Wednesday, August 22, 2007 www.BeyeNETWORK.com  
Welcome Subscribers!

Colin White

Welcome Business and Data Integration Newsletter Subscribers:

My article in today's newsletter, Business Intelligence Trends from the Pacific Northwest BI Summit, looks at the key business intelligence trends that we should all be thinking about and tracking.

Please continue to use the Business Intelligence Network as your premier source for information regarding business intelligence, performance management, data integration, information quality and data warehousing.

Warm regards,


In This Issue 

Business Intelligence Trends from the Pacific Northwest BI Summit
by Colin White
The recent Pacific Northwest BI Summit proved to be fertile ground for discussing the impact of SaaS, open source for business intelligence, IT appliances, unstructured data and operational BI.


Web Events 

Overcome BI Roadblocks and Improve ROI – A New Approach by Ingres
September 13 at 12 p.m. ET
Business intelligence (BI) systems enable organizations to become more competitive and respond more effectively. However, these systems often come at a high price. Join Claudia Imhoff to learn about a new hassle-free approach to resolving this issue.
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Converting your Annual Budget Models into Rolling Forecasts:
September, 20 at 2 p.m. ET
Move your enterprise forward by adopting a more modern management system. This free event features Howard Dresner and will highlight rolling forecasts in conjunction with enterprise performance management.
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Don’t Let the Cost of BI Scare You Away
On-Demand Event
Limited funding for business intelligence, limited IT resources and limited executive support – it’s no wonder your head hurts. Join Claudia Imhoff to learn about the options available and how to make the best choice.
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Increase Business Value by Improving Performance: A Data Integration Strategy
On-Demand Event
Business intelligence (BI) projects are peppered with risks, from data quality to analytic value to scalability. Join Michael Gonzales, Principal with Claraview, as he defines and describes two methods for mitigating BI project risks.
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Data Warehouse Appliances: Evolution or Revolution?
On-Demand Event
This web seminar provides a summary of the research recently conducted by Richard Hackathorn and Colin White for the Business Intelligence Network. Learn why the data warehouse appliance has been a revolution in the practice of data warehousing, enabling enterprises to conduct business in entirely new ways.
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