Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 168
The prevalence of computers in business (and everywhere) generates enormous quantities of data. Business Intelligence seeks to extract further value from this data (after it has served its immediate purpose, and is shunted off to storage) through analysis and contextualization. If data is described as the ‘new oil’, BI is the derricks tapping the well. BI generally requires uniform data before analysis can take place, with data extracted from source systems and loaded into secondary structures such as ‘data warehouses/lakes’. The analysis outputs are typically sent to managers and executives within the business in the form of reports (or managers are equipped with the tools to create their own reports) assessing performance, providing insights or identifying opportunities.
Analytics here, analytics there, analytics everywhere
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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2015 will be the year of analytics, as organisations turn data into actionable insights for smarter decisions. Real-time and IoT analytics are key.
What CIOs need to know about the changing face of technology
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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storage
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virtualisation
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private cloud
CIOs brace for tech upheaval, with Jay Kidd predicting seismic shifts across IoT, Big Data and cloud computing in 2015.
Spark Digital new head of marketing a 'real coup'
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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data analytics
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Mark Redgrave's appointment as Spark Digital's new marketing chief heralds a major win, armed with prolific international and tech expertise.
Are holographic co-workers and embedded chips the way of the future?
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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data analytics
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fintech
NZ's MYOB projects a future with holographic teams and chip implants; urges businesses to adapt now for a data-driven 2040.
Enterprises must be agile to survive 2015 following disruptive year
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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2014 will be remembered as the year of disruption, a pivotal year of change in the ever-evolving IT business model.
IBM 4Q revenue slumps, 2015 outlook not great
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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Global tech giant IBM's earnings slumped in the fourth quarter for 2014 as it moves away from its core hardware business.
OpenText acquires Actuate and expands portfolio
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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data analytics
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OpenText broadens its horizons with the acquisition of Actuate, promising deeper analytics and personalised insights for its customers.
Massey University plugs NZ skills shortage with new big data degree
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Massey University has announced it is launching New Zealand's first business-focused analytics degree next month to address the skills shortage in ana.
User experience vital in 2015, so says Kiwi creative tech firm
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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uc
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Improving user experience and mobile domination are the digital focus of 2015, according to Auckland-based creative tech firm bka Interactive.
Huawei: Enter the dragon
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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data analytics
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martech
Huawei might not be one of New Zealand's well known brands, but on the global telco stage they're bigger than huge.
Theta acquires Auckland BI firm
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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data analytics
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planning
Theta completes acquisition of Auckland-based business intelligence firm Indigo, expanding its BI team and partnerships.
Third platform the platform for 2015 says IDC
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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data analytics
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martech
Where is tech heading in 2015? IDC offers up some predictions for the year ahead - and the third platform is the key player across them all.
VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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cdp
Having a presence in the United States will also allow VMob to take full advantage of the increasing number of integration opportunities with leading.
BI/analytics top Kiwi CIO tech priorities list
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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KIWI CIOs prioritise business intelligence and analytics in the digital-first shift, per Gartner's global survey.
Soon you'll actually be allowed to Facebook at work
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Facebook prepares to blend professional and social worlds with its new Facebook at Work platform, challenging tech giants in enterprise tools.
Cooperation and user focus key for antivirus vendors
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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malware
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endpoint protection
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data analytics
The overall number of computers affected by the top 20 families of malware has dropped significantly, partly due to better cooperation among security companies.
Choosing physical appliances for a virtual world
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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martech
Derek Schauland outlines 5 key steps to seamlessly integrate physical backup appliances into our increasingly virtual IT landscapes.
Flintfox launches new software product that could make it better known at home
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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crm
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data analytics
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erp
Flintfox International, a software development company that specialises in trade relationship and promotions management, is about to launch a new p.
Tidemark releases modern solution with predictive capabilities
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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planning
Tidemark unveils a game-changing analytics platform, empowering CFOs with predictive insights for smarter financial planning in the Big Data era.
AppDynamics widens scope to IT managers
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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AppDynamics enhances software with business intelligence, aiding IT and biz managers with real-time insights at Vegas launch.