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Effectively Managing Master Data to Help Improve Information Quality 2007-01-24 01:00:28 Hyperion

See how Deloitte Consulting and Hyperion Solutions have teamed together to provide comprehensive Master Data Management (MDM) solutions and services for those organizations close to making business intelligence and/or data management solutions investments. In this compelling two-page executive brief, executives gain insight into how companies can improve information quality and business performance management by implementing programs to standardize, improve, and manage enterprise master data nationally or globally.

Download this Executive Summary to learn more.

Getting Started with Master Data Management 2007-01-24 01:00:28 Hyperion

So what is Master Data Management (MDM)? How it can it be used to drive the business, and why is it important for companies to understand and successfully manage their master data? Further, what are the challenges that come with implementing an MDM program, and what are the key process drivers to apply in order to help achieve the desired results from an MDM implementation? Deloitte Consulting answers these questions in this paper, brought to you by Hyperion.

Master Data Management: Creating a Single View of the Business 2007-01-24 01:00:28 Hyperion

Seriously considering a business intelligence solution? Your business intelligence solution is only as good as the data supporting it. This research report from the Business Intelligence Network (b-eye) sets forth a concise definition of the basic terms and technologies to get you started, plus dispels common misconceptions in an easily understood strategy and architecture to which you can map future Master Data Management (MDM) projects.

Download this in-depth report to learn more (Executive Summary included).

Embedding Open Source BI in Mission Critical Applications: Dos and Don'ts 2006-12-14 15:03:17 JasperSoft

If you're wondering if Open Source BI is ready for the enterprise, consider that savvy enterprises prefer Open Source BI for mission-critical business applications. But you need to evaluate carefully. Open Source BI provides great new opportunities, but there are still challenges and limitations.

Download this white paper for insider tips on how to evaluate Open Source BI solutions. The document includes advice on topics such as reporting and analysis capabilities, whether you need to write your own server, and the role that the eclipse IDE plays in modern Open Source BI solutions. It also touches on licensing issues, and offers advice on how to approach "commercial open source" vendors.

Case Study: WebSphere Product Center at Panasonic 2006-12-14 10:55:17 IBM

In Europe's consumer electronics market, Panasonic Europe and its competitors are constantly updating product offerings due to changing technologies. With such fierce competition and short product lifecycles, Panasonic's level of success greatly depends on how quickly it can market new products. New product information must be quickly and accurately distributed to regional sales and marketing teams located in every country in Europe, with translations in every European language. To address this need, Panasonic Europe teamed with IBM to implement a solution based on IBM WebSphere Product Center. This case study outlines their success in achieving global simultaneous product launches, correct information for catalogs and advertising, faster price change notifications and better Point of Sale (POS) integration.

Introducing Master Data Management 2006-12-16 01:00:21 Forrester Research

Master data management (MDM) is a business capability enabled through the alignment of multiple information management technologies, business process improvements, and organizational commitments. MDM is much more than a single technology solution; it requires an ecosystem of technologies to allow the creation, management, and distribution of high-quality master data throughout the organization. This master data can be leveraged on both sides of your firewall � wherever and whenever it's needed. Enterprise architects and information management leaders must filter through the vendor hype surrounding MDM and use a checklist that considers the current state of the master data landscape and the technology, resource, and organizational commitment required to successfully implement this business capability across it.

Why Consider Oracle For Business Intelligence? 2006-10-08 01:00:15 IDC

Businesses are undergoing a fundamental shift in the way they make decisions. In today's rapidly changing environment, decision making occurs more frequently and at all levels of an organization. It is no longer a semiregular senior management activity. This paper looks at how Oracle software solutions can support diverse decision-making processes, such as manufacturing quality analysis, financial planning, marketing campaign- or supplier relationship management.

Ambient Business Intelligence: Pervasive Technology to Surround and Inform 2006-11-30 01:00:16 Oracle

This useful white paper written by Neil Raden, founder of Hired Brains Research, looks at what is driving the next generation of BI, and how it will advise and drive businesses with embedded analytics, real-time decision tools, and vastly improved capabilities for people in every corner of the organization, and beyond it.

Defining an Enterprise-Wide Business Performance Management Architecture 2007-01-24 01:00:28 Hyperion

From the perspective of today's business users, there is a growing demand for a single system that will address all of their business performance management requirements. Adding to the complexity, most organizations cannot afford to replace their existing infrastructure and therefore require solutions that work in conjunction with as many existing systems as possible. These requirements drive a new class of product with a unified Business Performance Management (BPM) architecture.

Streamline to Success: The Real Mid-Market Experience: Life Sciences 2006-09-26 01:00:16 IBM

The IT industry is furthering understanding of important health issues such as genetics, diseases and cures. From avian flu to digital imaging, innovation is guiding the life science industry toward a healthier future.

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Title	Date Added	Company
Effectively Managing Master Data to Help Improve Information Quality	2007-01-24 01:00:28	Hyperion
See how Deloitte Consulting and Hyperion Solutions have teamed together to provide comprehensive Master Data Management (MDM) solutions and services for those organizations close to making business intelligence and/or data management solutions investments. In this compelling two-page executive brief, executives gain insight into how companies can improve information quality and business performance management by implementing programs to standardize, improve, and manage enterprise master data nationally or globally. Download this Executive Summary to learn more.
Getting Started with Master Data Management	2007-01-24 01:00:28	Hyperion
So what is Master Data Management (MDM)? How it can it be used to drive the business, and why is it important for companies to understand and successfully manage their master data? Further, what are the challenges that come with implementing an MDM program, and what are the key process drivers to apply in order to help achieve the desired results from an MDM implementation? Deloitte Consulting answers these questions in this paper, brought to you by Hyperion.
Master Data Management: Creating a Single View of the Business	2007-01-24 01:00:28	Hyperion
Seriously considering a business intelligence solution? Your business intelligence solution is only as good as the data supporting it. This research report from the Business Intelligence Network (b-eye) sets forth a concise definition of the basic terms and technologies to get you started, plus dispels common misconceptions in an easily understood strategy and architecture to which you can map future Master Data Management (MDM) projects. Download this in-depth report to learn more (Executive Summary included).
Embedding Open Source BI in Mission Critical Applications: Dos and Don'ts	2006-12-14 15:03:17	JasperSoft
If you're wondering if Open Source BI is ready for the enterprise, consider that savvy enterprises prefer Open Source BI for mission-critical business applications. But you need to evaluate carefully. Open Source BI provides great new opportunities, but there are still challenges and limitations. Download this white paper for insider tips on how to evaluate Open Source BI solutions. The document includes advice on topics such as reporting and analysis capabilities, whether you need to write your own server, and the role that the eclipse IDE plays in modern Open Source BI solutions. It also touches on licensing issues, and offers advice on how to approach "commercial open source" vendors.
Case Study: WebSphere Product Center at Panasonic	2006-12-14 10:55:17	IBM
In Europe's consumer electronics market, Panasonic Europe and its competitors are constantly updating product offerings due to changing technologies. With such fierce competition and short product lifecycles, Panasonic's level of success greatly depends on how quickly it can market new products. New product information must be quickly and accurately distributed to regional sales and marketing teams located in every country in Europe, with translations in every European language. To address this need, Panasonic Europe teamed with IBM to implement a solution based on IBM WebSphere Product Center. This case study outlines their success in achieving global simultaneous product launches, correct information for catalogs and advertising, faster price change notifications and better Point of Sale (POS) integration.
Introducing Master Data Management	2006-12-16 01:00:21	Forrester Research
Master data management (MDM) is a business capability enabled through the alignment of multiple information management technologies, business process improvements, and organizational commitments. MDM is much more than a single technology solution; it requires an ecosystem of technologies to allow the creation, management, and distribution of high-quality master data throughout the organization. This master data can be leveraged on both sides of your firewall � wherever and whenever it's needed. Enterprise architects and information management leaders must filter through the vendor hype surrounding MDM and use a checklist that considers the current state of the master data landscape and the technology, resource, and organizational commitment required to successfully implement this business capability across it.
Why Consider Oracle For Business Intelligence?	2006-10-08 01:00:15	IDC
Businesses are undergoing a fundamental shift in the way they make decisions. In today's rapidly changing environment, decision making occurs more frequently and at all levels of an organization. It is no longer a semiregular senior management activity. This paper looks at how Oracle software solutions can support diverse decision-making processes, such as manufacturing quality analysis, financial planning, marketing campaign- or supplier relationship management.
Ambient Business Intelligence: Pervasive Technology to Surround and Inform	2006-11-30 01:00:16	Oracle
This useful white paper written by Neil Raden, founder of Hired Brains Research, looks at what is driving the next generation of BI, and how it will advise and drive businesses with embedded analytics, real-time decision tools, and vastly improved capabilities for people in every corner of the organization, and beyond it.
Defining an Enterprise-Wide Business Performance Management Architecture	2007-01-24 01:00:28	Hyperion
From the perspective of today's business users, there is a growing demand for a single system that will address all of their business performance management requirements. Adding to the complexity, most organizations cannot afford to replace their existing infrastructure and therefore require solutions that work in conjunction with as many existing systems as possible. These requirements drive a new class of product with a unified Business Performance Management (BPM) architecture.
Streamline to Success: The Real Mid-Market Experience: Life Sciences	2006-09-26 01:00:16	IBM
The IT industry is furthering understanding of important health issues such as genetics, diseases and cures. From avian flu to digital imaging, innovation is guiding the life science industry toward a healthier future.