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Making money from data: Financial business intelligence at work
Finance professionals are heavy users of BI and predictive analytics software. Find out how a variety of European finance functionaries are analysing trends, cutting costs and finding new business. Feature
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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. Analysis
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Operational efficiency remains biggest BI technology spending driver
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2011 business intelligence (BI) challenges survey
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Business intelligence competency centers on the rise
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Mobile BI, data visualization tools eyed for wider use
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'Big data' analytics: Tapping into transactional data -- and more
In this video Q&A series, business intelligence experts and IT vendor executives explain "big data" technologies and use cases and give tips on how to get started with big-data analytics. Video guide
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Cloud BI and analytics: Should the cloud be in your BI forecast?
In video Q&As, business intelligence analysts and IT vendors discuss the potential benefits and challenges of cloud BI and offer advice on using cloud computing technology as part of a BI strategy. Video Guide
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Pacific Northwest BI Summit 2011: Exploring BI trends & best practices
Get expert insight on business intelligence and data warehousing from the Pacific Northwest BI Summit 2011. Learn about key trends and best practices shaping the future of BI and data warehousing. Special report
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Tips for enabling modern enterprise business intelligence projects
Learn how enterprise BI has changed over the years and why effective BI deployment is an ongoing problem. Get BI strategy tips, and read a sample BI vision statement. Book excerpt
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BI data integration process challenged by real-time needs, 'big data'
User demands for faster access to business intelligence data and the rise of "big data" analytics are complicating data integration for BI systems. News | 02 May 2012
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Basic vs. complex: Companies walk the line on analytics best practices
Businesses looking to build effective business intelligence and analytics programs have to toe the line between focusing on the basics and using new technology to build more complex BI systems. From the Editors | 30 Apr 2012
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Real estate company refines, expands geographic information system
Marcus & Millichap shakes off its archaic data cleansing and analytics system for more automated processes, enabling the firm to explore its data on a more granular level. News | 30 Apr 2012
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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. News | 18 Apr 2012
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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. News | 09 Apr 2012
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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. News | 06 Apr 2012
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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. News | 02 Apr 2012
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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. News | 26 Mar 2012
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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. News | 21 Mar 2012
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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. News | 06 Mar 2012
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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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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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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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Key roles and responsibilities of a business intelligence team
Learn about the primary roles and responsibilities of a business intelligence team, and find out how a company’s BI team and data management team work together on BI projects. Answer
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Five key BI business requirements questions that need answering
If you’re about to embark on a business intelligence (BI) initiative, you need to get answers to these BI business requirements questions to make sure you find the right BI platform. Answer
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Expectation management pivotal to managing your BI program
If you’re looking to formalize your business intelligence (BI) program, you’ll need to have great expectation management skills. Establish a sustainable BI program with these tips. Answer
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Three steps for demonstrating the benefits of business intelligence
Read our expert’s tips and advice on showing the business benefits of business intelligence (BI) and justifying proposed spending on new BI systems and BI applications. Answer
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Business intelligence challenges for departments implementing BI tools
Learn about business intelligence (BI) challenges that can occur when departments implement their own BI tools, and find out if there’s anything you can do to minimize the issues. Answer
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Who should run the business intelligence evaluation process in SMBs?
Find out who should run the business intelligence evaluation and implementation process in small and medium-sized businesses and if a BI Center of Excellence is the answer. Answer
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business intelligence architecture
A business intelligence architecture is a framework for organizing the data, information management and technology components that are used to build business intelligence (BI) systems for reporting and data analytics. 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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Learning Guide: ROI
Discover more about return on investment, including how to calculate ROI, in this learning guide. Definition
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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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Understanding the business intelligence (BI) portfolio approach
Learn about the business intelligence (BI) portfolio approach to managing BI software, and find out how to get started on setting up a BI portfolio in this BI strategy video Q&A. Video
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Building a business intelligence (BI) strategy
Learn about building a business intelligence (BI) strategy and find out if creating a business intelligence competency center (BICC) is the first step to a successful BI plan. Video
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Has business intelligence (BI) technology become a commodity?
Consultant Mark Madsen discusses the state of business intelligence (BI) technology adoption and maturity. Video
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BI project management tips for implementation success
Get business intelligence (BI) project management tips to help ensure a successful implementation. Learn how to gather user requirements, prevent scope creep, overcome common PM challenges and more. Podcast
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BI data integration process challenged by real-time needs, 'big data'
User demands for faster access to business intelligence data and the rise of "big data" analytics are complicating data integration for BI systems. News
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Basic vs. complex: Companies walk the line on analytics best practices
Businesses looking to build effective business intelligence and analytics programs have to toe the line between focusing on the basics and using new technology to build more complex BI systems. From the Editors
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Real estate company refines, expands geographic information system
Marcus & Millichap shakes off its archaic data cleansing and analytics system for more automated processes, enabling the firm to explore its data on a more granular level. News
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Making money from data: Financial business intelligence at work
Finance professionals are heavy users of BI and predictive analytics software. Find out how a variety of European finance functionaries are analysing trends, cutting costs and finding new business. Feature
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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. News
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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. News
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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. News
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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. News
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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. News
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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. News
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About Business intelligence project management
Taking the right business intelligence project management steps can mean the difference between success and failure on business intelligence projects. Learn about BI project management issues and strategies, including how to develop a business intelligence project plan and how to manage a business intelligence implementation. Read case studies and get BI deployment tips and advice for the BI project manager from business intelligence experts and experienced users. Read news and news analysis stories geared to the business intelligence project manager, with useful information about implementation issues.