One size will never fit all in the complex world of information management. In fact, the variety of information systems in use continues to expand across all kinds of areas: data-producing applications, data-processing apps, and the downstream tools used for reporting and analytics. How can data-savvy organizations stay ahead of the curve? Register for this episode of The Briefing Room to learn from Analyst Shawn Rogers of Enterprise Management Associates, who will explain how effective use of standard data models can solve the complexity of increasingly heterogeneous information architectures.
From Insight to Action: How Data Visualization Inspires
Insight alone provides little value if it doesn't lead to action. That's where the power of visualization comes into play. Effective visual aids can help business professionals demonstrate what needs to be done, and generate the support they need for valuable initiatives. But you shouldn't need to be a graphic designer in order to tell a compelling visual story. Register for this episode of The Briefing Room to learn from veteran Analyst Cindi Howson of BI Scorecard, who will explain how data visualization can play a critical role in generating business value from analytics.
Decommissioning Legacy to Drive Real Clouds, in the Fast Lane
by Adrian Bridgwater
We can probably all agree that the cloud computing service-based model of application delivery has received more than its fair share of hype, over-embellished hyperbole and hyper-cross-talk in the last few years. Surely now then we have come to a new plateau in cloud i.e. the time for real world usage, implementation and deployment.
Last year saw a nice uptick in BI success rates, while adoption was flat. Take this survey to benchmark your deployment, get a copy of summary findings, and a chance to win $100.