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Making mobile BI work: Real-world advice and strategies
Before you dive head first into mobile business intelligence (BI), you need to know about certain pitfalls. While there's no denying that BI mobility is likely to become very prevalent in the next few years, it takes a well-executed plan to ensure th... E-Handbook
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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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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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In-memory technology pushes analytics boundaries, boosts BI speeds
In-memory appliances amp up business intelligence performance by moving processing off of disks. But cost and other issues need to be considered. Feature
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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 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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Self-service applications warrant close attention from BI teams
Before your organization deploys self-service business intelligence tools, find out what you need to know to ensure it succeeds with the software. 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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Self-service software broadens BI usage, reduces reliance on IT
Businesses can extend the reach of business intelligence deployments and lighten the workload on IT and BI teams by giving users self-service tools. 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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Note to self: Business intelligence, analytics trends to watch in 2013
Businesses will tackle big data analytics, cloud BI, consumerization and collaboration in the New Year alongside beloved classics like data quality. Feature
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Business intelligence basics not just a concern for BI beginners
Companies new to business intelligence need to focus on BI fundamentals. But lots of experienced BI teams still have some basic blocking and tackling to do, too. Intelligence File | 12 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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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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With mobile BI deployments, company size matters
New survey results document how smaller businesses are leading the mobile BI charge. News | 04 Dec 2012
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Geospatial data could transform the way government does business
With the help of geospatial data and visualization techniques, government can make decisions for constituents that are smarter and have more impact. News | 02 Nov 2012
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Mobile BI apps move up the corporate priority list
The growing use of tablet PCs and smartphones is spurring demand for mobile business intelligence capabilities from end users. Are you ready? From the Editors | 01 Nov 2012
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Lean but agile BI, data warehousing turn IT engineering into craftsmanship
Agile BI and data warehousing begins with an assumption so big, it could derail the process. But a TDWI keynote speaker may have a solution. News | 19 Sep 2012
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Advanced analytics helps US Open build online sweet spot
Advanced analytics play a key role in combining entertainment, sports and business at the US Open. News | 05 Sep 2012
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To get value from 'big data,' two leading roles must share the stage
When "big data" rolled into town, data management received top billing. Experts now say another player should share the spotlight: analytics. News | 14 Aug 2012
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Strategies for de-cluttering business intelligence dashboard designs
Expert Brian Jordan shows business intelligence managers how to avoid developing dashboards that overwhelm business users with too much information. Tip
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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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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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Expanding your business intelligence architecture to mobile devices
Get tips on expanding a business intelligence architecture to support mobile devices and mobile BI software. Find out about the BI capabilities, strengths and weaknesses of mobile devices. 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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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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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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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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mobile business intelligence
Mobile business intelligence is an extension of business intelligence (BI) from desktops and laptops to mobile devices such as Blackberry, iPhone, and iPad. Reports, charts, graphs, and alerts are designed for viewing on smaller mobile screens. 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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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 and data warehousing trends aired at TDWI event
In a podcast, TechTarget editors detail the business intelligence and data warehousing topics discussed at the 2013 TDWI conference in Las Vegas. Podcast
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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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McKnight: Agile methodology could be game changer for BI projects
Introducing an Agile methodology such as Scrum could help businesses pursue BI projects while maintaining the flexibility to deal with change. Video
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Eckerson: Start looking at real-time BI as ‘right-time BI’
In a video interview, business intelligence analyst Wayne Eckerson says companies building real-time BI systems should balance how fast users want data with the cost of delivering it at those speeds. Video
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Top five biggest business intelligence (BI) 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. Photo Story
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In the trenches: Benefits and pitfalls of deploying a BI system
Learn about a business intelligence system rollout at American Access Casualty Co., including the expected benefits and challenges that can be faced when deploying BI technology. Video
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Real-world tips for improving BI performance, data warehousing systems
Get real-world tips and techniques for improving BI performance and data warehousing systems. Learn how in-database, in-memory analytics & data virtualization affects performance. Podcast
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The future of business intelligence (BI) tools: getting prepared
Learn about the future of business intelligence tools in a video interview with BI expert Boris Evelson. Get tips on using new BI software, calculating ROI and overcoming hurdles. Video
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Strategies for de-cluttering business intelligence dashboard designs
Expert Brian Jordan shows business intelligence managers how to avoid developing dashboards that overwhelm business users with too much information. Tip
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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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In-memory technology pushes analytics boundaries, boosts BI speeds
In-memory appliances amp up business intelligence performance by moving processing off of disks. But cost and other issues need to be considered. Feature
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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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Business intelligence basics not just a concern for BI beginners
Companies new to business intelligence need to focus on BI fundamentals. But lots of experienced BI teams still have some basic blocking and tackling to do, too. Intelligence File
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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 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
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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
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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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