Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 27
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.
Photo gallery: The world's most extreme data centers
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Negative 40 degrees, this facility is in an environment so cold they have to heat the air used to cool the data center.
Threat actors embrace metadata as the underrated weapon in cyber war
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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Metadata – the data that describes other data – is a security threat that goes underreported but is also a powerful threat to national security.
The future: How technology will disrupt the insurance sector
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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The insurance industry needs to embrace big data and wearable technology or risk being left behind, warns Dr Michael Naylor of Massey University.
Big Data and business analytics a $200 billion industry
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Global market for big data and business analytics set to exceed $203bn by 2020, says IDC forecast. Banking and manufacturing driving growth.
More privacy safeguards with world-first data marketplace
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Data Republic launches world's first data marketplace, providing secure environment for organizations to exchange and collaborate on data projects.
A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security
Tue, 31st May 2016
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IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.
Salesforce continues to dominate growing CRM market
Thu, 26th May 2016
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Salesforce leads as the CRM market expands by 12.3%, hitting $26.3bn in 2015 amid a surge of M&A activity, per Gartner.
Big data and analytics a $187 billion opportunity
Tue, 24th May 2016
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Global revenues for big data and business analytics are set to explode, with IDC forecasting a growth to over $187 billion in 2019.
IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner
Mon, 16th May 2016
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IBM has acquired global consulting agency Bluewolf and announced it will join IBM Interactive Experience. Financial details were not disclosed.
IBM acquires Bluewolf, looks to lead Salesforce partner ecosystem
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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IBM has announced it plans to acquire Bluewolf, with the aim of accelerating cloud-based customer experiences for Salesforce users.
Infinidat amps up global expansion, opens two new Aussie offices
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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Infinidat is expanding operations as a direct result of increasing universal demand for InfiniBox, the company's flagship enterprise storage array.
Telstra Ventures invests in Chinese cloud storage tech
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Telstra Ventures has invested in cloud-storage company Qiniu, whose technology enables customers to collect, store and analyse 'huge' amounts of data.
Real-time stream analytics hops into ANZ as ExtraHop sets up office
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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Real-time stream analytics vendor ExtraHop is making a play for the local market, and its 'robust' industry sectors, opening an ANZ office.
Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Real-time analytics prevent network disruptions, like those seen during Adele's Hello release, ensuring stable home security services.
Kiwi firm's tool for sales team productivity
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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New Zealand-based Qotient's innovative cloud and app tool boosts sales team productivity by codifying best practices, now eyeing North American expansion.
Theta partners with US reseller as global demand grows
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Theta, the Kiwi firm specializing in business intelligence, has signed a second international reseller agreement for 2015.
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.
VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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Having a presence in the United States will also allow VMob to take full advantage of the increasing number of integration opportunities with leading.
All systems go as ANOTHER kiwi tech firm issues IPO...
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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New Zealand's Vista Group is set to raise NZD $40 million through an IPO, aiming to bolster its cinema software market dominance and fuel global expansion.
Hurd: Oracle must do better
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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Co-president Mark Hurd promises to make the company easier to work with, citing a closer relationship with user groups.