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Hurdles for SaaS BI vendors include data integration, low recognition

Craig Stedman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:46:15 EST

Data security isn't the only issue holding back SaaS business intelligence vendors. Data integration and limited market visibility are also gating factors for SaaS BI.

Birst takes SaaS BI out of the cloud, battles data security fears

Craig Stedman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:45:27 EST

Many IT managers are wary of SaaS BI tools because of the need to move data to an external cloud. Now, one SaaS BI vendor is letting data stay inside the firewall.

On-premise vs. on-demand BI: SAP tries for the best of both worlds

Jeff Kelly — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:36 EST

When it comes to the debate over on-premise vs. on-demand business intelligence deployments, SAP Business Objects is trying to be all things to all customers.

SAP, Microsoft align against Oracle in business software market

Shayna Garlick — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:49:28 EST

SAP enlists Microsoft's help in competing against their common rival, Oracle, in the business software market by having Microsoft support its Business Objects Planning and Consolidation application.

Why pay for a data warehouse appliance when you can get one free?

Jeff Kelly — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:53:44 EST

Data warehouse appliance vendors Greenplum and ParAccel are giving away their products in an attempt to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market.

Demand planning software forecasts trends using past, present data

Brenda Cole — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:19:54 EST

Manufacturers use demand planning software to create accurate demand forecasts. Real-time sales data and secure collaboration ensure timeliness and adaptability.

Seven secrets to business intelligence (BI) success

Craig Stedman — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:55:27 EST

At the fall 2009 TDWI World Conference, keynote speaker Cindi Howson shared her seven secrets to business intelligence success. Read these BI tips to find out whether your company is doing all it can to get the most out of its BI system.

IBM launches private analytics cloud

Jeff Kelly — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:58:04 EST

IBM has launched an internal analytics cloud, a service it is also offering to customers, which Big Blue says gives front-line employees access to more data and lightens IT's support burden.

Gartner: Open source data quality software focuses on data profiling

Jeff Kelly — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:17:31 EST

The open source data quality market is still in its infancy, but a handful of vendors offer adequate data profiling software, according to Gartner.

Selecting BI for ERP environment presents challenges, opportunities for manufacturer

Barney Beal — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:42:04 EST

One manufacturer learned some lessons when selecting a BI system for its ERP environment, including getting a live demo, getting data in order and fostering adoption of BI ERP.