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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 | Thu Apr 19 13:03:53 EDT 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 | Mon Apr 09 20:04:41 EDT 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 | Tue Apr 03 16:07:31 EDT 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 | Tue Apr 03 00:00:00 EDT 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 | Mon Apr 02 17:37:01 EDT 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 | Fri Mar 30 16:52:16 EDT 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 | Mon Mar 26 14:56:58 EDT 2012
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QlikTech price list puts pressure on BI industry
Consultants applaud QlikTech for publishing its business intelligence software price list. But will that create a domino effect and change one of the most secretive aspects of the BI industry?News | Thu Mar 22 08:42:14 EDT 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 | Wed Mar 21 08:17:10 EDT 2012
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In-memory analytics offers potential BI speed boost for business users
Business intelligence vendors offer a variety of in-memory analytics tools with very different architectures. But analysts say there's a common thread: the potential for faster BI performance.News | Mon Mar 19 16:42:07 EDT 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 | Wed Apr 18 13:41:01 EDT 2012
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'Big data' breathes new life into CEP software
Complex event processing (CEP) technology is poised to move from the backwaters of data management to center stage, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. The primary driver? "Big data."Analysis | Mon Mar 26 00:00:00 EDT 2012
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Data visualisation drives council savings in Islington, Chesterfield
Two English councils have found efficiency gains by deploying data visualisation tools. Islington Borough Council opted for LogiXML, while Chesterfield Council has deployed Intuitive Dashboards.News | Fri Mar 02 11:16:48 EST 2012
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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 | Fri Feb 10 14:36:17 EST 2012
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2011 business intelligence (BI) challenges survey
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Mobile BI, data visualization tools eyed for wider use
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IT, BI pros share their secrets to 'big data' analytics success
Planning for exponential growth and getting business users involved early are two of the keys to a successful "big data" analytics initiative, according to IT professionals.News | Thu Dec 01 00:15:47 EST 2011
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Wi-Fi provider refines business process management
Gogo taps MDS Lavastorm Systems for increased speed and efficiency when it comes to building or modifying its business process management.News | Fri Nov 11 11:55:24 EST 2011
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Tackling big problems with free business intelligence tools
Data scientist Brand Niemann recreated large government databases in days using free business intelligence tools and advises other users to “do your own IT.”News | Tue Oct 11 15:37:02 EDT 2011
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From the Editors: Real-time BI success 101
Is real-time business intelligence right for your organization? And what can you do to avoid the pitfalls of real-time BI projects? We point you toward answers to those questions.From the Editors | Thu Sep 29 10:10:26 EDT 2011
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Triumvirate of tools key to effective BI processes
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson says business intelligence systems should include reporting, dashboard and visual discovery software -- be it from one vendor or multiple suppliers.Analysis | Mon May 21 00:00:00 EDT 2012
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Split personalities put data scientists in high demand
In the May issue of our monthly e-zine, consultants Claudia Imhoff and Colin White explain who data scientists are. Also: tips for accelerating the delivery of BI data, and advice on BI for SMBs.E-zine
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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 | Wed Apr 25 15:07:22 EDT 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 | Wed Apr 18 13:41:01 EDT 2012
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In-memory analytics offers potential BI speed boost for business users
Business intelligence vendors offer a variety of in-memory analytics tools with very different architectures. But analysts say there's a common thread: the potential for faster BI performance.News | Mon Mar 19 16:42:07 EDT 2012
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Data discovery vendors cast spell in Gartner Magic Quadrant for BI
Business users turn to data discovery vendors like Tibco, Tableau and QlikTech for easy-to-use and easy-to-deploy analytics tools, much to the chagrin of IT, according to Gartner.News | Thu Feb 23 09:25:59 EST 2012
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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 | Fri Feb 10 14:36:17 EST 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 | Tue Feb 07 16:48:26 EST 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 | Thu Jan 19 11:05:00 EST 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 | Mon Jan 09 13:39:32 EST 2012
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To glean value from 'big data' projects, it may take more than Hadoop
Organizations will have to push beyond storage requirements and basic business intelligence tools to exploit big data, according to a Gartner analyst.News | Wed May 16 13:36:59 EDT 2012
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Split personalities put data scientists in high demand
In the May issue of our monthly e-zine, consultants Claudia Imhoff and Colin White explain who data scientists are. Also: tips for accelerating the delivery of BI data, and advice on BI for SMBs.E-zine
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On the go the way to go? Answer lies with building mobile BI business case
According to a recent Gartner survey, mobile technology is the second most important priority for CIOs in 2012, but building the business case is easier said than done.News | Wed May 09 11:58:51 EDT 2012
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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 | Wed May 02 13:52:24 EDT 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 | Wed Apr 25 15:07:22 EDT 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 | Thu Apr 19 13:03:53 EDT 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 | Wed Apr 18 13:41:01 EDT 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 | Fri Apr 06 14:35:01 EDT 2012
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Federal government to invest in 'big data' for science, technology R&D
The federal government has announced a $200 million initiative for “big data” research, education and training.News | Fri Mar 30 12:53:22 EDT 2012
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Gartner BI Summit 2012 to take swipe at 'big data,' highlight BI basics
Gartner Inc. is getting ready to host its 10th annual Gartner BI Summit. Find out what you're likely to see and what sessions you shouldn't miss.News | Thu Mar 29 14:49:34 EDT 2012
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cloud analytics
Cloud analytics is a service model in which one or more key element of data analytics is provided through a public or private cloud. Cloud analytics applications and services are typically provided through a subscription-based or utility (pay-per-use) model.Definition
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SaaS BI app puts spotlight on corporate tickets
Three former employees of ticket reseller StubHub have created a Software as a Service application for tracking and analyzing the use of corporate tickets to sports and entertainment events.News | Tue Feb 21 00:00:00 EST 2012
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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 | Fri Feb 10 14:36:17 EST 2012
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Cloud business analytics full of promise but hitting barriers
Cloud analytics is expected to grow more rapidly than on-premises BI. As yet it confronts technical, performance and security barriers, but users like Cipal and Mindshare prove the concept.Feature | Mon Jan 09 13:06:21 EST 2012
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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 | Fri Dec 23 14:29:02 EST 2011
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2011 business intelligence (BI) challenges survey
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SaaS business intelligence eases BI deployments -- to a point
Software as a Service business intelligence tools can help fast-track BI projects, but they don’t eliminate BI’s complexity. Get advice on managing SaaS BI deployments from BI pros and analysts.News | Wed Dec 14 16:18:16 EST 2011
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Decisions on cloud BI tools require an accounting of SaaS pros, cons
Software as a Service business intelligence technology offers some inherent advantages over on-premises BI systems. But there are potential disadvantages to be aware of as well.News | Wed Nov 30 19:45:09 EST 2011
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Corporate adoption of SaaS BI tools growing -- slowly
Software as a Service business intelligence technology is making some headway with BI users, analysts say. But SaaS offerings are still just a small slice of the overall BI market.News | Wed Nov 30 18:27:02 EST 2011
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Developing a predictive analytics program doable on a limited budget
Analysts and consultants provide tips on how to set up an effective predictive analytics program without breaking the bank.News | Fri Nov 04 11:07:56 EDT 2011
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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 | Fri Feb 10 14:36:17 EST 2012
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2011 business intelligence (BI) challenges survey
Survey Slide Show
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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 | Thu Dec 15 14:20:38 EST 2011
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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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Developing a predictive analytics program doable on a limited budget
Analysts and consultants provide tips on how to set up an effective predictive analytics program without breaking the bank.News | Fri Nov 04 11:07:56 EDT 2011
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Data scientists dig open source tools, transaction data
Michael Driscoll, the chief technology officer of Metamarkets, discusses the data scientist’s relationship with transaction data and open source tools such as R, Mahout and Hadoop.Q&A | Wed Sep 28 10:02:42 EDT 2011
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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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Yahoo’s new company Hortonworks: all Hadoop all the time
Yahoo spins off Hadoop into the new company Hortonworks. Can it compete against other established and emerging big data vendors such as Cloudera, DataStax, MapR and LexisNexis?News | Wed Jun 29 00:00:00 EDT 2011
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Midmarket business intelligence planning: assessing technology options
New types of business intelligence technology, including SaaS BI and open source BI tools, might be a good fit for small and medium-sized businesses. But there are tradeoffs to consider.News | Mon Jun 20 00:00:00 EDT 2011
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VoIP company embraces a brave new (and cheaper) open source BI world
Communications services provider 8x8 Inc. skipped over the big business intelligence vendors and decided to embrace the world of open source BI and data warehousing.News | Fri May 06 00:00:00 EDT 2011
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Triumvirate of tools key to effective BI processes
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson says business intelligence systems should include reporting, dashboard and visual discovery software -- be it from one vendor or multiple suppliers.Analysis | Mon May 21 00:00:00 EDT 2012
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Data visualisation drives council savings in Islington, Chesterfield
Two English councils have found efficiency gains by deploying data visualisation tools. Islington Borough Council opted for LogiXML, while Chesterfield Council has deployed Intuitive Dashboards.News | Fri Mar 02 11:16:48 EST 2012
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SaaS BI app puts spotlight on corporate tickets
Three former employees of ticket reseller StubHub have created a Software as a Service application for tracking and analyzing the use of corporate tickets to sports and entertainment events.News | Tue Feb 21 00:00:00 EST 2012
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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 | Fri Feb 10 14:36:17 EST 2012
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2011 business intelligence (BI) challenges survey
Survey Slide Show
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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 | Thu Dec 15 14:20:38 EST 2011
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IT, BI pros share their secrets to 'big data' analytics success
Planning for exponential growth and getting business users involved early are two of the keys to a successful "big data" analytics initiative, according to IT professionals.News | Thu Dec 01 00:15:47 EST 2011
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From the Editors: Is 'big data' analytics in your future?
Will all of the buzz about "big data," and big-data analytics, turn out to be justified? Yahoo is putting its money where its mouth is, but there are big-data challenges and limitations to consider.From the Editors | Fri Jul 29 00:00:00 EDT 2011
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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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SMEs still hesitant to move beyond spreadsheets for advanced analytics
Ventana Research Inc.’s recently published study shines a light on small and midsize enterprises’ reluctance in trading in Excel and other desktop spreadsheets for advanced analytics.News | Mon Jul 18 00:00:00 EDT 2011
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What to do with BEx tools in a BOBJ world?
Allison Levine, senior SAP BI programmer, analyst and ASUG Enterprise Data Warehousing SIG chair discusses BEx strategy and which functions to migrate to SAP BusinessObjects applications.Podcast
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Predictive analytics vendors design tools for business analysts
New research by Hurwitz & Associates focuses on predictive analytics trends and challenges and sheds light on the vendors who are meeting the demand for new functionality.News | Mon Oct 17 10:21:02 EDT 2011
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BOBJ-enhanced SAP GRC 10.0 platform rolls out
SAP is releasing its SAP BusinessObjects GRC 10 platform, the latest update to its GRC suite of applications.News | Wed Mar 23 00:00:00 EDT 2011
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SAP BusinessObjects unveils analytics software for specific industries
SAP has released new industry-specific analytics software as part of its SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 debut.News | Wed Feb 23 00:00:00 EST 2011
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SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 to offer fully integrated data management
The long-awaited SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 business intelligence platform hits the streets later this month and enterprise information management and in-memory will be a focus.News | Tue Feb 08 00:00:00 EST 2011
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SaaS BI suite helps group overcome Salesforce’s reporting limitations
When Salesforce.com’s native BI reporting capabilities proved insufficient, Genband looked to another SaaS application to pick up the slack.News | Thu Aug 19 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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Survey: Aligning BI with users, funding among top BI challenges
Our new survey found that aligning BI with end-user requirements and getting executive buy-in topped the list of challenges facing BI professionals.News | Thu Jul 08 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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SAP demonstrates BusinessObjects BI OnDemand
Watch SAP execs demonstrate the new SAP BusinessObjects BI OnDemand suite in this SaaS BI tutorial with news editor Jeff Kelly.Screencast
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SAP demonstration of BusinessObjects BI OnDemand
Watch SAP execs demonstrate the new SAP BusinessObjects BI OnDemand suite in this SaaS BI tutorial with news editor Jeff Kelly.Video
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SAP Business Intelligence and the Conservation of Complexity
To ensure maximum ROI, it is imperative that companies find creative ways to reduce the amount of complexity presented to the broader end-user base.News | Thu May 18 12:50:50 EDT 2006
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Three tips on choosing hardware for your SQL Server BI system
So, you want to optimize SQL Server BI performance. If it’s partly prebuilt, you’re somewhat limited in providing input, but keeping these three things in mind when choosing your hardware will keep things running smoothly.Tip
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Microsoft BI pro demonstrates PowerPivot for Excel
Michael Tejedor, a senior product manager with the Microsoft’s business intelligence (BI) group, demonstrates the self-service BI capabilities of PowerPivot.Screencast
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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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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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Survey: Aligning BI with users, funding among top BI challenges
Our new survey found that aligning BI with end-user requirements and getting executive buy-in topped the list of challenges facing BI professionals.News | Thu Jul 08 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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Collaborative decision making software: The future of BI?
Newly emerging collaborative decision making software platforms should help ensure that BI deployments really do lead to better business decisions.News | Fri Jun 11 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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Microsoft highlights BI plans at Business Intelligence Conference 2010
The Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) Conference kicked off with a look at the company’s plans to bring BI to business users.News | Tue Jun 08 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 about to hit the streets
Microsoft has released to manufacturing SQL Server 2008 R2, which includes a new in-memory, self-service BI engine called PowerPivot.News | Wed Apr 21 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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Gartner BI Summit: Wave the white flag on using Excel for business intelligence
Gartner analysts and BI Summit attendees said efforts to stop Excel business intelligence uses are futile.News | Wed Apr 14 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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Microsoft insists it's serious about BI with Kilimanjaro and Gemini
Microsoft business intelligence (BI) is taken "very seriously," said a company executive, evidenced by its upcoming SQL Server update and accompanying self-service BI tools' release, scheduled for 2010.Article | Wed Apr 29 00:00:00 EDT 2009
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IBM taps Varicent for its sales and performance management software
IBM continues its analytics buying spree with plans to acquire sales and performance management software company Varicent Software Inc.News | Fri Apr 13 16:56:40 EDT 2012
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Predictive analytics vendors design tools for business analysts
New research by Hurwitz & Associates focuses on predictive analytics trends and challenges and sheds light on the vendors who are meeting the demand for new functionality.News | Mon Oct 17 10:21:02 EDT 2011
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IBM to acquire security intelligence software company Q1 Labs
IBM has announced plans to acquire the Waltham, Mass.-based security intelligence software company Q1 Labs.News | Fri Oct 07 08:54:26 EDT 2011
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IBM to acquire i2 and Algorithmics
IBM has announced plans to acquire British security analytics software company i2 and Canadian financial risk analytics software company Algorithmics.News | Thu Sep 01 15:06:49 EDT 2011
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Cognos BI software at crossroads of technology, hospital readmissions
A Texas-based primary care medical practice uses Cognos BI software to crack down on unnecessary hospital readmissions.News | Wed Apr 13 00:00:00 EDT 2011
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IBM adds predictive analytics and social networking in Cognos 10
IBM unveiled the much-anticipated Cognos 10 business analytics platform as well as a new version of InfoSphere Server at its Information on Demand conference.News | Mon Oct 25 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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Data analytics software validates farmers’ new harvesting technique
In an industry not known for its IT savvy, farming company Sun World is using data analytics software to help measure and improve efficiency.News | Tue Aug 03 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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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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Survey: Aligning BI with users, funding among top BI challenges
Our new survey found that aligning BI with end-user requirements and getting executive buy-in topped the list of challenges facing BI professionals.News | Thu Jul 08 00:00:00 EDT 2010
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