Does Your Self-Serve BI Tool Provide Flexibility to Support Social BI? Self-serve business intelligence tools are no longer new. Nearly every BI tool vendor has an offering in the market. But, not every business intelligence tool is equally useful. To … Continued
Have you ever been frustrated because you didn’t have the right tool for the job? You know what I’m talking about. You need something now – information, or a tool – but you don’t have access. AH! So aggravating. Now, … Continued
To achieve the organizational vision, the enterprise must understand the interrelationship of business components and select a BI tool that is flexible, easy to personalize and easily accessible to middle managers, no matter their role or where they reside in … Continued
Business Intelligence Ad-Hoc Reporting is Sandy’s Dream Come True My friend Sandy told me how difficult it is to get a report out of her business intelligence solution. She turns over the requirements to a data scientist or a programmer … Continued
I Ain’t No Albert Einstein But I’ve Got Great BI Analytics and Reporting I mean no offense to the ‘quant jocks’, analysts and programmers, but I hate analytics. I don’t know how algorithms work, I just want good information and … Continued
The fact is that a business intelligence solution roll-out should not take 1-2 years though it often takes that long and then some. When considering business intelligence reporting software it is crucial for every enterprise to thoroughly explore its options … Continued
Every business professional has had the experience of sitting in a meeting and listening to presentation that is dry, and lacks impact. Unfortunately, some of these presentations contain critical information that can support important business decisions. But, the impact of … Continued
There are many other factors a business must consider when it elects to acquire or change reporting packages. In this article, we will focus on three of the most common problems a business faces in compiling, displaying and analyzing information … Continued
‘What if’ and Sensitivity Analysis Betsy says: I told my friend Henry to consider analysis. I’m not talking about psychotherapy. I’m talking about ‘what if’ and sensitivity analysis. I recommended a business intelligence solution with sensitivity and ‘what if’ analysis. … Continued
I don’t want to hear any argument from my friends in the business community. Don’t tell me that business intelligence tools and business intelligence solutions are too difficult or expensive to use. If you understand your needs and look for … Continued