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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. Online analytical processing (OLAP), which enabled users to quickly and easily view data along different dimensions, was coming of age. Data Lakes.

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

CIO Business Intelligence

They generally leverage simple statistical and analytical tools, but Power notes that some OLAP systems that allow complex analysis of data may be classified as hybrid DSS systems. Sometimes called advisory systems, consultation systems, or suggestion systems, they provide specialized problem-solving expertise based on a particular domain.

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Understanding Data Entities in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Jet Global

That means creating new entities from scratch or paying to have it done by an outside consultant. Not everyone has a team of in-house experts or the budget to hire consultants every time they need a custom report. In reality, they will need to build out the Entity Store further to get a complete picture of their business.

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What is Business Intelligence Consulting

BizAcuity

This is where business intelligence consulting comes into the picture. BI consulting comes as a huge relief for organizations because implementing BI and analytics is a time-consuming, capital and labor intensive process that is essential for every business aiming for high-growth and sustainability. What is Business Intelligence?

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What is Business Intelligence Consulting

BizAcuity

This is where business intelligence consulting comes into the picture. BI consulting comes as a huge relief for organizations because implementing BI and analytics is a time-consuming, capital and labor intensive process that is essential for every business aiming for high-growth and sustainability. What is Business Intelligence?

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

Jet Global

This practice, together with powerful OLAP (online analytical processing) tools, grew into a body of practice that we call “business intelligence.” In the new paradigm, the finance and accounting team owns the reporting system; they can design and modify reports without relying on their IT department or costly external consultants.

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Jet vs. Data Entities in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Jet Global

This requires a new technical skillset where you likely have to hire new staff or outside consultants. You also get a pre-built data warehouse and cubes (tabular or OLAP) that uses these data entities to de-normalize the tables and keep all your governed data in one place. Accessing Up-to-Date Data.

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