Open Source Business Intelligence: Then and Now
In the Beginning…
In the early days, open source vs proprietary seemed almost a religious struggle
In the Beginning…
In the early days, open source vs proprietary seemed almost a religious struggle
It is fascinating to note how often the corporate reporting process stumbles at the last hurdle. Despite the considerable effort expended on managing data quality…
Many practitioners and experts in the industry have positioned all of these labels as basically meaning the same thing. They see each as a process and software system designed to link strategies to plans and execution. Each includes the monitoring and managing of key performance indicators (KPIs). This then lets managers in various departments and divisions of an organization understand key market and business trends. Ultimately, it allows them to respond quickly to ensure they meet business objectives.
However, subtle differences actually exist between these terms and what they are intended to convey.
Does this scenario sound familiar?
Don’t just look at the information - although it will be very pretty.
Think about it. Take action.
And then, repeat the process all over again.
Nowow that the dust has settled on the 2014 year-end, spring is a great time to start improvement initiatives and consider new processes and systems that can help Finance improve its agility and value-add to the rest of the organization.
With the recent passing of the actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in the 1960s TV series “Star Trek” and the subsequent movies, let’s consider his character’s behavior in contrast to some executives you may have worked for.
Some will say that what Santa Claus does is not a business. I disagree.
Some elders believe Millennials are spoiled and have been allowed too much to “have it their own way.” I say nonsense to this claim. We need youth to implement data management methods and techniques that their elders are hesitant, reluctant, or fearful to try.
By now you’ve heard of SaaS (software-as-a-service) and PaaS (platform-as-a-service), but how about CaaS – Crime-as-a-Service?