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ALSO CALLED: CI, eBusiness Intelligence, BI, EBI, Enterprise Business Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, and Business Knowledge
DEFINITION: Business intelligence (BI) is a broad category of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data to help enterprise users make better business decisions. BI applications include the activities of decision support systems, query and reporting, online analytical processing (OLAP), statistical analysis, forecasting, and data mining. Business intelligence
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Spanning Tree Protocol Essentials for the CCNA Exam
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was developed to solve the problems caused by loops in a bridged, or switched, topology. Read this paper for useful knowledge of the Spanning Tree Protocol - knowledge that will be useful for the CCNA exam.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009
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Best Practices for Implementing BI in ERP Centric Environments
sponsored by IBM
EBOOK:
Read this e-book, which is specifically written to address the unique challenges of IT and BI professionals in ERP-centric environments. This set of articles offers best practices and strategic advice for organizations seeking to optimize business intelligence programs.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009
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Support Global Expansion with Trade and Financial Compliance
sponsored by SAP America Inc
ANALYST BRIEF:
The SAP BusinessObjects Electronic Invoicing for Brazil (SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletronica) application helps companies that do business in Brazil meet digital invoice regulations. The application enables automated, certified, and secure communication with government systems at the state and federal level.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009
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Spend Analytics: A Foundation for Procurement Performance Management
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER:
Read this white paper from SAP for an interview with Kathleen Wilhide, research director of IDC’s Compliance and Business Performance Management Solutions program.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009
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Overcoming Barriers to AP Automation: A Roadmap for Success
sponsored by Kofax, Inc.
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This paper provides practical advice for knocking down the barriers to AP automation. It also discusses six levels of AP automation.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009
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Advancing your SAP Netweaver: Maximize the value of SAP Netweaver with Atos Origin
sponsored by Atos Origin
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Enterprises that embrace SAP NetWeaver early will gain a tremendous competitive advantage. And by using the proven experience of Atos Origin nothing is left to chance. Atos Origin will provide transparency regarding the costs and benefits and help turn your vision into results using our proven global SAP expertise and integration experience.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009
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Advance Your SAP Services: What Atos Origin Can Do For You
sponsored by Atos Origin
CASE STUDY:
Atos Origin provides end-to-end SAP solutions for mid-to large-size organizations around the world - from core SAP implementations to supply chain management to upgrades and custom development. With a wealth of experience across all industries, we are among the world's most successful SAP specialists.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009
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Improve Operational Performance by Visualizing and Analyzing Relevant KPI and KPD Metrics: Support Continuous Improvement with Value Stream Management and Operational Intelligence
sponsored by myDIALS Inc.
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This paper outlines the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPI metrics) together with associated Key Performance Drivers (KPD metrics) within the context of value stream management to support continuous operational performance improvement.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009
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Advance Your Data Management: Reduce Cost and Risk through the effective and efficient Management of Master Data
sponsored by Atos Origin
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Effective and efficient management of master data within the manufacturing sector is a key factor in reducing TCO, providing accurate global spend analysis and improved reporting and decision making. Implementing SAP's Master Data Management solution into an organization enables the backbone of a complete data governance model to be established.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009
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Presentation Transcript: Competing on Innovation
sponsored by Sybase, Inc.
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
Read this transcript to learn how to get all the speed, flexibility and processing power of a custom-built data warehouse.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009
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Delivering More Value: What’s New in RRC 2.0
sponsored by IBM
WEBCAST:
IBM Rational ® Requirements Composer helps teams define requirements more effectively and apply 'just enough' management to them across the project lifecycle. Join this webcast to learn more.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 04 Nov 2009
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E-book: Automate configuration changes and save your data center millions
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
EBOOK:
Manual configuration changes are the no. 1 cause of service disruptions. In this article, customers, analysts and IT experts share strategies to help automate your manual processes and ensure that changes are applied according to configurations – every time. Download the ebook.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009
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Gartner's Magic Quadrant for IT Event Correlation and Analysis
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
ANALYST BRIEF:
Before investing in an event management solution, you’ll want to know how the product will fit within your overall event-to-incident and problem management processes, including workflow, escalation and integration with service desk tools. Gartner assesses the vendor landscape in their latest Magic Quadrant for IT Event Correlation and Analysis.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009
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Best Practice Insights: ITIL Service Operation
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
SCREENCAST:
Service Operation, the fourth book in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Version 3 publications, assists readers in developing management practices to ensure customers are satisfied and receive the value they expect. BMC experts have compiled an overview based on Service Operation, including valuable commentary, practical guidance and examples.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 03 Nov 2009
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2009 ERP Report: Hospitality and Entertainment
sponsored by Panorama Consulting Group
ANALYST REPORT:
This part of Panorama’s ERP Report outlines the use of ERP software at companies in the hospitality and entertainment industry, including a comparison of ERP results to other industries. This study includes ERP implementation results surrounding average budget, duration, actual costs, and implementation variables.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009
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Tips for Managing ERP Software Vendors during the Software Selection Process
sponsored by Panorama Consulting Group
ANALYST BRIEF:
It is often said that desperate times call for desperate measures. In recent months, this is certainly the case for some ERP vendors. The good news, however, is that there are ways to manage ERP software vendors to ensure a fair, consistent, and unbiased selection process for your organization. Read on to learn what they are.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009
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BMC Helps Dell IT Automate
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
WEBCAST:
BMC helped the Dell IT group to consolidate job scheduling and job monitoring within a single dashboard, reduce by 75 percent the number of IT administrators needed for patch management, and accelerate trouble-ticket resolution with automation. Watch the customer video.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 03 Nov 2009
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Strategies for Modernizing IT, Reducing Costs, and Improving Operational Efficiency
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
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To meet business demands for higher levels of performance and availability – all while adding services and reducing costs – IT has to modernize. A strong service assurance capability enabled by available Business Service Management (BSM) solutions can help you modernize IT and deliver compelling business benefits.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009
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Operational efficiency — how to save big with BMC Software
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
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As the business demands more from your tight IT budget, it's helpful to know that you can actually fund the IT improvements your business needs from savings generated by improvements in operational efficiency. Read a short overview of how BMC Solutions drive operational efficiency.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009
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eGuide: Key Trends and Strategies for Decreasing Data Integration Costs in a Down Economy
sponsored by Syncsort
EGUIDE:
Read this E-Guide and explore how careful negotiation of data integration licenses can help your company save $100,000 or more on data integration costs. Learn about vital data integration trends and business drivers as well as how you can ensure a successful business intelligence (BI) initiative with key data integration considerations.
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 | Published: 02 Nov 2009
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eBook: Next Generation BI Strategies
sponsored by SearchCIO.com
EBOOK:
Business intelligence is critical to many initiatives. Therefore, CIOs need to pay special attention to changes in the business. Learn more about the latest BI systems and how they can help meet the changing needs of the business.
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 | Published: 02 Nov 2009
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Data Center Projects: Project Management
sponsored by APC
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This paper presents a framework for project management roles and relationships that is understandable, comprehensive, and adaptable to any size project.
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 | Published: 02 Nov 2009
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Secure Your Future Now with a Smart Choice
sponsored by Microsoft, Intel and HP
WEBCAST:
This webcast explores the business benefits of migrating from expensive, proprietary server architectures to cost-effective, industry-standard architectures. Gain insight into how this transition can enable your organization to increase reliability, availability and serviceability.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 30 Oct 2009
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SAP® BusinessObjects™: The Preferred Business Intelligence Choice Designed for Growing Companies
sponsored by SAP AG
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SAP® BusinessObjects™ Edge software is the business intelligence (BI) choice of midsize companies hoping to improve business processes, discover new opportunities and edge out the competition. It includes affordable solutions addressing just about any BI requirement, like operational reporting and analysis, dashboards and visualization.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009
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Giving Service Companies a Fast Start
sponsored by SAP AG
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Learn how the SAP Business All-in-One fast-start program can provide service companies like yours with a software solution that helps you respond quickly to customers' expectations of high-quality, differentiated services to help you maintain services relationships - with predictable costs, and low total cost of ownership.
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Published: 29 Oct 2009
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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEFINITION (continued): … applications can be:Mission-critical and integral to an enterprise's operations or occasional to meet a special requirementEnterprise-wide or local to one division, department, or projectCentrally initiated or driven by user demand This term was used as early as September, 1996, when a Gartner Group report said:By 2000, Information Democracy will emerge in forward-thinking enterprises, with Business Intelligence information and applications available broadly to employees, consultants, customers, suppliers, and the public. The key to thriving in a competitive marketplace is staying ahead of the … Business Intelligence definition sponsored by SearchDataManagement.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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