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- December 01, 2011
01 Dec'11
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.
- November 30, 2011
30 Nov'11
Analysts: Data visualization tools key to 'big data' analytics success
Achieving success with data visualization tools is largely a matter of keeping it simple and adopting new thinking about how to present information, according to experts.
- November 30, 2011
30 Nov'11
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.
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- November 30, 2011
30 Nov'11
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.
- November 30, 2011
30 Nov'11
From the Editors: Overcoming fears about predictive analytics software
Predictive analytics programs can be hampered by a lack of trust in predictive models among business users and cost concerns. Get expert advice on how to deal with those and other issues.
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- November 29, 2011
29 Nov'11
'Big data' finds ally in predictive analytics, but combo requires care
Unleashing “big data” onto predictive analytics tools could translate into improved business strategies. Discover best practices for traveling down the advanced analytics and big data road.
- November 18, 2011
18 Nov'11
Predictive analytics project challenge: Keeping the faith in findings
Consultants and analytics pros say targeting clear business needs and demonstrating "small wins" are keys to getting business buy-in for acting on the recommendations of predictive analytics tools.
- November 18, 2011
18 Nov'11
Experts divulge the keys to marketing analytics success
Henry Stewart Marketing Analytics 2011 conference participants offer tips on how to make a marketing analytics program successful.
- November 16, 2011
16 Nov'11
Talent, culture viewed as absolutes for marketing analytics programs
Henry Stewart Marketing Analytics 2011 conference attendees believe a program’s success lies with the right kind of talent, but the appropriate skill set isn’t always easy to find.
- November 15, 2011
15 Nov'11
Connectivity, Privacy, and Liability
What can medical professionals and hospitals do to manage the liability risks for data breaches resulting from interconnectivity?
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- November 15, 2011
15 Nov'11
Health care BI finds new patient in pathology department
Health care business intelligence (BI) has found its way into Geisinger Health System’s pathology department to meet rising demand and prepare for new government regulations.
- November 11, 2011
11 Nov'11
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.
- November 09, 2011
09 Nov'11
From the Editors: Can a data scientist save your 'big data' project?
Collecting "big data" is easy; analyzing it can cause headaches. But some companies are turning to an emerging position, the data scientist, to help them sift through their heaps of data.
- November 07, 2011
07 Nov'11
Uncover data secrets with retail analytics
Retail analytics expert Emmett Cox explores the challenges of “big data” and provides tips for businesses to make use of the information they’ve collected.
- November 04, 2011
04 Nov'11
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.