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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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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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Understanding Data Entities in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Jet Global

Power BI is an analytical tool for data visualization and discovery. 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. Working with Data Entities.

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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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Jet vs. Data Entities in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Jet Global

If you want to tailor your data entities to your business, most customers (and partners) must take the time to develop their own custom data entities for direct use in reporting and visualization (Power BI). 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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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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Best Reporting Tools List You Can’t Miss in 2020

FineReport

Reporting tools play vital importance in transforming data into visual graphs and charts, presenting data in an attractive and intuitive manner. The former is more professional in report making, presentation, and printing, while the latter can make OLAP and predict analysis thanks to the BI capabilities. FineReport. Crystal Reports.