Despite the many technological advances and "intelligent" reporting interfaces, organizations still need talented report writers. In the first article in this newsletter, Don't Shoot the Report Writer, Mike Garrett shares his experiences and explains why report-writing skills are so important.
In the second article, I share a brief story about a man that I greatly admire. Gene Amdahl - A Living Legend provides a bit of background about this entrepreneurial individual and describes how our paths have crossed through the years.
I encourage you to use the Business Intelligence Network as your premier source for information pertaining to business intelligence, performance management, data warehousing and information quality.
Don't Shoot the Report Writer
by Mike Garrett
Despite the introduction of "intelligent" reporting interfaces, there will be a continued need for individuals who possess good report-writing skills.
Gene Amdahl - A Living Legend
by Bill Inmon
A true technology innovator, Gene Amdahl is an ambitious entrepreneur in the field of computer architecture and design.
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