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2007 Predictions for Information Management, Part 2

OK, ready for five more (link to first 5) predictions for 2007? Here they are.

6. Technologies in DW/BI on the rise. Some believe Microsoft and Teradata are at opposite ends of the spectrum, but they’re both poised for growth. Microsoft is making DW/BI possible for SMB and is actually scaling well for the larger accounts, while Teradata keeps innovating in the management of large data. Business Objects just covers the spectrum of BI so well. I’ll have more to say about technologies in future blog posts.
7. Linux is making the TCO argument more and more effectively.
8. XML takes baby, but progressive, steps. XML is the best means to handle non-transactional and related information. Eventually most data integration could occur by XML, but that’s years away.
9. RFID information becomes important as tagging for supply chain efficiency and meeting mandates for Wal-Mart, Target, the DoD and others takes hold in manufacturing.
10. Operational BI. BI’s not just for breakfast, or the data warehouse, anymore. The depth of analysis now occuring in the operational arena is more than just reporting. It's BI.

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