Wednesday, September 12, 2007 www.BeyeNETWORK.com  
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This month's edition of the BPM newsletter features two timely articles that are sure to assist you in your performance management initiatives. I encourage you to continue to use the Business Intelligence Network as your premier source for information regarding business intelligence, performance management, data warehousing and information quality.

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In This Issue 

How to Increase Your Performance Management Risk, Part 3
by Craig Schiff
Should a tools-only vendor be selected for your performance management needs?

Expanding your Existing Business Intelligence Project into a Broader Performance Management Initiative
by John Colbert
This article provides five tips to help you jumpstart your transition from a departmental BI project to a more comprehensive performance management initiative.


Web Events 

Affordable BI is Not an Oxymoron
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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Aligning IT with Business: Shining a Spotlight on Usability of Business Intelligence Software
September 18 at 11 a.m. ET
In this webcast, Dan Vesset of IDC will discuss what is preventing wide BI adoption. He will show that the answer is a self-service, interactive BI solution that allows end users and IT to focus on their core competencies while aligning their performance toward a common goal.
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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 us for a free web seminar to learn the user friendly and cost-effective way to overcome these challenges.
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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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