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In Search of a Single Version of Truth: Strategies for Consolidating Analytic Silos

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Jul 21, 2004

Our second report of 2004 provides an overview of the benefits and challenges of consolidating analytic structures, and describes the tradeoffs for potential strategies. The research for this report is based on a survey that TDWI conducted in the winter of 2004, as well as interviews with data warehousing practitioners, consultants, industry analysts, and report sponsors. top

Consolidating Analytic Silos—Executive Summary

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Jul 21, 2004

The one word that best describes the state of analytic data in large organizations is “fragmented.” Despite their best intentions, CIOs are struggling to deliver consistent data that provides a single view across the enterprise. CIOs who seek this so-called “single version of the truth” must feel like they are playing an endless game of Whack-a-Mole—every time they stamp out a renegade analytic silo, another pops up elsewhere.top

Executive Summary: Best Practices in Business Performance Management: Business and Technical Strategies

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Feb 24, 2004

Despite current confusion about its definition and scope, business performance management (BPM) is gaining adherents in all industries. Today, early adopter companies are deploying BPM initiatives to better communicate and execute business strategy at all levels and gain greater visibility into organizational performance. Their early successes are stoking red-hot interest in BPM by organizations in all industries. top

Best Practices in Business Performance Management: Business and Technical Strategies

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Feb 24, 2004

We recently published our first report of 2004 entitled "Best Practices in Business Performance Management: Business and Technical Strategies." This report focuses on the challenges facing those looking to implement a business performance management program and what they can learn from early adopters of BPM.top

Building the Real-time Enterprise

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Oct 20, 2003

We recently released the last report of our 2003 series titled Building the Real-Time Enterprise. This report is geared toward technical executives who are exploring ways to capture and deliver analytic information in near real time. Building the Real-Time Enterprise will provide an overview of “real time” concepts and technologies and how they can be used to extend existing data warehousing and business intelligence architectures to support day-to-day decision making. top