Disputed history of the term Business Intelligence
According to Computerworld, Howard Dresner coined the term business intelligence in 1989 at Gartner Group. That seems odd, since a…
Securing Enterprise Data and Computer Power
In March I posted an entry on a significant enhancement in the computing realm, the thin client. That post…
Making BI more decision-centric
My friend Kurt Schlegel at Gartner has just released a new report - Deliver Business Value With a BICC (BI…
There’s Money in Them Thar Companies – BI & MDM Funding!
Given the harrowing day in the world's stock markets yesterday and today's roller coaster ride in US markets, you would…
Analysts Realize There is A Downturn!
The Business Intelligence (BI) Index was down 3.96% today, -33.0% year-to-date (YTD) and stocks within the index are down an…
HealthCare Improvements Through Master Data Management
Healthcare is one of the last industries where you hear the term MDM (Master Data Management) mentioned. Most IT industry…
Behavioral Targeting – Where is the Fine Line?
When it comes to behavioral targeting (using clickstream data), where is the fine line of benefit vs. “big brother”? Behavioral…
Data Visualization Techniques – For the Masses
A new website offers the ability for researchers, scientists, teachers or just about anyone to input data and use an…
Faster than a speeding bullet: The need for business intelligence to keep up with the enterprise
With enterprises traveling at “light speed,” Claudia Imhoff, President of Intelligent Solutions, Inc., speaks on the need to bring…
Interview: Peter Thomas on business Intelligence
We recently caught up with Peter Thomas, one of our more prolific bloggers on SmartData Collective. Peter is a BI…