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Enterprise business intelligence reporting News

July 31, 2017 31 Jul'17
Business intelligence and artificial intelligence are a natural fit

Despite the current notion that business intelligence and artificial intelligence are separate disciplines, AI-powered BI is an idea that should get more attention.
July 29, 2016 29 Jul'16
Tableau to broaden data visualization tool with Tableau 10 update

Tableau is getting set to release the 10th version of its self-service reporting tool, with updates in several key areas intended to silence some of its critics.
June 15, 2016 15 Jun'16
Enterprises prize traditional business analytics tools

While cognitive computing and the internet of things generate a lot of buzz in today's analytics world, surveyed businesses still give priority to traditional BI reporting tools.
June 29, 2015 29 Jun'15
MicroStrategy unveils its new take on self-service analytics

MicroStrategy has introduced the first major new version of its BI software in six years, and it's playing for self-service customers with the MicroStrategy 10 release -- but with a focus on governance.

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key performance indicators (KPIs)

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are business metrics used by corporate executives and other managers to track and analyze factors deemed crucial to the success of an organization. Continue Reading
business analytics (BA)

Business analytics (BA) is the practice of iterative, methodical exploration of an organization's data, with an emphasis on statistical analysis. Continue Reading
normal distribution

A normal distribution is an arrangement of a data set in which most values cluster in the middle of the range and the rest taper off symmetrically toward either end. A graphical representation of a normal distribution is sometimes called a bell ... Continue Reading

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Power BI Report Server adds new Power BI reporting options

Updates to Power BI Report Server expand the on-premises platform's reporting functionality and increase the number of data sources users can connect to when building Power BI reports. Continue Reading
IBM's Watson Analytics makes strides but gives off bad vibes

Watson Analytics is a strong player in a formidable field that includes Google and Adobe. It does perform as advertised -- but IBM's AI-driven analytics technology leaves a lot to be desired. Continue Reading
One path to standardizing on a reporting and visualization tool

Most enterprises want to standardize on a single BI reporting tool, but change is hard. One company took the long view toward getting there and it's paying off. Continue Reading

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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
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

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Many businesses use BI reporting systems wrong, but they can improve

Many businesses commit similar mistakes when creating BI reports. Consultant Mico Yuk offers tips to help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls. Continue Reading
Eight reasons why business intelligence implementation can fail

BI tools can be very beneficial to an organization by delivering helpful insights, but common mistakes frequently derail their effectiveness and render them useless. Continue Reading
The real deal on agile business intelligence (BI)

There’s a lot of confusion about agile business intelligence (BI). Get an expert’s take on what agile BI really is and if it’s a valid BI development strategy or just a buzzword. Continue Reading