BI This Week


Business Objects Gets Software-as-a-Service Religion

This week, Business Objects unveiled crystalreports.com, its inaugural software-as-a-service entry. Is Crystal Reports On Demand right for you?

Oracle, the Business Intelligence Superpower… Or Not?

Some industry watchers question Oracle’s commitment to BI superpowerdom.

SAP Speaks Softly, but Carries a Big Stick

SAP’s understated business intelligence strategy is a study in contrast with that of its chief rival, Oracle.

Information Builders FOCUSes on Google—The Search Is On

Information Builders last month launched its first-ever search tool—WebFOCUS Intelligent Search

It’s (Finally) Official: Microsoft To Acquire ProClarity

On the heels of Oracle’s BI Suite announcement, Microsoft shores up its analytic chops by acquiring long-time partner, ProClarity.

Cognos Courts SAP

Cognos unveiled an SAP-friendly refresh of its C8 BI suite and announced a new BI search tool. Not bad for a week’s work.

The Information Access Times Are a-Changin’

Information access market braces for change as non-BI vendors increasingly angle to get in on the act.

Oracle’s Business Intelligence Bombshell

Oracle’s new BI suite has an ambitious new vision: one that places Oracle-the-BI-power prominently in the forefront.

IBM Fleshes Out Data Intelligence, Information Managment, Data Warehouse Portfolios

The revamped DWE 9.1 does little to address Big Blue’s MOLAP value proposition, which has been MIA since last summer.