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Cloud Computing Enables Self-serve BI

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:33:55 GMT

If you are the average Internet user, you probably think the term “cloud” refers to weather. But every time you use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linked-In or Flickr you are "living in the cloud?” Cloud computing is the next stage in the Internet's evolution, providing the means through which everything — from computing power and infrastructure, applications and business processes to personal collaboration — can be delivered to you as a pay-per-use service, wherever and whenever you need. Momentum for cloud computing is building and it is on the verge of a tipping point.

Leading Process Analytics Provider Martin Dawes Analytics Supports Rapid Growth With New Appointment

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:56:57 GMT

Martin Dawes Analytics (MDA), a global process analytics software provider, today announced that Bill Belcher has joined the Company as Director of Sales in order to meet its rapid growth and subsequent expansion into new markets and vertical industries. In this function, Mr. Belcher is responsible for new market development and partner relationship in the Energy and Utilities verticals. Specifically, he will further MDA's commitment to delivering customers with proven process and business analytics associated with Revenue Assurance, Fraud Management, Service Assurance, Migration Assurance, Cost Optimization and Energy Trading and Settlement among others.

Rob Bearden Joins Pentaho's Board as Executive Chairman

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:49:07 GMT

Pentaho Corporation, the undisputed leader in open source business intelligence (BI), announced today that Rob Bearden has been appointed executive chairman of the board. Bearden, a veteran executive in the commercial open source software industry, most recently served as the president and chief operating officer of SpringSource before it was acquired by VMware. Bearden will collaborate closely with Pentaho CEO Richard Daley in overseeing all strategic and operational aspects of the company.

Sports teams, leagues tap SAS® Analytics to boost profits

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:37:53 GMT

As entertainment dollars ebb, finding and keeping fans is a challenge. Game-changing solutions from SAS, the leader in business analytics, help sports teams and leagues sell more tickets, t-shirts and popcorn.

“Simply collecting data is not enough. Companies must analyze and understand as much data about their businesses as possible and use it to make smart decisions,” said Jeffrey Ma, author and co-founder, Citizen Sports. “Using SAS Analytics, sports organizations can systematically incorporate more information than ever and look objectively at which strategies will help them win.”

The Ministry of Justice Selects Predictive Analytics from IBM SPSS

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12:59 GMT

The Ministry of Justice is using predictive analytics technology from SPSS, an IBM Company, to assess the likelihood of prisoners re-offending on their release and to ultimately help improve public safety.

Dataupia's Hinshaw Back in the Saddle

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:09:13 GMT

The return of technology visionary Foster Hinshaw, co-founder and CEO of analytic database specialist Dataupia Inc., was one of the most inspiring events at this year's TDWI Winter World Conference in Las Vegas. Hinshaw's reemergence parallels, in a sense, the convalescence of Dataupia itself, which -- after a tough 2009 -- now says it's back on track.

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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:59:30 GMT

Business Intelligence Ltd. Dashports Dashboard

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:29:22 GMT

Dashport draws information from different databases and BI vendor systems, which allows you to view and access information about your customers, your products, as well as evaluating your business performance very, very quickly!

Leading International Food Manufacturer Implements Host Analytics for More Flexible Budgeting and Planning

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:51:28 GMT

Host Analytics, the leading provider of cloud-based financial performance management solutions, today announced that The Bama Companies, Inc., a leading international manufacturer of proprietary dough products and baked goods, has implemented the Host Analytics Budget and Host Analytics Revenue Planning applications. Bama, whose hand-held pies, biscuits and pizza crusts are sold internationally, will use Host Analytics' web-based tools to understand the full financial impact of business decisions, both risks and returns, before they're made.

Progress Releases Real Time BPM Suite

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:46:11 GMT

Several leading IT vendors have business process management (BPM), complex event processing and network monitoring technologies in their portfolios. Progress Responsive Process Management (RPM), announced Monday by Progress Software, is unique, blending all three into one suite supporting automation, process visibility, and quick response to changing business conditions.

Discover Selects Teradata to Advance their Data Warehouse Capabilities

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:32:40 GMT

Teradata Corporation recently announced that Discover Financial Services has tapped the family of Teradata appliances, in addition to its existing Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse, to support operational and non-traditional data warehousing applications.

Data, Analysis Drive Maryland Government

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:24:30 GMT

Since taking over the state's top spot in 2007, Maryland governor Martin O'Malley has rigorously applied a data-driven model to state government with a program that's being echoed in state and local government nationwide, and most recently in federal CIO Vivek Kundra's TechStat.

Panorama now integrates with PowerPivot and SharePoint 2010

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:16:52 GMT

A while ago, I saw Panorama was advertising a webcast detailing how Panorama gives a complete solution for the entire Microsoft BI platform, including PowerPivot. I have to admit, just seeing Panorama and PowerPivot in the same sentence seemed odd to me, as PowerPivot seemed like a completely full solution for its purpose. I didn't see what Panorama had to add to the equation. And so I began asking Panorama a few questions...

Rich Interactive Applications And The Use Of Interactive Technology

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:10:47 GMT

New technology constantly emerges that changes the way people work, play and interact with each other. Now that computers and cell phones have become second nature to many people, the fact that small advancements still shape the way people go about their day sometimes gets overlooked. In the same way many people could never see their lives without television or radio, organizations are tied to computers and people to their BlackBerries and iPhones.

Rosslyn Analytics Sets New Standard in Spend Analysis with Six Month Guarantee on Return on Investment

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:27:56 GMT

Rosslyn Analytics says its SaaS cloud computing solution will deliver ROI in six months or they'll refund the difference; claims faster business results than on-premise ERP, BI solutions.