Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 179
The prevalence of computers in business (and everywhere) generates enormous quantities of data. Business Intelligence seeks to extract further value from this data (after it has served its immediate purpose, and is shunted off to storage) through analysis and contextualization. If data is described as the ‘new oil’, BI is the derricks tapping the well. BI generally requires uniform data before analysis can take place, with data extracted from source systems and loaded into secondary structures such as ‘data warehouses/lakes’. The analysis outputs are typically sent to managers and executives within the business in the form of reports (or managers are equipped with the tools to create their own reports) assessing performance, providing insights or identifying opportunities.
ANZ business software market ripe for the picking
Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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Analysts at Ovum predict the ANZ business software market will reach USD $7.3 billion by 2015, driven by rising adoption of software across all categories.
Microsoft targets SAP, Oracle apps business
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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Microsoft aims to target SAP, Oracle and Salesforce.com in its biggest assault on the business software market yet.
HP seeks partnerships for major cloud play
Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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partner programmes
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CEO Leo Apotheker tells an audience of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists that HP will look to make new partnerships for the cloud.
HP makes major play for the cloud
Tue, 15th Mar 2011
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HP has unveiled a new strategy that will see it develop its own internet services and app store for consumers and businesses.
Business intelligence market to grow in 2011
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Gartner forecasts a 9.7% growth in the business intelligence market to $10.8bn in 2011, driven by demand for smarter decision-making tools.
IBM unveils new cloud specialties
Wed, 16th Feb 2011
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software
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IBM unveils new skills and sales programmes to enhance partners' abilities in cloud and analytics, tapping into a network of nearly 1000 firms.
5 enterprise software trends for 2011
Thu, 3rd Feb 2011
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Business intelligence, collaboration, content management, social software and supply chain management will be 2011's major trends, says Gartner.
IBM launches $42 million cloud centre
Thu, 3rd Feb 2011
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Cloud delivery centre opens in Canada to address growing enterprise demand for cost reductions and new technologies.
Salesforce invests in Seesmic
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Salesforce and Softbank invest $4m in Seesmic, bolstering social network brand management with enhanced Salesforce Chatter integration.
Remote users in WAN jam
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Enterprises face WAN woes as remote workloads strain networks, prompting a push towards optimisation to improve speed and efficiency.
Websites made just how you like them...courtesy of facebook
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Have you been surfing the web recently and been surprised to find your Facebook icon displayed on a web page, and a button urging you to 'Become the fan'?.
Top 10: CRM Innovation
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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CRM innovations in 2011 focus on enhancing customer engagement and retention through social media and cloud solutions, driving a revenue-based approach.
Welcome to the “Beyond ERP” era
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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The ERP era as a primary use of IT funds has come to an end. Investments are shifting to differentiation and user productivity says Scott Dawes, Vice.
Microsoft pitches for Salesforce, Oracle customers
Fri, 10th Dec 2010
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Open letter and special offer made to lure Salesforce.com and Oracle customers into trying Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online.
Salesforce unveils Chatter Free
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Salesforce launches Chatter Free, a game-changing enterprise collaboration app, aiming to boost social collaboration within firms.
HP drops Oracle for Salesforce?
Mon, 29th Nov 2010
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Huge customer relationship management deal heads to Salesforce.com in the wake of HP and Oracle's recent disagreements.
Demystifying Web Engagement Management
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Scott Liewehr, Sr. WCM Consultant, The Gilbane Group; will present Sitecore's next webinar: Demystifying Web Engagement Management.
The network wishlist
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
IT departments are looking for a single network infrastructure to handle all data, clustering, and storage traffic.
Challenging channel competence
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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The emergence of Cloud Service Aggregators in the delivery value chain is rocking the foundations of the current channel structure. Channel compentici.
Don't cut corners
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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education, learning & training
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Implementing a Business Intelligence (BI) strategy is an expensive, but necessary, investment for any company.