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Tools under the business intelligence (BI) umbrella combine to convert data into information, and information into decisions
for action. Dashboards and scorecards are two such tools. Though often confused, they have functional difference, especially
in modern BI suites. (...)
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... to deploy (compared to their extended enterprise resource planning [ERP ...
For more of pertinent information, see Business Intelligence Success, Lessons Learned ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Current pure play business intelligence (BI) leaders offer the advantage of superior analytics and planning capabilities;
however, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors are improving their analytic capabilities and accessibility. (...)
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Current pure play business intelligence (BI) leaders offer the advantage of superior analytics and planning capabilities;
however, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-07-14
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One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessing this information, while breaking out of traditional silo-ed metrics. BI is not a panacea, and enterprises
must organize and prioritize their business needs (...)
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One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessi...
Published:
2005-07-16
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Spurred by government mandates for more business transparency, business intelligence has emerged to extract information from
ERP systems. How has BI emerged? What does the terminology surrounding it mean, and what is its current state of affairs? (...)
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Business Intelligence Status Report.
Published:
2005-06-27
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Companies relying on an Excel or Excel-like system need to know that, while Excel might suffice for ad hoc analysis and data
storage for individuals or small groups, the technological flaw of data and referential integrity prevents it from a corporate-wide,
collaborative effort like planning and budgetin (...)
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Companies relying on an Excel or Excel-like system need to know that, while Excel might suffice for ad hoc analysis and data
storage for individua...
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2005-06-23
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Sand Technology Systems International Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDT), a provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, announced
today that it is partnering with Acta Technology, Inc. (Acta) to provide "guaranteed and cost-effective" BI results for users
of SAP R/3. Both Sand and Acta will be featuring the Nucle (...)
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Sand Technology Systems International Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDT), a provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, announced today
that it is partneri...
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2000-01-07
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The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and
data warehousing environment with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. (...)
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The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and
data warehousing enviro...
Published:
2006-10-27
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SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's products for plant intelligence. SAP users in the process of evaluating plant intelligence solutions should
seriously consider Lighthammer. (...)
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SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's produ...
Published:
2006-02-07
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Business Objects and TopTier Software have teamed to provide a unified enterprise portal to unite ERP, CRM, and supply chain
information with business intelligence. Given that the market for analytical applications is estimated to mushroom at a compound
annual growth rate of 28 percent to more than $6 b (...)
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Business Objects and TopTier Software have teamed to provide a unified enterprise portal to unite ERP, CRM, and supply chain
information with busi...
Published:
2001-02-27
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Is business intelligence (BI) an application that pays off? We have all heard mixed results but a 2003 extensive study on
on-line analytical processing (OLAP) states that BI usually pays off over 60 percent of the time , explains where the value
is found, and describes what’s required to get the pay (...)
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... expert and industry analyst who has been involved with business intelligence
products for ... of The OLAP Report, (www.olapreport.com) a resource that provides an ...
Published:
2004-10-09
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Because production systems on the shop floor are typically not synchronized and integrated with the planning ones, there
is a lack of timely and accurate information that results in disconnected business processes. (...)
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Because production systems on the shop floor are typically not synchronized and integrated with the planning ones, there is
a lack of timely and a...
Published:
2006-01-30
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Research shows that the number one software solution that small to medium businesses plan to purchase in the coming year
is business intelligence (BI). Download TEC’s latest podcast to find out why BI is so hot right now. (...)
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Research shows that the number one software solution that small to medium businesses plan to purchase in the coming year is
business intelligence ...
Published:
2008-06-04
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Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that
are mainly about lack of respect or recognition—that is, if there is even any recognition of Jeeves at all. (...)
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Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that
are mainly about lack...
Published:
2006-04-20
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The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors.
Many have a comprehensive set of business intelligence (BI) functionality. (...)
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The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors.
Many have a comprehensiv...
Published:
2005-07-13
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Despite impressive product depth and breadth (for instance, customer relationship management [CRM], workflow, traceability,
and quality management are provided natively), Strategic Systems International (SSI) has longstanding partnerships with several
best-of-breed specialists. (...)
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Despite impressive product depth and breadth (for instance, customer relationship management [CRM], workflow, traceability,
and quality management...
Published:
2006-07-27
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Microsoft Business Scorecard Manager 2005 has allowed Microsoft to enter the business intelligence (BI) market by using its
client base to expand its offering. Microsoft offers a complete solution with its SQL Server platform, OLAP, reporting analysis,
and scorecarding capabilities. (...)
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Microsoft Business Scorecard Manager 2005 has allowed Microsoft to enter the business intelligence (BI) market by using its
client base to expand ...
Published:
2006-06-30
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There is a perception that if business users are given access to enterprise databases and raw query tools, they will create
havoc in the system, which is a possibility—unless the business intelligence (BI) product developer understands the potential
problem and addresses it as a business-critical facto (...)
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There is a perception that if business users are given access to enterprise databases and raw query tools, they will create
havoc in the system, w...
Published:
2005-07-15
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Informix has announced a strategic alliance with Applied Data Resource Management (ADRM) to develop industry-specific data
models to provide packaged components for business intelligence and e-business analytics. (...)
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Informix has announced a strategic alliance with Applied Data Resource Management (ADRM) to develop industry-specific data
models to provide packa...
Published:
2000-06-30
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Demand for instant access to dispersed information is being met by vendors offering enterprise business intelligence tools
and suites. Portlet standardization, enterprise information integration, and corporate performance management are among the
proposed solutions, but do they really deliver real time i (...)
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Demand for instant access to dispersed information is being met by vendors offering enterprise business intelligence tools
and suites. Portlet sta...
Published:
2005-06-29
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Business intelligence (BI) is evolving as it grows in popularity. Within BI, there is a shift from traditional analytics
to predictive analytics, and predictive analytics is emerging as a distinct new software sector. (...)
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Business intelligence (BI) is evolving as it grows in popularity. Within BI, there is a shift from traditional analytics to
predictive analytics, ...
Published:
2005-12-24