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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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'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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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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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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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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Hadoop is hot, but not most popular ‘big data’ technology
New research reveals businesses’ relative lack of “big data” maturity and the hurdles in both technology and analytics techniques they need to overcome. News | 07 Feb 2012
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Mobile BI brings more than security concerns to the table, TDWI says
Interest in mobile BI is growing, but democratizing data also presents hurdles for building a business case, according to new research from TDWI. News | 31 Jan 2012
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When shopping for a 'big data' analytics platform, talk the talk
Enterprise Strategy Group provides a few tips on how to narrow down the product and deployment options before investing in a “big data” analytics platform. News | 27 Jan 2012
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SAS CEO Goodnight on revenue, talent, collaboration and the year ahead
SAS Institute CEO Jim Goodnight celebrates another profitable year for the privately held software vendor and considers the data and analytics road ahead for 2012. News | 24 Jan 2012
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Collaborative BI key to bringing order to chaotic business environments
Collaborative BI may not carry the same kind of prestige that “big data” or the cloud does, but devotees like Barry Devlin believe it to be a critical game changer. News | 19 Jan 2012
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Telecoms lead pack in use of BI tools, analytics
While telecommunications may be maturing in its use of analytics and BI tools, new research finds that more than half of its analytical process time is applied to data-related tasks. News | 16 Jan 2012
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'Big data' to inspire streamlined analytics programs in '12, IIA predicts
Faculty members from the International Institute for Analytics, a research firm that focuses on how organizations use analytics, weigh in on their predictions for 2012. News | 09 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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Improve customer data analytics: Tips for using metrics, technologies
Get expert tips for leveraging customer data analytics, and read some examples of common mistakes that companies have made, including a analytics case study. Guide
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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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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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New technology driving operational business intelligence’s growth
More companies are moving toward the concept of operational business intelligence (BI). Learn how technologies such as in-memory analytics are driving adoption of operational BI. Answer
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Tips on how to properly use Excel for business intelligence projects
Learn how to properly use Excel for business intelligence projects, including advice on governing and securing your data sources and putting data governance processes in place. Answer
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data scientist
A data scientist is an emerging title in the fields of data management and analytics that generally refers to a highly skilled employee capable of diving into large data sets, filtering out the noise and finding the nuggets that will help to deliver ... Definition
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self-service business intelligence (BI)
The self-service approach lets end users create personalized reports and analytical queries while freeing up IT staffers to focus on other tasks – potentially benefiting both groups.BI Definition
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business intelligence (BI)
Business intelligence (BI) is a broad category of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data to help enterprise users make better business decisions...(Continued) Word
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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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Why you should keep your 'big data' technology small -- for now
In a video interview at the Strata Conference 2011, Forrester Research analyst James Kobielus explains why it’s important for companies with big-data installations to optimize their storage systems. 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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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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How to improve business intelligence performance with BI automation
Get tips on how to improve business intelligence performance with the help of BI automation. You’ll learn about the value of BI automation, potential roadblocks and more. 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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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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Hadoop is hot, but not most popular ‘big data’ technology
New research reveals businesses’ relative lack of “big data” maturity and the hurdles in both technology and analytics techniques they need to overcome. News
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Mobile BI brings more than security concerns to the table, TDWI says
Interest in mobile BI is growing, but democratizing data also presents hurdles for building a business case, according to new research from TDWI. News
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When shopping for a 'big data' analytics platform, talk the talk
Enterprise Strategy Group provides a few tips on how to narrow down the product and deployment options before investing in a “big data” analytics platform. News
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SAS CEO Goodnight on revenue, talent, collaboration and the year ahead
SAS Institute CEO Jim Goodnight celebrates another profitable year for the privately held software vendor and considers the data and analytics road ahead for 2012. News
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Collaborative BI key to bringing order to chaotic business environments
Collaborative BI may not carry the same kind of prestige that “big data” or the cloud does, but devotees like Barry Devlin believe it to be a critical game changer. News
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Telecoms lead pack in use of BI tools, analytics
While telecommunications may be maturing in its use of analytics and BI tools, new research finds that more than half of its analytical process time is applied to data-related tasks. News
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'Big data' to inspire streamlined analytics programs in '12, IIA predicts
Faculty members from the International Institute for Analytics, a research firm that focuses on how organizations use analytics, weigh in on their predictions for 2012. 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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About Business intelligence strategy
Learn from the experiences of others and read about business intelligence strategy and best practices for business intelligence planning to help ensure BI project success. Industry analysts, business intelligence experts and experienced users share tips, real-world examples and tried-and-true business intelligence strategies. Read BI planning case studies and get advice on how to choose a business intelligence methodology, develop a BI plan and decide on BI deployment options, such as Software as a Service business intelligence (SaaS BI) or on-premise BI. Find out how to identify business problems that business intelligence software can solve, and learn about business intelligence deployment steps that can make the difference between implementation success and failure.