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CNN Money Chart Explained
Abstract from Microsoft Business Intelligence Blog (Indexed 2010-07-29):
I was reading my boss’s blog post yesterday about the CNN Money charts that include a red or green stripe to indicate if the market has gone up or down over each monthly period. I wanted to recreate the graph, but knew Silverlight would be a time...(read more)[Image]
PowerPivot & Analysis Services The Value of Both
Abstract from Microsoft Business Intelligence Blog (Indexed 2010-07-28):
Linking over to a good article on PowerPivot and Analysis Services As Microsoft PowerPivot is gaining more popularity and exposure, BI professionals ask more and more questions about PowerPivots role in the organization in trying to understand what value...(read more)[Image]
Even CNN has some good analytical charts on the market
Abstract from Microsoft Business Intelligence Blog (Indexed 2010-07-26):
I was reading the news this morning came across the headline Market will drift for the rest of the summer . The article is basically about the market now through August that because of vacations, the market really doesnt do much. ...(read more)[Image]
How not to be taken by surprise by a Layoff?
Abstract from Viewpoint of an Entrepreneur: A Business Intelligence Software Blog (Indexed 2010-07-25):
Layoffs don't usually creep up on people all of a sudden. There are a lot of signs you can usually watch out for. The free coffee and tea vanishing is usually the first sign. As if, the $50 you save per week is going to bring the company back from the brink of abyss into glorious sunshiny profitability!
Thank you for your active community participation Yes someone is actually listening!
Abstract from SQL Server Reporting Services Team Blog (Indexed 2010-07-22):
It is not often that I blog, as a matter of fact it might even be my first time blogging on the RS team blog. But Robert (Bruckner) and I had felt for a while that we needed to get back to you the community about the impact and importance of your contribution.First, I really want to express a warm "Thank you" for your contribution and feedback on our product. It goes a long way to influence us and the overall product directions. We know you might often have wondered what happens to your connect ...(truncated)...
Energy Subsidies Black, Not Green
Abstract from Microsoft Business Intelligence Blog (Indexed 2010-07-19):
Sometimes a tradition bar chart doesnt give you everything you need to know to be able to compare the facts. A study released by the Environmental Law Institute, a nonpartisan research and policy organization, shows that the federal government...(read more)[Image]
Report Builder 3.0 & Portal
Abstract from SQL Server Reporting Services Team Blog (Indexed 2010-07-19):
[Image] Due to popular demand, we are posting the download information for the small stand-alone installer package for Report Builder 3.0 separately as well: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d31...(truncated)... Report Builder 3.0 is also part of the SQL Server 2008 R2 Feature Pack. If you are you looking for how to get started with Report Builder 3.0? videos and tutorials of how to create report parts? news about and downloads for Report Builder? poin...(truncated)...
SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 R2
Abstract from SQL Server Reporting Services Team Blog (Indexed 2010-07-19):
[Image] SQL Server 2008 R2 is a big release, with new editions (MSDN contains the detailed feature by edition matrix), and includes also significant enhancements in Reporting Services. The stand-alone download package for Report Builder 3.0 is available as well. More details about Reporting Services 2008 R2 and Report Builder 3.0 can be found here: Reporting Services 2008 R2 Overview http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/reporting.aspx Repor...(truncated)...
How Business is not Waiting for IT anymore?
Abstract from Viewpoint of an Entrepreneur: A Business Intelligence Software Blog (Indexed 2010-07-13):
Swipe a credit card, get your Business Intelligence SaaS account. Get your reports done! Business people are not waiting for IT to deliver on what they need but going ahead and getting it from SaaS vendors themselves!
My TDWI Melbourne Breakfast Briefing on the Real Time Data Warehouse
Abstract from Tooling Around on the IBM Information Server (Indexed 2010-07-12):
On Wednesday morning this week I will be presenting on how an agile real time Data Warehouse can be cheaper and easier to build than a big batch Warehouse.
Watch the Growth of Walmart and Sam's Club
Abstract from Microsoft Business Intelligence Blog (Indexed 2010-07-09):
This is a wonderful example of InfoGraphics and automation. Using time animation, creating a story with your data becomes easier and easier. Click through the following link to see the sample. Nice job. Source http://projects...(read more)[Image]
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Quality Tools 2010 Says Open Source no Good until 2012
Abstract from Tooling Around on the IBM Information Server (Indexed 2010-07-08):
The Magic Quadrant for Data Quality Tools for 2010 shows DataFlux ahead of the pack with IBM and Informatica neck and neck behind while Oracle and Microsoft do not even qualify. Every year or so Gartner releases a report on the main data quality sof...
OBIEE 11g: A brilliant child has grown up
Abstract from An Eye on Oracle BI (Indexed 2010-07-07):
Next to the announcement of OBIEE 11g with an overview of the new features, This post is in fact to close a period, started 12 years ago, working with Oracle BI technology. I will announce the next phase in my career which I am planning to start the first of August this year.
Is your Excel Dashboard compromising Data governance?
Abstract from Business Intelligence Applications (Indexed 2010-06-28):
In general, most organizations have proliferated Excel use. When looking at business intelligence, many people use Excel to manage information and to analyze data. The issue arises when people use Excel as the key entry point of information access...
Microsoft BI and World Cup Social Media AnalyticsGreat Mention!
Abstract from Microsoft Business Intelligence Blog (Indexed 2010-06-28):
Just clicking through the links and noticed we are highlighted on the Microsoft BI blog site. Very cool. http://www.microsoft.com/bi/biresources/ ...(read more)[Image]
Scenes you saw in Minority Report become real with Oblong's User Interfaces!
Abstract from Viewpoint of an Entrepreneur: A Business Intelligence Software Blog (Indexed 2010-06-25):
In a case of reality imitating Art, Oblong Industries is a startup company that makes many scenes you saw in the movie Minority Report become real!
Create your first Excel Dashboard
Abstract from Business Intelligence Applications (Indexed 2010-06-23):
Lot of the online tutorials and Dashboard e-books teach you to build dashboard in Excel file. They provide you with templates, you fill in the information and build the dashboard using Excel charting techniques.
TMCnet #Worldcup Article On Social Media & Business Intelligence
Abstract from Microsoft Business Intelligence Blog (Indexed 2010-06-23):
It is always nice to see a contributing editor relay an idea the way you see it - only better. I thought Anuradha Shukla , contributing editor for TMCnet did a great job highlighting our Social Media Analytics Server covering the World Cup and mentioning...(read more)[Image]
Upsizing Cognos Analytic Applications with InfoSphere DataStage
Abstract from Tooling Around on the IBM Information Server (Indexed 2010-06-23):
Cognos Adaptive Warehouse is an amazing framework that lets you build all parts of a Warehouse from single modelling tool from ETL to the database and reports.
Securing PerformancePoint Content in SharePoint
Abstract from The Microsoft PerformancePoint Team Blog (Indexed 2010-06-21):
All PerformancePoint content is stored in SharePoint, which makes it easy for employees to share and re-use that content. But what about content that you want to restrict? This article will give you instructions for locking down PerformancePoint content...(read more)[Image]