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How to evaluate business intelligence software vendors

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To remain competitive in today’s tough marketplace it is crucial that a business has the ability to transform vast amounts of data into actionable information in the form of business intelligence (BI).

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5 common business intelligence problems

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When businesses aren't getting value from a business intelligence (BI) solution, it may seem like the software is causing more trouble than it is worth. However, the business intelligence problems are often not due to the business or to the software alone, but rather due to the mismatch between the two.

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Business intelligence in manufacturing

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Manufacturers follow the same steps to make each product, and from monitoring these processes with business intelligence, production teams find ways to be more efficient. Data-driven manufacturers use technology to automate most parts of the business - from production through to sales - for competitive advantage.

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Achieving business intelligence success through stakeholder engagement

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For a company to succeed with its business intelligence project, stakeholder engagement from start to finish is essential.

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The cost of business intelligence and other myths

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Even though the business world is abuzz with business intelligence tools and the internet is filled with endless information about data and the results it can deliver, there are many organizations that don’t use BI.

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Static reports vs business intelligence

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What is the difference between traditional static reports and business intelligence? In this blog, we will explore how static reports compare to real-time business intelligence so you can be better informed about what your business needs. In contrast, BI provides more flexibility.

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Why your company culture is key to business intelligence success

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Despite the increasing adoption rates of business intelligence (BI), many executives do not feel that data is leveraged effectively across the whole company. Company culture and commitment to data-driven decision-making is a key determinant of a company’s success with BI.