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September has seen yet another exciting month in the life of Synergy BI as we opened our offices in Bryanston, Johannesburg - you can read all about this and other useful information in this months newsletter.
Included in this September issue, and worth mentioning, is an interesting article that offers valuable insight into how to manage the total cost of ownership of your BI Project - well worth the read!
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Priscilla Doig
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Synergy BI returns to Johannesburg
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After a hiatus of three years, Synergy Business Intelligence is re-entering the Gauteng market.
Having focused on the country's coastal regions, Synergy Business Intelligence has opened its premises in Bryanston.
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It's Not about TCO; Focus on Business Value
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 Lowering the total cost-of-ownership is top-of-mind when companies are comparing business intelligence solutions. However, after the purchase of a BI solution it's difficult to lower TCO. Without careful planning, BI projects can grow and change in scope, which increases the investment in consulting services and maintenance fees. This often results in higher TCO than initially anticipated. While TCO is certainly a key concern at the time of purchase, it's inconsequential if a company is not getting long-term value out of its BI solution. |
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New Research on Spreadsheet Usage for Budgeting and Planning in Midsize Organizations |
 Over the past ten years, BPM Partners has closely tracked the usage and benefits of analytically oriented software applications in all areas of business performance management. The budgeting and planning processes have been among the prime beneficiaries of dedicated applications. However, most software vendors first developed performance management applications with the large enterprise in mind, given the high price points and maintenance fees they could achieve in that target market segment. |
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Effective Strategies for Chief Financial Officers |
 I was recently asked by an incoming CFO to provide my opinion on what the ideal CFO should be focused on. Today, the CFO is much more than an accountant and reporter of earnings, there is the opportunity to provide strategic impact in collaborating with the management team to shape the business. The below recommendations for those aspiring to be the perfect CFO, incorporate ideas from peers and experts via a LinkedIn survey. |
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IBM Launches Cognos For SMBs
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 IBM has introduced a slimmed down version of its Cognos business analytics software that's targeted toward medium-sized companies...
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Do you have a tip or technique you'd like to share with other Synergy BI customers of IBM Cognos products?
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