Crystal Decisions

EZINE: With all the excitement around new gadgets in the upcoming release of SQL Server, code-named Denali, it’s easy to forget how much Microsoft played up features in its current version. SQL Server Insider did some digging around in SQL Server 2008 R2 and found some hits, some misses and a whole lot of plans for the near future.

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 | Published: 14 Oct 2011

WEBCAST: This webcast explains how without the right tools, organizations lack insight into why particular customers abandon or transactions fail, and the actionable data to be able to re-engage them. But with the right tools and strategies in place, companies can increase revenue and customer satisfaction at the same time.

Posted: 04 Nov 2010 | Premiered: 04 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: Learn how important it is to address the different BI needs of your business constituents, so they have insight when and where they need it.

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 | Published: 08 Feb 2011

ANALYST REPORT: Need to compare open source business intelligence (BI) technologies and understand which vendor leads the pack? Download Forrester’s evaluation of open source BI vendors and learn why Actuate BIRT is named the leader due to its richness of reporting functionality.

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 | Published: 17 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: While business intelligence (BI) tools can help small to midsized businesses (SMBs) understand how their business runs and capitalize on opportunities for growth, simply installing BI software does not guarantee its effectiveness. In this white paper, find a checklist of six essential factors for SMBs to consider when implementing BI tools.

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: The current version (v4, 2008) of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) has four processes® within the Procurement knowledge area.

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 | Published: 19 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: This paper offers practical advice on how to plan for, build, and market an analytics product. If you execute product development and rollout well, you can grow your business, build customer satisfaction, and improve the “stickiness” of your product. But like any great opportunity, success requires careful planning and attention to detail.

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 | Published: 15 Apr 2011

EZINE: Business intelligence is a hot topic in 2010, especially with the upcoming release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 R2 being dubbed as the "BI release." In this e-zine, one SQL Server expert breaks down exactly what goes into self-service BI, where it works and where it falls short.

Posted: 16 Feb 2010 | Published: 16 Feb 2010

WHITE PAPER: This report provides mid-market organizations a framework for evaluating the total cost of ownership (TCO) of business intelligence (BI) solutions.

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: There is growing evidence that more pervasive BI and analytics have a direct impact on competitiveness. Better decision making is more important when resources become restricted during a recession, so BI and analytics projects will still appeal to management. Read this active Q&A session on building a successful enterprise BI strategy.

Posted: 16 Mar 2010 | Published: 16 Mar 2010