“The term BI has been stretched and widened to encapsulate a lot of different techniques, tools and…”
“The term BI has been stretched and widened to encapsulate a lot of different techniques, tools and technologies since it…
Connecting the Clouds: Netsuite anounces connectivity to Salesforce.com
Last week Netsuite announced a series of partner applications built to integrate Netsuite's and Salesforce.com's platforms, enabling the integration of…
For the first time in history, more people live in cities than…
For the first time in history, more people live in cities than anywhere else, which means cities have to get…
The Apologists
A whole mini industry has recently been created in SAS based on justifying Jim Davis’ comments to the effect that:…
The Slow Demise of 4GLs
On a regular basis, web searchers come to my site looking for advice on how to eliminate legacy 4GL applications.In…
DQ Problems? Start a Data Quality Recognition Program!
Having spent some time in an Enterprise Data Warehouse Competency Centre, one item I noticed was that we received a…
Business Objects Auditing in XIR3
BusinessObjects Enterprise Auditor provides you with a way to monitor and record key facts about your BusinessObjects Enterprise deployment.The information…
How to Boost Service, Cut Costs and Deliver Great Customer Experiences – Even in an Economic Downturn
SmartData Collective and Teradata Corporation present a free webinar: How to Boost Service, Cut Costs and Deliver Great Customer Experiences…
A business intelligence parable
Once upon a time there were two technology companies, both operating in the Corporate On-Line Analysis market. On was called…
#4: Here’s a thought…
An occasional series in which a review of recent posts on SmartData Collective reveals the following nuggets:The future is now…