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People, process issues offer path to improve data quality on the cheap
published on May 16th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
An emphasis on educating end users and upgrading internal processes can help enterprises fix data quality problems without dropping a ton of cash, according to analysts.
To glean value from 'big data' projects, it may take more than Hadoop
published on May 16th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
Organizations will have to push beyond storage requirements and basic business intelligence tools to exploit big data, according to a Gartner analyst.
Bank of America IT exec: EIM drivers key to shaping project plans
published on May 11th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
Enterprise information management programs should be molded around clear business objectives, says a senior information architect at Bank of America.
In-memory database caching helps AltEgo bring online avatars to life
published on May 9th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
In-memory database caching technology is helping gamers take charge of their online identities.
On the go the way to go? Answer lies with building mobile BI business case
published on May 9th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
According to a recent Gartner survey, mobile technology is the second most important priority for CIOs in 2012, but building the business case is easier said than done.
Datachick gives 'big data' a verbal beat down at Enterprise Data World
published on May 2nd, 2012 at 03:16 AM
"Big data" technologies took a verbal shellacking from consultant and well-known Twitterer Karen Lopez in an Enterprise Data World conference session.
BI data integration process challenged by real-time needs, 'big data'
published on May 2nd, 2012 at 03:16 AM
User demands for faster access to business intelligence data and the rise of "big data" analytics are complicating data integration for BI systems.
Basic vs. complex: Companies walk the line on analytics best practices
published on April 30th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
Businesses looking to build effective business intelligence and analytics programs have to toe the line between focusing on the basics and using new technology to build more complex BI systems. ...
Real estate company refines, expands geographic information system
published on April 30th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
Marcus & Millichap shakes off its archaic data cleansing and analytics system for more automated processes, enabling the firm to explore its data on a more granular level.
IBM adds Vivisimo to its 'big data' management arsenal
published on April 26th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
IBM announced plans to acquire data discovery vendor Vivisimo amid a busy week of "big data" news from around the Web.
Intel offers up a 'silver bullet' master data management strategy
published on April 25th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
An IT manager at Intel Corp. sums up the chip maker's approach to managing master data in four words: Standardize, consolidate, optimize and utilize.
From viewer to content, video analytics software builds a following
published on April 25th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
While the industry fixates on ?big data? and consumerization, another newcomer is carving out a quieter and smaller place in the market for itself.
IBM aims new database squarely at Oracle users
published on April 23rd, 2012 at 03:16 AM
The latest version of IBM's flagship DB2 database offers several features designed to coax Oracle customers out of their software comfort zones.
Making money from data: Financial business intelligence at work
published on April 23rd, 2012 at 03:16 AM
Finance professionals are heavy users of BI and predictive analytics software. Find out how a variety of European finance functionaries are analysing trends, cutting costs and finding new business. ...
IDC, Wikibon size up the 'big data' market
published on April 19th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
Analysts calculate how, well, big the market has become, indicating considerable growth three and even five years out, though the projections differ dramatically.
Faster data delivery livens BI performance, user satisfaction
published on April 18th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
With business users looking to get their hands on business intelligence data more quickly, making BI systems more flexible and responsive is becoming a priority in many organizations.
Gartner explains how to reach the next level of MDM maturity
published on April 18th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
Gartner MDM Summit attendees got advice on how to launch, expand and reinvigorate their master data management programs for better data consistency.
IBM taps Varicent for its sales and performance management software
published on April 13th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
IBM continues its analytics buying spree with plans to acquire sales and performance management software company Varicent Software Inc.
'Big data' will have a big impact on MDM strategy, Gartner says
published on April 12th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
The growth of "big data," as well as social media and cloud computing, must be factored into master data management strategies, according to Gartner.
Challenges lurk on in-memory BI projects -- proper preparation needed
published on April 9th, 2012 at 03:16 AM
Data quality issues, insufficient budgets and other technical and business problems can trip up unwary organizations on deployments of in-memory analytics tools, consultants warned.