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Retail Solutions 2008: JJB Sports cuts reporting times after Business Intelligence project

JJB Sports, the UK's leading sports... 
Published 25/06/2008 more >>

Kalido and QlikTech unite information management and business intelligence

In a show of bipartisan consensus between two suppliers in relatively close proximity, Kalido and QlikTech have pooled their resources to produce what they... 
Published 25/06/2008 more >>

Gem in-house BI software now openly available

Diamond drilling company liked its own BI system so much it has made it commercially available  
Published 23/06/2008 more >>

Business intelligence provides predictive analysis for field workers

Information Builders is extending its Webfocus business... 
Published 04/06/2008 more >>

Making IT fit for business

There exists a whole host of integrated application suites designed to enable firms to coordinate activities across their organisations and maximise the value delivered to customers whilst minimising operational costs.  
Published 04/06/2008 more >>

Reporting system drives BI change at Highland agency

New BI system has significant impact on business at Scottish Government Agency 
Published 19/05/2008 more >>

10,000 unpaid invoices ‘stuck’ in Birmingham Council SAP system

Birmingham City Council - Europe's largest local authority with a £3bn annual turnover - says it has about 10,000 unpaid invoices from its suppliers "stuck" in a SAP-based financial system, more than six months after going live.  
Published 13/05/2008 more >>

Using information to drive the organisation forward

Within the software applications of your company exists the data that management need to make the decisions to help grow your organisation. 
Published 12/05/2008 more >>

Oracle launches sales pitch system for life sciences firms

Oracle has launched its Siebel Personalised Content Delivery system, a technology to help life sciences organisations make sales pitches. 
Published 01/05/2008 more >>

EC approves Oracle's acquisition of BEA Systems

Oracle's £4.25bn acquisition of BEA Systems has been approved by the European Commission (EC). 
Published 30/04/2008 more >>

Top Business Issues

Business intelligence for all

Evaluation Centre's overview of the data warehousing software, business intelligence software and corporate performance management (CPM) software market

...Making better use of information is vital for all organisations. It provides the foundation for improved decision making, effective yet flexible management control, and the visibility and integrity of business operations.

To some extent, business intelligence applications have been deployed as tactical solutions to specific problems and have, more often than not, been the preserve of specialist data analysts or IT technicians.

Today, there is a significant change in demand for business intelligence at all levels within organisations, as senior executives, managers, information workers and consumers all seek more information and clearer insights, to assist with common tasks and processes.

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Green business intelligence

Howard Pull of Conchango illustrates the power of environmentally friendly business intelligence, and both the business opportunities and risks it presents. 
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Mapping the way forward

Geographical information systems (GIS) offer a fresh alternative to the traditional graphical methods the BI community use to convey information to the business, reports John Donoghue of Steria. 
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Business intelligence: in search of the truth

A 'single version of the truth' is a key target of business intelligence, but is it possible to implement and maintain one without bankrupting your company? Chris Butler of Aspective reports. 
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