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Skila, Inc. is applying advanced eKnowedge tools to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. It’s
the kind of offering every knowledge worker wants to have. (...)
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Skila, Inc. is applying advanced eKnowedge tools to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. It’s
the kind of offering e...
Published:
2000-10-06
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Abstract:
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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... BI tools have neither been terribly complex nor expensive to deploy (compared ...
For more of pertinent information, see Business Intelligence Success, Lessons
...
Published:
2005-06-28
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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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For many reasons, SAS's alliance with Amdocs and partnership with Aprimo might be some of a few vendor partnerships where
customers and the vendors benefit. (...)
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For many reasons, SAS's alliance with Amdocs and partnership with Aprimo might be some of a few vendor partnerships where
customers and the vendor...
Published:
2005-08-12
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Abstract:
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
... performance management (CPM), and business activity monitoring ...
are all dependent on BI tools, but it ...
Published:
2009-04-29
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Abstract:
The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) hosts quarterly World Conferences to help organizations involved in data warehousing,
business intelligence, and performance management. These conferences supply a wealth of information aimed at improving organizational
decision-making, optimizing performance, and ac (...)
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... Journal, published biannually, provides information and resources ...
Works: Best Practices in Business Intelligence and Data ... to-date news
and industry commentary. ...
Published:
2006-10-25
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
Keeping detailed historical information is a great idea in theory, but how can it be merged with current data to enable split-second
decisions? Two companies partner to solve a significant problem in e-commerce. (...)
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Keeping detailed historical information is a great idea in theory, but how can it be merged with current data to enable split-second
decisions? Tw...
Published:
2000-06-16
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Abstract:
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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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 ...
Published:
2009-07-31
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Abstract:
There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall BI framework, while best-of-breed data integration vendors, who provide enhanced ETL functionality, have
an increased focus on data cleansing and integrity. (...)
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There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall...
Published:
2006-03-07
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Abstract:
Many business intelligence (BI) projects fall short of expectations. Unless organizations implement a methodology and benchmark
the success other organizations have experienced, BI implementations may fail to provide the desired results. This article
identifies five steps organizations should take when i (...)
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Many business intelligence (BI) projects fall short of expectations. Unless organizations implement a methodology and benchmark
the success other ...
Published:
2009-09-11
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
IBM's Entity Analytics Solution (EAS) enables organizations to identify and connect individuals based on collected data and
their associated data patterns. EAS is used primarily within governments and the financial and insurance sectors to detect
and prevent fraud. (...)
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Business Intelligence and Identity Recognition—IBM's Entity Analytics. ...
implementation of such business initiatives as ... organizations with the tools
to manage ...
Published:
2007-01-03
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Abstract:
Through this interview with RCG Information Technology’s Robert Abate, manufacturers can gain an understanding of what it
takes to add value to their current business intelligence (BI) use, or what they can gain from BI and how to get started. (...)
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Through this interview with RCG Information Technology’s Robert Abate, manufacturers can gain an understanding of what it
takes to add value to th...
Published:
2008-10-20
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Abstract:
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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Abstract:
The Perfect Order measurement has proven to be a powerful measurement of a business. Should The Perfect Order be defined
from an internal point of view or from a customer point of view . . . inside-out or outside-in? (...)
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... changes in the perfect order measurement to the overall health of the business in terms
... two to three times the return on assets (ROA) of their industry peers. ...
Published:
2005-05-09