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Data deliberation from us, our associates, and curated from other sources.
Picking the Right Path to Real Business Intelligence Success
Picking the Right Path to Real Business Intelligence Success I recently had a fabulous conversation with David Norris from Bloor. We discussed the meaning of ‘real’ business intelligence and the fact that so many organisations are still failing to achieve it. David...
Why Culture Change Is Key to the Success of Business Intelligence Technology
Why culture change is key to the success of business intelligence technology. I've written a piece for growthbusiness.co.uk. I outline some of the reasons why business culture is so crucial to BI success. I mention a few ways in which effective BI cultural change can...
Mobile Business Intelligence: Why You Should Be Using On-The-Go Analytics
Mobile Business Intelligence: Why You Should Be Using On-The-Go Analytics We’re constantly connected and always on the go. Nowadays, making data-driven decisions means having real-time access to your business intelligence (BI) even when you’re out of the office. It’s...
Using a Balanced Approach to Finding Business Intelligence Solutions
Using a Balanced Approach to Finding BI Solutions Your business intelligence (BI) solutions are in place and your in-house experts are gaining real value from your technology. You’re well on your way to achieving your organisation’s goals with all the right...
People Power: The Three Steps to Creating In-House Business Intelligence Experts
People Power: The Three Steps to Creating In-House Business Intelligence Experts Business Intelligence (BI) is big business. In fact, an article published by Forbes found that 89% of company leaders believe data will revolutionise the way their organisation operates...
BI Should Not Be Defined by Technology Alone
Business Intelligence should not be defined by technology alone. I've written a piece for Information Age. I describe how there is much more to high-value BI than just deploying BI technology. Organisations must have a rounded and in-depth understanding of business...
The Cost of Business Intelligence: It Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
The Cost of BI: It Does Not Have to Be Expensive If you’re new to the world of business intelligence (BI), a quick Google search is likely to lead you to two common opinions: it’s too expensive and it usually goes wrong. I'm not going to pretend that this is never the...
Pre-Mortem KPIs: Understanding What Could Go Wrong, Before It Does
Pre-Mortem KPIs: Understanding What Could Go Wrong, Before It Does. Hindsight, what a wonderful thing. Reflecting on lessons learnt from a situation, after it has happened. Useful, right? Well, we’re challenging that idea with our concept of ‘pre-mortem KPIs’....
Business Intelligence After Brexit: Creating Opportunities from Change
Business Intelligence After Brexit. It’s Time to Recognise New Opportunities. Get the Right BI Solution and Strategy. Learn more here! Brexit has begun. The countdown has started and two years of very intense negotiations, and considerable changes, are underway. When...