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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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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 ... Learned and What's
Really Driving Business Intelligence? ... Part Five will discuss Geac and
Point Solution vendors. ...
Published:
2005-06-28
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Information Builders Inc., (IBI) has released a new suite of business intelligence tools designed to support e-business.
Release 4.3 of the product has been re-engineered and enabled for wireless and XML, in addition to integration with Microsoft
Office 2000 and BackOffice 2000. Announced at their Summ (...)
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Information Builders Inc., (IBI) has released a new suite of business intelligence tools designed to support e-business. Release
4.3 of the produ...
Published:
2000-06-13
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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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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:
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:
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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Abstract:
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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Biomet, a manufacturer of orthopedic medical products needed to support its worldwide need for sales information. (...)
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Biomet, a manufacturer of orthopedic medical products needed to support its worldwide need for sales information.
Published:
2001-09-25
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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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Abstract:
Sterling Software, Inc. (NYSE: SSW) announced general availability today of its new EUREKA:Intelligence product, a 100% Java,
Web-Based Integrated, Query, Analysis and Reporting tool that allows users to easily query, manipulate and format data for
personal or shared use. EUREKA:Intelligence is suited fo (...)
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... MicroStrategy, and many other data warehousing vendors. ... completed
the acquisition of Information Advantage, a ... no shortage of business
intelligence tools on the ...
Published:
1999-11-17
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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:
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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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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... well as the way vendors should develop ... organizations, or looking
at information about other ... The Business Intelligence
Journal, published biannually, provides ...
Published:
2006-10-25
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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:
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. (...)
Excerpt related to
business intelligence tools vendors information:
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:
Small and medium businesses wanting the benefits of business intelligence (BI) without having to implement a large enterprise
system may find a viable option in Excel-based BI and analytics tools that leverage add-in applications from vendors.
(...)
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Small and medium businesses wanting the benefits of business intelligence (BI) without having to implement a large enterprise
system may find a vi...
Published:
2005-06-22
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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:
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