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When open source tools aren't the best BI software for an organization
Book author Lyndsay Wise explains why some companies might be better off sticking with traditional BI software instead of adopting open source tools. Book excerpt
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Reasons for choosing open source business intelligence software
Book author Lyndsay Wise explains why open source business intelligence tools might be the way to go for organizations looking to deploy BI systems. Book excerpt
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Do open source business intelligence tools meet your business goals?
Businesses must assess their goals and IT systems before weighing whether open source business intelligence is a good fit, says author Lyndsay Wise. Book excerpt
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Lyndsay Wise: Open source BI software price, fit both must be right
In an interview, consultant and author Lyndsay Wise explains why open source BI tools are a good choice for some organizations but not others. Feature
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Self-service BI tools best fashioned with custom fit for diverse users
Project managers must consider the unique needs of different groups of business users when implementing self-service business intelligence tools. Feature
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Cloud, mobile top Gartner's list of big trends in business intelligence
Mobile, social and cloud remain fairly hyped technologies for BI heading into 2013 along with that old standby -- information management. Feature
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Analytics in the cloud drives culture and pricing changes
One company's pursuit of low-cost cloud computing had a surprising impact on how it sold analytics services. Feature
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Pacific Northwest BI Summit 2012: 'Big data' analytics and more
Get insight on "big data" analytics, mobile collaboration and other business intelligence and data warehousing trends from participants at this year's Pacific Northwest BI Summit. Conference coverage
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2011 business intelligence (BI) challenges survey
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BI front-end tools dominate analytics investment plans
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Case study: Telefonica Ireland uses business intelligence to reduce churn
O2 Ireland, part of Telefonica, has been using Teradata’s data warehousing and Cognos BI to stop customers leaving and entice them with location-based offers Case study | 29 Apr 2013
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With mobile BI deployments, company size matters
New survey results document how smaller businesses are leading the mobile BI charge. News | 04 Dec 2012
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Report's advice, rankings outline data visualization platform market
A new report outlines the characteristics to consider in a data visualization platform, and the questions to ask before investing. News | 01 Aug 2012
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Report: Self-service BI software empowers users, takes pressure off IT
What are the must-have capabilities for self-service BI platforms? And what vendors are providing those functions? A new Forrester Wave report gives its take. News | 09 Jul 2012
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QlikTech buys into data integration for BI
QlikTech's acquisition of data integration vendor Expressor Software is a big step in its effort to get into the enterprise business intelligence game, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. Analysis | 13 Jun 2012
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Information Builders, SQL Server breathe new life into BI platform
The commercial shipping industry's news and data provider spent the last three years overhauling its BI platform and data processing system. News | 11 Jun 2012
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IBI's secret weapon: customer loyalty and trust
Information Builders won't win any business intelligence beauty contests, but its business style has helped it find a comfortable niche in the BI market, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. Analysis | 06 Jun 2012
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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 | 21 May 2012
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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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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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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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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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Open source BI tools capable of taking on traditional BI vendors
Find out whether open source BI tools can compete with BI software from the leading business intelligence vendors. And learn which users are best suited for open source BI. Answer
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Think twice before jumping on the BI consolidation bandwagon
Have lots of business intelligence (BI) tools and software? Think that starting a BI consolidation project and axing some of those BI applications is the way to go? Think twice. Answer
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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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Case study: Telefonica Ireland uses business intelligence to reduce churn
O2 Ireland, part of Telefonica, has been using Teradata’s data warehousing and Cognos BI to stop customers leaving and entice them with location-based offers Case study
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When open source tools aren't the best BI software for an organization
Book author Lyndsay Wise explains why some companies might be better off sticking with traditional BI software instead of adopting open source tools. Book excerpt
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Reasons for choosing open source business intelligence software
Book author Lyndsay Wise explains why open source business intelligence tools might be the way to go for organizations looking to deploy BI systems. Book excerpt
-
Do open source business intelligence tools meet your business goals?
Businesses must assess their goals and IT systems before weighing whether open source business intelligence is a good fit, says author Lyndsay Wise. Book excerpt
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Lyndsay Wise: Open source BI software price, fit both must be right
In an interview, consultant and author Lyndsay Wise explains why open source BI tools are a good choice for some organizations but not others. Feature
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Self-service BI tools best fashioned with custom fit for diverse users
Project managers must consider the unique needs of different groups of business users when implementing self-service business intelligence tools. Feature
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Cloud, mobile top Gartner's list of big trends in business intelligence
Mobile, social and cloud remain fairly hyped technologies for BI heading into 2013 along with that old standby -- information management. Feature
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With mobile BI deployments, company size matters
New survey results document how smaller businesses are leading the mobile BI charge. News
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Analytics in the cloud drives culture and pricing changes
One company's pursuit of low-cost cloud computing had a surprising impact on how it sold analytics services. Feature
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Report's advice, rankings outline data visualization platform market
A new report outlines the characteristics to consider in a data visualization platform, and the questions to ask before investing. News
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About Selecting business intelligence vendors
The process of evaluating and selecting business intelligence vendors is one of the most important parts of a business intelligence implementation. Learn about the BI vendor selection process, including how to conduct a business intelligence tools comparison in order to ensure that you get the best business intelligence software for your organization. To help increase your chances of success, get tips and advice from business intelligence experts on evaluating the top BI vendors in the business intelligence software market. Read case studies and news stories on choosing business intelligence software vendors and BI tools.