The Evolution of Business Intelligence

There is a lot of talk about Mode 1, Mode 2 and Bimodal BI So, what is BI?  When I started in the 80s, despite the term BI not being invented, there were many companies that were using true BI solutions to derive business benefits.  In those days, measuring the benefit was quite simple: improvement on […]

The Need For Agnostic Reporting

The evolution of business systems and data have really changed how people approach business intelligence and analytics today. Meaningful and valuable data no longer just comes from a single application, nor is it solely managed by IT. Organizations now have applications in the cloud that they subscribe to one day then switch off the next. Other sources of data, […]

Five Things To Look For In A Reporting Solution

During a software DEMO, many users know what to ask, many don’t know what to ask, and many get overwhelmed with every detail that the software can offer. What really matters is how the solution will solve pain points. The following are the most common basic questions one should ask during a demonstration of a […]

A Lesson In Business From The Modern Day Greeks

I recently returned from a 2-week Mediterranean cruise to celebrate my youngest daughter’s graduation from high school.  It was an amazing cruise that allowed us to visit Italy, Greece and Turkey.  Each one was more beautiful than the last and I am hopeful that we made memories that will last a lifetime. But there I […]