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Abstract:
Read this report from CFO Research Services to learn why finance executives at midsize companies say that an integrated approach
to BI and planning helps maximize their ROI in technology. (...)
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Read this report from CFO Research Services to learn why finance executives at midsize companies
say that an integrated approach to BI and plannin... ...
Published:
2011-09-15
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Abstract:
The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that
the business needs of the user dictate the technical solution, not the other way around. In other words, it should let the
business users drive the process, and remove the problems of (...)
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bi research for finance:
The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that the
business needs of the...
Published:
2005-07-20
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Abstract:
The BI market is ripe for consolidation, but not necessarily for the reason of capturing the scarce remaining market share
like in the ERP case, but more likely for the reasons of garnering the most complete CPM portfolio. (...)
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bi research for finance:
The BI market is ripe for consolidation, but not necessarily for the reason of capturing the scarce remaining market share
like in the ERP case, b...
Published:
2003-08-09
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Abstract:
In addition to products' rationalization, the integration at sales and cultural levels will be challenging. In general, existing
customers of involved merging vendors should be alert, but they should still look at these events as positive. (...)
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bi research for finance:
In addition to products' rationalization, the integration at sales and cultural levels will be challenging. In general,
existing customers of invo...
Published:
2003-08-18
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Abstract:
CODA's savvy accounting and financial offerings include budgeting, forecasting, scorecards, and tools that use Microsoft
Excel spreadsheets collaboratively and securely. However, CODA must defend its narrow specialist and best-of-breed approach
against larger-scale integrated enterprise system offerings. (...)
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bi research for finance:
CODA's savvy accounting and financial offerings include budgeting, forecasting, scorecards, and tools that use Microsoft
Excel spreadsheets collab...
Published:
2005-11-16
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Abstract:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance goals requires integrating and consolidating information. Systems Union is embarking on a strategy to
triumph in this market. (...)
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bi research for finance:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance g...
Published:
2005-07-18
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Abstract:
In addition to products' rationalization, the integration at sales and cultural levels will be challenging. In general, existing
customers of involved merging vendors should be alert, but they should still look at these events as positive. (...)
Excerpt related to
bi research for finance:
In addition to products' rationalization, the integration at sales and cultural levels will be challenging. In general,
existing customers of invo...
Published:
2003-08-18
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Abstract:
The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that
the business needs of the user dictate the technical solution, not the other way around. In other words, it should let the
business users drive the process, and remove the problems of (...)
Excerpt related to
bi research for finance:
The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that the
business needs of the...
Published:
2005-07-20
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Abstract:
Users choosing point planning or BI products should consider the integration infrastructure and effort needed to combine
these products versus the cost and functionality issues of choosing an integrated CPM product suite (if still possible to
find). Mission-critical issues like scalability, reliability, (...)
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bi research for finance:
Users choosing point planning or BI products should consider the integration infrastructure and effort needed to combine these
products versus the...
Published:
2003-08-19
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Abstract:
Finance Accounting Solutions Buyer's Guide for Small to Medium Enterprises. Find Free Reports and Other Solutions to Define
Your Implementation In Relation To Finance Accounting Solutions. For large organizations, enterprise resource planning (ERP)
systems promise big gains by helping grow revenue and inc (...)
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bi research for finance:
Finance Accounting Solutions Buyer's Guide for Small to Medium Enterprises. Find Free Reports and Other Solutions to Define
Your Implementation In ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Users choosing point planning or BI products should consider the integration infrastructure and effort needed to combine
these products versus the cost and functionality issues of choosing an integrated CPM product suite (if still possible to
find). Mission-critical issues like scalability, reliability, (...)
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bi research for finance:
Users choosing point planning or BI products should consider the integration infrastructure and effort needed to combine these
products versus the...
Published:
2003-08-19
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) and business intelligence (BI) supplier, Vanguard Solutions Group's business strategy
focuses on selling with and through enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other enterprise application vendors. Over the
last few years, the strategy has proven to be successful (...)
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bi research for finance:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) and business intelligence (BI) supplier, Vanguard Solutions Group's business strategy
focuses on selling w...
Published:
2005-07-19
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Abstract:
The 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has affected organizations, their data, and their reporting processes, putting a strain
on how their financials are managed. Business intelligence solutions provide answers to these issues, allowing organizations
to address SOX compliancy. (...)
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bi research for finance:
The 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has affected organizations, their data, and their reporting processes, putting a strain
on how their financials ...
Published:
2006-04-06
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Abstract:
In today's highly competitive business climate, the quality and timeliness of business information for an organization is
not only a choice between profit and loss, it is a question of survival or bankruptcy. No business organization can deny the
inevitable benefits of business intelligence. (...)
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... It will also discuss why BI is drawing so much attention, even during this ...
but is also penetrating many functional areas like marketing, finance, and securities ...
Published:
2009-04-29
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Abstract:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corporate activity. Therefore, organizations choosing BI suites should consider both their financial management
tools and future integration with key business-area so (...)
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bi research for finance:
Although CPM (aka EPM) starts with strong financial management, it will eventually extend beyond financial planning to almost
all areas of corpora...
Published:
2003-11-22
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Abstract:
Current pure play business intelligence (BI) leaders offer the advantage of superior analytics and planning capabilities;
however, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors are improving their analytic capabilities and accessibility. (...)
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bi research for finance:
Current pure play business intelligence (BI) leaders offer the advantage of superior analytics and planning capabilities;
however, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-07-14
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Abstract:
Microsoft Business Scorecard Manager 2005 has allowed Microsoft to enter the business intelligence (BI) market by using its
client base to expand its offering. Microsoft offers a complete solution with its SQL Server platform, OLAP, reporting analysis,
and scorecarding capabilities. (...)
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bi research for finance:
Microsoft Business Scorecard Manager 2005 has allowed Microsoft to enter the business intelligence (BI) market by using its
client base to expand ...
Published:
2006-06-30
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Abstract:
During the last few years, Made2Manage has evolved from a vendor of traditional MRP/ERP software to a provider of ‘one-stop-shop’
enterprise business applications. (...)
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During the last few years, Made2Manage has evolved from a vendor of traditional MRP/ERP software to a provider of ‘one-stop-shop’
enterprise busin...
Published:
2003-01-21
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Abstract:
Typical explanations given for increased spending in business intelligence include, meeting government regulations, managing
information overload, tracking corporate goals, and improving competitive response. However, a deeper drive for BI stems from
the need to quantify the intangibles that underlie the (...)
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... According to Jonathan Knowles of Brand Finance, a consultancy that specializes in the
valuation of businesses ... What on earth does this have to do with BI, you ask ...
Published:
2005-03-11
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Abstract:
One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessing this information, while breaking out of traditional silo-ed metrics. BI is not a panacea, and enterprises
must organize and prioritize their business needs (...)
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bi research for finance:
One of the biggest mistakes users often make with BI is forgetting the big picture, the strategic goals of what they hope
to accomplish by accessi...
Published:
2005-07-16