Quick overview of the evolution of analytics and the solution offered by Beyond Intelligence

1. What is Business Intelligence?
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Excel
(technically a
user interface UI)
Database
(technically an On
Line Analytical
Processing (OLAP))
Business Intelligence

2. User Interfaces(UI) of Business Intelligence
Browser
Static
(inferior)
Dynamic
(superior)
Excel
Proprietary
Window
Mobile

3. Databases of Business Intelligence
(It is all OLAP)
MOLAP (Multi-dimensional)
 In memory = FAST
 Write-back capability ***
 Very good at aggregation
 Strong interface with Excel. Provides the ability
to create dynamic not static analysis.***
Cons:
Requires thoughtful design
Can be expensive
ROLAP (Relational)
 Used heavily by ERP systems to deliver BI
capabilities
 Dimensions are not set, they vary with each slice
 Usually have their own environment for querying
data
Cons:
Does not support write-back capabilities
Static interface with Excel
Tends not to transformative – you still have data
*** Critical Functions/Capabilities

4. Beyond Intelligence Product Features
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5. Credentials
Gleanster Benchmark study on
Business Intelligence
• #1 Ease of Deployment
• #1 Ease of Use
• Top rating in Features and
functionality
• #1 Overall Value
First in 11 categories within the OLAP analyses
and planning peer groups and voted #1 by BI
users in 9 other categories
Recognized as a “Cool
Vendor” by Gartner

6. Credentials (cont.)
Featured in
bother the
Minnesota and
Ohio CPA
Society
publications