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

Jet Global

Consultants and developers familiar with the AX data model could query the database using any number of different tools, including a myriad of different report writers. For more sophisticated multidimensional reporting functions, however, a more advanced approach to staging data is required. The Data Warehouse Approach.

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What are decision support systems? Sifting data for better business decisions

CIO Business Intelligence

A DSS leverages a combination of raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and/or business models to help users make decisions. The data sources used by a DSS could include relational data sources, cubes, data warehouses, electronic health records (EHRs), revenue projections, sales projections, and more.

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Understanding Data Entities in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Jet Global

Confusing matters further, Microsoft has also created something called the Data Entity Store, which serves a different purpose and functions independently of data entities. The Data Entity Store is an internal data warehouse that is only available to embedded Power BI reports (not the full version of Power BI).

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Financial Intelligence vs. Business Intelligence: What’s the Difference?

Jet Global

First, accounting moved into the digital age and made it possible for data to be processed and summarized more efficiently. Spreadsheets enabled finance professionals to access data faster and to crunch the numbers with much greater ease. Today’s technology takes this evolution a step further.

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What is Business Intelligence Consulting

BizAcuity

Thanks to the recent technological innovations and circumstances to their rapid adoption, having a data warehouse has become quite common in various enterprises across sectors. This is where business intelligence consulting comes into the picture. What is Business Intelligence?

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What is Business Intelligence Consulting

BizAcuity

Thanks to the recent technological innovations and circumstances to their rapid adoption, having a data warehouse has become quite common in various enterprises across sectors. This is where business intelligence consulting comes into the picture. What is Business Intelligence?

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Jet vs. Data Entities in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Jet Global

Even though Microsoft provides over 2000 out-of-the-box data entities, most customers spend significant amounts of time and money to customize their data entities. This requires a new technical skillset where you likely have to hire new staff or outside consultants. Accessing Up-to-Date Data.

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