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Visual Reporting and Analysis: Seeing Is Knowing

Posted in: Uncategorized - Jan 03, 2011

Data visualization is increasingly an essential element of business intelligence (BI). No longer restricted to specialized applications, data visualization in the form of charts, maps, and other graphical representations is enabling business users to better understand data and use it to achieve tactical and strategic objectives.top

Sponsored Content: Harnessing Unstructured Data for Competitive Business Intelligence

Posted in: Uncategorized - Dec 16, 2010

The explosive growth in unstructured data, much of it coming from new sources like social networks and smart devices; more demanding user requirements for easy-to-use yet more sophisticated business analytics and visualization tools; and the need to support new deployment options, such as cloud and SaaS, are rapidly altering the business intelligence landscape. This slideshow looks at how IBMs new Cognos 10 can help organizations support current and future business analytics strategies. - ...top

The Business Value of MDM

Posted in: Master Data Management - Dec 16, 2010

Companies that fall into the “MDM early adopter” category are those that combined an understanding of MDM’s unique benefits with a clear set of business needs.top

Is SQL Server’s MPP Retrofit Too Little Too Late?

Posted in: Master Data Management - Dec 15, 2010

With a reloaded MPP engine on deck in SQL Server Denali -- and a promised columnar option -- Microsoft could still make a high-end DW splash, but it will have to move quickly.top

Is SQL Server’s MPP Retrofit Too Little Too Late?

Posted in: Master Data Management - Dec 15, 2010

With a reloaded MPP engine on deck in SQL Server Denali -- and a promised columnar option -- Microsoft could still make a high-end DW splash, but it will have to move quickly.top