BI's Promised Land, Part II
Measuring processes is an important step, but improving processes is critical if you want to realize full performance management benefits
by Erik Thomsen
June 17, 2003
BI's Promised Land
Performance management's value transcends that of business intelligence. Can Six Sigma techniques extend that value even further?
by Erik Thomsen
March 20, 2003
Weighing the Choices
Dimensional weights can help decision makers allocate resources appropriately
by Erik Thomsen
June 13. 2002
Temporal Dimensions
Understanding the relationship between age and time will help you build better models for perishable goods
by Erik Thomsen
May 9, 2002
Marketing Calculations
Understanding the relationships among data will help you properly apportion marketing expenses
by Erik Thomsen
February 21, 2002
Symmetry Found
Analytic problem solving and communication are easier with a standard language
by Erik Thomsen
January 14, 2002
Never the Same
Using value state models can help you classify customers to make better business decisions
by Erik Thomsen
December 5, 2001
Information Impact: Business Analytics Renewed, Part 3
Creating decision value graphs is the final step in linking action to outcome
by Erik Thomsen
August 31, 2001
Information Impact: Business Analytics Revealed (Part 2)
How Your Information Valuation May Benefit From Using The DEER Cycle Approach
by Erik Thomsen
June 29, 2001
The Right Frame of Mind
Understanding analytic frameworks is necessary
by Erik Thomsen
June 29, 2001
Information Impact: Business Analytics Revealed
This special series explains how to measure and quantify the value of your company's critical information.
by Erik Thomsen
June 13, 2001
Data vs. Knowledge
What should knowledge management software be managing?
by Erik Thomsen
April 10, 2000
The Decision Bot
DSS can benefit from developments in robotics
by Erik Thomsen
January 20, 2000
This Year Brought to You by the Letter E
Promising developments in text searching and DSS fusion advanced more quietly on the decision-support scene
by Erik Thomsen
January 1, 2000
Through the Looking Glass
If portals can't combat information overload, they're nothing more than data warehouse interfaces by a new name
by Erik Thomsen
September 14, 1999
Leveling with Plato
How to consolidate multilevel data flows in SQL Server OLAP Services
by Erik Thomsen
June 01, 1999
Support for DSS Decisions
Intelligent Enterprise launches a special series of DSS Lab reports to help implementers and vendors make informed decisions
by Erik Thomsen
May 11, 1999
Nags to Niches
SQL Server 7.0 OLAP Services marks Microsoft’s entry into the DSS fray, but it leaves some niches for the aftermarket to fill
by Erik Thomsen
April 20, 1999
Symmetry Lost
How new standards of dimensional symmetry are improving querying and analysis - and what's still missing
by Erik Thomsen
March 30, 1999
Double Trouble
Having multiple instances of the same dimension in a single cube affects sparsity and analytical flexibility
by Erik Thomsen
March 09, 1999
A Higher Data-Driven Understanding
It’s just a matter of time before DSS fusion—the complementary use of OLAP, data mining, and visualization —extends to nonnumeric data
by Erik Thomsen
January 26, 1999
Decision Alchemy
Turning rules, data, statistical analyses, assumptions, and goals into valuable decisions
by Erik Thomsen
October 1998
It's an Uncertain World
The ability to manage uncertainty goes a long way toward intelligent decision making
by Erik Thomsen
December 1998
Defining a Functional Approach to DSS
How to match your needs with appropriate software technology
by Erik Thomsen
November 1998
BI's Promised Land, Part II
by Erik Thomsen
June 17, 2003
BI's Promised Land, Part II
by Erik Thomsen
June 17, 2003
