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BI front-end tools dominate analytics investment plans
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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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'Analytics in Action' Virtual Seminar
SearchBusinessAnalytics.com presents a free virtual seminar designed to help participants create an effective analytics and business intelligence strategy. Listen on-demand at your convenience. Virtual Seminar
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Cloud business intelligence: A guide to cloud BI technology and trends
This cloud BI guide is designed to provide readers with comprehensive and up-to-date information on SaaS BI technology, trends and issues. It also covers cloud analytics and SaaS CPM technologies. null
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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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Setting the stage for a successful business intelligence program
Learn about setting your company up for a successful business intelligence (BI) program. Get tips for IT workers and business users that can help lead to a successful BI project. Book excerpt
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QlikView goes enterprise, but much work still to do
QlikTech is pushing hard into enterprise BI with its QlikView software, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. But, he adds, more upgrades are needed to make QlikView a bona fide BI platform. Analysis | 03 May 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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From viewer to content, video analytics software builds a following
While the industry fixates on “big data” and consumerization, another newcomer is carving out a quieter and smaller place in the market for itself. News | 25 Apr 2012
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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. News | 19 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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SAP plans HANA-ready BusinessObjects for predictive analytics
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. News | 03 Apr 2012
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Collaborative BI: Optimizing decision-making processes
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. Research Report | 03 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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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. From the Editors | 30 Mar 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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Business intelligence and corporate performance management software: What's the difference?
Business intelligence and corporate performance management are not the same thing. Learn the differences between BI and CPM -- and how they're related -- from expert Rick Sherman. Tip
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Business intelligence appliances: Disruptive technology or distraction?
Rick Sherman discusses the emergence of business intelligence appliances and renewed competitive pressures in the data warehousing (DW) marketplace. Tip
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Common business intelligence (BI) mistakes
The authors of "The profit impact of business intelligence" define the most common and detrimental mistakes that managers make when embarking on a BI initiative. Tip
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Corporate performance management tomorrow, Data Shadow Systems today
Earlier this year, at the 2006 Gartner Business Intelligence Conference, I heard a market prediction that made me wonder if industry-watchers are focusing too far into the future at the expense of solving real problems today. Tip
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Business intelligence systems: Data shadow systems pros and cons
Rick Sherman weighs the pros and cons of data shadow systems as a solution to the business group/IT information gap. Tip
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Data integration tools can only solve part of the integration mystery
Do you know the data integration fundamentals? This month, columnist Rick Sherman warns against the dangers of expecting too much from tools and technology. Tip
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Business intelligence strategy: IT is from Mars, business users are from Venus
When it comes to BI, columnist Rick Sherman says business users and IT groups suffer from relationship issues. Not to worry he says, the power user can be key to your BI success. Tip
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Business intelligence tools: Don't be 'tool myopic'
Don't let flashy business intelligence tools and technology cloud your focus, says contributor Rick Sherman. A successful rollout includes the right business itelligence tools plus giving business users what they need. Tip
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Microsoft Excel: The king of BI
The current king of business intelligence (BI) tools is Microsoft Excel. Microsoft states that there are over 150 million Excel users, with many of them using Excel for reporting and analysis of corporate data. Tip
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BI shifts into the small and midsized business marketplace
BI isn't just for Fortune 1000 companies anymore. Thanks to pressure from regulation and the current business climate, SMBs are looking to BI to help them handle their data. 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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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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MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy is an enterprise business intelligence (BI) application software vendor. Definition
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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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spreadmart (spreadsheet data mart)
Spreadmart is short for spreadsheet data mart. In business intelligence, the term has a negative connotation. It is used to describe the way spreadsheets can be misused as business intelligence tools. Definition
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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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CPM software out of the shadows: Tips on taking advantage of CPM tools
In a video interview, consultant Evan Levy offers tips on how to take advantage of corporate performance management software and expand the use of CPM tools within an organization. Video
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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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Business data analytics tools: benefits, challenges and advice
Get an overview of the potential benefits of using data analytics software and common challenges involved in deploying analytics tools from Ventana analyst David Menninger. Podcast
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Common mistakes to avoid on BI dashboard and scorecard projects
If you’re managing a BI dashboard or scorecard design project, make sure you know about the mistakes that others have made. Podcast
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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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Dresner mobile BI survey reveals interest, trepidation
Security risks and form factor limitations top the list of concerns around mobile business intelligence, according to a new survey by Howard Dresner. 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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SaaS and cloud BI: Understanding the challenges and opportunities
In this podcast, learn about the potential benefits and challenges of using cloud business intelligence and SaaS BI technologies. Also, get tips on evaluating cloud BI tools. Podcast
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Understanding complex event processing software
Complex event processing software can help companies act on major business events in real time. Learn more about CEP technology and get an overview of the CEP vendor market. Podcast
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QlikView goes enterprise, but much work still to do
QlikTech is pushing hard into enterprise BI with its QlikView software, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. But, he adds, more upgrades are needed to make QlikView a bona fide BI platform. Analysis
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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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From viewer to content, video analytics software builds a following
While the industry fixates on “big data” and consumerization, another newcomer is carving out a quieter and smaller place in the market for itself. News
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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. 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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SAP plans HANA-ready BusinessObjects for predictive analytics
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. News
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Collaborative BI: Optimizing decision-making processes
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. Research Report
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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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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. From the Editors
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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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