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All Rights Reserved editor@ebizq.net webmaster@ebizq.net en-us http://www.ebizq.net/web_images/ebizqnews.gif http://www.ebizq.net/?rss Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:00:00 EST Consultant and author Claudia Imhoff explains how a more flexible approach can help organizations reap faster better results from their BI efforts http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/13226.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/13226.html?rss Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 EST Whichever emerging technology approach you choose for analytics its great to know there are alternatives that offer a winwin for business users and IT See how analyst resources provide a fresh look at these important factors to consider http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12744.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12744.html?rss Fri, 21 May 2010 07:00:00 EST Learn the principles of better BI user experience by applying VIIC Visual Interactive Immediate and Contextual http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12653.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12653.html?rss Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:00:00 EST Learn the eight criticaltosuccess factors enterprises and government agencies employ to systematize their decisionmaking and increase their confidence in successful DSP deployments http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12478.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12478.html?rss Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST Read a QA with Jessica Ann Mola and Borge Hald about customer intelligence http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12382.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12382.html?rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST Learn why locationbased data processing is an ideal candidate for cloudbased offerings http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12241.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12241.html?rss Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST The concept of data banking for business is to draw together sources of unstructured data into a secure and valuable data store http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12219.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12219.html?rss Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST Learn the three emerging innovations in BI that comprise the pillars of Interactive Analytics a humancentric approach to data analysis http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12194.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12194.html?rss Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST Learn how timely web intelligence can drive significant competitive advantage for an organization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12192.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12192.html?rss Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST Process analytics leverages and complements existing customer service and analytic investments providing operational visibility customer value and financial return http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12127.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12127.html?rss Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST As long as theres a solid strategy behind it a dashboard can create an immediate and sustained impact on an organization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12098.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12098.html?rss Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST Why outsource the database administrator DBA role in your organization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12076.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/12076.html?rss Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST SAP ERP systems are not designed to support MDM and are simply not the right place to master data argue Dan Power and Ravi Shankar http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/12021.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/12021.html?rss Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST Its time for companies to obtain the benefits that can be realized when real actionable intelligence is put into their BI solutions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11983.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11983.html?rss Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST Incorporating semantic intelligence into a companys BPM solution will truly enable full use of their data and help the organization not only evolve but thrive http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/11972.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/11972.html?rss Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST In the new world of media analytics online and offline data combine to create an amazingly accurate picture of what a campaign is accomplishing http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11964.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11964.html?rss Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST Learn the technologies that have moved beyond early search and BI tools and are providing essential insight and new opportunities for creating business value http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11935.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11935.html?rss Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST Explore the potential benefits of implementing a columnbased analytics server as part of your data center consolidation project http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11899.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11899.html?rss Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:00:00 EST Learn how to effectively manage your data center in this turbulent atmosphere http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11874.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11874.html?rss Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST With Operational BI gaining acceptance by enterprises KPIs need to also reflect the same thought process http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11841.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11841.html?rss Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST Follow these simple steps start the journey from CDI to MDM and youll be well on your way to reaping the benefits http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/11824.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/11824.html?rss Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:31:00 EST From the Group The deepening relationship between HP and Informatica will benefit both parties but there are two potential wrinkles http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11810.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11810.html?rss Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST Competitive businesses must know the performance of their existing processes and have the flexibility to rapidly tune them to adapt to changing market conditions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/11790.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/11790.html?rss Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST Ondemand business analytics BA has the potential to fulfill the long held promise of BI to everyone http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11786.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11786.html?rss Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST The notion of making IT more strategic to the business has to be tied to revenue and that can come in many forms http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11756.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11756.html?rss Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST Learn the proper tools to make your data center lean mean and green http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11740.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/int_sbp/features/11740.html?rss Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST Today pointofsale data is key for consumer products companies to create more accurate forecasts increasing visibility performance and revenue http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/11715.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/11715.html?rss Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST Sometimes you need traditional BI other times you need operational BI it all depends on the context http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11716.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11716.html?rss Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST SOA is finally beginning to deliver on its promises through reallife BI implementations http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/11708.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/11708.html?rss Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST Enterprises can create new revenueproducing business opportunities by leveraging a new breed of appliances that increase capacity scalability and reliability http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cloud_computing/features/11684.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cloud_computing/features/11684.html?rss Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST If you want to sleep at night knowing your organizations infrastructure is reliable get yourself a Business Transaction Management solution http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11683.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11683.html?rss Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:48:00 EST Tony Baer gives his take on Informatica acquiring Agent Logic http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/11671.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/11671.html?rss Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST Here are seven qualities your BI solution must have to outmaneuver competitors in a down market http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11643.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11643.html?rss Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST Learn how BI can be leveraged today for both business and environmental purposes http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11624.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11624.html?rss Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:16:00 EST Businesses challenged by the information explosion may benefit from agentautomated processes http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11604.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11604.html?rss Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST To increase operational efficiencies ROI and overall productivity organizations need to implement data virtualization successfully http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11579.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11579.html?rss Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST Tying dashboards into overall BI use enables organizations to expand their Six Sigma initiatives and integrate them with other aspects of BI across the organization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11518.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11518.html?rss Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST Better management of an organizations documents means not only cost savings and efficiencies but dramatically improved business performance http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11481.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11481.html?rss Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST To be successful knowledge management programs require more than simply conducting training sessions or transferring knowledge They must empower participants by providing them with the intellectual platforms and processes that promote learning and practical knowledge http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11458.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11458.html?rss Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST Dashboards can be a powerful reporting tool but to be effective they must be properly built from the ground up http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11452.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11452.html?rss Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST Heres how to ensure communication providers dont destroy the same value they worked so hard to create http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11421.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11421.html?rss Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST While moving to the cloud can reap major costsaving rewards that move has to incorporate an elastic data infrastructure that makes data available that much faster to the applications and users that need it most http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cloud_computing/features/11402.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cloud_computing/features/11402.html?rss Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST From Aberdeen Companies are employing dashboards to drive double digit improvements in profitability and have achieved substantial increases in customer service and sales performance http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11387.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11387.html?rss Mon, 04 May 2009 07:00:00 EST The save everything enterprise will be a thing of the past when companies can answer these questions what data do I have whats its value and where is it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/11259.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/11259.html?rss Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:33:00 EST Tony Baer gives his take on Oracle acquiring Sun http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11214.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11214.html?rss Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST Now more than ever organizations can leverage their information and people assets to create tribal knowledge that can be applied throughout the workforce http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11209.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11209.html?rss Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST The question vendors face today with DAM or ECM systems is not what they do but how fast costeffective convenient and extensible are they http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11208.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11208.html?rss Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST Microblogging put in a project management context can provide enterprises what they really need a way to clearly and rapidly communicate with an everchanging and distributed set of people http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11154.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11154.html?rss Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:49:00 EST By following these eight tips the business case value proposition for performance dashboards be more easily achieved http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11123.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11123.html?rss Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST Many enterprises have implemented ERP systems and data warehouses with hopes of yielding new types of knowledge and insight But can that knowledge be applied to enterprise search http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11133.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11133.html?rss Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST Maps help people visualize their environment and orient themselves Most businesses have not used maps effectively to orient their business data until now http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11091.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11091.html?rss Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST Adopting rolebased BI is the most effective way of capitalizing on delivering realworld planning reporting analysis and visualization to employees in every corner of the organization http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11060.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11060.html?rss Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:52:00 EST By developing a holistic collaboration strategy in conjunction with a suitable BI strategy companies will better understand their own strengths and weaknesses so they can serve their customers more efficiently http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11030.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11030.html?rss Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:27:00 EST Three metrics provide the best measure of the state of an agile project progress quality and team morale http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11003.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/11003.html?rss Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST Why is data deduplication technology a critical necessity for any organization managing large amounts of data http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10889.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10889.html?rss Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST If strengthening ROI is simply a matter of making BI more widely accessible to employees why isnt it common practice http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10832.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10832.html?rss Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:39:00 EST Even virtual data centers can have lots of inefficient nooks and crannies unless you build it from the ground up http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/10798.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/10798.html?rss Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST Why have enterprises started choosing digital asset management DAM over ECM solutions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_content_management/features/10782.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web_content_management/features/10782.html?rss Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:39:00 EST Build a relationship with a BI vendor that shares your vision http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10756.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10756.html?rss Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:15:00 EST From Group How does Panorama intend to create revenue from SaaS BI wares to achieve the objective of being a leader in the sector http://www.ebizq.net/topics/semantic_integration/features/10710.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/semantic_integration/features/10710.html?rss Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST Insider threats have become a major threat but organizations can counteract this with a new category of identity management called identity governance http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/10685.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/10685.html?rss Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:04:00 EST BI is the backbone that drives todays leading organizations and will only grow in prominence during these turbulent economic times http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10606.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10606.html?rss Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:13:00 EST Reign in various forms of data from across the enterprise without creating a costly leviathan http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10640.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10640.html?rss Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:00 EST Can business integration help sell even the most basic mainstreet widgets http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/10628.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/10628.html?rss Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:58:00 EST Applying the latest CEP platforms in traditional BI environments drives realtime situational awareness faster decisions and immediate actions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10604.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10604.html?rss Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:44:00 EST Complex IT projects can go bad for any number of reasons but those that start bad with the wrong vendor rarely if ever turn out right http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10583.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10583.html?rss Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:00:00 EST The IT revolution has brought the gamechanging benefits of BI to small and medium sized enterprises http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10537.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10537.html?rss Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST Group Success Metrics is a littleknown startup moving into the crowded field of SaaS BI but they do seem well positioned with Birst http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10495.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10495.html?rss Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST A proactive network management solution keeping constant watch over services means no more IT overtime http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10446.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10446.html?rss Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:54:00 EST Group Are CEP vendors and operational BI vendors on a collision course http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10418.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10418.html?rss Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST To be effective business intelligence technology must work behind the scenes to deliver relevant information when where and how its needed http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10400.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10400.html?rss Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST An astounding percent of an average companys employees has zero access to BI Heres how to change that http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10356.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10356.html?rss Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:00:00 EST AMR Research When initiating a BIBPM plan small and midsize companies vary from their bigger counterparts in very different ways http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/10302.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/10302.html?rss Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:00:00 EST From RFG With todays economic uncertainty IT budgets are shrinking and companies are turning to project financing to help meet their business needs http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10263.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10263.html?rss Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:00:00 EST Enduser experience and performance management EPM solutions capture a complete picture of enduser behavior allowing organizations to see when employees are working effectively efficiently and compliantly and when theyre not http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10222.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10222.html?rss Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:00:00 EST Companies are finally seeing that by becoming more predictive in several key areas of the business they can identify and eliminate many problems before they ever occur http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10203.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10203.html?rss Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 EST Historically the healthcare industry has been one of the slowest to adopt BI solutions but rising costs promise to change that for good http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10138.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10138.html?rss Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:05:00 EST No two master data management journeys are the same but achieving MDM success can yield big rewards for your enterprise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10104.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10104.html?rss Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:00:00 EST Despite tough economic times investing in electronic data migration solutions can save big money in the long run http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10064.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/10064.html?rss Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EST Tony Baer breaks down the good and the bad on IBMs announcement of intent to buy Ilog http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10012.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/10012.html?rss Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EST Customer relationship management issues can be traced to a common source ineffective business processes involving human communication Heres how to overcome them http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9985.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9985.html?rss Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EST GUIs can prove useful in understanding massive amounts of data quickly because in business its not necessarily the data that matters but what you do with it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9940.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9940.html?rss Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:07:00 EST Instituting a BI solution requires an environment and organization that will put such a solution to its best use http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9836.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9836.html?rss Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EST Why investing in BI solutions during the current economic slump could pay off in the long run and why right now might be the best time to do it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9834.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9834.html?rss Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:50:00 EST In the continuous battle to outperform the competition adding data quality to performance management initiatives is one of the ways organizations are using to beat the competition http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9770.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9770.html?rss Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EST With the growing costs and complexities of traditional BI solutions it might be time to consider a powerful alternative Report Mining http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9753.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9753.html?rss Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:07:00 EST Theres plenty of buzz surrounding inmemory BI a faster and less expensive form of business intelligence http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9703.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9703.html?rss Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EST Is it possible to deliver BI on the iPhone giving executives uptotheminute corporate data the minute they need it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9666.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9666.html?rss Fri, 23 May 2008 07:40:00 EST Data quality directly affects where you are as a company where you need to be and how youre going to get there http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9635.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/9635.html?rss Mon, 19 May 2008 07:41:00 EST David Kelly explains that forwardlooking organizations need to have disaster recovery plans in place for when systems are down or critical business assets are unavailable http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/9593.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/9593.html?rss Mon, 12 May 2008 07:00:00 EST Premium Content from the Group QAD picked up FullTilt Solutions product information management PIM unit last week for its offering in the area of productrelated master data management MDM a key component in delivering Internetenabled ecommerce http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/9534.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/9534.html?rss Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:54:00 EST Complex event processing software is powering a new generation of applications that enables companies to make faster decisions and execute more effective actions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9409.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9409.html?rss Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:13:00 EST IBMs Rich Lechner presents a new data solution to provide innovation for your business and your customers http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9388.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9388.html?rss Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EST Some vendors check in with ebizQ at Gartners Business Intelligence Summit http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9322.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9322.html?rss Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:34:00 EST Organizations looking to take advantage of integrating business intelligence within SOA are focusing on the following areas http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9266.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/9266.html?rss Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:31:00 EST With enterprise information integration deployments companies can reduce integration project costs according to a new Aberdeen report http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/9166.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/9166.html?rss Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:00:00 EST Heres how to make sure your Master Data Management project doesnt get stuck at the starting line http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/9121.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/9121.html?rss Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:11:00 EST Properly executed data services can provide the link that unifies conventional data systems with the many strengths of SOA http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/9011.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/9011.html?rss Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST The Groups Krishna Roy analyzes the latest release by Kalido http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8895.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8895.html?rss Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST The Groups Krisha Roy talks about Greenplums hot new data warehouse http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8894.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8894.html?rss Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST The Groups Krishna Roy discusses InforSenses aim at TIBCOSpotfire http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8893.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8893.html?rss Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST ebizQs Gian Trotta speaks to Lyndsay Wise about this past years consolidation in the Business Intelligence marketplace http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8764.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8764.html?rss Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST For most organizations current BI and analytics solutions have yet to deliver real benefits and adequate returns on investment http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8435.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8435.html?rss Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST Dave Kelly gives a real world example of how difficult it is to assess the performance of performance management tools http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8743.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8743.html?rss Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST There are growing customer expectations for more powerful highly scalable architectures that run across these new topologies and deliver more business volume and velocity http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8721.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8721.html?rss Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST Business intelligence is no longer just about reporting Its about creating a competitive advantage http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8694.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8694.html?rss Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:37:00 EST Beth GoldBernstein moderates an enlightening discussion with IBMs Mark Andrews OnStrategies Tony Baer and Aberdeen Groups Michael Dortch all about IBMs acquisition of Cognos http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8662.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8662.html?rss Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Barely a month after SAP announced it was buying Business Objects and roughly eight months after Oracle announced same with Hyperion IBM has closed the circle by announcing its intent to buy Cognos http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8653.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8653.html?rss Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:00:00 EST Teamwork and an iterative approach go a long way in assuring agility and flexibility with data governance http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8647.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8647.html?rss Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:48:00 EST ebizQs senior OSS analyst Dennis Byron identifies some interesting megatrends at work in the business intelligence marketplace http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8608.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8608.html?rss Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:10:00 EST ebizQs Dennis Byron interviews Yves de Montcheuil of OSS data integrator Talend http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/8581.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/8581.html?rss Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:10:00 EST An effective portfolio management solution distills the vast amounts of data to which one has access so that people can get a complete picture when they need it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8539.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8539.html?rss Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:30:00 EST Corporate performance management CPM acquisitions just keep on coming http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8489.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8489.html?rss Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:00:00 EST Because business rules trigger critical decisions and an organizations mission is achieved through the use of business processes both need to be thoughtfully captured and preserved http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8436.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/8436.html?rss Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST In Roy Schultes final article in our special event processing series he says BAM tools and CEP engines are quite valuable and costeffective when used in the right situations http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/8374.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/8374.html?rss Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST ebizQs David Kelly believes that the use of complex event processing will continue to grow over the next few years as organizations find evergreater needs to process the growing volume of realtime data entering the enterprise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/8375.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/8375.html?rss Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST Dust off and maximize that business intelligence investment youve made http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8351.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8351.html?rss Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:07:00 EST Tony Baer says IBMs latest buy readily complements IBM Softwares Data Management groups Master Data Management and Information Server offerings as well as IBM Tivoli access control and security solutions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8329.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8329.html?rss Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST Before deciding to build or buy a company should answer specific questions about how it uses its data http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/8324.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/8324.html?rss Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST Mani Chandy and Roy Schulte say the key to enabling nearrealtime operational BI is event processing http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security_event_management/features/8303.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/security_event_management/features/8303.html?rss Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST David Linthicum suspects that as we progress with SOA as we become smarter on implementations architecture design testing and deployment that event processing will become better defined and layered within many SOAs http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8273.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/8273.html?rss Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST Gartners Roy Schulte and Cal Techs Mani Chandy share how event processing has emerged as one of the most important issues in IT today http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/8274.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/8274.html?rss Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:27:00 EST In this book excerpt from Actionable Web Analytics the authors say youre going to have to change many things from the ground up and build a culture of analysis in your company http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8247.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8247.html?rss Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST Open source BI startup Apatar seeks to deliver optimized application and integration functionality http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/8233.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/8233.html?rss Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST Dave Kelly says having the right product data in the right form at the right time is more important than ever before http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8205.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/8205.html?rss Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST Dave Kelly says incomplete or unstructured data can prevent effective communication and reduce the effectiveness of SOA strategies http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8206.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8206.html?rss Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST Is outsourcing no longer just a cost reduction tool but a powerful way to reengineer operations and accelerate strategic business transformation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8200.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8200.html?rss Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:00:00 EST An argument for nextgeneration business intelligence through utilization of interactive visual analysis http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8174.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8174.html?rss Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:00:00 EST As modernday technology navigators SOA architects are finding that EII or data federation provides an excellent charter for their voyage from planning and design to implementation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/8153.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/8153.html?rss Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:00:00 EST The defense intelligence community has had to change its information infrastructure from functionalgeopolitical expertise toward rapidly gathering analyzing and disseminating relevant knowledge from a vast quantity of classified and open source information http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8154.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8154.html?rss Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:00:00 EST From AMRs John Hagarty Market dynamics continue to swirl in the broadbased business intelligence and performance management market Two large purveyors of ITfocused products and services have taken formative positions in the changing BIPM world http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8130.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8130.html?rss Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:00:00 EST How do you determine if Software as a Service is right for you http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8095.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8095.html?rss Thu, 31 May 2007 07:00:00 EST ebizQs Dave Kelly says that SOA is really about effective communication which most importantly requires consistent reliable and accurate underlying data http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8090.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_management/features/8090.html?rss Thu, 24 May 2007 07:00:00 EST By implementing an information management strategy that focuses on data quality and data integration the benefits of SOA can be further realized http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/8062.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/8062.html?rss Mon, 21 May 2007 07:00:00 EST ebizQs Peter Schooff highlights a recent business intelligence podcast moderated by Beth GoldBernstein with vendors comments from HP LogiXML Hyperion Oracle Business Objects and SAS http://www.ebizq.net/topics/not_found/features/8050.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/not_found/features/8050.html?rss Mon, 14 May 2007 07:00:00 EST Its time to get serious about the data deluge to transform data into intelligence http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8024.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8024.html?rss Wed, 09 May 2007 11:28:00 EST AMR Researchs John Hagerty talks about SAPs acquisition of OutlookSoft in this ebizQ gold club analysis http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8019.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8019.html?rss Mon, 07 May 2007 07:00:00 EST As the demand for new realtime and highspeed data applications have increased these brittle solutions have reached their breaking points http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8000.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/8000.html?rss Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST Tony Baer gives us the backstory behind Red Hats JBoss and their spate of announcements this week http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7974.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/open_source/features/7974.html?rss Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST Mike Lough of Covelight explains the role of events to enable the realtime intelligent enterprise http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7928.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7928.html?rss Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST Todays headlines with their disturbing accounts of identity theft and security breaches underscore the dire consequences of electronic communications and electronic data sharing http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7958.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7958.html?rss Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST Siperians Anurag Wadehra argues that business has to be the master of master data management http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/7927.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/mdm/features/7927.html?rss Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST By combining business intelligence with process or workflow design tools you can create and implement smarter business processes http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7851.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7851.html?rss Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST RFGs Michael Dortch says analytics and intelligence BI are increasingly coalescing and integrating with the capture discovery mapping and optimization of business activities performance and processes http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/7861.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/biz_opt/features/7861.html?rss Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST Small businesses should proactively develop a data storage plan in addition to selecting storage platforms to protect company data and provide options for accessing data at any time http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/7789.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/7789.html?rss Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST AMRs premiere analyst on the consolidation that has finally come to the business intelligenceperformance management market http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7826.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7826.html?rss Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:58:00 EST Tony Baer asks why IBM didnt buy Hyperion first http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/7794.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/7794.html?rss Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST The deployment of executive dashboards http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/7682.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bi/features/7682.html?rss Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST Decisioneering is the latest vendor to be acquired by the performance management and BI behemoth http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7652.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7652.html?rss Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:10:00 EST Arguments for even the most skeptical critic to learn the business value of customercentric MDM http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7544.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7544.html?rss Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:00:00 EST Exploring processenabled content rich vertical applications http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7571.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7571.html?rss Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST Companies know that securing their data protecting their customers and building trust while growing the business is the best recipe for success http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7541.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7541.html?rss Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:00:00 EST Customer service is the last remaining differentiator and the key to longterm business process success http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/7528.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/7528.html?rss Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST Most business processes today are not intelligent Yet as leading organizations move to serviceoriented architectures they must build intelligence into processes in order to drive competitive advantage http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7475.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7475.html?rss Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:00:00 EST AMR Research talked with dozens of companies about how BIPM implementations have progressed within their organizations http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7445.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7445.html?rss Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EST The deal unites two companies with a shared vision of improving overall IT governance Serena through application change and lifecycle management Pacific Edge through IT project and portfolio management http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7356.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/operational_bi/features/7356.html?rss Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EST The need to define a solid data management and protection strategy is obvious but the adage about the devil is in the details clearly applies http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/7329.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/7329.html?rss Wed, 04 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EST How a new class of BPM software is mastering oneformany and manyforone http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7320.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7320.html?rss Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:00:00 EST How business rules can improve application integration and SOA implementation http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7249.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/soa_security/features/7249.html?rss Thu, 03 Aug 2006 07:00:00 EST Capturing and analyzing real business processes is considered the critical step in any business process initiative http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7174.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/human_centric_bpm/features/7174.html?rss Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST Is it better to model the business around the software or the software around the business http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/7114.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/7114.html?rss Sun, 25 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST Powering eventdriven realtime business analytics http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/6596.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/6596.html?rss Sun, 22 May 2005 17:00:00 EST Successful business intelligence implementations can be a real drag http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/5957.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/scm/features/5957.html?rss Mon, 06 Sep 2004 08:00:00 EST As enterprises shift their focus beyond mere application integration to getting processes to work and play well together they need specialists who can see the big picture to assure they get things right says IBMs Douglas W Allen What makes a good business integration architect and why are they so important Allen knows http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web20/features/5101.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web20/features/5101.html?rss Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:00:00 EST Having complete reliable realtime information from and on all areas of the enterprise and its partners adding up to the big picture is critical for businesses But theyre still not there according to ebizQ columnist Dr Chris Harding of The Open Group He says the obstacles are formidable but being tackled in the hope of reaching information Nirvana what The Open Group dubs Boundaryless Information Flow http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/5070.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/5070.html?rss Mon, 02 Aug 2004 08:00:00 EST As businesses strive for better awareness of themselves and changing market conditions along with the ability to quickly respond to changes they should look to Business Performance Management advises the IBM Software Groups John Medicke He says it offers the bonus of getting IT and business in better alignment http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/4933.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/4933.html?rss Mon, 26 Jul 2004 08:00:00 EST And that applies to businesses IT and in everyday life observes The Open Groups Dr Chris Harding an ebizQ columnist He notes that high quality data is essential but first agreement is needed on exactly what constitutes it and how to measure it And Dr Harding has a notion of how to go about achieving such a meeting of the minds http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/4893.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/4893.html?rss Mon, 28 Jun 2004 08:00:00 EST Enterprise Information Integration is unique unto itself but helps organizations leverage other types of integration technology according to ebizQs own Beth GoldBernstein Here she explains how offering insight on EIIs history and growing role in the integration space particularly as a catalyst for companies seeking maximum agility and reuse from SOAs http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/4738.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/4738.html?rss Mon, 21 Jun 2004 08:00:00 EST IT blindness can result in missed business opportunities on a large scale according to the terms creator David Luckham a Stanford professor IT guru and ebizQ columnist But Luckham notes that technology leading to IT Insight is starting to emerge solutions that could enable enterprises to seize those opportunities And he calls BAM the tip of the iceberg of that emergence http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/4689.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/4689.html?rss Mon, 24 May 2004 08:00:00 EST IT visionary and new ebizQ columnist David Luckham observes that problems created by companies being in the dark about the impact on the business of events in their IT infrastructure may only get worse as new technologies such as RFID begin to bombard those infrastructures with levels of data never seen before But explains Luckham if we could relate events to highlevel business processes that would give us IT insight with enormous potential impact on all of eCommerce http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/4487.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/4487.html?rss Mon, 17 May 2004 08:00:00 EST The most successful companies notes Online Insight CTO Dr Bradley S Fordham integrate product development marketing and sales efforts around one key variable customer preferences And Fordham points out here because those preferences are precisely that variable they need to be tracked in realtime and enterprises need an integrated view of them http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/4402.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/4402.html?rss Mon, 17 May 2004 08:00:00 EST Becoming a true realtime enterprise has proven elusive and may not even be a necessity for many companies according to Tony Baer of research and consulting firm onStrategies But Baer says one vendor finally seems to have hit on an approach offering ireali realtime to enterprises that opt to seek it http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bam/features/4403.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bam/features/4403.html?rss Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:00:00 EST Its important because it helps companies to gain visibility into their business processes at the IT level and gives them a better idea of whats going on inside their business And ebizQ columnist David A Kelly says one vendor in particular may be ahead of the curve in this problem domain http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/4256.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eii/features/4256.html?rss Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:00:00 EST All too often asserts IT visionary and new ebizQ columnist David Luckham managers are in the dark about the impact on the business of events in the IT infrastructure Using last summers big Northeast blackout as an example Luckham dubs this phenomenon IT Blindness and points out that imanagingi in realtime is a big problem presented by the emergence of the realtime enterprise He stresses that its a problem that must be solved to head off business and other disasters and give managers a better handle on their businesses in general http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/4257.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/cep/features/4257.html?rss Mon, 12 Apr 2004 08:00:00 EST ebizQ columnist David A Kelly says doing that is critical to staying in business Here he explores why BPM is an excellent way to bridge the two levels but adds that its not the only way In any event Kelly stresses that companies have to have a sharp realtime view of their activities to be in position to respond to changes in business conditions http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/4178.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/4178.html?rss Mon, 12 Apr 2004 08:00:00 EST Rulesbased BPM helps make enterprises more agile so they can adapt to change more readily That ruleofthumb was described in detail in a recent ebizQ webinar summarized here in which Pegasytems strutted its newest BPM stuff http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/4184.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/crm_int/features/4184.html?rss Wed, 31 Mar 2004 08:00:00 EST Having clear visibility into your business means knowing whats going on at the foot business level but thats made up an unlimited number of transactions and events at the much more granular business and intraapplication level Here ebizQ columnist David A Kelly sorts it all out for us http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/4070.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/real_time_enterprise/features/4070.html?rss Mon, 08 Mar 2004 08:00:00 EST Open source technology may soon make big inroads in the EAI space says EAI expert Ankur Laroia He points to ESBs which conform to open standards and enjoy a price advantage over traditional EAI software There are now even open source adapters which he asserts give open source another leg up http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eai/features/3913.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/eai/features/3913.html?rss Mon, 01 Mar 2004 08:00:00 EST Knowing whats happening in your business processes in real time is importantand ebizQ columnist David A Kelly notes there are different ways to keep tabs BPM vendors offer one perspective and you can get views from the XML and Web services side as well http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/3880.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/bpm/features/3880.html?rss Mon, 01 Mar 2004 08:00:00 EST The rapidly proliferating laws and regulations that enterprises have to comply with is ironically spawning benefits for those same enterprises points out the Robert Frances Group In this report RFG explains how to leverage the current compliance landscape to your companys advantage http://www.ebizq.net/topics/compliance/features/3883.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/compliance/features/3883.html?rss Mon, 08 Sep 2003 07:00:00 EST In a new report highlighted here analysis firm the finds four vendor segments competing to dominate the CRM analytics market And the says the stakes could also be high for their customers who may need reliable integrated CRM analytics to comply with SarbanesOxley HIPAA and similar laws http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web20/features/2707.html?rss http://www.ebizq.net/topics/web20/features/2707.html?rss