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Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 155

The prevalence of computers in business (and everywhere) generates enormous quantities of data. Business Intelligence seeks to extract further value from this data (after it has served its immediate purpose, and is shunted off to storage) through analysis and contextualization. If data is described as the ‘new oil’, BI is the derricks tapping the well. BI generally requires uniform data before analysis can take place, with data extracted from source systems and loaded into secondary structures such as ‘data warehouses/lakes’. The analysis outputs are typically sent to managers and executives within the business in the form of reports (or managers are equipped with the tools to create their own reports) assessing performance, providing insights or identifying opportunities.
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The role of IBM's secret Salesforce business
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Exploring IBM's clandestine powerhouse, Bluewolf, the specialist shaping global Salesforce implementations with unmatched cloud expertise.
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Radical new features in the latest update to Salesforce
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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With this new version, Salesforce is making artificial intelligence and machine learning accessible to all businesses of all sizes.
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IT's latest buzzword: Analytics of Things?
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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Teradata says the Analytics of Things is key for IoT devices to generate value. Data must be analysed to be useful.
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How the University of Melbourne's data backup puts consolidation front and centre
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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As a research institution that is ranked in the top 50 worldwide, the University of Melbourne takes data backup consolidation seriously.
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Fast data analytics requires even faster governance
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Data can be ingested, analysed, and visualised in near-real time – leaving little chance for compliance practitioners to interpret or react to trends.
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Revera: Re-engineering New Zealand's future through data & the cloud
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Revera is reshaping NZ's digital landscape, harnessing cloud technology to power government and enterprise growth.
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What to choose: Better data, or better algorithms?
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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In the digital arms race, is it better data or smarter algorithms that give the edge in detecting cyber threats? The debate continues.
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Salesforce’s Microsoft Office killer explained
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Salesforce's Quip may just dethrone Microsoft Office as the go-to suite for business productivity and collaborative work.
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The secret sauce that makes Salesforce magic
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Salesforce reigns supreme in CRM by empowering non-developers with low-code tools, transforming how businesses customise their enterprise software.
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All-Flash storage gives partners a competitive edge
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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Vendor partners must be innovative at every stage of the development process & be able to add a layer of value that’s personalised for customers.
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All grown up: A look into Trade Me's DNA
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Trade Me, one of New Zealand's largest online sites, harnesses the power of data to improve all aspects of its business.
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New phishing weapon in Menlo's cyber security arsenal
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Menlo Security has expanded its Menlo Security Isolation Platform to include a new phishing prevention solution.
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IN PICS: Commvault GO 2016
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Customers, cloud, data, engagement, backup, migration and recovery have been the stars of the show at Commvault GO in Orlando, Florida this week.
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Getting the best tools isn’t enough, says Salesforce
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Salesforce's Trailhead revolutionises user expertise, advancing careers whilst mastering their expanding software suite.
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Who knew that Salesforce was a leader in IoT?
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Salesforce emerges as a surprise frontrunner in the ever-expanding IoT landscape, merging customer service with data from billions of devices.
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Looking beyond the numbers: How CoreLogic turns data into actionable insights
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Delivering meaningful data is CoreLogic's modus operandi. It's not just about serving data anymore, it's now about serving it with action.
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Big Data and business analytics a $200 billion industry
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Global market for big data and business analytics set to exceed $203bn by 2020, says IDC forecast. Banking and manufacturing driving growth.
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The cloud tool that is transforming the construction sector
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Revolutionary Aussie cloud platform Aconex streamlines construction chaos, propelling tech uptake in the global build sector.
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Salesforce expert gives 12 tips for real world retailers
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Revamp your retail strategy with 12 top tips from Salesforce's CEO of Commerce Cloud, ensuring a seamless, personalised customer experience.
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Big Data investment is up, for how long?
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Big data investments rise but show signs of contracting, with fewer companies planning to invest in the next two years - Gartner survey.