Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 162
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.
Future of the global mobile analytics market looking rosy
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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A recent report has indicated a bright future for global mobile analytics, with huge growth anticipated between now and 2020.
Communications providers must invest in big data analytics to stay ahead, report says
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Communications service providers' interest in big data analytics compared to actual return on investment is not adding up, according to new research.
Big Data and Analytics readiness: APAC 'mature'
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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APAC organisations in the Asia Pacific region are progressing rapidly in their readiness for Big Data and Analytics, according to analyst firm IDC.
HPE Operations Bridge Suite to 'consolidate' IT operations
Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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HPE Operations Bridge Suite uses a dashboard and fuses analytics and monitoring capabilities to help businesses monitor hybrid cloud app performance.
SugarCRM demonstrates just what is possible with AI
Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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At its recent annual conference for customers and partners (SugarCon), SugarCRM revealed its bold roadmap for the future.
IBM and Acxiom announce new partnership for the sake of data
Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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IBM and Acxiom recently announced a new partnership designed to empower data scientists to make faster and more accurate predictions.
Microsoft ramps up indirect CSP channel with five new additions
Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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Microsoft has ramped up its local indirect cloud solution provider channel, adding more big name distributors to its list.
Why did Microsoft purchase LinkedIn? A treasure trove of information
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Microsoft's recent purchase of LinkedIn shows that in a world of smart of machines, content is king and the new code base.
Amadeus: Big data analytics key to efficient travel
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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A new discussion paper from Amadeus points to the power of big data and analytics in the airline travel industry.
3 reasons why telecom operators should store historical data right now
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Big Data technologies, cloud services and price drops in storage disks have made it possible to store huge datasets.
Employee engagement the secret to business success
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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Investing in employee engagement is crucial for success, says survey by Qualtrics. Regular pulse surveys are key.
Investing in transformation on a budget: Is it possible?
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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Many firms on tight budgets seek IT modernisation. Fronde's Mike Roxburgh advises investing in cloud solutions to reduce costs and drive innovation.
Forrester Wave report champions Emarsys as strong performer in B2C marketing
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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The 'Forrester Wave Cross-Channel Campaign Management, Q2 2016 Report' has highlighted some of the best-performing B2C cloud marketing providers.
A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security
Tue, 31st May 2016
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IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.
Business must become 'sentient' if they want to keep up
Tue, 31st May 2016
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To achieve the speed and responsiveness required to keep up, businesses must optimise human intervention when it comes to analysing data.
CGI nabs Queensland government contract worth $58m
Mon, 30th May 2016
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CGI secures a £58.8m deal to enhance Queensland's debt recovery, aiming for smarter, faster collections with a high-tech solution.
The tool that lets large business fight back the digital disrupters
Sun, 29th May 2016
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Anaplan's latest innovation empowers goliath firms to anticipate and counter the tidal wave of digital disruption sweeping industries.
APAC leads burgeoning Anything-as-a-Service market
Fri, 27th May 2016
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Asia Pacific driving rapid growth in global Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) market, expected to expand at over 38% CAGR until 2020.
Salesforce brings on AWS as infrastructure provider, plans for global expansion
Fri, 27th May 2016
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Salesforce taps AWS for its global cloud push, harnessing Amazon's prowess to boost enterprise services worldwide.
Commvault's new platform solving problems you don't know you have yet
Fri, 27th May 2016
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The new platform allows companies to protect, access and use all of their data, anywhere and anytime – turning data into a powerful strategic asset.