Cooperative Intelligence Blog
AUGUST 26, 2016
I have worked in competitive intelligence for over 25 years and here are some timeless key findings. 1. What Is Competitive intelligence Anyway? Competitive Intelligence is NOT competitor spying. While competitors are definitely part of the external scanning and analysis process: customers, suppliers, regulators, new technology and so many more sources are part of the competitive puzzle. 2.
Elegant BI
AUGUST 16, 2016
Debunking Common Business Intelligence Myths. Myth #6: You Need Data Scientists to Employ Predictive Analysis in Your Organization. Every enterprise, large or small, must have access to sophisticated, easy-to-use business intelligence tools in order to compete in local, regional and global markets. When organizations undertake the process of researching and selecting a business intelligence tool they find that the market is crowded with all manner of tools and that the claims and myths surroundi
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Better Buys
AUGUST 1, 2016
Business Intelligence (BI) software is a significant investment. You may be thinking: “Why do we need Business Intelligence?” To justify this expense, decision makers need to look at big picture advantages. BI compiles a company’s most essential data so employees can focus on answering crucial questions. Access to data allows for fast decision making and […].
Domo
AUGUST 18, 2016
If you’ve been following the Olympic Games in Rio, you know that this summer’s games have been one for the record books—literally. Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian ever—again—bringing in six more medals for a career total of 28. Katie Ledecky broke the world record in the women’s 800-meter freestyle, and won gold by what felt like an eternity: 11.38 seconds.
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Elegant BI
AUGUST 11, 2016
There are a lot of BI tools out there, so it is easy for businesses and users to get confused – especially when the vendor tells you that the business intelligence solution is a self-serve, flexible tool that allows users to do what they want, when they want to do it (and then falls short on its promised delivery). Many business intelligence solutions allow the IT department or a professional analyst to create dashboards and reports that appear to be useful.
Elegant BI
AUGUST 1, 2016
The client is a leading financial securities services firm, who is a respected corporate member of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. The company offers online digital contacts, transparent trading practices and extends personalized customer service and support.
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Better Buys
AUGUST 9, 2016
Behind every great beer is a great process. Brewery automation has grown with the American craft beer industry to save time and money while enhancing quality. But there’s some tension when it comes to automation in craft breweries. Craft brewing has been regarded as a unique blend of art and science dating back thousands of years, and […].
Better Buys
AUGUST 16, 2016
Dashboards have recently grown in popularity among businesses, with the largest group using them being C-level executives, like CEOs. Data has become a critical resource for organizations to improve their bottom line and figure out what opportunities to focus on next. However, many still struggle with extracting valuable insight from data and acting on it. […].
Better Buys
AUGUST 18, 2016
IBM Cognos and Tableau are both well-known in the business intelligence (BI) software market. When comparing them, though, their differences are clear as they target two distinct markets. Tableau is a champion visualization tool with a very modern interface and easy drag-and-drop abilities. Many different users can use Tableau to create insightful dashboards and reports.
Better Buys
AUGUST 3, 2016
Chances are, if you don’t already have a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), then you’re probably using a paper or Excel-based system that works pretty well. But just because your current system works, doesn’t mean it’s ideal. Going digital by adopting a CMMS can be a huge step towards making maintenance at your facility cheaper, […].
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Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.
Better Buys
AUGUST 15, 2016
Power BI and Tableau are two business intelligence (BI) solutions with different purposes. Power BI is a Microsoft product that was designed as an Excel upgrade. For those already using Excel, this program is a natural fit. This solution is also relatively new, so some features are still being added. Tableau presently has the […].
Better Buys
AUGUST 24, 2016
There’s no question that Qlik is one of the most notable business intelligence (BI) solutions in the market. However, many users have mentioned that deciphering its pricing model can be a bit of a headache. We tried our hand at clearing up the confusion. How Much Does It Cost? As an analytics and data visualization […].
Better Buys
AUGUST 25, 2016
Domo has always been a mystery in the business intelligence (BI) industry. Its restrictive non-disclosure agreements, hidden pricing and top-secret BI apps have caused a lot of curiosity and frustration over the years. Some interested users have gone to great lengths just to compare Domo against other solutions. However, in early 2016 the secretive BI and data […].
Better Buys
AUGUST 29, 2016
Better Buys has announced its 3Q 2016 Editor’s Choice Award winners for its office equipment devices. These winners represent the top manufacturers in the industry and were compiled from in-depth analysis of recently-released office equipment products. Each award recipient not only offered the greatest value and functionality but also exhibited unique features.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Domo
AUGUST 30, 2016
Like light bulbs, smoke alarms, and public transportation, printers are one of those things you never really consider until they’re not working correctly… at which point, they become the only thing you can think about. If a malfunctioning office printer has ever left you scrambling minutes before an important meeting, you no doubt understand what I’m talking about.
Domo
AUGUST 25, 2016
Once your business has started collecting and combining all kinds of data, the next elusive step is to extract value from it. Your data may hold tremendous amounts of potential value , but not an ounce of value can be created unless insights are uncovered and translated into actions or business outcomes. During a 2009 interview , Google’s Chief Economist Dr.
Better Buys
AUGUST 10, 2016
Microsoft Power BI is a cloud-based business intelligence (BI) solution with two product packages. There are other similar solutions in a variety of price ranges. However, Power BI is one of the most affordable. How is Power BI Priced? Power BI has a simple pricing structure. Power BI: This offering is free to any single user and […].
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