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Requirements for Data Warehousing in the Cloud: What to Look For to Choose the Right Solution

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Aug 24, 2015

Find out the six things that are critical to evaluate for data warehousing in the cloud. top

Using Big Data + Analytics to Drive Business Transformation

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Aug 20, 2015

Many industries are in the process of "digital transformation” led by the digitization of processes which in turn lead to widespread access to information. Such information, and the technologies and tools used to manage and drive insights from it, are known as “big data.” IDC recently conducted a survey sponsored by SAP and Intel to discover how organizations are successfully using big data and analytics. The survey evaluated the relevance of big data and analytics to business transformation and was used to identify best practices from the most mature organizations. It finds that for businesses to survive in this brave new world, they will need a nuanced big data strategy to navigate the complexities.top

Using Predictive Maintenance to Approach Zero Downtime: How Predictive Analytics Makes This Possible

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Aug 20, 2015

With the Internet of Things, machine-to-machine communication, and connected systems, large volumes of high-velocity data streams are now available that capture the behavior of machines in real time. This paper discusses how companies can employ powerful new predictive analytics to perform modeling that enables predictive maintenance for these assets, with the goal of achieving zero downtime.top

Real People, Real Insights: SAP Runs Analytics Solutions from SAP

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Aug 20, 2015

Read about the work experiences of three SAP employees and how they are deploying SAP analytics solutions to drive new efficiencies and benefits.top

See, Know, Act: How Visual Design Standards Improve Analytical Literacy

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Aug 20, 2015

In the field of business, a well-designed visualization can quickly communicate a lot of information to business users who need to make decisions and take action. As such, data visualization has huge potential to both quicken the pace of business and the quality of decisions. This report discusses how to provide a visual foundation, known as a visual design standard, upon which your existing report designers and business analysts can build sophisticated visual displays that embody best practices in data visualization. Visual design standards form a common language and syntax for creating and consuming visualizations throughout a company. Examples of visual design standards and steps for creating a visual design are provided. top