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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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... The term business intelligence (BI) thus represents all the ...
customer support, market research, market segmentation ... The BI applications
have not experienced the ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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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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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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... BI projects, including how products were chosen, which applications were used ...
The following three types of tools are referred to as Business Intelligence
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Published:
2004-10-09
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In today's highly competitive business climate, the quality and timeliness of business information for an organization is
not only a choice between profit and loss, it is a question of survival or bankruptcy. No business organization can deny the
inevitable benefits of business intelligence. (...)
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... In addition to business intelligence, terms like business
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are all dependent on BI tools, but it ...
Published:
2009-04-29
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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...
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2005-06-29
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Business intelligence (BI) represents the tools and systems that play a key role in the strategic planning process by allowing
a company to manipulate corporate data for decision-making. But what exactly are the primary components of BI? (...)
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Contemporary Business Intelligence and Its Main Components. TEC Analysts - March 23, 2009.
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2009-03-23
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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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As organizations face a pressing need to rationalize the cost of enterprise software, open source business intelligence (BI)
is fast becoming a viable alternative. Learn about the current state of open source BI, with particular focus on one vendor's
products. (...)
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As organizations face a pressing need to rationalize the cost of enterprise software, open source business intelligence (BI)
is fast becoming a vi...
Published:
2009-07-17
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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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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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A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance goals requires integrating and consolidating information. Systems Union is embarking on a strategy to
triumph in this market. (...)
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A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance g...
Published:
2005-07-18
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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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PeopleSoft is currently developing the PeopleSoft Business Network (PSBN), which should incorporate business transactions,
knowledge and analytical tools within and beyond enterprise boundaries. PSBN and EPM initiatives have the potential to increase
revenues, however the coveted 50%+ annual growth is no (...)
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PeopleSoft is currently developing the PeopleSoft Business Network (PSBN), which should incorporate business transactions,
knowledge and analytica...
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1999-09-01
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Oracle is one of the first software companies to implement the Internet computing model for developing and deploying enterprise
software across its entire product line. CRM and strategic procurement will be significant contributors to Oracle Applications
sales revenue (up to 35% within next 3 years), whe (...)
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Oracle is one of the first software companies to implement the Internet computing model for developing and deploying enterprise
software across it...
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1999-09-01
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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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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
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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-24
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Informix, a leader in data warehousing and business intelligence software, has developed an application named i. Decide Web
Success that promises to provide dot-coms and clicks-and-mortar organizations with a database independent platform for analyzing
their web data. (...)
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Informix, a leader in data warehousing and business intelligence software, has developed an application named i. Decide Web
Success that promises ...
Published:
2000-10-13
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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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The distinction between business performance management and operational business intelligence is sometimes unclear. Many
vendor offerings overlap in terms of features and functionality, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. However,
there are some differences worth exploring. (...)
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The distinction between business performance management and operational business intelligence is sometimes unclear. Many vendor
offerings overlap ...
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2009-07-31