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An introduction to business intelligence and today’s BI tools
Get an introduction to business intelligence (BI) and today’s BI tools and software. Learn about enabling enterprise BI and setting realistic expectations for a BI project. Book excerpt
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Increasing operational efficiency still the biggest BI spending driver
Operational efficiency is the top driver of spending on BI, analytics and CPM technology, a survey shows. Find out where other factors rank in influencing BI tools investments. Slide Show
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Business intelligence trends toward broader deployments, pervasive BI
Current BI trends are leaning toward broader deployments and more pervasive BI. Learn more about pervasive BI and how surveyed organizations are using BI tools and technology. Slide Show
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Business intelligence (BI) consolidation still an agenda item for many
More than half of surveyed companies with multiple business intelligence tools are planning BI consolidation projects. Get tips on BI consolidation and see if it’s right for you. Slide Show
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Business intelligence (BI) adoption continues to grow
Despite tighter IT budgets, business intelligence (BI) adoption continues to grow. Get data on how many BI tools companies are using plus resources on BI software adoption. Slide Show
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How decision support systems (DSS) can help business decision-making
Learn how decision support systems (DSS) can help the business decision-making process. Find out why decision support is needed and what IT skills business managers need for DSS. Book excerpt
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Using computerized decision support systems, and the history of DSS
Learn about the history of computerized decision support systems and DSS theory, and find out how modern decision support systems differ from their DSS predecessors. Book excerpt
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BI market eked out growth in 2009, but CPM sales stagnated
A strong fourth quarter helped the business intelligence (BI) market eke out positive growth in 2009, but CPM revenue remained flat for the year. News
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Special report: The Pacific Northwest BI Summit 2010
Get expert insight without leaving your desk by virtually following the Pacific Northwest BI Summit 2010. Find out what trends and best practices are shaping the future of BI. Feature
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Can on-demand business intelligence break down pervasive BI barriers?
Find out if on-demand business intelligence technology can support pervasive BI deployments, and learn about three potential benefits of on-demand BI over traditional BI software. Feature
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TDWI BI Executive Summit: Business intelligence benefits & strategies
Get news and other information resources about strategies for gaining business intelligence benefits, reported from the TDWI World Conference and BI Executive Summit in Las Vegas. Event coverage | 10 Feb 2012
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Airport retailer leaves Excel behind with BI tools makeover
The Paradies Shops’ search for BI tools to access data quickly and break away from Excel spreadsheets started with data discovery vendors but didn’t end with them. News | 08 Feb 2012
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Sustainable practices for updating SMB business intelligence processes
In small and midsize businesses as well as larger organizations, BI systems need to be flexible and adaptable in order to able to meet changing business needs, analysts say. News | 18 Jan 2012
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Coping with midmarket BI project management challenges: Tips for SMBs
Many small and midsize businesses don’t have a lot of money or staff resources to devote to business intelligence programs -- making sound project management processes essential, BI analysts say. News | 11 Jan 2012
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Midmarket business intelligence problems and pitfalls to avoid
There are lots of ways that BI deployments in small and midsize organizations can go wrong, according to analysts who offer advice on how to sidestep the roadblocks to a successful deployment. News | 06 Jan 2012
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Checklist items: Business intelligence best practices for SMBs
Midmarket companies investing in BI systems should follow the same basic steps as larger organizations, analysts say. But, they caution, there's typically less room for error in smaller businesses. News | 04 Jan 2012
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Biggest business intelligence 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 | 04 Jan 2012
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BI search: The time has come to make it a reality
Most self-service BI tools are best suited to superusers, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. What casual BI users need, he adds, are Google-like search tools that can generate queries and reports. Analysis | 29 Dec 2011
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Business intelligence in the cloud: Is SaaS BI in your future?
The growth of cloud computing as an application platform means business intelligence teams should at least be prepared for the possibility of Software as a Service BI deployments, analysts say. News | 23 Dec 2011
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It’s a schizophrenic time for Web analytics tools, research shows
The onslaught of social media and mobile devices is thrusting Web analytics into a situation somewhere between maturity and evolution, according to a new report. News | 15 Dec 2011
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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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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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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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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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TDWI BI Executive Summit: Business intelligence benefits & strategies
Get news and other information resources about strategies for gaining business intelligence benefits, reported from the TDWI World Conference and BI Executive Summit in Las Vegas. Event coverage
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Airport retailer leaves Excel behind with BI tools makeover
The Paradies Shops’ search for BI tools to access data quickly and break away from Excel spreadsheets started with data discovery vendors but didn’t end with them. News
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Sustainable practices for updating SMB business intelligence processes
In small and midsize businesses as well as larger organizations, BI systems need to be flexible and adaptable in order to able to meet changing business needs, analysts say. News
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Coping with midmarket BI project management challenges: Tips for SMBs
Many small and midsize businesses don’t have a lot of money or staff resources to devote to business intelligence programs -- making sound project management processes essential, BI analysts say. News
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Midmarket business intelligence problems and pitfalls to avoid
There are lots of ways that BI deployments in small and midsize organizations can go wrong, according to analysts who offer advice on how to sidestep the roadblocks to a successful deployment. News
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Checklist items: Business intelligence best practices for SMBs
Midmarket companies investing in BI systems should follow the same basic steps as larger organizations, analysts say. But, they caution, there's typically less room for error in smaller businesses. News
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Biggest business intelligence 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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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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BI search: The time has come to make it a reality
Most self-service BI tools are best suited to superusers, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. What casual BI users need, he adds, are Google-like search tools that can generate queries and reports. Analysis
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Business intelligence in the cloud: Is SaaS BI in your future?
The growth of cloud computing as an application platform means business intelligence teams should at least be prepared for the possibility of Software as a Service BI deployments, analysts say. News
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