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Qlik acquisition of Blendr.io adds integration capabilities
Qlik acquired Blendr.io for an undisclosed amount in a move that will expand the BI vendor's ability to integrate with cloud data storage and SaaS platforms.
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- GoodData adds self-service modeling tools to analytics suite
New self-service data modeling tools are the latest additions to the GoodData platform as the vendor overhauls its platform in an attempt to enable more users.
- Tibco expands analytics offerings with IBI acquisition
In a move designed to add complementary capabilities to its platform, Tibco said it will acquire IBI, another veteran business intelligence vendor. Financial details were not disclosed.
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Whether you have a chief analytics officer or chief data officer, there is a need for a unified leadership structure for data and analytics in the enterprise.
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- edge analytics
Edge analytics is an approach to data collection and analysis in which an automated analytical computation is performed on data at a sensor, network switch or other device instead of waiting for the data to be sent back to a centralized data store.
- predictive analytics
Predictive analytics is a form of advanced analytics that uses both new and historical data to forecast activity, behavior and trends.
- text mining (text analytics)
Text mining is the process of exploring and analyzing large amounts of unstructured text data aided by software that can identify concepts, patterns, topics, keywords and other attributes in the data.
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BI management
Get comprehensive information on business intelligence management, including news and news analysis stories, case studies, expert tips and more. Learn about important BI management issues that can determine the success or failure of business intelligence projects, including business intelligence strategy, best practices and project management. Read about emerging technologies and concepts such as operational, self-service and collaborative business intelligence. Get advice from business intelligence experts on key aspects of business intelligence process management, such as setting up and managing business intelligence teams and selecting vendors.
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- data analytics (DA)
Data analytics (DA) is the process of examining data sets in order to find trends and draw conclusions about the information they contain.
- business intelligence (BI)
Business intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and delivering actionable information that helps executives, managers and workers make informed business decisions.
- business intelligence dashboard
A business intelligence dashboard, or BI dashboard, is a data visualization and analysis tool that displays on one screen the status of key performance indicators (KPIs) and other important business metrics and data points for an organization, department, team or process.
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- Chief data and analytics officer roles: What you need to know
- Logi Analytics keeps focus on embedded app development
- Data literacy skills key to cost savings, revenue growth
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- Business intelligence best practices
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- Business intelligence project management
- Business intelligence strategy
- Business intelligence team
- Operational business intelligence
- Selecting business intelligence vendors
- Self-service and collaborative business intelligence
BI technology
Get the latest information about enterprise business intelligence technology and platforms, including news on the latest business intelligence (BI) software, tools and applications, plus articles on business intelligence strategy and market trends with insight from industry experts. Learn how business intelligence vendors are reacting to the ever-changing industry with updates to their business intelligence product suites, and read news and articles on Oracle business intelligence platforms, SAP business intelligence platforms, Microsoft business intelligence platforms and IBM business intelligence platforms. Read about business intelligence case studies, fundamentals and best practices, find out how business intelligence relates to other disciplines and learn the advantages of business intelligence. Also, read about business intelligence reporting tools, open source business intelligence, Software as a Service (SaaS) business intelligence, real-time business intelligence and BI architecture, design, integration and development.
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- inductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning is a logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion.
- deductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning is a logical process in which a conclusion is based on the accordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.
- statistical analysis
Statistical analysis is the collection and interpretation of data in order to uncover patterns and trends.
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- Qlik acquisition of Blendr.io adds integration capabilities
- GoodData adds self-service modeling tools to analytics suite
- Tibco expands analytics offerings with IBI acquisition
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- Business intelligence architecture and integration
- Business intelligence development
- Business intelligence software
- Enterprise business intelligence reporting
- IBM business intelligence platforms
- Microsoft business intelligence platforms
- Open source business intelligence
- Oracle business intelligence platforms
- Real-time business intelligence
- SaaS business intelligence
- SAP business intelligence platforms
Performance management
Corporate performance management software and performance management concepts, such as the balanced scorecard model, enable organizations to measure business results and track their progress against business goals in order to improve financial performance. To help make your CPM strategy a success, get useful information and insight on performance management trends and the use of performance management technology, including CPM software, business performance management software, enterprise performance management software and forecasting, planning and budgeting software. Read news stories, case studies and other articles on the use of performance management tools, and get tips from business intelligence experts on performance management best practices and how to deploy a coporate performance management system. Also, learn about using a balanced scorecard methodology, managing a balanced scorecard implementation and developing performance management metrics.
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- decision-making process
The decision-making process, in a business context, is a set of steps taken by managers in an enterprise to determine the planned path for business initiatives and to set specific actions in motion.
- corporate performance management (CPM)
Corporate performance management (CPM) is a term used to describe the various processes and methodologies involved in aligning an organization's strategies and goals to its plans and executions in order to control the success of the company.
- standard operating procedure (SOP)
A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step process that must be taken to properly perform a routine activity.
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- Data literacy skills key to cost savings, revenue growth
- Analytics in construction has potential to save lives
- Gender bias in tech an issue at conferences
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- Corporate performance management best practices
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- Forecasting, planning and budgeting software
Analytics
Data analytics software and advanced analytics techniques can help organizations make sense of -- and gain a competitive advantage from -- all the data that they have in their systems. Get fully informed about the different types of business intelligence analytics that your company can take advantage of, including predictive analytics, text analytics and text mining, customer analytics and business intelligence data mining. Read news stories and case studies about data analytics vendors and the latest developments in business analytics and advanced data analytics technology, and get tips and advice from business intelligence experts on deploying and managing analytic business intelligence systems. Learn about topics such as unstructured data analysis, predictive data mining, customer data analysis, text data mining and customer data mining.
Recent Definitions
- edge analytics
Edge analytics is an approach to data collection and analysis in which an automated analytical computation is performed on data at a sensor, network switch or other device instead of waiting for the data to be sent back to a centralized data store.
- inductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning is a logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion.
- deductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning is a logical process in which a conclusion is based on the accordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.
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- Qlik acquisition of Blendr.io adds integration capabilities
- GoodData adds self-service modeling tools to analytics suite
- Tibco expands analytics offerings with IBI acquisition
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- Advanced analytics software
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) analytics
- Artificial intelligence and analytics
- Big data analytics
- Business intelligence data mining
- Customer analytics
- Predictive analytics
- Text analytics and text mining
Data visualization
Data visualization tools, such as data mashups, executive dashboards, performance scorecards and other data visualization technology, are becoming more popular among enterprises. Here you’ll find the latest news and articles on data visualization software, learn about techniques, strategies and best practices, and read about emerging trends in the data visualization market. Get best-practices guidance on how to create and set up data visualization applications and tools, and learn about interactive, real-time and multidimensional data visualization. Also, learn how different industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail and manufacturing, are using data visualization to reach their business goals.
Recent Definitions
- business intelligence (BI)
Business intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and delivering actionable information that helps executives, managers and workers make informed business decisions.
- business intelligence dashboard
A business intelligence dashboard, or BI dashboard, is a data visualization and analysis tool that displays on one screen the status of key performance indicators (KPIs) and other important business metrics and data points for an organization, department, team or process.
- data visualization
Data visualization is the practice of translating information into a visual context, such as a map or graph, to make data easier for the human brain to understand and pull insights from.
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- Looker adds mobile app, developer tools to analytics suite
- Tableau to launch racial justice Equity Data Hub
- Tableau roadmap features improved browser capabilities
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- Business intelligence dashboards and performance scorecards
- Data mashups
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