White Paper: A Roadmap to ROI and User Adoption of Augmented Analytics and BI Tools
When choosing a BI tool and augmented analytics solution for your business, one of the most crucial concerns is the features and functionality of the prospective solution and how this solution will meet user and organizational needs. It is important … Continued
White Paper: Making the Case for Embedded BI and Analytics
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Say ‘Yes’ to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Because Guess Work is for Dummies!
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Don’t Fall Victim to the Top 5 Reasons Businesses Fail! BI is the Cure!
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Explore Your Sensitive Side with What If and Impact and Sensitivity Analysis
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Forget Those Ugly Holiday Sweaters! Give Yourself the Gift of Simple, Sophisticated BI
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The Inside Scoop on Today’s Business Intelligence: Imagine BI That is Suitable for EVERY End User
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Why Balanced Scorecards are the BEST!
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Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Never Fear, You Can Create a Performance Driven Enterprise!
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I WANT MY OWN BI! How About Your Own Business Intelligence Dashboard!
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Standalone BI is About as Useful as Rock without Roll – Integration is the Key to Power BI!
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The Buck Stops Here…BI Can Alleviate the Pass the Buck Syndrome.. AND Save Bucks at the Same Time!
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