This issue marks the launch of another Business Intelligence Network industry-specific channel. We are pleased to introduce the Defense Channel that will provide you with focused content covering business intelligence for the defense industry. This channel is led by Debra Del Mar, Managing Partner of Vanguard Advisors, LLC. She is a recognized defense industry senior executive and thought leader. Debra has more than 20 years of experience creating innovative business strategies in the defense and intelligence sectors of the government market areas. Her first article, coauthored with Amy Zediker Potosnak, is featured in this issue of the newsletter. Please join me in welcoming Debra and the Defense Channel to the Business Intelligence Network.
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Industry Can Help Leapfrog the DoD to Standard Business Operations
by Debra Del Mar & Amy Potosnak
Utilizing a comprehensive business enterprise architecture (BEA) as a road map, hundreds of DoD legacy financial and feeder systems are being replaced with emerging new, modern systems.
Business Intelligence Brings the Virtual Accounting Close to a Virtual Entertainment Business
by Dave Stark
For one entertainment company, a relatively quick business intelligence implementation is cutting month-end close time and improving visibility while saving significant staff effort.
Defense Channel
Anchored by Debra Del Mar
This channel is dedicated to coverage of the defense industry business issues and challenges, and the usage of business intelligence and information technology to address those challenges.
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