case for a BI consolidation project
Find tips for getting enterprise buy-in and building a business case for BI consolidation in this chapter of our e-book on managing a business intelligence (BI) consolidation project. Tip
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The Magic Quadrant trap: Are analyst ranking reports being used appropriately?
Analyst reports are helpful, but many companies don't use them appropriately, according to Rick Sherman. Find out why and learn other resources that can help with vendor selection. Tip
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Virtualization software: Just what BI and data warehousing need
Expert Rick Sherman explains why business intelligence and data warehouse projects can benefit from using virtualization software and following software development best practices. Tip
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How Hadoop and open source BI software affect BI architecture
There’s been a lot of talk about Hadoop and open source BI software. Find out how the open source technologies affect business intelligence architecture and BI development. Answer
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Business intelligence trends affecting the BI market, industry
Learn about some business intelligence trends that are affecting the BI market and BI industry. Learn about packaged analytics software and agile BI. Answer
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Why pervasive BI is a big deal for business intelligence users
Why is pervasive BI such a big deal? Read what one expert says and learn why pervasive business intelligence is important for the future of companies. Answer
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The basics of improving BI performance
Find some basic ways of improving BI performance at your company. Learn about in-memory analytics, columnar databases and how data aggregation affects BI performance. Answer
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Which users can benefit from BI dashboards and scorecards?
Are businesses deploying business intelligence dashboards and scorecards to workers other than managers and senior executives? Learn about high-level dashboards and who gets use out of dashboards and scorecards. Answer
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How to leverage agile BI to help your BI architecture
Learn how to leverage agile BI to help with your business intelligence architecture. Find out why you should split your BI architecture into two categories -- data integration and BI applications. Answer
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The real value of mobile business intelligence (BI)
Thinking about adding mobile business intelligence (BI) tools to your BI and analytics strategy? Find out where the real value of mobile BI resides and get real-world examples. Answer
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The real deal on agile business intelligence (BI)
There’s a lot of confusion about agile business intelligence (BI). Get an expert’s take on what agile BI really is and if it’s a valid BI development strategy or just a buzzword. Answer
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Is your company primed for social media analytics?
Are some companies primed to get more use out of social media analytics than others are? Find out, plus learn how a social media analytics strategy compares to BI strategies. Answer
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Biggest business intelligence (BI) problem: overloading data
What’s the biggest BI problem companies keep running into? Overloading data at the expense of functionality, says an expert. Find out how to avoid this common BI problem. Answer
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data science
Data science is the study of where information comes from, what it represents and how it can be turned into a valuable resource in the creation of business and IT strategies. Definition
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records information management (RIM)
Records information management (RIM) is a corporate area of endeavor involving the administration of all business records through their life cycle. Definition
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business analytics (BA)
Business analytics (BA) is the practice of iterative, methodical exploration of an organization’s data with emphasis on statistical analysis. Business analytics is used by companies committed to data-driven decision making. Definition
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analytic database
An analytic database is specifically designed to support business intelligence (BI) and analytic applications, typically as part of a data warehouse or data mart. Definition
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Making mobile BI applications a reality: Key steps to take
In a podcast, BI expert William McKnight discusses best practices and action items for managing deployments of mobile business intelligence tools. Podcast
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Loshin: Defining the potential business benefits of BI programs
Business goals must be paramount in designing business intelligence programs to fully gain BI's benefits, consultant David Loshin says in a video Q&A. Video
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Wixom: BI applications need visual appeal
Business intelligence teams should upgrade their visual design skills to create winning applications for BI users, says IT professor Barbara Wixom. Video
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Wayne Eckerson: Color effective analytics program managers purple
Successful analytics managers mix business blue and IT red skills, TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson says in discussing his new book on analytical leaders. Video
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The finer points of Oracle applications and Oracle Business Accelerators
DAZ consulting group's Deborah Arnold takes some time out of OpenWorld to talk about Oracle Business Accelerators and Oracle applications. Video
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Dyché: BI technology investments require a message and a messenger
The one-two punch for BI and data management technology investments involves targeting what executives want to hear and who they want to hear it from. Video
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White: Time to move from 'big data' management to 'big data' analytics
Industry analyst Colin White is tired of all the talk about the three V's of "big data." He instead wants to focus on the use cases -- the analytics -- of big data. News
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Rogers: Data scientists can add business value, but not for everyone
Data scientists are sweeping the IT industry, at least as far as hot terms go. But some businesses will have to keep them at arm's length. Video
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Rogers: Businesses shift from data warehouse to 'hybrid data ecosystem'
Businesses are integrating their data warehouses with other analytics systems to better manage different kinds of data, says consultant Shawn Rogers. Video
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Imhoff: Build programs at intersection of collaboration and mobile BI
Claudia Imhoff discusses the challenges of combining collaboration with mobile BI and shares tips on how businesses can get over those hurdles. Video
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New BI stack tackles data load at Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital upgraded its business intelligence architecture to boost enterprise reporting, a move that also required retraining users. Field Report
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Making mobile BI applications a reality: Key steps to take
In a podcast, BI expert William McKnight discusses best practices and action items for managing deployments of mobile business intelligence tools. Podcast
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Eckerson: Self-service business intelligence not a give-and-go affair
In an interview, TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson explains why there's more to self-service BI success than putting tools in the hands of business users. Q&A
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Case study: Telefonica Ireland uses business intelligence to reduce churn
O2 Ireland, part of Telefonica, has been using Teradata’s data warehousing and Cognos BI to stop customers leaving and entice them with location-based offers Case study
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Get execs to get it on the business value a BI program can bring
Backing from top executives can be crucial on business intelligence projects, and BI managers shouldn't shy away from the challenge of getting them on board. Intelligence File
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As BI mobility takes off, don't get left behind -- or unprepared
Deployments of mobile business intelligence tools are spreading rapidly. Before you take the mobile BI plunge, read advice on how to make it work. From the Editors
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Mobile business intelligence attracts non-traditional users
Mobile business intelligence gives organisations more accessible, lightweight and flexible decision and operational support Feature
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Loshin: Defining the potential business benefits of BI programs
Business goals must be paramount in designing business intelligence programs to fully gain BI's benefits, consultant David Loshin says in a video Q&A. Video
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Cloud applications gain ground in corporate IT
Cloud applications are starting to gain mass in enterprise IT, shifting from “should we?” to “how?” News analysis
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Wixom: BI applications need visual appeal
Business intelligence teams should upgrade their visual design skills to create winning applications for BI users, says IT professor Barbara Wixom. Video
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Business intelligence software can give organizations a major competitive advantage over their rivals -- if the business intelligence implementation is handled properly. Get useful information about business intelligence best practices, including tips and advice from experts on planning and managing a BI implementation, negotiating with business intelligence vendors and driving end-user adoption of BI software. Read case studies on best practices and learn about business intelligence metrics and BI project management steps that can help ensure business intelligence success in your organization. Also, read news and news analysis stories about BI best practices issues.