Monday January 19, 2009 | Spotlight on Business Intelligence | Issue 2536
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Open Source BI: How to Get Full-fledged Business Intelligence on the Cheap
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You're interested in deploying a business intelligence (BI) solution or upgrading your current one, but the financial heat is on and it's hard to justify the costs. Enter open source BI, a low cost and increasingly viable alternative to conventional BI solutions. Today's feature article looks at the current state of open source BI software, and by examining one vendor's solution, shows how open source BI can provide a full-fledged solution to your BI needs.Having trouble distinguishing between operational business intelligence and business performance management (BPM)? You're not alone—it can be quite confusing. Today's second feature article helps out by looking at the major differences between the two. The best BI solution in the world won't do much for you if the implementation is botched. Today's feature white paper shows you how to make sure your BI solution is successfully integrated into the daily management of your operations.
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Read the article: Open Source Business Intelligence: The Quiet Evolution
Read the article: Operational Business Intelligence and Performance Management: Key Differentiators
Read the white paper: Successful Business Intelligence Implementation
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Fully Integrated ERP Software Provides Roadmap for IT Independence in Coatings Webinar
WAYNE, PA – January 14, 2009 – Paint and Coatings Industry (PCI) magazine and enterprise resource planning (ERP) provider Deacom, Inc. (www.deacom.net) will present a free webinar on March 11 at 2 PM EST titled "Break Free from IT: How Fully Integrated ERP Software Can Provide the Roadmap for IT Independence." The hour-long event will explore how using a single ERP software system for manufacturers of paint, coatings, adhesives, and sealants can help manage all aspects of a business—from formulation and inventory control, to order entry and invoicing—without the involvement of an IT department. |
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TDWI World Conference 
Attend the TDWI World Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada (US), from February 22 to 27. You will gain practical knowledge that you can apply immediately, interact with experienced instructors, get product information with a minimum of hype and hassle, and share best practices and lessons learned. Register today for this premier event.
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