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What is Business Intelligence?
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Excel
(technically a user interface
UI)
Database
(technically an On Line Analytical
Processing (OLAP))
Business Intelligence
User Interfaces(UI) of Business Intelligence
Static (inferior)
Dynamic (superior)
Excel
Browser
Mobile
Proprietary
Window
Databases of Business Intelligence(It is all OLAP)
MOLAP (Multi-dimensional)
In memory = FAST
Write-back capability ***
Very good at aggregation
Strong interface with Excel. Provides the ability to create dynamic not static analysis.***
Cons:
Requires thoughtful design
Can be expensive
ROLAP (Relational)
Used heavily by ERP systems to deliver BI capabilities
Dimensions are not set, they vary with each slice
Usually have their own environment for querying data
Cons:
Does not support write-back capabilities
Static interface with Excel
Tends not to transformative – you still have data
*** Critical Functions/Capabilities
Credentials
Gleanster Benchmark study on Business Intelligence• #1 Ease of Deployment• #1 Ease of Use• Top rating in Features
and functionality• #1 Overall Value
Recognized as a “Cool Vendor” by Gartner
First in 11 categories within the OLAP analyses and planning peer groups and voted #1 by BI users in 9 other categories
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