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How Innovation is Changing the Analytics Landscape

The collision of emerging technologies and new enterprise strategies is bringing dramatic change to the world of analytics.  Cloud, automation, and emerging intelligent platforms are just beginning to reshape the analytics landscape. Cloud has become…

7 keys to a successful business intelligence strategy

BI success requires more than just a strong technology platform. It takes laser focus on processes and personnel — and a business-first approach to gaining insights from data. Business intelligence (BI) is essential for business…

Shoppers Need a Reason to Go to Your Store — Other Than Buying Stuff

The holiday season, which is by far the most important time of year for retailers, highlights the increasingly intense battle between physical stores and online websites. Given the large number of casualties this year — witness…

Omnichannel holiday retail: Delighting consumers and driving strategy

In what measure does the emergence of e-commerce and omnichannel disrupt the established ecosystem of holiday retail sales? The economic activity of a country greatly depends on a set of commercial momentum creating a ritualization…

Number of U.S. Consumers Considering Artificial Intelligence–Enabled Devices for Holiday Shopping Doubles

Survey commissioned by SAP shows nearly four out of 10 U.S. shoppers are considering smart assistants to purchase gifts Interest in using chatbots and voice-enabled devices for commerce is growing, but barriers remain Businesses are…

2018 Top 10 Business Intelligence Trends – Part 3

7- Data Insurance Vulnerability Leads to a Rise in Data Insurance For many companies, data is a critical business asset. But how do you measure the value of that data? And what happens when that data…

2018 Top 10 Business Intelligence Trends – Part 2

If you have not seen the first three Business Intelligence Trends for 2018 click here! 4 – The Debate for Multi-Cloud The Debate for Multi-Cloud Rages On If your organization is exploring and evaluating a multi-cloud…

2018 Top 10 Business Intelligence Trends – Part 1

1 – Don’t Fear AI How Machine Learning Will Enhance the Analyst Popular culture is fueling a dystopian view of what machine learning can do. But while research and technology continue to improve, machine learning is…

Three Business Rules to Forget in the Digital Era

When it comes to digital business, Andrew McAfee knows a thing or two. A principal research scientist at MIT, prolific writer, and management expert, McAfee is a leader in understanding and explaining how digital technologies…

IDC Study: Seven Insights into SAP S/4HANA

Customers that have already migrated to SAP S/4HANA are beginning to see the added value, and putting their reservations aside. Tips from these forerunners include staying close to the standard system and using real-time information.…