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Google vs Firefox. Oracle vs SAP. IBM vs SAS. Infor Enterprise Software Solutions for CRM, ERP, SCM, EAM & More. The secret to BI success. Take a look at most lists of spending priorities for chief information officers and business intelligence (BI) is at or near the top.

The secret to BI success

Problem is, while there's plenty of vendors, there's not a whole lot of BI experience out in the marketplace. "There's a lot of interest, a lot of awareness, but the penetration is really low," said Bill Hostman, a research director at Stamford, Conn. -based Gartner Inc. "It's really emerging in silos in sales and finance. That's creating a barrier, with different definitions, terms and results. " When you register, you'll begin receiving targeted emails from my team of award-winning editorial writers on the latest customer relationship management (CRM) and call center technology issues today.

. - Conduct an inventory of existing programs and skills. - Identify areas of duplication or deficiencies. - Create a vision and business case. - Recruit a sponsor with seed funding. - Define a plan. - Sell BI as a way to leverage new programs. - Turn BI into a revenue stream. Gartner sees BI, CPM together for the long haul. When you register, you'll receive targeted emails designed to keep you informed of the latest BI, analytics, corporate performance management (CPM) trends and more. -- Listening to the opening keynote speakers at the annual U.S.

Gartner sees BI, CPM together for the long haul

Gartner Business Intelligence Summit, it seemed like the conference might need a new name. Throughout the introductory address, analysts from the Stamford, Conn. -based research firm made frequent references to "business intelligence (BI)-corporate performance management (CPM). " Analysts used the term "BI-CPM" (or simply "BI-PM") throughout the presentation -- in many places where attendees might have expected to hear simply "BI.

" "By 2012, the BI-PM continuum will drive business transformation from the strategic to the operational levels," Burton said in her address. BI and PM integration means that companies can closely link insight from analytical tools with business objectives and processes, she explained. BI and CPM a blockbuster for Universal Studios Hollywood. A rainy When you register, you'll receive targeted emails designed to keep you informed of the latest BI, analytics, corporate performance management (CPM) trends and more. day is a disappointment for visitors to the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park.

BI and CPM a blockbuster for Universal Studios Hollywood

It's an even bigger disappoint to the park's management staff. Taking into account the cost of supplies, labor and lost ticket revenues, a rainy day at the park can put a big dent in the week's profits. A rainy week can affect an entire quarter. Get executive sponsorship for the project Ensure that the project is managed by business-savvy people Make a realistic roadmap for the entire project Recognize business transformation is required across all people, processes and systems, and designate a change-management leader Understand that ROI will come from transformation, not just new technology "Access to information was really limited. Then the September 11 terrorist attacks occurred and reshaped the business.