One of the many factors that contribute to the high costs and missed deadlines of BI projects is a lack of alignment between the business and information technology (IT). Prototyping is one way to bridge the gap between business and IT and regain control over BI projects.
- By Jeff Reagan
- June 20, 2008
This article originally appeared in the issue of TDWI.
As companies outsource more aspects of their business, they must extend their visibility into the operations of partners up- and downstream.
- By Alan Eisman
- June 20, 2008
This article originally appeared in the issue of TDWI.
How a proof-of-concept technique can help you win the attention and adoption of your BI project from executives and management.
- By Mark Kromer, Daniel Yu
- June 20, 2008
This article originally appeared in the issue of TDWI.
The last two years have seen spectacular changes in the BI industry with many of the major, independent BI tool vendors being “gobbled up” by “bigger fish.” Only time will tell how and to what extent the large vendors will push the decision support envelope.
- By Hugh J. Watson
- June 20, 2008
This article originally appeared in the issue of TDWI.
Before undertaking a major BI architecture or restructuring initiative, organizations should create a road map to help them create a business case, assess their current state, and plan a phased implementation.
- By Mary Beth Kush
- June 20, 2008
IT and business users often seem to be miles apart when it comes to understanding how to achieve a successful business intelligence project. In this issue we examine ways that these diverse groups can build a bridge over very troubled waters.
- By James E. Powell
- June 20, 2008
This article originally appeared in the issue of TDWI.
Best-of-breed tools should be limited to only a few that may provide strategic advantage while using an integrated platform for most business requirements.
- By Alex Chaves-Sanz, Ihsan Al-Awamy
- June 20, 2008
This article originally appeared in the issue of TDWI.
How to overcome resistance to BI from subject matter experts.
- By Claudia Imhoff, Ph.D., Jonathan G. Geiger, Lisa Loftis
- June 19, 2008