Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 184
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.
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.
Microsoft pitches for Salesforce, Oracle customers
Fri, 10th Dec 2010
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Open letter and special offer made to lure Salesforce.com and Oracle customers into trying Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online.
Salesforce unveils Chatter Free
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Salesforce launches Chatter Free, a game-changing enterprise collaboration app, aiming to boost social collaboration within firms.
Switching to W7 made easy
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Migrating your computers to the Windows 7 operating system can be relatively painless if you do some advance planning.
Companies still don’t get social media
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Businesses are still failing to use social media properly, and many remain unconvinced of its usefulness, according to two new surveys.
HP drops Oracle for Salesforce?
Mon, 29th Nov 2010
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Huge customer relationship management deal heads to Salesforce.com in the wake of HP and Oracle's recent disagreements.
BMC Software wins NZ Transport Agency deal
Tue, 23rd Nov 2010
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BMC Software secures a deal with the NZ Transport Agency for a cloud-based service solution, promising ITIL maturity and cost reduction.
Demystifying Web Engagement Management
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Scott Liewehr, Sr. WCM Consultant, The Gilbane Group; will present Sitecore's next webinar: Demystifying Web Engagement Management.
The network wishlist
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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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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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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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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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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Amidst a brand revamp, Maclean boldly steps away from RFPs and tenders, choosing a customer-focused IT infrastructure approach.