Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 174
The prevalence of computers in business (and everywhere) generates enormous quantities of data. Business Intelligence seeks to extract further value from this data (after it has served its immediate purpose, and is shunted off to storage) through analysis and contextualization. If data is described as the ‘new oil’, BI is the derricks tapping the well. BI generally requires uniform data before analysis can take place, with data extracted from source systems and loaded into secondary structures such as ‘data warehouses/lakes’. The analysis outputs are typically sent to managers and executives within the business in the form of reports (or managers are equipped with the tools to create their own reports) assessing performance, providing insights or identifying opportunities.
Robots to significantly boost business in coming years
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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Machine learning, artificial intelligence and effective use of big data - essentially software robots - will unlock value within the next 3-5 years.
SeaDragon signs new agreements for shark liver oil; costs jump in Nelson refinery
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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SeaDragon, which manufactures fish oil for health supplements, has terminated a contract with a charter vessel that supplied deep-sea shark liver oil.
New Wellington agency puts a fresh spin on big data
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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DOTlovesdata is a new Wellington based agency that works with a business to turn big data insights into positive change.
EMC harnesses the power of big data with new solution
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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EMC's new big data solution, Federation Business Data Lake, to give Kiwi orgs the analytic edge from April 29.
New strategic alliance for Mindfull and WhereScape
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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The potential for better business performance has encouraged Mindfull and WhereScape to form a new strategic alliance for the New Zealand market.
Mainfreight forecasts annual profit hike, pays tribute to Rowlands
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Mainfreight anticipates up to a 7.1% profit increase, driven by revenues surpassing USD $2 billion, while honouring the legacy of former chairman Don Rowlands.
Cisco's channel strategy reacts to new challenges
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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The channel is undergoing a revolution for Cisco. We spoke with the director of the Partner Business Group at Cisco, Jason Brouwers.
Salesforce makes Fronde platinum partner
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Fronde, the Australasian technology company, has officially achieved platinum partner status with Salesforce after seven years of partnership.
Five areas to watch in big data
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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David Eaton, Chief Technology Officer, HP New Zealand, takes a closer look at one of the biggest technology trends of today.
Tinder 'matches' with Rackspace as it continues global expansion
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Tinder swipes right on Rackspace's ObjectRocket to boost app performance, enhancing global matchmaking with cutting-edge DaaS solutions.
Mindfull and Deloitte: Make the most of business intelligence
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Mindfull teams up with Deloitte to elevate Kiwi firms' performance with strategic business intelligence solutions.
Gartner’s view: When it comes to BI, it’s not about the software
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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Gartner's Schlegel highlights the need for skill over software in the evolving landscape of Business Intelligence success strategies.
Familiar faces to fight it out at Microsoft NZ Partner Awards
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Microsoft has announced its 2015 New Zealand Partner Award finalists, with familiar faces, and some newer ones, vying for top place.
Data warehousing gurus WhereScape eyes NZ government market
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Data warehousing and big data gurus WhereScape has today announced it has opened its Wellington office this week.
Vista agrees to buy US-based Ticketsoft, extending North American footprint
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Vista Group International, the cinema software and analytics company, has conditionally agreed to acquire Ticketsoft, a Dallas, Texas-based company.
Data analytics set to be key market driver
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Data analytics is predicted to significantly boost the market, with vendors like HP, IBM, and Microsoft leading the rapidly expanding sector.
Analytics here, analytics there, analytics everywhere
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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2015 will be the year of analytics, as organisations turn data into actionable insights for smarter decisions. Real-time and IoT analytics are key.
What CIOs need to know about the changing face of technology
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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CIOs brace for tech upheaval, with Jay Kidd predicting seismic shifts across IoT, Big Data and cloud computing in 2015.
Spark Digital new head of marketing a 'real coup'
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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Mark Redgrave's appointment as Spark Digital's new marketing chief heralds a major win, armed with prolific international and tech expertise.
Are holographic co-workers and embedded chips the way of the future?
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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NZ's MYOB projects a future with holographic teams and chip implants; urges businesses to adapt now for a data-driven 2040.