BI management

Six steps to creating a BI competency center

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson lays out a roadmap for setting up a successful business intelligence competency center, and breaking down BI silos, in a decentralized company.Blog Post

Embedded BI: Largely invisible, but not for long

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson tracks the ongoing evolution of embedded business intelligence tools and sees big things ahead for the technology. Make that very big things.Blog Post

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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

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 offersCase study | 29 Apr 2013

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

Reducing cloud storage costs from BI, real data analysis

BI and data analytics are promising cloud apps, but data storage costs halt enterprise adoption. Data abstraction and other processes can cut costs.Tip

Change management tips for BI program managers

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson writes that business intelligence managers can learn some valuable lessons from the book "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard."Blog post

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

Data science team building 101: Cross-functional talent key to success

Two experienced data scientists offer tips on best practices for setting up data science teams and incorporating big data into data science programs.The Data Scientist | 15 Apr 2013

Lancashire NHS Trust deploys Yellowfin mobile BI to enhance care

NHS Trust is using a mobile business intelligence system from Yellowfin to improve clinician performance and patient healthcareCase study | 17 Jun 2013

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 offersCase study | 29 Apr 2013

Lucky Voice karaoke chain uses data visualisation to see what’s sung

Karaoke chain Lucky Voice turns to Tableau to visualise its partying customersCase study | 12 Mar 2013

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

Online gambling sector bets on business intelligence

Online gambling and gaming industries crave structured business data. Volumes can be huge and they need to react to customer behaviourFeature

King.com gaming site unlocks big data with Hadoop

Online gaming company King.com replaced its MySQL database with Cloudera’s Hadoop distribution to cope with big databig data | 09 Jan 2013

Investigative analytics take a bite out of environmental crime

To delve deeper into increasingly complex environmental crimes, a nonprofit organization needed to solve data integration and analytics challenges.Feature

Con-way finds a way to run its outsourced IT services like a business

Freight carrier Con-way faced new challenges when it decided to outsource IT services, such as tracking how it utilizes data and infrastructure.Feature

Accenture: How to wage the war for big data analytics talent

CIOs face a struggle to recruit big data analytics talent. Accenture research suggests thousands of new analytics jobs will be created in the UKOpinion

BAT automates SAP data extraction to free up auditing resource

British American Tobacco (BAT) deploys automatic data extraction tools in its SAP to aid auditing and reduce fraud through duplicated suppliersCase study | 27 Nov 2012

Texas utility deploys operational intelligence, improves 'on-boarding'

TXU Energy applied Vitria operational intelligence software to gain a better customer view. Careful processes selection ensured quick performance.Case Study

Warner Brothers tracks films to screens with FileMaker

Every country in Europe has a George Clooney. Warner Brothers needs to know who the local dubbing actors are in each of 52 territoriesCase study | 04 Jun 2013

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 offersCase study | 29 Apr 2013

Mobile business intelligence attracts non-traditional users

Mobile business intelligence gives organisations more accessible, lightweight and flexible decision and operational supportFeature

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

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

'Big data' strains, stresses real-time business intelligence systems

Incorporating big data adds to the complexity of developing real-time BI and analytics applications, partly due to the batch nature of big data tools.Feature

Real-time analytics brings BI data directly into business operations

Giving end users immediate access to operational data for real-time business intelligence can help drive better decisions, if it fits business needs.Feature

Nicole Laskowski, News Editor

Nicole Laskowski covers business intelligence, analytics and corporate performance management topics for SearchBusinessAnalytics.com.Contributor

Departmental BI dashboarding needs enterprise view

Align departmental business intelligence dashboards with enterprise business intelligence (BI) and corporate strategy to avoid data silos.Feature

Lancashire NHS Trust deploys Yellowfin mobile BI to enhance care

NHS Trust is using a mobile business intelligence system from Yellowfin to improve clinician performance and patient healthcareCase study | 17 Jun 2013

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

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 offersCase study | 29 Apr 2013

'No IT' technologies empower business users, improve productivity

Self-service tools that can be deployed without IT's assistance are changing the relationship between IT pros and end users, to their mutual benefit.In Context | 25 Apr 2013

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

In-memory technology pushes analytics boundaries, boosts BI speeds

Mobile business intelligence attracts non-traditional users

Mobile business intelligence gives organisations more accessible, lightweight and flexible decision and operational supportFeature

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

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 employees in the field and jet-setting execs, or is something bigger in mobile’s future? Something like, say, the entire business?

Running all of a company’s critical systems on mobile devices might not be such a far-out concept, in fact—and whether it’s really feasible is just what the inaugural issue of Business Information aims to find out. We’ll also look at a more humble first step to mobile domination—integrating mobile systems with traditional systems so the business can have sales and corporate info at the ready at all times. Also in this issue, learn about BI trends you can expect to hear more about in 2013 and get the latest on the upcoming Oracle 12c database.E-Zine

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

Six steps to creating a BI competency center

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson lays out a roadmap for setting up a successful business intelligence competency center, and breaking down BI silos, in a decentralized company.Blog Post

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 offersCase study | 29 Apr 2013

Change management tips for BI program managers

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson writes that business intelligence managers can learn some valuable lessons from the book "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard."Blog post

Data science team building 101: Cross-functional talent key to success

Two experienced data scientists offer tips on best practices for setting up data science teams and incorporating big data into data science programs.The Data Scientist | 15 Apr 2013

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

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

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 playFeature

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

BI leaders need more than just technology

It takes something other than fancy tools to lead in the business intelligence arena, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson, pointing to the ability to direct a diverse team.Column

BI leaders need more than just technology

Six steps to creating a BI competency center

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson lays out a roadmap for setting up a successful business intelligence competency center, and breaking down BI silos, in a decentralized company.Blog Post

Match in-memory processing speed to big data analytics business need

Michael Minelli, co-author of a book on big data analytics, says in-memory analytics tools must be tied to business processes to pay off for users.Q&A

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

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

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

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

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 offersCase study | 29 Apr 2013

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

Change management tips for BI program managers

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson writes that business intelligence managers can learn some valuable lessons from the book "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard."Blog post

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

Six steps to creating a BI competency center

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson lays out a roadmap for setting up a successful business intelligence competency center, and breaking down BI silos, in a decentralized company.Blog Post

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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IT Priorities 2013

3,282 respondents from around the world indicated they are beginning to take steps toward a greater use of cloud services and consumer technologies. Are you? Find out more inside.Promo

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

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

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 offersCase study | 29 Apr 2013

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

Change management tips for BI program managers

TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson writes that business intelligence managers can learn some valuable lessons from the book "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard."Blog post

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

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 offersCase study | 29 Apr 2013

When open source tools aren't the best BI software for an organization

Book author Lyndsay Wise explains why some companies might be better off sticking with traditional BI software instead of adopting open source tools.Book excerpt

Reasons for choosing open source business intelligence software

Book author Lyndsay Wise explains why open source business intelligence tools might be the way to go for organizations looking to deploy BI systems.Book excerpt

Do open source business intelligence tools meet your business goals?

Businesses must assess their goals and IT systems before weighing whether open source business intelligence is a good fit, says author Lyndsay Wise.Book excerpt

Lyndsay Wise: Open source BI software price, fit both must be right

In an interview, consultant and author Lyndsay Wise explains why open source BI tools are a good choice for some organizations but not others.Feature

Self-service BI tools best fashioned with custom fit for diverse users

Project managers must consider the unique needs of different groups of business users when implementing self-service business intelligence tools.Feature

Cloud, mobile top Gartner's list of big trends in business intelligence

Mobile, social and cloud remain fairly hyped technologies for BI heading into 2013 along with that old standby -- information management.Feature

With mobile BI deployments, company size matters

New survey results document how smaller businesses are leading the mobile BI charge.News | 04 Dec 2012

Nicole Laskowski, News Editor

Nicole Laskowski covers business intelligence, analytics and corporate performance management topics for SearchBusinessAnalytics.com.Contributor

Analytics in the cloud drives culture and pricing changes

One company's pursuit of low-cost cloud computing had a surprising impact on how it sold analytics services.Feature