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Trending BI Tools of 2017

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As we stand on the brink of a technological revolution, with developments in artificial intelligence  and robotics, we’re looking at a future of limitless possibilities—all made possible with the help of modern BI tools. On one hand, we’ve come a long way since the age of dial-up connections; and on the other, we are yet to see flying cars become the new norm. We’re living in an age of excitement and wonder where literally anything is possible—as long as you have the ingredients to make it happen. Let’s take a look at some game-changing business intelligence  tools that are paving the way for an incredible future for business! IBM Watson Analytics We’ve all heard plenty about free, self-service tools like Google Analytics. If you’re starting out in the field, this can provide a helpful guide to the world of analytics. But if you’re running a successful organisation that relies on constant decision-making, supported by a cognitive computing system, you need a smart data sci

What is Operational Intelligence & Why do We Need it?

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When it comes to making smart decisions, the brightest of bulbs tend to crumble under pressure. This is why school examination tests a student’s ability to not just reproduce data, but apply it in proper context in a limited window of time . In educational institutes, we’re often taught that there are many different types of intelligence. And it’s certainly no different in the world of business. Beyond the generic debate of “street smart” versus “book smart”, lies an important business concept of innovation and possibility. While we all know the monumental significance of an effective business intelligence  strategy in a data-driven economy, we’re equally indebted to operational intelligence (OI) for its ability to generate value and competition with in-memory computing technology . But what is OI and how is it different from BI? What’s more important and relevant to your industry? We spoke with Aneesh Gupta, Director of Centelli   to discover the answers to these importan