Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Blog

Information and Discussions on Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, and Management featuring: Strategies, Best Practices, PARIS Product Tips and News

How can You Leverage Existing Software Applications?

How can You Leverage Existing Software Applications?

  “I have 10 different software applications, why can’t they work together seamlessly?”   Well, they actually can. How much more could you get out of your data if all of your different applications could communicate and collaborate together, 24/7? How many...

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We are replacing the PowerOLAP Trial

We are replacing the PowerOLAP Trial

We have replaced the PowerOLAP Trial (Version 14) with a new offering. No more 60-day limits!   PowerOLAP Personal is a light version of PowerOLAP Version 16.  It includes all the PowerOLAP benefits for amp-ed up personal productivity.  You can connect to a data...

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5 Mistakes you Should Avoid in Analytics

5 Mistakes you Should Avoid in Analytics

“Well hello 2016, when did you get here?” So, having made it through another holiday season, we’re all ready to take on the new year with fresh challenges and heightened goals...especially concerning a smart data analytics strategy, right? Well, take a deep breath,...

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Version 16 is Here!

Version 16 is Here!

  Announcing the release of Version 16 in January 2016. At PARIS, we take pride in continually improving the performance and functionality of our software products.  Below are some highlights of the Version 16 release for each product. PowerOLAP Version 16:...

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All Aboard the “Business Analytics Express”

All Aboard the “Business Analytics Express”

If analytical software can eradicate waste and inefficiencies in your business, is there even a question as to whether you should be using it? In his post, Sustainability Lessons in Advanced Analytics, Michael Morrison argues that the technology to analyze big data...

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Everyone is a Part of The BI Team

Everyone is a Part of The BI Team

There's no "I" in team. In Robert Bates' article, How to Create Successful Business Intelligence – A Supply Chain Approach to Big Data, he argues that the most important part of implementing a strong BI/Data Analysis plan is to have everyone engaged, not just the...

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The Long-Standing False Promise of Business Intelligence

The Long-Standing False Promise of Business Intelligence

  Business Intelligence solutions have been a part of the software landscape for approximately 20 years. These solutions promised to transform business with better decision and greater profitability.  Unfortunately, getting the most out of typically large and...

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