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ALSO CALLED:
CI,
eBusiness Intelligence,
BI,
EBI,
Enterprise Business Intelligence,
Competitive Intelligence,
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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Business Intelligence Reports
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E-Book: Understanding In-Database Analytics Technology - Benefits, Use Cases and ROI
sponsored by Sybase, Inc.
EBOOK:
Learn all about in-database technology in this E-book, designed to give you a complete overview of the technology and how it can be leveraged successfully. Read on to learn why more companies are choosing to leverage this new technology - and learn more about their ROI and business results.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 11 Nov 2009
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Whitepaper: The Journey Along an Information-Led Transformation
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER:
Organizations that plan an information strategy, make realtime business analytics available to all levels of the organization, and architect an extensible information platform can generate more revenue, lower costs, reduce risk, and predict future outcomes with greater confidence. Read this white paper to learn more.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 11 Nov 2009
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Preparing for the 2.0 World: How Enterprises Need to Think About Emergent Social Technologies
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
Social technologies, commonly called Web 2.0, were originally used to describe consumer technologies that enable groups to organize and share information and media. But enterprises quickly caught on to the value of these easy-to-use tools for capturing and sharing ad hoc information that may otherwise not be documented.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 11 Nov 2009
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The New Voice of the CIO: 2009 Global CIO Study - Perspectives for Midsize Organizations
sponsored by IBM
ANALYST REPORT:
How can today's CIO make the biggest impact on their organization? Learn more here.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 10 Nov 2009
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A Guide To Cloud Computing
sponsored by GlassHouse Technologies (UK) Ltd.
WHITE PAPER:
While there has been much hype around cloud computing, it is critical for executive staff of competitive enterprises to understand and begin planning for internal cloud services. IT executives must own and drive enterprise-wide cloud computing strategies.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 10 Nov 2009
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E-Book: Five Technology Trends for Improved Business Intelligence Performance
sponsored by Sybase, Inc.
EBOOK:
In this E-Book, data warehousing and BI expert Rick Sherman explains how you can take advantage of BI trends to ensure that you get the right information to the right people at the right times, so they can make the best possible decisions.
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 | Published: 09 Nov 2009
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10 Quick Wins for Sales & Marketing
sponsored by ZoomInfo
EBOOK:
In this e-book, we examine ten ways sales organizations can accelerate the progression from cold to close. From improving marketing results through pinpoint prospecting to making sure sales and marketing are on the same page, here are some tangible steps you can take to move faster from cold to close.
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 | Published: 09 Nov 2009
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Selling to the C-Level: How to Convince Company Leaders to Buy
sponsored by ZoomInfo
WHITE PAPER:
This paper examines how to conduct successful C-level sales calls and the psychological strategies and linguistic tactics that help you convince company leaders to buy. Read on to learn the five steps for conducting the successful C-level sales call.
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 | Published: 09 Nov 2009
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PODCAST: How Dallas Cowboys Merchandising Scored Big with Rapid-fire BI
sponsored by Tableau Software
PODCAST:
In this podcast, discover how the Dallas Cowboys adopted BI strategies that optimized their tracking of manufacturing, distribution and sales. Hear from Bill Priakos, Cowboys' COO, as he explains the steps that the team took in being able to get a real-time look into the distribution chain and see trends over time.
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 09 Nov 2009
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How Dallas Cowboys Merchandising Scored Big with Rapid-fire BI
sponsored by Tableau Software
VIDEO:
In this videocast, discover how the Dallas Cowboys adopted BI strategies that optimized their tracking of manufacturing, distribution and sales. Hear from Bill Priakos, Cowboys' COO, as he explains the steps that the team took in being able to get a real-time look into the distribution chain and see trends over time.
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 09 Nov 2009
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Do-It-Yourself BI Done Right: The Secret Sauce is SaaS
sponsored by myDIALS Inc.
WEBCAST:
This webcast, featuring Forrester Research, explains how Software as a Service business intelligence can deliver a more cost-effective way to get relevant information to those who need it faster than traditional business intelligence can.
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 09 Nov 2009
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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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eBook: 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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Overcoming Barriers to AP Automation: A Roadmap for Success
sponsored by Kofax, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
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
WHITE PAPER:
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.
WHITE PAPER:
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
WHITE PAPER:
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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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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