An emerging trend -- "on-demand" ETL -- augurs a big shift in the way analysis and BI are performed and results disseminated.
- By Stephen Swoyer
- April 2, 2013
Is ROI for BI projects practical or even do-able? Is there a science to calculating ROI, or should we just use gut feel? Consultant, author, and speaker William McKnight explains what you need to know about BI ROI.
User acceptance and aggressive adoption of open source solutions indicate preparations under way to meet the growing demands of big data and advanced analytics
Hadoop promises to assist with the toughest challenges in BI today, including big data, advanced analytics, and multi-structured data. Download this TDWI Best Practices Report to learn how to integrate Hadoop into your business intelligence, analytics, data integration, and data warehousing technology stacks.
- By Philip Russom, Ph.D.
- April 1, 2013
Finding the skills to support big data on the mainframe is tough and getting tougher. What organizations need to do to address the big data skills shortage.
New dBASE PLUS 8 includes Microsoft Windows 8 compatibility, ADO connectivity, and redesigned user interface to increase speed, efficiency, and productivity.
Integrates advanced business analytics, offering increased transparency and visibility into big data.