The future of 'pervasive BI'
28 January, 2014 by Dr Rado Kotorov*Many business intelligence (BI) tools present a 'one-size-fits-all' solution. But the BI tools of the future might look quite different.
Eight ways to generate new revenue with business intelligence and analytics
17 January, 2014This paper looks at turning the buzz of predictive analytics, social, mobile and other new growth strategies into revenue using eight important technologies. Download now.
Improving our future decisions
05 December, 2013 by Elizabeth Rudd, Director, FutureNousThere are four cognitive biases highly relevant to future decisions: confirmation bias, status-quo bias, projection bias and the current-moment bias. Learning about our own cognitive biases can help make better long-term decisions.
Data quality platform targets and acquires new business
18 September, 2013Leading publisher uses data quality platform to target and acquire customers effectively and fragment its audience sets.
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Seven ways to deliver a superior customer experience now
30 August, 2013The pitfalls of poor customer service go beyond the financial impact. In the age of social media, organisations have their reputations to consider.
How to execute better decision-making
31 July, 2013 by Glen Rabie, Yellowfin CEO and Co-FounderWhy do we hold meetings, jump on the phone or partake in impromptu hallway discussions when attempting to make a decision? Diverse opinions, backgrounds and expertise mean that we all approach the same question from different perspectives, sharing varied knowledge and experiences. It’s that multiplicity of input that helps us arrive at the best decision possible.
Providing staff with self-service business intelligence
30 July, 2013Cosmetics Cubed, a company in the Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) beauty industry, has implemented a business intelligence solution on a Debian Linux virtual machine. Staff can now conduct self-service data analysis.
Futureproofing your IM investment
24 July, 2013 by Conrad Bates, Managing Partner, C3 Business SolutionsInformation management (IM) and business intelligence (BI) projects are continuing to grow in popularity, with more organisations planning to make the most of the data they hold to give them a competitive edge.
Is better BI going to save your business?
26 June, 2013 by Anthony CaruanaBusiness intelligence systems and analytics have leapt forward in recent years. Gone are the days of retrospective reporting and data warehouses that were updated each day. We are now in the era of using data to make real-time decisions with live data from many sources.
Especially for startups: CeBIT StartUp 2013
14 May, 2013CeBIT StartUp 2013 is a dedicated three-day event for Australia’s vibrant and growing startup ecosystem.
Top ten IT systems management pain points
04 April, 2013Managing the IT infrastructure for a mid-sized company is a thankless job. People don't always understand the expertise, time and patience required. This white paper presents the top ten IT management pain points and a possible solution for making your life easier.
Ten effective habits of indispensable IT departments
04 April, 2013It's no secret that responsibilities are growing while budgets continue to shrink. Enact these ten IT habits throughout your IT organisation to help you cut costs, create operational efficiencies and align IT to business goals.
Turning social media into a business advantage
02 April, 2013 by Dr Roger Kermode, Chief Technologist, Communications, Media & Entertainment, HP South PacificThe huge proliferation of social media and mobile technologies is fast becoming a game-changer for Australian organisations and their relationships with customers. This explosion in data, from consumers who are continuously connected, is now viewed by many companies as essential for effective customer engagement.
Kiwi technology sets sights on America’s Cup
12 December, 2012The technology industry is growing rapidly - in third place just behind dairy and tourism for GDP - and there are products and services bearing Made in New Zealand being used all over the world. However, as technological innovation gets more advanced, so too does the competitive landscape.
Yellowfin Storyboard business intelligence presentation software
03 December, 2012Storyboard is a presentation and collaboration platform for business intelligence (BI). It offers an interactive PowerPoint-style presentation module for BI content.