Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 173
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.
The network wishlist
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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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.
Cloudy with a chance of thunder
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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martech
Security concerns are a significant barrier to cloud adoption, particularly for enterprises handling sensitive data. Ensuring robust cloud security is critical.
AVG launches start-up security suite
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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cdp
AVG has launched a new suite of security products designed to protect online transactions, emails, and sensitive data for small and medium-sized businesses.
INZ: New internet message not getting through
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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data analytics
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planning
The message about adopting the new internet protocol, IPv6, is still not getting through to enterprise managers in New Zealand.
Maclean rejects RFPs and tenders
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Amidst a brand revamp, Maclean boldly steps away from RFPs and tenders, choosing a customer-focused IT infrastructure approach.
MindManager 9 demonstrates business productivity benefits of Mindjet's next generation software
Wed, 11th Aug 2010
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data analytics
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cdp
Mindjet announces the general availability of version 9 of its visual information mapping software, MindManager.
SAP: No Business ByDesign until late 2011
Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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crm
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data analytics
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erp
SAP's Business ByDesign won't hit New Zealand until late 2011, citing localisation needs for HR payroll and finance modules, says spokesman.
Don't cut corners
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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data analytics
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education, learning & training
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bi
Implementing a Business Intelligence (BI) strategy is an expensive, but necessary, investment for any company.
Cash is king
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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cloud services
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A worrying 37% of Kiwi business owners still rely on bank statements to track cash flow, showing a lack of awareness of essential business health indicators.
Attache aims to improve business
Sat, 24th Jul 2010
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crm
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data analytics
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software
Attache Software's new Business Improvement Guide plans to help SMEs use and monitor IT, and embraces the international standards for governance of IT.
Vodafone wins REANNZ deal
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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martech
Vodafone secures landmark deal with REANNZ, revolutionising their comms by cutting costs and boosting mobility with iPhones and cloud services.
Village Roadshow Selects Sitecore CMS as the Foundation for its Online Marketing Strategy
Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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data analytics
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ecm
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cx
Village Roadshow has chosen Sitecore CMS to develop a personalised and targeted online marketing strategy for its diverse entertainment ventures.
How to master communication for global projects
Fri, 9th Jul 2010
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data analytics
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cdp
Cloud-based applications provider Mindjet is sponsoring a free Webinar on 'Mastering Communication for Global Projects'.
When whatsitsname blew its top
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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dr
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data analytics
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planning
Iceland's infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupts, stranding millions and costing billions, sparking calls for better disaster planning.
Damar eyes NZ growth
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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data analytics
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planning
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partner programmes
Infor has signed a deal with New Zealand manufacturing company Damar Industries to support growth and acquisitions across the local market.
Facebook bug exposes private chats
Fri, 7th May 2010
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
A Facebook bug exposed users' private chats via the profile preview feature, adding to the social media giant's ongoing privacy issues.
Mash is a smash hit
Sat, 1st May 2010
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data analytics
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planning
What you want is data at your fingertips when you need it and in the form that is appropriate for the interface you're using.
GETTING SMARTER
Sat, 1st May 2010
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risk & compliance
Greg Abbiss, Gen-i's Principal Architect BI/CRM, says more businesses need to use BI in order to make better decisions.
Does ERP provide good BI?
Sat, 1st May 2010
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management
As ERP vendors incorporate advanced Business Intelligence tools, experts question if these systems alone can meet evolving data analysis needs for businesses.