The 10 Most Important BI Stories of 2014

Top BI Stories of 2014

2014 was a big year for business intelligence. From the emergence of new technologies to game-changing mergers and acquisitions in the industry, there was no shortage of compelling developments in the field. With the New Year now underway, we took a look back at some of the most compelling and widely shared business intelligence stories […]

History of Business Intelligence

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Business intelligence existed before technology. Today it’s understood as a set of analyses that derive value and insight from data. Richard Millar Devens’ 1865 work, Cyclopaedia of Commercial and Business Anecdotes contains the first known usage of the term “business intelligence.” He uses it to describe the way that a banker, Sir Henry Furnese, succeeded: […]

The Ultimate List of Business Intelligence Vendors

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The BI market is in constant flux. New vendors frequently appear, and just as frequently disappear or become acquired by a larger company. From niche players to the major providers, we have compiled a list of active business intelligence vendors today. 1.  Cloud-based 1010data provides big data discovery options within the same location where it […]

BI Industry Monthly Roundup: June

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Each month, BI Software Insight will report on the major developments in the business intelligence in dustry, highlighting the most important news from vendors across the field. This roundup will include purchases, partnerships, investments, and new and updated software releases. Cloudera Cloudera has made a lot of noise in the BI market with its latest purchase […]