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Only a few years ago, cloud computing was an experimental technology that many businesses were hesitant to adopt. Now, with the rise of remote team members, the need for mobile access across the globe, security concerns, and other challenges of the changing business...
Your organization needs to equip its employees to meet the challenges of the next decade. That may require abandoning a few preconceived ideas about reporting and analytics. Here are four of the most common misunderstandings about operational reporting. Falsehood #1:...
A year ago, the view ahead for business technology was all about AI, augmented reality, even 5G. But in the space of a couple of months, those expectations have been wiped clean, possibly never to return. Organizations are trying to keep a steady course, and many...
When experts write about starting out with data governance, the phrase “low-hanging fruit” tends to appear somewhere in the discussion. The underlying assumption is that leadership and staff won’t support data governance initiatives without some tangible assurance of...
Businesses often turn to software customization to tailor solutions to their unique needs. While customization can enhance efficiency and competitiveness, it comes with significant software customization challenges that can impact long-term scalability, maintenance,...
From startups to mega-corporations, retail to healthcare, data is a fundamental part of the business model. But in the rush to become data-informed, are organizations failing to consider the costs of bad data quality? Quality data is a mission-critical requirement....
Today, difficulties accessing cloud data and a dearth of familiar tools in applications like Oracle Cloud Financials is hampering Oracle financial reporting and the day-to-day productivity of finance users who depend on cloud financials for close, statements, and...
A number of software applications are reaching their end of support this year. That includes Adobe Flash, no longer supported after December 31 2020, and Microsoft products like Visual Studio 2010 and Windows 7. The day after support ends for the software you use, it...
Users don’t typically like to lose access to any of their data, no matter how old it is. Although they may seem like data hoarders, there are often good reasons for keeping what appears to be unnecessary data; for example, the possibility of an audit in the future....
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.”— Max De Pree There’s no shortage of advice for employees moving into a management role in a new department, suggestions like “be accessible,” “communicate often,” or “lead by example.” It’s good advice, but...
Business intelligence solutions promise to enable your organization to make effective business decisions using data-driven analytics. But of the hundreds of BI tools on the market, is your current enterprise BI tool the right fit for your organization’s needs? Most...
Years ago, after every heavy rain, there was sure to be an accident on one particular stretch of state highway in New Jersey. Surely NJDOT was aware of the flooding problem that caused countless vehicles to hydroplane? Perhaps not. Looking at the bigger picture, it’s...
Only a few years ago, cloud computing was an experimental technology that many businesses were hesitant to adopt. Now, with the rise of remote team members, the need for mobile access across the globe, security concerns, and other challenges of the changing business...
Your organization needs to equip its employees to meet the challenges of the next decade. That may require abandoning a few preconceived ideas about reporting and analytics. Here are four of the most common misunderstandings about operational reporting. Falsehood #1:...
A year ago, the view ahead for business technology was all about AI, augmented reality, even 5G. But in the space of a couple of months, those expectations have been wiped clean, possibly never to return. Organizations are trying to keep a steady course, and many...
When experts write about starting out with data governance, the phrase “low-hanging fruit” tends to appear somewhere in the discussion. The underlying assumption is that leadership and staff won’t support data governance initiatives without some tangible assurance of...
Businesses often turn to software customization to tailor solutions to their unique needs. While customization can enhance efficiency and competitiveness, it comes with significant software customization challenges that can impact long-term scalability, maintenance,...
From startups to mega-corporations, retail to healthcare, data is a fundamental part of the business model. But in the rush to become data-informed, are organizations failing to consider the costs of bad data quality? Quality data is a mission-critical requirement....
Today, difficulties accessing cloud data and a dearth of familiar tools in applications like Oracle Cloud Financials is hampering Oracle financial reporting and the day-to-day productivity of finance users who depend on cloud financials for close, statements, and...
A number of software applications are reaching their end of support this year. That includes Adobe Flash, no longer supported after December 31 2020, and Microsoft products like Visual Studio 2010 and Windows 7. The day after support ends for the software you use, it...
Users don’t typically like to lose access to any of their data, no matter how old it is. Although they may seem like data hoarders, there are often good reasons for keeping what appears to be unnecessary data; for example, the possibility of an audit in the future....
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.”— Max De Pree There’s no shortage of advice for employees moving into a management role in a new department, suggestions like “be accessible,” “communicate often,” or “lead by example.” It’s good advice, but...
Business intelligence solutions promise to enable your organization to make effective business decisions using data-driven analytics. But of the hundreds of BI tools on the market, is your current enterprise BI tool the right fit for your organization’s needs? Most...
Years ago, after every heavy rain, there was sure to be an accident on one particular stretch of state highway in New Jersey. Surely NJDOT was aware of the flooding problem that caused countless vehicles to hydroplane? Perhaps not. Looking at the bigger picture, it’s...
