Business Intelligence Software White Papers

WHITE PAPER: The construction of a data model is one of the more difficult tasks of software engineering and is often pivotal to the success or failure of a project. Many factors determine the effectiveness of a data model. In this white paper, industry expert Michael Blaha covers the Top 10 pitfalls to avoid — from both the strategy and detail perspective.

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: Learn how Data Modeling supports cloud computing since interaction among the Cloud Service Provider, Cloud Administration and Customer needs to include a well thought out data architecture before a DBMS designed offering in cloud computing is deployed. Continue reading to learn more.

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: IT leaders, tasked to satisfy the needs of their own business units while satisfying the changing needs of all other business units, face a wide variety of challenges. This white paper identifies the key issues that must be addressed and provides a clear strategy for solving them. Read on to learn more about SAS® Business Analytics for IT leaders.

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 | Published: 06 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: Reference data is the lifeblood of an organization but inconsistencies can lead to inefficient processes and inaccurate analytics. Master reference data makes operational data more accurate, simplifies synchronization and migration projects and improves MDM effectiveness. Learn some key considerations for creating a reference data master.

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 | Published: 27 Sep 2010

WHITE PAPER: Read To SaaS or Not to SaaS: Make Your Digital Measurement Count by Eric Peterson to choose wisely.

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 | Published: 23 Sep 2010

WHITE PAPER: BI solutions are fast becoming a mainstay for organizations that recognize that proper collection and analysis of information can improve critical business processes. This paper provides key evaluation concerns for organizations looking to implement comprehensive training to ensure the success of their enterprise BI projects.

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 | Published: 20 Sep 2010

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about how Dell is providing answers to key virtualization questions for the enterprise. Topics include; how to migrate to a fully virtualized environment as well as how the IT infrastructure should be configured for maximum benefit.

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 | Published: 01 Nov 2008

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper describes in detail the new features and capabilities offered in the ODI 11g data integration platform.

Posted: 10 Sep 2010 | Published: 25 Jul 2010

WHITE PAPER: CVE is a predictive, adaptive approach to linking front and back office functions through the prism of advanced business intelligence and analytics. Read this paper to learn how to link strategy and operations with CVE for better customer loyalty and margins.

Posted: 02 Sep 2010 | Published: 02 Sep 2010

WHITE PAPER: Though there’s no simple answer to “buy or build,” there are criteria — seven, in fact, that can guide you to make a well informed decision. This paper helps you identify and evaluate each one.

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 | Published: 16 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for a summary of the 2nd webcast in a series sponsored by IBM that is designed to empower IT and Business Unit managers to develop a strong business case for the return on investment (ROI) of their business intelligence initiatives.

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 | Published: 07 Dec 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how organizations with highly-complex organizational structures will find an application independent business intelligence strategy more effective than BI tools that come bundled in ERP applications.

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 | Published: 20 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: This TDWI Best Practices report identifies how business intelligence (BI) enables finance and accounting executives, managers and analysts to be powerful agents of organizational change. The paper includes practical advice and best practices for finance departments to partner with IT to leverage financial and non-financial data strategically.

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 | Published: 30 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: This research paper, based on independent third-party research and MicroStrategy surveys of customers using business intelligence (BI) in 64-bit environments, explores adoption trends leading to a 64-bit era in business intelligence. Read on to find out so much more.

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 | Published: 30 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the disruptions to SAP’s roadmap after the acquisition of BOBJ, and discusses various scenarios in which customers might decide to stay with SAP BOBJ for its BI strategy, and also when it might be best to use a third-party BI platform to leverage their SAP investments. Read this paper to learn more.

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 | Published: 26 May 2010

WHITE PAPER: Today, data warehousing and business intelligence are mission-critical functions for organizations of all types and sizes. IBM System z supports the entire data warehousing cycle, along with business intelligence software to deliver a total solution infrastruc­ture. Read this white paper to learn more.

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

WHITE PAPER: Make informed decisions at a lower cost with the right BI strategy.

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 | Published: 15 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: Through data modeling of BI systems, we can meet many of today’s data challenges. Through logical and physical modeling of business intelligence systems, we can enable the delivery of the correct business information to business users. Read this paper to learn more.

Posted: 08 Jun 2010 | Published: 30 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains how SAP BusinessObjects Explorer extends the reach of BI to all your users. Read on to learn how with immediate insight into critical data, information workers can intuitively explore business information quickly and independently, enabling a better-informed workforce that makes sound and timely decisions.

Posted: 01 Jun 2010 | Published: 01 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: How can your company take away more than just sales numbers from online customers? That was one of the topics of a webcast that brought thought leaders together to discuss challenges and best practices in the industry. Continue reading to explore the insights and highlights from that webcast and learn more about how to compete on web analytics.

Posted: 05 May 2010 | Published: 05 May 2010

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how IT decision makers can drive better business performance through strong strategic, tactical, and advanced reporting.

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 | Published: 25 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how to strengthen your organization's business intelligence investment in the current economic environment, which has seen budget cuts in virtually every area. This paper offers tips for making a tangible business case for BI investments.

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 | Published: 06 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses the business reasons to move to real-time data warehousing and describes the common data integration approaches, with an emphasis on using real-time CDC capabilities and Oracle’s data integration offerings in that area -- including Oracle GoldenGate 11g and Oracle Data Integrator Enterprise Edition 11g.

Posted: 16 Mar 2010 | Published: 02 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about how Dell is providing answers to key virtualization questions for the enterprise. Topics include; how to migrate to a fully virtualized environment as well as how the IT infrastructure should be configured for maximum benefit.

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 | Published: 01 Nov 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a detailed look at Oracle GoldenGate 11g -- a log-based, real-time data replication and change data capture (CDC) software platform that offers real-time data integration and continuous availability solutions for mission-critical systems.

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 | Published: 02 Aug 2010