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Mobile business intelligence applications: Not just a pretty interface
Back-end factors such as network performance and server hardware are key elements of building an effective mobile business intelligence architecture. Feature
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BI Masterminds 2013: Nominate for India’s top BI excellence awards
Nominate for ‘BI Masterminds 2013’, India’s Top Awards for Excellence in Business Intelligence. Let your BI work be recognized. Survey
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Mastering SAP HANA data modeling for maximum performance
Expert Don Loden explains the different types of modeling in SAP HANA and how to approach building data structures that will support maximum performance at all levels within SAP HANA. Feature
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Don't let calls for mobile BI tools drown out the business case
End users increasingly want to run business intelligence applications on mobile devices. But mobile BI investments need to be justified, analysts say. Feature
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BI dashboards must dish up killer KPIs
Business intelligence dashboards yield business value by dishing up the right key performance indicators (KPIs) Feature
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Practical approach, not dazzle, needed on mobile BI applications
To be successful, mobile business intelligence projects must provide useful capabilities, not just cool-looking apps, BI managers and analysts say. Analysis & Advice
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Code to cost savings: Making the case for third-party SAP support
A Forrester analyst outlines when companies should look into third-party SAP support vendors such as Rimini Street -- and when they shouldn't. Feature
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How to sell cloud BI services by filling in the gaps for customers
Cloud BI services offer customers real-time analysis without the capital expenses, but they can't do everything. That's where the channel comes in. Q&A
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Is now the right time for real-time BI?
Delving into real-time BI requires careful planning but can pay off in big ways. Experts and practitioners offer their advice for getting it right. Feature
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Avoid these key mistakes for enterprise collaboration initiative success
A handful of common mistakes, including leading with social media technology and not aligning with business goals, often derail enterprise collaboration deployments, say users and experts. Feature
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Gartner outlines the IT essentials for building a big data strategy
Building a successful big data strategy takes discipline, imagination and a CIO who can work with the business. Here's how to do it. News | 24 Apr 2013
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Amazon set to upend status quo with Redshift data warehouse in the cloud
Fast-moving Amazon.com will try to upend the conventional data warehouse software market with a low-cost, cloud-based warehousing service. News | 07 Dec 2012
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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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BI architecture guide helps businesses start small but think big
Building a BI architecture is no easy task, but a reference guide can answer questions when crafting a road map. News | 16 Nov 2012
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IndiaFirst Life to implement business intelligence solution
IndiaFirst Life Insurance plans to implement a business intelligence solution to improve its decision making process. News | 15 Oct 2012
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Looking for SAP support, services or products? Experts compile an 'SAP Survival Guide'
A new Gartner report lays out the top places to go online for information on SAP support, products and services. News | 10 Aug 2012
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Approaches to SAP mobility vary significantly at SAP shops
Take a look behind the walls of three very different companies that have reached various levels of maturity with SAP mobile applications. News | 31 Jul 2012
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Manufacturing BI software boils down to generic vs. specialized
Companies can choose from among many manufacturing BI software vendors and flavors to meet their unique analytics needs. News | 12 Jul 2012
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With mobile BI, don't just put lipstick on a database
Mobile BI continues to revel in popularity. But to take advantage of the technology, businesses need to make sure their data houses are in order, a Gartner analyst says. News | 12 Jul 2012
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Eco-friendly company uses BI to combat water depletion
Water depletion is a growing concern. One eco-friendly company made a sustainable investment in business intelligence for big water savings. CIO Matters | 06 Jul 2012
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Information management and the role of IT in a big data era: Three tips
Some 80% of employees rely on corporate data to do their jobs, yet under half believe the data is usable. What's the role of IT and information management ? Tip
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SAP BO Xcelsius dashboards: How to bypass iPad deployment limitations
Did you know that SAP BO 3.1 and 4.0 do not support the iPad OS? This tip offers workarounds and throws light on SAP’s road map for BO. Tip
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SQL Server BI for the SMB: Prepackaged BI Tools vs. Do-It-Yourself
Since several companies have geared business intelligence tools toward midmarket companies recently, options for SMBs are growing. Should you buy a SQL Server BI tool out of the box, or create one in -house? Read this tip by Don Jones to learn more. Tip
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Trends and tips for using business intelligence in financial services
Find out about new business intelligence (BI) trends in the financial services industry and get tips from experts for using BI within financial organizations. Tip
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Benefits of business analysis tools to SMBs
Business analysis tools are no more the domain of large enterprises alone. Today, even small businesses are charging in by using business analysis tools. Tip
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Get your mobile Web analytics project approved
Mobile Web analytics can help maximize customer yields. Here’s how to successfully make the business case for your mobile Web analytics investment needs. Tip
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Mobile analytics: New kid on the block
Mobile analytics (customer behavior analytics on mobile web) will soon be the rage. Read on to find out why mobile analytics is set to become big. Tip
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Text analytics illustrated
Text analytics can extract valuable information from masses of textual data. Get the full recipe of text analytics here. Tip
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Build open source business intelligence platform successfully
A business intelligence tool without a platform is like a body without a skeleton. Here is how you can build an open source business intelligence platform. Tip
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5 easy ways to deal with irregular data for improved BI reporting
Tips on how to make irregular data more consistent, accurate and reliable, in order to improve BI reporting and ensure better-informed business decisions. Tip
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Can Hadoop tools ease the brain pain?
Hadoop tools vendors stress that they can help you to make your data and reporting issues vanish. Know how true this claim is. Answer
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Decoding BI 3.0
Is BI 3.0 like the Xbox when the older versions are like Atari? Here’s a lowdown on what BI 3.0 truly stands for. Answer
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Emerging database technologies: How Hadoop and MapReduce compare
Hadoop and MapReduce are two emerging database technologies. Find out how Hadoop and MapReduce compare and relate to each other. Answer
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What are the top business intelligence software tools for SMBs?
Get expert advice on finding the top business intelligence software for small and -to-medium-sized companies. Plus, learn the best way to choose an analytics or BI SMB tool. Answer
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Business activity monitoring (BAM) software: How to choose and customize
Learn the best way to select or customize your business activity monitoring software -- which begins with analyzing your business requirements. Expert Technical Advice
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Making mobile BI applications a reality: Key steps to take
In a podcast, BI expert William McKnight discusses best practices and action items for managing deployments of mobile business intelligence tools. Podcast
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McKnight: Agile methodology could be game changer for BI projects
Introducing an Agile methodology such as Scrum could help businesses pursue BI projects while maintaining the flexibility to deal with change. Video
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What to do with BEx tools in a BOBJ world?
Allison Levine, senior SAP BI programmer, analyst and ASUG Enterprise Data Warehousing SIG chair discusses BEx strategy and which functions to migrate to SAP BusinessObjects applications. Podcast
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Business intelligence jobs and certification trends, with Jennifer Hay
Find out current trends in business intelligence jobs and certifications, including advice for BI career development, in this podcast with Jennifer Hay of TDWI. Podcast
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Making mobile BI applications a reality: Key steps to take
In a podcast, BI expert William McKnight discusses best practices and action items for managing deployments of mobile business intelligence tools. Podcast
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Gartner outlines the IT essentials for building a big data strategy
Building a successful big data strategy takes discipline, imagination and a CIO who can work with the business. Here's how to do it. News
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Information management and the role of IT in a big data era: Three tips
Some 80% of employees rely on corporate data to do their jobs, yet under half believe the data is usable. What's the role of IT and information management ? Tip
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Mobile business intelligence applications: Not just a pretty interface
Back-end factors such as network performance and server hardware are key elements of building an effective mobile business intelligence architecture. Feature
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BI Masterminds 2013: Nominate for India’s top BI excellence awards
Nominate for ‘BI Masterminds 2013’, India’s Top Awards for Excellence in Business Intelligence. Let your BI work be recognized. Survey
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Amazon set to upend status quo with Redshift data warehouse in the cloud
Fast-moving Amazon.com will try to upend the conventional data warehouse software market with a low-cost, cloud-based warehousing service. News
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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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Mastering SAP HANA data modeling for maximum performance
Expert Don Loden explains the different types of modeling in SAP HANA and how to approach building data structures that will support maximum performance at all levels within SAP HANA. Feature
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BI architecture guide helps businesses start small but think big
Building a BI architecture is no easy task, but a reference guide can answer questions when crafting a road map. News
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SAP BO Xcelsius dashboards: How to bypass iPad deployment limitations
Did you know that SAP BO 3.1 and 4.0 do not support the iPad OS? This tip offers workarounds and throws light on SAP’s road map for BO. Tip
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