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• Embedded BI software creates common ground for diverse analytics

  Learn how embedding separate business intelligence capabilities into one application empowers users to drill down, access and analyze data without opening a separate tool. Continue Reading

• NLP makes augmented data discovery a reality in analytics

  BI vendors are increasingly using NLP technology to make their products work more like a web search, with simplified user interfaces and improved ease of use for customers. Continue Reading

• Tableau vs. Qlik Sense: Pros and cons of the BI tools

  Products from the two top data visualization vendors are starting to resemble each other as the need for strong visualizations and scalability in self-service BI has crystalized. Continue Reading

• McDonald's orders up customer service analytics, shakes up fast food

  The fast-food giant is acquiring Dynamic Yield, a big data analytics platform, in pursuit of a more personalized customer experience on drive-thru and digital orders. Continue Reading

• How to integrate Power BI and SharePoint via embedded reports

  Expert Brien Posey explains two methods for including Power BI reports on pages in SharePoint Online's cloud service: publishing a link to a report, or embedding one. Continue Reading

• Analytics an uneasy balance between data collection and privacy

  In the age of GDPR and privacy regulations, attention must be paid to user privacy. Data management tools that employ AI as part of analytics can help achieve that.Continue Reading

• Information Builders CEO on cloud-first approach, machine learning

  Information Builders' new CEO, Frank Vella, said the company's focus on cloud and machine learning will help it solidify a firm position in today's BI and analytics market.Continue Reading

• 5 tips for migrating to BI in the cloud without overpaying

  Moving BI and analytics to the cloud requires a strategy to avoid excessive costs. Get tips from experts and IT pros on what to watch out for and what to address.Continue Reading

• 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

• 5 tips for enabling citizen data scientists

  Self-service analytics tools are enabling citizen data scientists to dig deeper into BI than ever before. Experts offer insights into how to empower data democratization.Continue Reading

• How the rise of augmented analytics tools affects BI vendors

  BI vendors are responding to interest in augmented analytics capabilities with simplified interfaces and features that allow for access to deeper insights.Continue Reading

• 10 features to look for in visualization tools for big data

  Big data is meaningless if it isn't understandable. Experts explain why users need data visualization tools that offer embeddability, actionability and more.Continue Reading

• Data visualization process demands smart design, accurate data

  Well-designed data visualizations can enable executives to make more-informed business decisions, increasing the potential ROI of BI and analytics applications.Continue Reading

• How to boost the value of BI in today's analytics landscape

  Basic BI reporting still gives businesses valuable information. But its value can be increased by incorporating it into a broader analytics and data visualization platform.Continue Reading

• New Qlik CEO Mike Capone outlines his business strategy

  Mike Capone, Qlik's new CEO, discusses recent layoffs and says the company needs to be more aggressive about touting its successes to avoid falling behind in the self-service BI market.Continue Reading

• Qlik Sense vs. QlikView: How the two Qlik tools compare

  The differences between the two main Qlik software offerings may be small, but there are still some key considerations for potential customers to weigh.Continue Reading

• Better Tableau implementation gives BI dashboards a boost

  Building good Tableau dashboards is about more than just pretty visualizations. Users say the process should incorporate strong data management practices and a sharp business strategy.Continue Reading

• BI self-service needs new thinking to truly serve business users

  To be truly useful to a broad set of business users, self-service BI tools need to become easier to use. An increased focus on metadata and artificial intelligence can help with that.Continue Reading

• How PetSmart continues to see value in mobile BI software

  Mobile BI apps may have lost some of their luster from earlier years, but PetSmart, for one, continues to find real business value in apps for their managers and executives.Continue Reading

• One hospital works with doctors to embrace data-driven strategy

  Any hospital's data analytics strategy has to involve physician performance measurement. But as a hospital in Georgia found out, doctors aren't always eager to put their performance on the line.Continue Reading

• Embedded BI tools need to be put in their proper place

  Analyst Howard Dresner discusses the potential business value of embedding business intelligence software in business applications -- and what's limiting the technology's adoption.Continue Reading

• Clothing company benefits from speed of modern BI reporting tools

  One clothing manufacturer found out that today's BI reports can be produced with a minimum of ETL and other processes that have traditionally slowed down BI.Continue Reading

• Embedded reporting, BI put analytics data in business users' hands

  Embedded BI software is helping organizations add value to applications and monetize their growing data stores, without requiring end users to turn to separate analytics tools.Continue Reading

• Big data visualization refines the analytics picture

  Data scientists and analysts who spend a lot of their time parsing through data often find that their coworkers aren't as in tune with all of that information and what it means. Luckily, big data visualization helps analysts present information to ...Continue Reading

• Telling data stories calls for common syntax on analytics info

  Data storytelling is just the latest phase in the long history of passing on knowledge to people, expert David A. Teich explains. It's just the tools that have changed.Continue Reading

• Hurdles cited on selling benefits of business intelligence

  IT and business intelligence managers describe the biggest hurdles they face in trying to convince business executives of the benefits of using BI software to drive decision making.Continue Reading

• BI self-service tools need middle ground on use, governance

  Deployments of self-service BI and data discovery tools need to be governed to keep things in order. But finding the right balance between user freedom and IT oversight isn't always easy.Continue Reading

• Hike use of business intelligence via the Eisenhower Matrix

  IT managers must work closely with the business to increase the number of people using BI tools in companies -- and a time management framework bearing the name of Dwight Eisenhower can help.Continue Reading

• FullFunnel taps self-service analytics tools, ousts Excel

  Excel is still one of the most widely used BI tools, but marketing services firm FullFunnel found it limiting and switched to self-service analytics tools.Continue Reading

• MicroStrategy 10 promotes self-service analytics

  The MicroStrategy 10 analytics and BI platform lets users tap into data from a variety of sources to create and distribute customized reports. Plug-ins can extend functionality.Continue Reading

• Examining the Qlik data visualization platform

  The Qlik data visualization platform aims to help users access, present, explore and capitalize on their data.Continue Reading

• Doors opening for open source data visualization tools

  Open source data visualization technologies have matured to the point where users say the available tools can handle large amounts of their visualization workloads.Continue Reading

• BI data dashboards help businesses focus on analytics ROI

  Advanced analytics tools have taken over the spotlight, but officials in some organizations say business intelligence dashboards are still where the money is on their BI investments.Continue Reading

• BI teams cater to users to boost self-service analytics adoption

  Self-service business intelligence and analytics tools require thoughtful deployment plans to get business users to willingly integrate them into operational workflows.Continue Reading

• The front line fights greater use of data analysis tools

  Pushing business intelligence and analytics tools out to front-line workers can be a challenge for organizations, but there are ways to overcome the hurdles and get value from BI investments.Continue Reading

• Relief groups get big helping hand from self-service BI tools

  Fundraising for charitable organizations can be extremely competitive, so some nonprofits are turning to self-service BI to help gain an edge in attracting donors and improving operations.Continue Reading

• Location analytics helps shipping company map out business route

  GIS data analyst Andy Cain always knew location analytics could help develop deep business insights. Now he has the opportunity to show how as part of an initiative at Con-way Freight.Continue Reading

• Cloud business intelligence grows, but most BI users still grounded

  In a Q&A, consultant Howard Dresner discusses cloud business intelligence trends and why more user organizations have yet to embrace cloud BI services.Continue Reading

• What you need to know before buying BI analytics tools

  Expert contributor Wayne Kernochan describes the different types of business intelligence analytics tools on the market and how they can benefit corporate strategies and operations.Continue Reading

• Self-serve analytics systems allow business users to wear analyst hat

  Data visualization and self-service analytics systems are allowing businesses to cut out the data scientist and put analysis on business users.Continue Reading

• New BI reporting, data analytics tools give users a business edge

  More affordable and easier-to-use software is enabling companies in various industries to embrace the power of business intelligence and analytics.Continue Reading

• Tips on building an analytics infrastructure from scratch -- quickly

  Creating an analytics architecture out of thin air may seem like a daunting task, but it can help make businesses more competitive in a hurry.Continue Reading

• Tapping the potential of social media analytics tools

  Social media analytics can help companies uncover valuable customer data. This guide examines the potential and challenges of social media analysis.Continue Reading

• Social media monitoring tools: What they can and can't do

  Take this brief quiz to test your understanding of the capabilities of social media monitoring and analytics software.Continue Reading

• Change agents: Leaders in information management technology

  In this guide, we examine various transformative projects and the agents of change who made them possible through creativity and determination.Continue Reading

• What location technology, and location intelligence, can do for you

  In today's mobile and data-rich world, there are an increasing number of ways location intelligence initiatives can generate business value.Continue Reading

• Location data finds a home in mobile business intelligence apps

  The combination of location intelligence and mobile BI tools can help users take analytics into the field, but there are challenges to be aware of.Continue Reading

• Mobile BI tools, trends and best practices guide

  This guide offers a one-stop resource on mobile business intelligence, featuring mobile BI news and trend stories, case studies, analysis and advice.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• Note to self: Business intelligence, analytics trends to watch in 2013

  Businesses will tackle big data analytics, cloud BI, consumerization and collaboration in the New Year alongside beloved classics like data quality.Continue Reading

• Clutter, data overload put dashboard designs on path to failure

  Keep your BI dashboard project on track by avoiding common mistakes, such as design gimmicks, cluttered screens and irrelevant data.Continue Reading

• Mobile business intelligence brings benefits -- and barriers

  Developing and delivering mobile business intelligence applications poses various challenges that can derail a mobile BI strategy if not avoided.Continue Reading

• Apache Hadoop spurs hopes but creates hardships for analytics users

  Described as cutting edge, hot, niche and hard to use, Hadoop, like all celebrities, has its shining moments and its dismal displays.Continue Reading

• App47 selects Loggly over Splunk for log management

  Find out why mobile application management provider App47 chose up-and-comer Loggly over well-known Splunk for its log management needs.Continue Reading

• Riding herd on Excel BI use isn't easy, but it's necessary

  Eradicating the use of Excel in business intelligence applications turned out to be a pipe dream in most organizations. Now the focus is on controlling it -- as best you can.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• Examples of decision support systems (DSS) aiding business decision-making

  Learn how decision support systems can help the business decision-making process. Find out why decision support is needed and what IT skills business managers need for DSS.Continue Reading

• 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 predecessors.Continue Reading

• What is Microsoft PerformancePoint Server 2007?

  Learn about Microsoft PerformancePoint Server 2007, including the basics monitoring, analysis and planning applications.Continue Reading

• Successful business intelligence: The role of BI front-end tools

  Learn about the business intelligence front-end tools that are available to business users -- and how the right BI tool can lead to BI success.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• Enterprise dashboards, design and best practices for IT

  Read this excerpt from Enterprise Dashboards, Design and Best Practices for IT written by Shadan Malik and discover how enterprise dashboards can be both SMART and have an IMPACT.Continue Reading