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Navigating Data Entities, BYOD, and Data Lakes in Microsoft Dynamics

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Online analytical processing (OLAP), which enabled users to quickly and easily view data along different dimensions, was coming of age. The challenge with OLAP, however, is that it requires intensive processing power to aggregate data according to various categories or dimensions. Data warehouses have been in widespread use for years.

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What Is Embedded Analytics?

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OLAP cubes Used for multi-dimensional analysis Strategic Objective When a vendor-specific connector is not available, generic connectors provide flexibility with data. As a business, Fitbit not only sells devices but also generates revenue through a premier membership program.