Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 171
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.
Data heading to 1.8 zettabytes this year
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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The world's digital data is expected to reach 1.8 zettabytes in 2011, doubling every two years and surpassing storage capacity, reveals an EMC and IDC study.
Basware launches Catalogues
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Basware introduces Catalogues, a new service boosting global trade opportunities for organisations by enhancing supplier visibility and control.
Google adds speed measurements to analytics
Wed, 11th May 2011
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Google enhances Analytics with Site Speed report, enabling detailed insights into page loading times and factors affecting site performance.
Microsoft BI Summit rolls into town
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Free Auckland and Wellington events to cater for business decision makers, IT pros, architects and developers.
Microsoft targets SAP, Oracle apps business
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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Microsoft aims to target SAP, Oracle and Salesforce.com in its biggest assault on the business software market yet.
HP seeks partnerships for major cloud play
Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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CEO Leo Apotheker tells an audience of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists that HP will look to make new partnerships for the cloud.
HP makes major play for the cloud
Tue, 15th Mar 2011
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HP has unveiled a new strategy that will see it develop its own internet services and app store for consumers and businesses.
Business intelligence market to grow in 2011
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Gartner forecasts a 9.7% growth in the business intelligence market to $10.8bn in 2011, driven by demand for smarter decision-making tools.
A Guide to Digital TV
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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As New Zealand edges towards digital TV, households must choose between Freeview and SKY by Nov 2013 to keep their screens flickering.
IBM unveils new cloud specialties
Wed, 16th Feb 2011
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IBM unveils new skills and sales programmes to enhance partners' abilities in cloud and analytics, tapping into a network of nearly 1000 firms.
5 enterprise software trends for 2011
Thu, 3rd Feb 2011
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Business intelligence, collaboration, content management, social software and supply chain management will be 2011's major trends, says Gartner.
IBM launches $42 million cloud centre
Thu, 3rd Feb 2011
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Cloud delivery centre opens in Canada to address growing enterprise demand for cost reductions and new technologies.
Salesforce invests in Seesmic
Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
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Salesforce and Softbank invest $4m in Seesmic, bolstering social network brand management with enhanced Salesforce Chatter integration.
Remote users in WAN jam
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Enterprises face WAN woes as remote workloads strain networks, prompting a push towards optimisation to improve speed and efficiency.
Websites made just how you like them...courtesy of facebook
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Have you been surfing the web recently and been surprised to find your Facebook icon displayed on a web page, and a button urging you to 'Become the fan'?.
Top 10: CRM Innovation
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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CRM innovations in 2011 focus on enhancing customer engagement and retention through social media and cloud solutions, driving a revenue-based approach.
Welcome to the “Beyond ERP” era
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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The ERP era as a primary use of IT funds has come to an end. Investments are shifting to differentiation and user productivity says Scott Dawes, Vice.
Microsoft launches Dynamics CRM Online
Tue, 18th Jan 2011
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Microsoft unveils Dynamics CRM Online, enhancing productivity in sales, service and marketing with innovative cloud technology, available globally.
Have a disaster plan in place or risk bankruptcy
Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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Symantec's 2011 survey shows a lack of disaster preparedness among SMBs, risking costly downtime and customer loss. Half of global SMBs lack a disaster plan.
Show me the (business) plan
Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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Many entrepreneurs fail to navigate their business without a clear plan—akin to being lost in a new city without a map or GPS.