http://tdwi.org/rss-feeds/bi-dw-news.aspx Organizations must recognize that their data warehouses can be populated for data sources from both inside and outside their enterprise. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/11/data-augmentation.aspx Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT jpowell@1105media.com (jpowell) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/11/data-augmentation.aspx What impact does BI have on compliance? http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/03/security-compliance-saas-bi.aspx Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT jtpatz@comcast.net (jtpatz) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/03/security-compliance-saas-bi.aspx The mood at this year’s TDWI Winter World Conference may indicate that 2010 will turn out to be a great year for BI and DW. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/03/bi-dw-rebirth.aspx Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT jpowell@1105media.com (jpowell) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/03/bi-dw-rebirth.aspx Most data- or information-integration vendors tend to have ulterior motives when it comes to MDM. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/03/mdm-crossroads.aspx Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT jtpatz@comcast.net (jtpatz) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/03/mdm-crossroads.aspx A new survey reveals that companies still struggle with DW issues and are not leveraging enterprise data warehouses. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/03/survey-tough-issues.aspx Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT jtpatz@comcast.net (jtpatz) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/03/03/survey-tough-issues.aspx A ten-step guide for launching a vibrant analytics practice. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/26/launching-analytics-practice.aspx Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jpowell@1105media.com (jpowell) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/26/launching-analytics-practice.aspx Feedback management software promises quick returns, but what can it deliver? http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/24/customer-feedback-loop.aspx Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jtpatz@comcast.net (jtpatz) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/24/customer-feedback-loop.aspx The new Oracle-Sun combination has compelling, and potentially breathtaking, business intelligence and data warehousing ramifications. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/24/oracle-sun-analysis.aspx Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jtpatz@comcast.net (jtpatz) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/24/oracle-sun-analysis.aspx Informatica's acquisition of MDM specialist Siperian highlights both the growth of MDM as a technology and the mounting pressure of market forces. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/24/informatica-ups-mdm-stakes.aspx Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jpowell@1105media.com (jpowell) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/24/informatica-ups-mdm-stakes.aspx We explore five areas where CDI has the most room for improvement -- and opportunity for greater benefit -- and recommend corrective actions that user organizations can apply successfully. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/11/customer-di-five-areas.aspx Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jpowell@1105media.com (jpowell) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/11/customer-di-five-areas.aspx Data found in warehouses is mostly transaction-oriented -- data from repetitive activities that are an integral part of every organization's business. Bill Inmon and Geno Valente look at what's ahead: textual data. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/next-wave-dw.aspx Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jtpatz@comcast.net (jtpatz) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/next-wave-dw.aspx The market for SaaS business analytic technologies is set to surge, according to a new report from research firm IDC http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/cloud-based-analytics.aspx Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jpowell@1105media.com (jpowell) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/cloud-based-analytics.aspx To help IT leaders make the most of data virtualization, Robert Eve, executive vice president of marketing for Composite Software, offers a list of virtualization suggestions. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/data-virtualization.aspx Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jtpatz@comcast.net (jtpatz) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/data-virtualization.aspx Allocating sufficient time and resources to conduct a thorough data profiling assessment will help architects design a better solution and reduce project risk by quickly identifying and addressing potential data issues. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/data-profiling-value.aspx Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jtpatz@comcast.net (jtpatz) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/data-profiling-value.aspx How to scale the data tier to get better performance. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/cloud-computing-performance.aspx Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT jpowell@1105media.com (jpowell) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/02/03/cloud-computing-performance.aspx The data warehouse concept has continued to evolve over the past two decades and now includes a variety of architectures such as data marts, operational data stores, data warehouse appliances, analytic databases, and federated and virtual implementations. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/28/remembering-the-basics.aspx Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT jbardell@1105media.com (jbardell) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/28/remembering-the-basics.aspx A private cloud solution allows customers to access giant data centers themselves almost immediately after the data has been collected, thus addressing a long-standing need in the retail sector. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/20/qa-private-clouds-can-speed-data-access.aspx Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/20/qa-private-clouds-can-speed-data-access.aspx BI tools guru Cindi Howson's annual assessment of the BI finds that ratings of success, enterprisewide use dip but business impact still strong. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/20/pervasive-bi-still-a-vision-not-reality.aspx Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/20/pervasive-bi-still-a-vision-not-reality.aspx Cameras have settings, including zoom, focus, timer, filter; so do data models http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/20/how-camera-settings-help-us-understand-data-models.aspx Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/20/how-camera-settings-help-us-understand-data-models.aspx http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/14/operational-bi-options.aspx Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT jpowell@1105media.com (jpowell) http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/14/operational-bi-options.aspx The challenge of getting access to all of the data that companies now routinely collect can be addressed through more agile methods of access, argues Kevin Scott with Visual Mining. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/06/qa-how-agile-bi-can-ease-data-access.aspx Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/06/qa-how-agile-bi-can-ease-data-access.aspx We look at four emerging trends that will become prevalent as the year unfolds. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/06/bi-2010-evolving-to-meet-demands-of-the-changing-business-landscape.aspx Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/06/bi-2010-evolving-to-meet-demands-of-the-changing-business-landscape.aspx Tendrils of both BI and ECM are bleeding over and into one another. Although no one’s talking convergence, most concede a kind of limited commingling. http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/06/come-together-bi-and-ecm-bleed-into-each-other.aspx Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2010/01/06/come-together-bi-and-ecm-bleed-into-each-other.aspx The CEO of Jaspersoft gazes into his crystal ball to reveal five key trends to watch in 2010. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/16/the-year-ahead-it-in-transition-bi-rising.aspx Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/16/the-year-ahead-it-in-transition-bi-rising.aspx A data warehousing analyst examines the accuracy of his 2009 predictions and reveals the top trends he sees coming next year. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/16/that-was-the-year-that-was-major-data-warehousing-events-of-2009-and-predictions-for-2010.aspx Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/16/that-was-the-year-that-was-major-data-warehousing-events-of-2009-and-predictions-for-2010.aspx The president and COO of a managed services firm that offers private cloud computing explains the differences between public and private cloud computing and what each is best suited for. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/16/qa-understanding-private-vs-public-clouds.aspx Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/16/qa-understanding-private-vs-public-clouds.aspx It wasn’t exactly the best of years, but – all things considered -- it was a far cry from the worst. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/16/bi-the-year-in-review.aspx Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/16/bi-the-year-in-review.aspx Done right, MDM delivers both strong ROI and improves the reliability of one's BI or data warehouse assets. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/10/stage-set-for-mdm-adoption-in-the-enterprise.aspx Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/10/stage-set-for-mdm-adoption-in-the-enterprise.aspx Up and coming technologies including in-memory processing and column–based databases, combined with advances such as inexpensive memory and 64-bit operating systems, are finally promising affordable BI to small and medium-sized businesses. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/09/qa-bi-technology-holds-special-promise-for-smbs.aspx Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/09/qa-bi-technology-holds-special-promise-for-smbs.aspx Upstart BI and DW vendors say their offerings address gaps or pain points established solutions ignore. It's a pitch that resonates with customers. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/09/upstarts-filling-bidw-gaps.aspx Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/09/upstarts-filling-bidw-gaps.aspx Some issues that complicate or frustrate shrink-wrapped software implementations are mitigated by the open source model. That has some experts predicting a very bright future for open source BI. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/09/perspectives-open-source-bis-very-bright-future.aspx Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/09/perspectives-open-source-bis-very-bright-future.aspx The goal of EIM is to help locate and transform an organization’s data into meaningful information while managing its distribution so everyone can perform their jobs more efficiently and effectively. The key to success: search capabilities. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/02/searching-for-effective-enterprise-information-management.aspx Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/02/searching-for-effective-enterprise-information-management.aspx Exadata V2 seems tailor-made for big Oracle shops and C-level executives. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/02/why-oracles-exadata-may-attract-cxos.aspx Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/02/why-oracles-exadata-may-attract-cxos.aspx Consultant and TDWI instructor Steve Dine talks with BI This Week about some of the ins and outs of cloud computing for business intelligence. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/02/qa-cloud-computings-pros-cons-and-potential.aspx Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/12/02/qa-cloud-computings-pros-cons-and-potential.aspx Many shops are still sitting tight on aging -- and potentially obsolete -- MDM implementations, at their peril. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/19/why-enterprises-must-avoid-the-mdm-divide.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/19/why-enterprises-must-avoid-the-mdm-divide.aspx Data mining is just one component of business analytics. You must ask yourself: do the results make sense? http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/18/data-mining-sometimes-coincidences-are-just-coincidences.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/18/data-mining-sometimes-coincidences-are-just-coincidences.aspx A recent survey sponsored by on-demand BI provider Birst finds that nearly half of respondents would consider a BI solution delivered as a service. Top concerns remaining around SaaS BI are complexity of integration, security, and opposition from IT, the survey found. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/18/saas-bi-continues-to-draw-interest-traction.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/18/saas-bi-continues-to-draw-interest-traction.aspx Is MapReduce ready for the mainstream, or is it best used in niche environments? http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/18/the-mainstreaming-of-mapreduce.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/18/the-mainstreaming-of-mapreduce.aspx Only Teradata does ADW, officials say, and ADW isn't just marketing-speak. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/one-of-a-kind-teradata-touts-active-data-warehousing.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/one-of-a-kind-teradata-touts-active-data-warehousing.aspx Three key areas where new solutions for data warehousing are making a big difference. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/database-technology-and-open-source-keys-to-greener-data-warehouses.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/database-technology-and-open-source-keys-to-greener-data-warehouses.aspx From establishing governance and transparency to embracing smart timing and change, following these four tips at the start of your data migration project will dramatically increase your success. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/four-tips-for-a-successful-data-migration-project.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/four-tips-for-a-successful-data-migration-project.aspx With new appliance configurations and an "advanced analytics" push on tap, Netezza seems positively ebullient. A mention from Oracle didn't hurt. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/analytic-database-pioneer-netezza-riding-high.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/analytic-database-pioneer-netezza-riding-high.aspx Data quality remains poor at most companies, while data managers are surprisingly unaware of that -- and of the high costs of poor data, according to a survey on the subject. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/qa-survey-shows-organizations-overly-optimistic-about-data-quality.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/10/qa-survey-shows-organizations-overly-optimistic-about-data-quality.aspx Teradata touted a new Extreme Performance data warehouse appliance and its first-ever enterprise-oriented cloud offering, and that was just the beginning. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/04/showcasing-the-best-and-the-brightest-at-teradata-partners.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/04/showcasing-the-best-and-the-brightest-at-teradata-partners.aspx Open source software for business intelligence and data warehousing continues to grow in popularity, a recent survey finds, with 40 percent of respondents saying they have deployed or plan to deploy it this year. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/04/qa-open-source-continues-move-into-mainstream.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/04/qa-open-source-continues-move-into-mainstream.aspx By 2012, fully 85 percent of organizations will be practicing advanced analytics thanks to several converging trends. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/04/advanced-analytics-set-to-soar.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/11/04/advanced-analytics-set-to-soar.aspx Sooner or later, data warehousing pros will have to come to terms with the remarkable staying power of the mainframe. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/21/coming-to-terms-with-mainframe-data-access.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/21/coming-to-terms-with-mainframe-data-access.aspx The accord with HP is very similar to a partnership that SAP notched six months ago with Teradata. Its similarity raises questions. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/21/hp-sap-team-up-for-bi.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/21/hp-sap-team-up-for-bi.aspx Building a data model reveals insight into your organization's data for users and IT alike, but it won't happen unless both groups work as a team. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/21/working-together-to-build-your-data-model.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/21/working-together-to-build-your-data-model.aspx The former head of Siebel's sales analytics team explains how companies can forecast sales much more accurately using effective analytics. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/21/qa-using-analytic-bi-to-drive-sales.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/21/qa-using-analytic-bi-to-drive-sales.aspx If the mantra of business today is "faster, better, cheaper," then it's inevitable that companies need to explore alternatives to traditional enterprise software. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/14/netezza-turns-a-corner.aspx Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/14/netezza-turns-a-corner.aspx DO NOT USE http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/14/do-not-use.aspx Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/14/do-not-use.aspx IBM's rumored announcement of an "Exadata Killer" turned attention to Oracle's latest powerhouse. Why is there a surprising paucity of on-the-record information about what enterprises are using Exadata and how they're using it? http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/14/exadata-v2-raises-questions-about-data-warehouse-market.aspx Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/14/exadata-v2-raises-questions-about-data-warehouse-market.aspx Vendors competing in the fractious analytic database segment sure know how to keep things interesting http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/07/analytic-database-players-keep-things-interesting.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/07/analytic-database-players-keep-things-interesting.aspx Recent technology advances are making in-memory databases more affordable, faster, and generally more feasible for a range of businesses. Kognitio's CEO explains the technology and how it is changing. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/07/qa--inmemory-databases-promise-faster-results.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/07/qa--inmemory-databases-promise-faster-results.aspx Corda Technologies likes to position itself first, foremost, and entirely as a "dashboards" vendor http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/07/corda-technologies-sticks-with-dashboards.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/10/07/corda-technologies-sticks-with-dashboards.aspx A new report from Aberdeen Group shows the strong synergy that integrating ERP and BI systems can bring. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/30/companies-maximize-erp-by-integrating-bi-aberdeen-report-finds.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/30/companies-maximize-erp-by-integrating-bi-aberdeen-report-finds.aspx Don't blame IT if you have bad data. Individual lines of business also contribute to data accuracy woes. They're also in the best position to help push for change. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/30/what-businesses-must-do-to-improve-data-accuracy.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/30/what-businesses-must-do-to-improve-data-accuracy.aspx With the release of a revamped Metadata Management product on tap this fall, SAP's platform-specific pitch looks to get even stronger http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/30/saps-di-portfolio-strategy-platform-neutrality.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/30/saps-di-portfolio-strategy-platform-neutrality.aspx At a small market research firm, dashboard software that can work in real time and with flat files is proving highly useful. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/30/for-small-firm-dashboards-meet-big-analytics-needs.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/30/for-small-firm-dashboards-meet-big-analytics-needs.aspx Business intelligence delivered via software-as-a-service (SaaS) seems to be on the cusp of a wave of popularity, but it also brings some risks, as the recent demise of SaaS BI company LucidEra indicates. What's the future of SaaS BI and data warehousing in the cloud, and how can companies mitigate the risk? http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/23/qa-venture-capital-investor-sees-solid-future-for-cloud-bi-dw.aspx Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/23/qa-venture-capital-investor-sees-solid-future-for-cloud-bi-dw.aspx Oracle claims that the latest version of Exadata can beat all competitors, including specialty solutions. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/23/exadata-update-dramatically-boosts-speed-of-data-warehouses-oltp.aspx Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/23/exadata-update-dramatically-boosts-speed-of-data-warehouses-oltp.aspx Business-critical data resides in more than one domain, which is why enterprises must manage master data across domains with great care. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/23/multidomain-master-data-management.aspx Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/23/multidomain-master-data-management.aspx Three new offerings combine HP and Informatica products. Is even closer collaboration in their future? http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/23/hp-and-informatica-partner-for-bi-bundles.aspx Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/23/hp-and-informatica-partner-for-bi-bundles.aspx Companies that improve database infrastructures by moving from a row-based to a column-based architecture can expect immediate improvements in query responses and report generation speed. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/16/qa-how-a-columnbased-architecture-can-deliver-quick-returns.aspx Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/16/qa-how-a-columnbased-architecture-can-deliver-quick-returns.aspx About one-quarter of shops use open source BI tools; even more are evaluating them. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/16/all-shook-up-open-source-bi-disrupts-the-status-quo.aspx Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/16/all-shook-up-open-source-bi-disrupts-the-status-quo.aspx Kalido's new KONA appliance could well be the first of its kind http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/09/with-kona-kalido-touts-a-number-of-firsts.aspx Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/09/with-kona-kalido-touts-a-number-of-firsts.aspx Even the fastest bandwidth may not be able to keep up with data intensity of BI applications, so what must change? http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/09/how-mobile-devices-change-bi.aspx Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/09/how-mobile-devices-change-bi.aspx How data visualization techniques can encapsulate vast amounts of data into intensely visual and data-rich displays. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/09/qa-making-data-meaningful-with-visualization.aspx Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/09/09/qa-making-data-meaningful-with-visualization.aspx A new report from Aberdeen Group sheds light on how to get the biggest bang for your BI buck. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/08/26/bi-or-bust-study-highlights-best-practices-for-a-tough-economy.aspx Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/08/26/bi-or-bust-study-highlights-best-practices-for-a-tough-economy.aspx SaaS BI specialist Birst practices what it preaches, officials say; it is, first and foremost, a general purpose BI platform. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/08/26/bi-for-the-masses-birst-style.aspx Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/08/26/bi-for-the-masses-birst-style.aspx Companies that have used open source solutions for a decade or more are now looking at that distribution model for their BI tools. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/08/26/open-source-bi-shines.aspx Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/08/26/open-source-bi-shines.aspx In a challenging economy, how can you extend the life of your information systems? One solution is to focus on data quality and consistency. http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/08/26/qa-how-data-infrastructure-enhances-your-bottom-line.aspx Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://tdwi.org/articles/2009/08/26/qa-how-data-infrastructure-enhances-your-bottom-line.aspx