Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 154
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.
Data: is it really helping?
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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While data promises business transformation, Teradata reveals pitfalls leading to wasted time and resources in ill-aligned strategies.
Kiwi company wins big at NZ Direct Marketing Awards for innovative tool
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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Data Insight's Valocity online property valuation tool has won five major awards at the New Zealand Direct Marketing Awards.
Database-as-a-Service a win-win for both providers and enterprises
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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New data management solutions are needed as data creation and processing increase, says Frost - Sullivan. Cloud-based DBaaS is becoming popular.
Blue Coat and NetApp join forces to launch high-density storage solution
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Blue Coat Systems and NetApp team up to offer high-density storage solutions for extended network forensic analysis.
The data break-even point: How to ensure your data investment is right
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Understanding the costs of managing data is crucial for businesses to make smart decisions and increase data value.
IBM invests in IoT analytics with new 'Quarks' tool
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Analysing data at the edge continuously can help companies generate insights more quickly and reduce network communication costs, according to IBM.
FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Apple has solidified its stance on digital privacy, with CEO Tim Cook publishing an open letter to customers about why it won't comply with FBI's requ.
Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.
IBM rolls out redesigned PartnerWorld programme
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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IBM's partner programme has been redesigned to help IBM Business Partners deliver higher value to organisations in the cloud and cognitive era.
Legacy IT investments might be holding you back: Is cloud the answer?
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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Cloud solutions are the answer to technology lock-ins, according to software company Fronde. Legacy IT investments hold organisations back.
Beyond CRM: advanced analytics vital
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are being urged to move towards more advanced data analytics to better understand their customers and increase sales.
Pressure's on as digital transformation dominates 2016
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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The benefits of digital business relies more than just the adoption of technologies like cloud and mobile, according to ANZ CompTia.
The big shift to Big Data: a daunting undertaking
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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Businesses who are transitioning to big data environments need to consider what a daunting undertaking the change can be.
Getting emotional with business analytics
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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A quantitative, analytic and evidence-based approach is inhibited by the fact that people are predominantly emotional decision makers.
Software, security, DevOps and big data: What's in store for networking?
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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Moving into 2016, more businesses are expected to leverage smart machines and transformative technologies to give them a clear competitive advantage.
Harnessing the power of security operations centres
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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As organisations face an increasingly volatile threat landscape, security operations centres (SOCs) play an important role in protection.
Employees are the heart of your business, but are they happy?
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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Employee engagement is crucial for business success, says Qualtrics. Here are seven steps to create an effective employee engagement survey.
Gartner recognises CA Technologies as Magic Quadrant leader
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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For the fourth year in a row, CA Technologies has been positioned as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Integrated IT Portfolio Analysis (IIPA).
What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
Driving value from IT investments
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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Teradata warns firms that misaligned IT investments can drain resources without a clear strategy to harness their business value.