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Expanding BI's role | 2009-12-02 | SAP |
| In today's economic downturn, organizations are looking for ways to improve the way they do business to keep ahead of the competition and grow revenue.
The path to success in all of these areas, traditionally, has been to use business intelligence (BI) information to make decisions. Increasingly, organizations are finding that the benefits of BI can be enhanced when complemented by predictive analysis. Specifically, more insight can be gained, and even better decisions made, by coupling business relevant information with an easy-to-use predictive analytics solution. Tags: Data Tools, Enterprise Planning, Data Tools, Data Tools |
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Reaping the Benefits of Next Generation Dashboards | 2009-12-02 | SAP |
| The need for timely and succinct business intelligence (BI) continues to grow as executives demand critical information to seize opportunities faster than competitors and to address potential problems in the making.
But increasingly, it is not just C-level executives and upper management who need access to business intelligence. Business unit managers and rank-and-file personnel increasingly must also have updated information to do their jobs. And in every case, users of business intelligence solutions desire a flexible and intuitive method for assimilating information without manually gathering data. The delivery mechanism must provide transparent connectivity and security to users, while presenting an easy to use interface for navigating and consuming information. These requirements are driving the demand for a new generation of BI solutions. Tags: Data Tools, Enterprise Planning, Data Tools, Data Tools |
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Replication for Dummies | 2009-11-30 | Sybase |
| Looking for information on Database Replication, then Replication for Dummies is the resource for you. Database replication, which is the distribution of information across a series of database servers that may be located in the same place or scattered across the globe, was once reserved for large, sophisticated organizations sporting the big IT budgets. Thankfully, for a variety of reasons, the past few years have seen wider application of database replication solutions. This book provides you with a basic understanding of this important technology, along with a series of best practices for you to consider when implementing a database replication strategy.
Tags: Data Tools |
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Business Analytics and Optimization for the Intelligent Enterprise | 2009-11-09 | IBM |
| Based on our survey of 225 business leaders worldwide, we found that enterprises
are operating with bigger blind spots and that they are making important decisions
without access to the right information. They recognize that new analytics, coupled
with advanced business process management capabilities, signal a major
opportunity to close gaps and create new business advantage. Those who have the
vision to apply new approaches are building intelligent enterprises and will be ready
to outperform their peers.
Tags: Enterprise Planning, Data Tools, Data Tools, IT Budgeting |
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The Journey Along an Information-Led Transformation | 2009-11-09 | IBM |
| A shift is underway from simple automation to business optimization, and information is at the center of it. Information, when aligned with your business strategy, holds the key to
driving profitable growth, cost take out and proactive risk management. However, despite the tremendous growth in information, most organizations are operating with significant
blind spots and are trapped within application-bound silos. Learn how ro untap your Information resources with IBM.
Tags: Data Tools, Data Tools, IT Budgeting |
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Bigger picture, smarter decisions: Today's BI tools | 2009-10-21 | IBM |
| With people and systems increasingly interconnected, it's hard to keep up with data. In the ForwardView article, "Bigger picture, smarter decisions: BI tools," you'll learn how Business Intelligence (BI) solutions provide greater visibility across the entire business to help you spot trends in real time. See how a midmarket company used BI solutions to make smarter decisions and increase competitiveness.
Tags: Data Tools, Enterprise Planning, Data Tools, Data Tools |
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OEM Program eBook | 2009-10-13 | SAP |
| Find out how to tap into a long-running program with over 750 OEM partners worldwide, and make SAP BusinessObjects market leading BI platform your own.
Tags: Enterprise Planning, Enterprise Planning, Data Infrastructure, Data Tools |
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Beyond Reporting: Requirements for Large-Scale Analytics | 2009-10-02 | Aster Data |
| As organizations seek to gain greater value from their data warehousing investments, they invariably look to push the envelope of their front-end environment and supplement reporting with more powerful analytics. Providing adequate support for the analysts and analytic applications is challenging. This white paper provides a comparison of basic reporting vs analytics; an overview of the components, benefits and challenges of analytical tools; the technology requirements for analytical platforms; and four best practices to implement when optimizing your analytics environment.
Tags: Customer Management, Data Tools, Data Tools, Business Functions |
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Gaining Perspective on Performance: Best Practices for an Effective 360-Degree Feedback Program | 2009-10-01 | SumTotal Systems |
| When planned in advance and run strategically, a 360-degree feedback program can offer serious business value. Feedback from multiple raters provides useful data on your employees, their performance, and their development needs. But be forewarned—you can't launch a 360-degree feedback program without thinking ahead. This white paper takes a look at six critical questions to consider before embarking on the path to greater perspective.
Tags: Data Tools, Data Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Data Tools |
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Optimizing Sales Messaging: The Impact of What You Say on Sales Performace | 2009-10-01 | Citrix Online |
| Is what you say as important as what you sell?
Download the CSO Insights research report to view the results of their recent survey and find out how creating the right sales messages can directly affect your ROI. Tags: Customer Management, Data Tools, Internet and Web, Business Functions |
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