Business intelligence software
Business intelligence (BI) is regularly rated as a top investment priority by CIOs. Smart use of business intelligence software, analytics and datawarehousing make sure that the right information is delivered to the right people, helping them to make better and more timely decisions. In this section, we analyse the latest trends and technologies for successful BI.
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Opinion
06 Dec 2024
How AI can help you attract, engage and retain the best talent in 2025
On the Fifth Day of AI, we explore how AI is reshaping HR – boosting productivity, addressing concerns, and preparing organisations for the future. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Dec 2024
Curing cancer with computers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the Francis Crick Institute to find out how data science and AI support its groundbreaking medical research. As courts on both sides of the Atlantic target Google, we analyse the legal threats for Big Tech. And our latest buyer’s guide examines cloud and object storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Nov 2011
Bridging the information gap
The pace at which modern business tends to move has resulted in a situation where centralised decision-making struggles to keep up. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2011
CIO Interview: IT should drive company innovation, says SAP's Oliver Bussmann
Driving innovation has become one of the key roles of the chief information officer, says Oliver Bussmann, CIO at business software maker SAP. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2011
CIO interview: Tony Prestedge, COO, Nationwide
Tony Prestedge took over as COO at Nationwide in 2010, mid-way through a five-year transformation project. He tells Karl Flinders how the company is transforming its business through a £1bn investment in technology, how the IT department changed from a development shop into an integrator Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2011
How Unilever took control of its software
Unilever has automated the processes it uses to manage its software globally through a service which has saved millions of pounds, reduced the complexity of its software portfolio and improved security. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2011
Is your BI safe in the hands of ERP vendors?
ERP vendors are pitching integration as supreme for BI. But can these ERP vendors hit the ball out of the park? Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2011
What is big data and how can it be used to gain competitive advantage?
Cliff Saran discovers how big data can deliver big business benefits without excessive IT investment Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2011
Vendor evaluation criteria: Is your ERP vendor good with BI?
If your business is big on ERP, you may want to consider these vendor evaluation criteria when adopting a business intelligence solution. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2011
Business intelligence tool to be deployed at Tata AIG Life
One of India’s largest private sector insurers, Tata AIG Life plan to deploy a business intelligence tool. Learn what it wants from the new BI tool. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2011
5 cloud BI considerations for a successful rollout
Migrating an end-to-end business intelligence (BI) solution to the cloud can be complicated. Consider these five points for successful cloud BI migration. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jul 2011
Build open source business intelligence platform successfully
A business intelligence tool without a platform is like a body without a skeleton. Here is how you can build an open source business intelligence platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jun 2011
5 easy ways to deal with irregular data for improved BI reporting
Tips on how to make irregular data more consistent, accurate and reliable, in order to improve BI reporting and ensure better-informed business decisions. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2011
Data warehouse and business intelligence projects fail to meet companies' requirements
Over half of businesses gave their business intelligence and data warehouse projects a rating of "average" when asked how well they met business objectives. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2011
SharePoint BI tool deployment underway at Lowe Lintas
For Lowe Lintas, BI module of Microsoft SharePoint has been a pleasant discovery. With SharePoint BI, Lowe hopes to maximize profits and save costs. Find out more. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2011
Open source business intelligence: The next big thing?
Open source business intelligence gains credence as more companies adopt BI and large vendors partner with open source players in an evolving BI ecosystem. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
05 May 2011
Oracle JDeveloper review
Tim Anderson finds that Oracle's home-grown tool for Java development, JDeveloper, may have a traditional feel, but its smart editor and productivity tools make it particularly useful if you are working with the powerful Oracle ADF. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2011
Manageability issues impede adoption of virtualisation
Virtual infrastructure management challenges are hindering the adoption of virtualisation within businesses, according to research. Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2011
Indian BI technology market to grow by 16% in 2011: Gartner
The Indian BI technology market in 2011 will see a 16% growth over 2010. Read more about the latest BI technology market trends in this Gartner forecast. Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2011
SMB IT spending seeing significant growth
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are increasing IT budgets and recruiting more IT skills Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2011
SAP combines GRC and BI in new platform
SAP has launched a new governance, risk and compliance platform that combines and integrates existing GRC and business intelligence technologies. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2011
SAP BW aids enterprise-wide data management, reporting at Essar Steel
SAP BW helps Essar Steel form a common platform to stage and integrate data from all systems and present users with a one-stop solution to their data needs. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2011
What can businesses learn about real-time monitoring from the BP oil spill?
The full report on the BP oil-well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico has been released, revealing that its real-time data monitoring systems need to be improved. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2011
Poor communication to blame for business intelligence failure, says Gartner
Between 70% to 80% of corporate business intelligence projects fail, according to research by analyst firm Gartner. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2011
Maia 1Key provides HDFC Life with option for BI upgrade
HDFC Standard Life went for add-on deployment of Maia 1Key instead of revamping Cognos BI it had. Maia 1Key saved costs and offered web-enablement. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2011
BCS CEO David Clarke talks about the future of the IT industry
David Clarke, CEO of the chartered institute of computing the BCS, talks to Computer Weekly about being awarded an MBE, the future of the IT profession and tackling a membership revolt against his leadership last year. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2007
Serious flaw affects BIND Internet server software
BIND DNS software, used in translating domain names into IP addresses for Internet traffic, has a flaw that could trick users into visiting a malicious Web site. Continue Reading