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By now you have probably heard about Web 2.0, the next generation of web focus in the post dot com era. Like most technology terms, Web 2.0 is loosely termed, but it basically boils down to making a distinction that while much of the technology that drove the dot com era was dramatically new and novel, it is now a ubiquitous commodity. On that same evolution, Business Intelligence is now in similar maturing stage, causing its own term – BI 2.0. This reflects the level of commodity and default expectation that BI now enjoys universally, like de-silo’ed access to information via canned reports. But in BI 2.0 we are now seeing the next level were users go beyond the “canned report” that simply informs to real analytics that allow them to analyze and interact with the data to gain intelligence. This also means the number of tools one can choose to build solutions have increased. Look for more on that in an upcoming newsletter. So if history repeats, they might bring out MS BPM 1.0 and we will all pour scorn at their initial efforts and wonder what is going on out there in Redmond. Then they might release MS BPM 2.0 and annihilate all comers, and we will shake our heads and marvel at how this happened. You’ve got to love these guys! Business Objects software to accommodate the upcoming change of Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Daylight Savings and Microsoft Details of the updates for Microsoft Windows and affected Microsoft applications, how you can acquire them and when they will be available can be found on the Microsoft website at http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cp_dst. Corresponding Technical Knowledge Base Articles can be linked to from this website as well. |
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 The Long and Winding Road to SAP® Master Data Management Anyone currently using SAP®R/3® is already familiar with the term Master Data. Many are wondering if SAP's latest offering of Master Data Management (aka MDM) is yet another clever marketing ploy - a repackaging of an existing SAP capability; with a "New and Improved" sticker pasted on the front. Master Data Management is not a new term or concept – however, SAP's approach is somewhat novel and is coming to the forefront of SAP business executives more and more. Their IT staff is mentioning it; they are receiving emails linked to articles about it and seeing advertisements for conferences about it. As with most things SAP, confusion abounds and 'experts' are falling out of the trees; each trying to position themselves for the coming 'MDM boom.' More>> |
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Business Objects Insight Performance Management 2007 User Conference - Orlando, FL, March 11-14 Be a part of the Business Objects Performance Management community and join us at the Insight Performance Management 2007 User Conference. The 2007 Conference is two and one-half knowledge-packed days for Business Objects' Performance Management customers to update their product knowledge, network with others from the finance community and meet Business Objects executives and technical experts. Among the speakers will be Data Management Group's own Bernie Akporiaye. This is one event you don't want to miss. More>> WEB SEMINARS Meet BusinessObjects XI Release 2 See the New Capabilities and How They Can Work for You BusinessObjects XI Release 2 is here, and many of your peers are already enjoying the benefits. Take the first step in exploring how BusinessObjects XI R2 can help you by attending this informative Web Seminar. More>> Strategy to Execution with Performance Management Tools EPM, CPM, Performance Management, Strategy Map... You've heard about all the different tools, processes and buzzwords within the Business Performance Management (BPM) industry, but how do they work in practice. This presentation explains how a company goes from strategy to operational execution using BPM tools. More>> |
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