Projects require business expertise and technical knowledge, but it's often difficult to build partnerships between business users and IT. We explore the role of individuals in the process and best practices for success.
- By James E. Powell
- September 24, 2013
A preview of TDWI/Ceregenics research into the broad trends in agile methods adoption and how to select your first agile BI project.
- By James E. Powell
- September 17, 2013
Top-level management support is vital for project success, but it won't guarantee it. Len Silverston explains why human factors in BI projects are just as -- if not more -- important.
- By James E. Powell
- September 17, 2013
For two decades, Barb Wixom has been investigating how companies deliver value from BI, and she has discovered an important characteristic that separates the real winners in BI: a business-driven approach.
- By James E. Powell
- September 10, 2013
When it comes to calculating ROI for BI projects, what’s hampering your colleagues and what are they doing right. Consultant, author, and speaker William McKnight explains what you need to know about BI ROI.
- By James E. Powell
- September 3, 2013
Take a holistic view of how information flows around your organization's information systems and enjoy faster decision-making. Authors Mandy Chessell and Harald Smith show us how.
- By James E. Powell
- August 27, 2013
How is NoSQL different from other databases? What about scalability and reliability of databases and how quick can they come online? We take a close look at several important aspects of today's database technology.
- By James E. Powell
- August 13, 2013
What a BPM tool can do, and how to avoid the biggest mistakes enterprises make in their BPM projects.
- By James E. Powell
- July 23, 2013