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What Works Volume 28 November 2009 White Papers


Open Source in the Business Intelligence Market

Open Source in the Business Intelligence Market

09/28/09

The paper presents results of a survey on the adoption and use of open source software to deliver reporting and analytic capabilities, covering all parts of the stack from the database to end-user delivery. It is written for business and technical managers who are responsible for delivering reporting, business intelligence or analytics, whether embedded in applications, web sites or as part of a BI or data warehouse program.


Why On-Demand BI?

Why On-Demand BI?

08/31/09

Learn how on-demand business intelligence is different from traditional BI. This paper discusses the business benefits of on-demand BI, as well as factors to consider when choosing the right BI vendor for your business.


Customer-Facing, Revenue-Generating BI

The World's Best Business Intelligence Applications: Customer-Facing, Revenue-Generating BI

08/26/09

Providing self-service access to information leads to customer loyalty, improved performance, reduced costs, increased revenue, and greater competitive advantage. When it comes to leveraging enterprise data for use in self-service applications, Information Builders' WebFOCUS has a proven track record of success.


Open Sesame: Why Open Source BI, Data Integration, and Data Warehousing are Gaining Acceptance

Open Sesame: Why Open Source BI, Data Integration, and Data Warehousing are Gaining Acceptance

08/20/09

Open source solutions are not only being considered, they are being implemented by large and small enterprises -- at rates that are mind-boggling. This paper examines the challenges faced by organizations today regarding their BI, data integration, and data warehousing environments.