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Business Intelligence: Cognos BI: ZiffDavis - A Visualization is Worth a Thousand Tables: How IBM Business Analytics Lets Users See Big Data
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper explores the importance of data visualization in deciphering growing big data volumes. Learn why spreadsheets and other conventional data display methods cause so many problems, how visualization offers a solution, technology recommendations, and more.
Posted: 11 Jun 2014 | Published: 11 Jun 2014

IBM

Designing Great Visualizations
sponsored by Tableau Software
WHITE PAPER: Visual representations are a fundamental component of human learning and understanding. To study the impact of data visualization, we must first look to the past and see how our ways of shaping and representing data have changed over time. This paper traces the history of visual representation, from cave drawings to the computer revolution.
Posted: 20 Apr 2009 | Published: 20 Apr 2009

Tableau Software

SAP predictive analysis: What you need to know
sponsored by HP Inc
WHITE PAPER: Read on to find details about SAPs BusinessObjects Predictive Analysis, including how the NBA used HANA to help cater to stat-hungry fans.
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 | Published: 27 Aug 2013

HP Inc

Top 10 Data Mining Mistakes
sponsored by SAS
WHITE PAPER: In the following paper, we briefly describe, and illustrate from examples, what we believe are the “Top 10” mistakes of data mining, in terms of frequency and seriousness. Most are basic, though a few are subtle. All have, when undetected, left analysts worse off than if they’d never looked at their data.
Posted: 07 Apr 2010 | Published: 07 Apr 2010

SAS

Competitive Differentiation Through Innovation In Business Intelligence
sponsored by SAP
WHITE PAPER: Did you know that enterprises typically only use 10% of their data for analytics and decision-making? Is your business letting so much of its data go unused? To get the most value out of corporate data assets, forward-thinking organizations are looking for the right tools -- namely business intelligence (BI) and analytics applications.
Posted: 31 Jan 2014 | Published: 31 May 2013

SAP

Data Quality Considerations in Master Data Management Structure
sponsored by Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the challenges, solutions and importance of data management consolidation within an organization.
Posted: 13 Sep 2011 | Published: 13 Sep 2011

Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software

Five Predictive Imperatives for Maximizing Customer Value
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper from IBM describes how a set of five predictive imperatives can help ensure that your company maximizes the value of its customer relationships and sustains higher levels of revenues and profits.
Posted: 20 Feb 2011 | Published: 20 Feb 2011

IBM

Selecting a Visual Analytics Application
sponsored by Tableau Software
WHITE PAPER: Visual analytics is the process of analytical reasoning facilitated by interactive visual interfaces. Its becoming the fastest way for people to explore and understand Business Intelligence data of any size. This paper will introduce you to the seven essential elements of true visual analytics applications.
Posted: 20 Apr 2009 | Published: 20 Apr 2009

Tableau Software

IBM InfoSphere DataStage Performance and Scalability Benchmark White Paper 
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper highlights the performance and scalability potential of InfoSphere DataStage 8.1 based on a benchmark test simulating a data warehouse scenario. The benchmark is designed to use the profiled situation to provide insight about how InfoSphere DataStage addresses customers' key FAQs when designing their information integration architecture.
Posted: 24 Mar 2011 | Published: 24 Mar 2011

IBM

Data Visualization: 7 Considerations for Visualization Deployment
sponsored by SAS
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper explores the top 7 considerations for implementing a data visualization solution in your enterprise. Learn how data visualization can give way to far deeper insights, better decision making, and much more.
Posted: 05 May 2014 | Published: 28 Apr 2014

SAS