Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 175
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.
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.
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.
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.
SAP: No Business ByDesign until late 2011
Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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SAP's Business ByDesign won't hit New Zealand until late 2011, citing localisation needs for HR payroll and finance modules, says spokesman.
Vodafone wins REANNZ deal
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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Vodafone secures landmark deal with REANNZ, revolutionising their comms by cutting costs and boosting mobility with iPhones and cloud services.
When whatsitsname blew its top
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Iceland's infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupts, stranding millions and costing billions, sparking calls for better disaster planning.
Facebook bug exposes private chats
Fri, 7th May 2010
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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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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.
A digital on-ramp
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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digital signage
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Retailers seek 'stickiness' with consumers, using digital signage as a potent tool to keep brands in customers' minds and pockets.
BE A BUSINESS OLYMPIAN
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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hcm
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management
Becoming a business Olympian requires a dedicated team and robust systems, akin to the support behind an Olympic athlete's success.
Technology advances in storage
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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storage
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From floppy discs to cloud storage, technology advances mark a new era in handling the ever-expanding digital universe, promising cost savings and efficiency.
Winning Ugly Together
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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financial systems
Many of the traditional IT barriers, both internally and externally, have been lowered to a point where many will be able to shine.
IT spending to grow
Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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Despite a dismal year for IT spending with a 5.2% global decline, Gartner predicts a rebound in 2010 with a 3.3% increase, reaching USD $3.3 trillion.
IDC: CIOs continue to invest
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Despite economic headwinds, 70% of NZ CIOs are forging ahead with investments in server virtualisation, cloud computing, and web 2.0 projects, says IDC.
Over-optimised?
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Is society becoming too connected? IT optimisation and business tools that are helping streamline operations and productivity.
Cashed up and ready to conquer
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Agile, evolving from reseller to tech titan, sells software biz to Avaya and sets sights on global expansion, unfazed by recession.
The butterfly effect
Fri, 1st May 2009
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supply chain
From providers to software, read about how ERP can benefit small businesses in New Zealand and help them succeed globally.