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Download this paper to learn the top strategies leading executives are using to take full advantage of the insight they receive from their business intelligence (BI) systems - and turn that insight into a competitive weapon.

In the digital era, businesses in every industry are becoming technology companies. New business models such as “product as a service” (in which traditional manufacturers and distributors are driving new revenue streams by integrating software-based services into their offerings) and new operational models, such as collaboration, social business, and mobile platforms, mean that nearly every company is deriving at least part of its revenue from cloudbased solutions. So, why are so many of these new cloud solution providers building their businesses on shaky foundations? The truth is, when your business is based in the cloud, you need more than on-demand leased compute and storage capacity. You need a cloud that is enterprise-grade, secure, and resilient. Equally important—and overlooked by too many cloud solution providers—you need a cloud platform that is able to grow your business into the future, supporting next-generation functionality like Artificial Intelligence (AI). No matter wh

The world has changed. Yesterday everyone had a managed PC for work and all enterprise data was behind a firewall. Today, mobile devices are the control panel for our personal and professional lives. This change has contributed to the single largest technology-driven lifestyle change of the last 10 years. As productivity tools, mobile devices now access significantly more data than in years past. This has made mobile the new frontier for a wide spectrum of risk that includes cyber attacks, a range of malware families, non-compliant apps that leak data, and vulnerabilities in device operating systems or apps. A secure digital business ecosystem demands technologies that enable organizations to continuously monitor for threats and provide enterprise-wide visibility into threat intelligence. Watch the webinar to learn more about: What makes up the full spectrum of mobile risks Lookout's Mobile Risk Matrix covering the key components of risk How to evolve beyond mobile device management

"Today’s business users want to use all types of data to create compelling, shareable visualizations. But charts and graphs alone may not convey all the information, especially when they are part of a complex series. An audience can best understand analytic results when those results tell a story that connects all the pieces together. The right visuals can also reinforce the lessons buried in the data. Stories are powerful mechanism to communicate with people. Stories stick and make insights actionable, so it goes without saying that storytelling is a very powerful (soft) skill. In this webinar, you'll learn how to effectively apply storytelling best practices to get your message across. Especially in the world of BI, it is getting more and more important to effectively communicate business results. Watch this webinar to learn how to use IBM Cognos Analytics to: · Create the important elements of a good story · Put the data in context · Select the best type of ch

Constant market shifts and changing customer preferences add to the challenge of outperforming your competitors and surpassing stakeholder expectations. But what can be done to steer your organization down the path to greater success? By now, we all know it’s not just historical reporting about the past that will provide the answers needed to drive a business forward. Everyone – from executives and analysts to frontline staff – must have access to insights about the future that will enable them to make the best decisions and take the actions needed to keep their organizations agile. This means the ability to peer into data, explore it, understand it, analyze it and produce insights that provide those aha moments and take actions on it. Such things cannot be done with multiple tools that are rigid, limiting and difficult to use. A new breed of business intelligence is required. Gone are the days when reports looked at singular issues, took possibly days or weeks to create, and required

In today’s digital world, the messaging and texting that have become a prominent part of most people’s lives are a form of asynchronous messaging. These are a simple, convenient method of communication for people on the go, with varied time in response based upon intrigue and urgency. Asynchronous messaging has become so ingrained in consumers’ lives, an expectation has evolved that businesses should be able resolve issues just as quickly and easily, and on the customer’s timetable. To keep up with consumer expectations and offer differentiated customer experiences, there is a strong case for implementing capabilities where messages can be fielded by bots using artificial intelligence, with a human touch through skilled representatives, or a combination of both within the same conversation, without losing context. Download this white paper to learn about: • 6 benefits to asynchronous messaging in B2C customer experience and operations • Incorporating asynchronous messaging into your u

The latest version of CA Project & Portfolio Management facilitates core financial activities with the ease and familiarity of a spreadsheet. Two years ago, CA began to reevaluate how organizations were leveraging their project and portfolio management solutions. Our goal was to identify ways CA Project & Portfolio Management (CA PPM) could better serve every user.CA PPM 15.3 simplifies the job of the financial manager with Microsoft Excel® -like functionality, embedded communication and collaboration features, and direct links to the industry’s most popular reporting and business intelligence tools. Today, CA PPM provides financial managers with the ability to visualize, manage and take advantage of data like never before—all from inside the solution.

Many of the largest, most successful organizations in the world use CA Project & Portfolio Management (CA PPM) as the cornerstone of their business intelligence (BI) strategy. This allows CA to keep a finger directly on the pulse of the market—to see firsthand how both expectations and usage are evolving as companies adopt BI technologies.

Viele der größten, erfolgreichsten Unternehmen der Welt verwenden CA Project & Portfolio Management (CA PPM) als den Eckpfeiler ihrer BI-Strategie (Business Intelligence). So kann CA Technologies stets über die Markttrends informiert sein und aus erster Hand erkennen, wie Erwartungen und Nutzung sich weiterentwickeln, wenn Unternehmen BI-Technologien einführen.

Nombre de grandes entreprises parmi les plus prospères au monde utilisent CA Project & Portfolio Management (CA PPM) comme pierre angulaire de leur stratégie d’aide à la décision (BI, Business Intelligence). Cette popularité permet à CA Technologies de se tenir au courant de l’évolution du marché, et de savoir de première main comment les attentes et les usages évoluent à mesure que les entreprises adoptent les technologies d’aide à la décision.

Molte delle aziende più grandi e di maggior successo nel mondo utilizzano CA Project & Portfolio Management (CA PPM) come chiave di volta della strategia di Business intelligence (BI). Questo permette a CA di monitorare costantemente l'andamento del mercato, e l'evoluzione relativa ad aspettative ed utilizzo, man mano che le aziende adottano tecnologie BI.

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This paper can help you achieve successful legacy modernization projects. It presents practical steps for starting application modernization projects and describes the benefits of three high payback strategies. It also reviews the criteria for evaluating a variety of modernization tools.

The key benefit of creating a case management methodology is to multiply its effectiveness by replicating it across the organization's patient-facing departments, practices and functions. In this way, your organization can reduce costs, increase quality and streamline its operations.

Welcome to the future of 24/7, any-time, anywhere access to digital content - where dynamic publishing solutions are the mantra. Is your organization ready for this brave new world of digital content distribution? This whitepaper explores how to prime your organization to leverage rapid digital content consumption as a key to business intelligence.

A Beginner's Guide to Marketing Data Analytics Marketing Data is big & highly fragmented Big data is messy. It’s scattered across platforms, it’s diverse, and in its raw form, it’s practically unusable. We know, it’s a painful truth. The fact of the matter is that having a lot of data doesn’t necessarily mean that you have the answers to your most pressing questions. Looking for the most relevant bits in your pile of big data is like looking for a needle in a haystack. But don't you worry - we are here to help. This handy e-book will give you a short overview what quality matters, why data is so important and what you need to pay attention to. Best thing is: getting this ebook is super easy. Just fill out the form to the right and voilá - your download is ready. Enjoy this read!

In this whitepaper, we take a closer look at some of the biggest challenges facing e-commerce businesses, namely understanding your data in general and, more precisely, your customer acquisition costs (CAC). It's full of inspiration, useful tips and actionable insights for you to step up your marketing game. In order to reap the fruits from your data seeds, you have to make sure you tackle these five challenges full-frontal: Knowing what data to capture Understanding customer behaviour Finding your technology solution Ensuring analysis is impartial Optimising website content - especially for your offline users

Master Your Client's Data To Build An Advertising Agency For The Future This is the first part of our ebook Strategic Playbook For Data-driven Advertising Agencies. In this instalment we cover how agency executives can benefit from their client's data to maintain a sustainable, future-proof business in times of digital transformation. Scaling your business with Marketing Intelligence Building a data strategy to stay ahead of the curve Mastering the end-to-end data management process Once you decide to master your data, you will be rewarded with deep, meaningful insights and happy long-term clients that get the most out of their data. We know it’s worth it! Signup and download the 28-page pdf-document to understand how data will secure your spot in the future advertising industry.

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This live discussion will focus on the promise AI holds for organizations in every industry and every size, and how to overcome some of the challenge today of how to prepare for AI in the organization and how to plan AI applications.

Business Intelligence helps retailers, warehouse staff, customer services agents, and your value chain realize new innovations, improve margins, and propel profits to new heights. Learn how Ace Hardware, Food Lion, and others leverage our software.

To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with implementation of SAP Business Objects Analytics solutions, Forrester interviewed four organizations with multiple years of experience using these analytics solutions from SAP across one or more of the following key analytics areas: planning, business intelligence, and predictive analytics. A composite, or representative, organization was developed to provide the conclusions of this cost and benefit analysis.

To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with implementation of SAP BusinessObjects Analytics solutions, Forrester interviewed four organizations with multiple years of experience using these analytics solutions from SAP across one or more of the following key analytics areas: planning, business intelligence, and predictive analytics. A composite, or representative, organization was developed to report cost and benefit findings

As digital business evolves, however, we’re finding that the best form of security and enablement will likely remove any real responsibility from users. They will not be required to carry tokens, recall passwords or execute on any security routines. Leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, device identity and other technologies will make security stronger, yet far more transparent. From a security standpoint, this will lead to better outcomes for enterprises in terms of breach prevention and data protection. Just as important, however, it will enable authorized users in new ways. They will be able to access the networks, data and collaboration tools they need without friction, saving time and frustration. More time drives increased employee productivity and frictionless access to critical data leads to business agility. Leveraging cloud, mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructures, enterprises will be able to transform key metrics such as productivity, profitabilit

If your business is like most, you are grappling with data storage. In an annual Frost & Sullivan survey of IT decision-makers, storage growth has been listed among top data center challenges for the past five years.2 With businesses collecting, replicating, and storing exponentially more data than ever before, simply acquiring sufficient storage capacity is a problem. Even more challenging is that businesses expect more from their stored data. Data is now recognized as a precious corporate asset and competitive differentiator: spawning new business models, new revenue streams, greater intelligence, streamlined operations, and lower costs. Booming market trends such as Internet of Things and Big Data analytics are generating new opportunities faster than IT organizations can prepare for them.