Tag Archives: Business Intelligence
Common data vocabulary helps companies globalize governance, BI
http://searchbusinessanalytics.techtarget.com/feature/Common-data-vocabulary-helps-companies-globalize-governance-BI?utm_medium=EM&asrc=EM_NLN_39432632&utm_campaign=20150205_Common%20data%20vocabulary%20helps%20companies%20globalize%20governance,%20BI_cvoorhees&utm_source=NLN&track=NL-1816&ad=898768 Strong data governance is needed to maximize the value of business intelligence efforts — and that starts with a common set of data definitions, consultant Wayne Eckerson says. by: Wayne Eckerson Industry Analyst
“Big Data” Analytics, Data Quality and the Seven Gates of Analytic Hell
http://blogs.gartner.com/alan-duncan/2014/10/02/big-data-analytics-data-quality-and-the-seven-gates-of-analytic-hell/?utm_content=bufferbd1d9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer 1. “What is the question we’re trying to answer?” 2. “Why do we want to answer the question?” 3. “What action will we take as a result of answering the question?” 4. “Do we have enough information to answers … Continue reading
Data visualization software deserves a deep look before buying
Data visualization software deserves a deep look before buying Data visualization has become an integral part of business intelligence systems, making reports more informative and visually appealing and helping to fuel the development of user-friendly executive dashboards and mobile BI … Continue reading
How do data warehouses die?
How do data warehouses die? Every time you close one eye and skip a documentation task, you invest into the grizzlier and earlier decommissioning of your data warehouse.
CIOs should prepare for the battle between old BI and new BI
CIOs should prepare for the battle between old BI and new BI A war is brewing in the business intelligence and analytics market. “We’re about to see rapid adoption of BI and analytics in 2014 and going forward,” said Gartner … Continue reading
An intelligent look at the new generation of business intelligence
An intelligent look at the new generation of business intelligence A new breed of cloud-based data analytics product is on the rise, all of which take different routes to the same goal: Making better business intelligence (BI) available more quickly … Continue reading
BI and Analytics With or Without a Data Warehouse
BI and Analytics With or Without a Data Warehouse When implemented in conjunction with a data warehouse, BI is centralized under the IT department and therefore enjoys cleaner, more accurate data and the ability to serve as the organization’s single … Continue reading
Amazon: Using Big Data Analytics to Read Your Mind
Amazon: Using Big Data Analytics to Read Your Mind Amazon.com, the Seattle-based ecommerce giant, has always leveraged data. In one of their latest business moves, the company has obtained a patent to ship us goods before we have even made … Continue reading
Building a big data dream team
Building a big data dream team Today’s analytics specialists must possess technical skills and be savvy enough to convey results
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