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Augmented analytics tools: Business uses, benefits and barriers
This guide examines the capabilities and potential benefits of augmented analytics technologies and offers guidance on how to use them to simplify BI and analytics processes. Continue Reading
business intelligence (BI)
Business intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and presenting actionable information to help executives, managers and other corporate end users make informed business decisions. Continue Reading
Augmented data analytics overshadows traditional BI process
Automated functionality is being added to BI software to help users find and analyze data. This handbook looks at the benefits and challenges of augmented analytics. Continue Reading
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How to make a self-service BI tools deployment less painful
Self-service BI can be a big change for everyone in an organization. Expert Rick Sherman offers three principles to keep in mind that could make things easier. Continue Reading
GPU implementation is about more than deep learning
Simulmedia is using GPU technology to power reporting tools, while eyeing future deep learning applications, helping to justify the cost of the hardware while building experience. Continue Reading
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Definitions to Get Started
View All Definitions Data monetization strategies add new business opportunities, IT needs
Most companies have data monetization opportunities they could exploit, experts say. But a clear strategy and long-term plan are crucial to getting the desired benefits.Continue Reading
Efforts to monetize data should be built for the long haul
Most companies have data monetization opportunities they could exploit, experts say. But a clear strategy and long-term plan are crucial to getting the desired benefits.Continue Reading
Missions for monetizing data need lift from upfront groundwork
Organizations launching data monetization strategies should factor some key initial steps into their plans to develop revenue-generating data products and analytics services.Continue Reading
embedded BI (embedded business intelligence)
Embedded BI (business intelligence) is the integration of self-service BI tools into commonly used business applications.Continue Reading
Communication skills a must for business intelligence professionals
Today's enterprises want business intelligence managers and staffers with good communication skills and a solid understanding of the business, advises careers expert Matt Mueller.Continue Reading
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BI and analytics tools top list of planned 2014 software initiatives
TechTarget's IT Priorities Survey shows that business intelligence, analytics and data warehousing projects are the top software priority this year.Continue Reading
Defining and using KPIs in a successful business intelligence system
In this book excerpt, author David Loshin discusses how to select key performance indicators and turn data into actionable knowledge for BI success.Continue Reading
Quiz: Building a business intelligence framework and strategy
After listening to Wayne Eckerson's BI University webcasts, test your knowledge of what he had to say about business intelligence strategy and architecture best practices.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading