An analyze of BI and ERP done for a project at my school.
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Une analyse de BI et ERP faite pour un projet d'école.
This document discusses integrating business intelligence (BI) with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It begins by outlining what ERP users want from a BI solution, such as improved decision making and operational efficiency. It then provides an overview of how ERP and BI systems differ, with ERP focused on transactions and BI focused on analysis. The document advocates closing the gap between these two "different worlds" by consolidating data and integrating processes. It also covers challenges and opportunities of ERP-BI integration.
This document discusses trends in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including the move to cloud-based ERP, open source ERP, mobile ERP, and social ERP. It outlines different cloud computing models like public, private and hybrid clouds. It also compares Software as a Service (SaaS) and on-premise ERP systems, discussing factors like upfront costs, customization flexibility, support, and security issues. The document notes that ERP systems will become easier to use and be impacted by technologies like cloud, mobile and social media, with a focus on small and medium enterprises.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is no longer just about financials. Clients now expect smarter tools for data management and integration.
Info-Tech reviews the leading solutions with a step-by-step guide on evaluating how they will provide value in YOUR environment
ERP is an enterprise resource planning software solution that integrates all functions and departments within a company onto a single computer system. Business intelligence (BI) is about providing the right information to decision makers at the right time through reporting, analysis and decision making tools. Together, ERP and BI provide a comprehensive platform to streamline business processes, extract meaningful data and insights, and support fact-based decision making across the organization.
Future directives in erp, erp and internet, critical success and failure factorsVarun Luthra
This ppt explains Future Directives in ERP, ERP and Internet, its critical success and failure factors, Hit 'Like' button if the ppt turns out to be useful for you in any way. Enjoy :)
Free Gartner Report: Aligning Supply and Demand for IT Services
Cloud computing is transforming how IT manages costs and standards, but its impact extends into how IT itself is managed as a business. Public cloud computing puts pressure on the entire IT cost structure to become wiser and more efficient about balancing the supply and demand for IT services.
While cloud commoditization is driving down prices, IT is forced to manage resulting increases in consumption. The report recommends steps CIOs should take to improve the maturity of their approach to IT service management, installing:
• Benchmarking and chargeback to manage demand for cloud services
• Expand their strategic vendor management and IT procurement practices
• Become a broker of services, including external cloud computing.
Consider using IT cost transparency improvement as a cultural change agent to transform the IT organization from a focus on “speed and quality” to one of “IT cost and business value”.
For more cloud management insights visit http://vmware-erdos.com
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate key business functions and processes across an organization through a centralized database. ERP systems support areas like planning, manufacturing, sales, marketing, distribution, accounting, finance, human resources and more. They provide transparent information flow between functions. ERP systems were developed to address issues with disparate legacy systems, improve competitiveness through cost reductions and logistics, and provide the right information at the right time. Modern ERP vendors include SAP, Oracle, J.D. Edwards, Microsoft, and Infor.
Vendors are pursuing new markets by targeting smaller businesses, establishing reseller channels, and lowering prices. They are also improving implementation methods to reduce costs and time. Vendors are making their software compatible with newer operating systems like Windows and moving to web-enabled platforms. Finally, they are adding more features around decision support, data warehousing, and sales force automation to provide a more complete application platform beyond just ERP modules.
This document discusses integrating business intelligence (BI) with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It begins by outlining what ERP users want from a BI solution, such as improved decision making and operational efficiency. It then provides an overview of how ERP and BI systems differ, with ERP focused on transactions and BI focused on analysis. The document advocates closing the gap between these two "different worlds" by consolidating data and integrating processes. It also covers challenges and opportunities of ERP-BI integration.
This document discusses trends in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including the move to cloud-based ERP, open source ERP, mobile ERP, and social ERP. It outlines different cloud computing models like public, private and hybrid clouds. It also compares Software as a Service (SaaS) and on-premise ERP systems, discussing factors like upfront costs, customization flexibility, support, and security issues. The document notes that ERP systems will become easier to use and be impacted by technologies like cloud, mobile and social media, with a focus on small and medium enterprises.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is no longer just about financials. Clients now expect smarter tools for data management and integration.
Info-Tech reviews the leading solutions with a step-by-step guide on evaluating how they will provide value in YOUR environment
ERP is an enterprise resource planning software solution that integrates all functions and departments within a company onto a single computer system. Business intelligence (BI) is about providing the right information to decision makers at the right time through reporting, analysis and decision making tools. Together, ERP and BI provide a comprehensive platform to streamline business processes, extract meaningful data and insights, and support fact-based decision making across the organization.
Future directives in erp, erp and internet, critical success and failure factorsVarun Luthra
This ppt explains Future Directives in ERP, ERP and Internet, its critical success and failure factors, Hit 'Like' button if the ppt turns out to be useful for you in any way. Enjoy :)
Free Gartner Report: Aligning Supply and Demand for IT Services
Cloud computing is transforming how IT manages costs and standards, but its impact extends into how IT itself is managed as a business. Public cloud computing puts pressure on the entire IT cost structure to become wiser and more efficient about balancing the supply and demand for IT services.
While cloud commoditization is driving down prices, IT is forced to manage resulting increases in consumption. The report recommends steps CIOs should take to improve the maturity of their approach to IT service management, installing:
• Benchmarking and chargeback to manage demand for cloud services
• Expand their strategic vendor management and IT procurement practices
• Become a broker of services, including external cloud computing.
Consider using IT cost transparency improvement as a cultural change agent to transform the IT organization from a focus on “speed and quality” to one of “IT cost and business value”.
For more cloud management insights visit http://vmware-erdos.com
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate key business functions and processes across an organization through a centralized database. ERP systems support areas like planning, manufacturing, sales, marketing, distribution, accounting, finance, human resources and more. They provide transparent information flow between functions. ERP systems were developed to address issues with disparate legacy systems, improve competitiveness through cost reductions and logistics, and provide the right information at the right time. Modern ERP vendors include SAP, Oracle, J.D. Edwards, Microsoft, and Infor.
Vendors are pursuing new markets by targeting smaller businesses, establishing reseller channels, and lowering prices. They are also improving implementation methods to reduce costs and time. Vendors are making their software compatible with newer operating systems like Windows and moving to web-enabled platforms. Finally, they are adding more features around decision support, data warehousing, and sales force automation to provide a more complete application platform beyond just ERP modules.
This document provides an overview of the history and evolution of organizational systems from calculation systems to integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It discusses the transition from single purpose mainframe systems in the 1950s-1980s to functional departmental systems in the 1975-2000 period to modern integrated ERP systems. The benefits of ERP systems include a common set of integrated data and processes to help with decision making and planning across departments. However, ERP implementations are also very difficult, costly, and time-intensive projects that require careful planning and change management to be successful.
The document discusses enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and their key components and benefits. It provides an overview of common ERP modules like finance, manufacturing, sales and distribution. It also summarizes several major ERP vendors like SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft and describes some of their flagship ERP products.
Sage ERP X3 is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that provides financial management, supply chain management, and customer relationship management capabilities. It allows for customization of workflows and data integration across multiple sites. While Sage ERP X3 enables multi-national companies to manage their operations globally, its user interface and reporting features lag behind some competitors.
The document discusses traditional business intelligence (BI) architecture and its modern challenges due to big data. It then introduces the next generation of BI provided by Zoomdata, which features no ETL process and allows for fast visualizations of billions of records from various data sources like Hadoop and NoSQL databases. Key benefits include seamless transitions between historical and real-time data as well as connectivity to many live data sources.
This document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) vendors. It begins by explaining the ERP market and how vendors are classified into tiers based on the size of clients they serve. Tier I vendors serve very large companies, Tier II serves mid-sized companies, and Tier III serves small companies. The top two Tier I vendors are SAP and Oracle. The document then discusses trends in ERP, including the growth of cloud-based solutions. It analyzes the top vendors in different industries and regions. Finally, the document concludes by providing a list of the overall top 10 ERP vendors and brief descriptions of each, and provides tips for selecting an ERP solution.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems evolved from earlier systems like material requirements planning (MRP) and manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) by integrating additional business functions. ERP combines databases across departments into a central database accessible to all employees. It automates business processes and provides consistent, integrated data across modules. Implementing ERP requires changes to business processes, organizational structure, and technology. Success requires strong leadership, communication, and balanced project teams. Selecting an ERP vendor involves evaluating features, implementation plans, and client feedback before selecting a solution.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP and discusses their origins from earlier systems like MRP and CIM. ERP systems aim to integrate core business functions like finance, supply chain, human resources, etc. into a single system. The document outlines the typical modules in an ERP system and discusses advantages like centralized data and process integration. It also notes challenges like high costs, difficulty customizing systems, and risk of data loss from security breaches. Finally, it briefly compares features of major ERP software packages from vendors like Oracle, SAP, Microsoft and PeopleSoft.
Accelirate Inc. has created a guide for getting started with artificial intelligence. From enterprise use cases, to the technology involved, and even how to build a world class RPA and AI team, everyone can benefit from this all-inclusive guide to AI.
This document provides information about Management Information Systems (MIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). It discusses the evolution and purpose of MIS, including its role in providing managers with information to support decision making. It then covers the evolution of ERP from inventory control and material requirement planning systems to today's enterprise-wide systems. The document shares definitions of ERP and discusses its need, benefits, and common modules/products like SAP. It also includes a case study on the online classifieds company Quikr in India.
The document discusses future directions for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. It outlines how ERP vendors are expanding into new markets and channels by offering lower-cost versions of their software. It also describes faster implementation methodologies being developed, such as SAP's ASAP program, to reduce implementation times. The document further discusses efforts to web-enable software using Java, integrate with technologies like data warehousing and business intelligence tools, and expand into specialized industry segments.
Actuate provides business intelligence solutions that can transform operational ERP data from systems like SAP and PeopleSoft into actionable business insights. Their solutions allow accessing both structured and unstructured ERP data without needing a data warehouse. They also provide consolidated reporting across multiple ERP systems through a single interface. The document discusses the market potential for SAP and PeopleSoft implementations, describes their product architectures and reporting capabilities, identifies limitations in their existing BI solutions, and outlines how Actuate's solutions address these gaps by delivering enhanced reporting and analytics.
MAIA Intelligence provides business intelligence and analytics solutions for telecom companies. It established its product in 2006 and has since received several recognitions. Its solutions help telecom companies access real-time data, gain insights, and make informed decisions to address issues like limited access to data, disconnected systems, and inflexible and costly reporting.
Connected Underwriting Capabilities for the Digital InsurerAppian
Opportunity drives competition and the race to gain market share. Learn how Insurers can achieve profitable growth through a collaborative insurance underwriting technology infrastructure that centers work around the customer: http://ap.pn/2m8lUl7
This document summarizes an ERP presentation that discusses:
1) The necessity of ERP systems to address business challenges and integrate functions.
2) Characteristics of ERP like integrating all departments and allowing new technologies.
3) Benefits of ERP like reduced costs, improved information accuracy, and better decision making.
4) Major ERP software companies like SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. SAP R/3 is highlighted as the leading ERP software.
This document provides an overview of Workday software, including its product offerings in areas like human capital management, payroll, project management, and financial management. It discusses Workday's cloud-based software-as-a-service model, user interface designed similarly to websites, and integration capabilities. The document also outlines Workday's technology approach of using an in-memory, highly object-oriented structure without a relational database, as well as its implementation methodology, training options, and opportunities for questions.
Chapter 2 Enterprise An Overview Alexis LeonSonali Chauhan
The document provides an overview of enterprise systems and their key components. It discusses how traditional systems operated with departments working in isolation without communication or shared data. An enterprise system creates a single integrated system where information is stored centrally and available to all departments. This allows each subsystem to understand what others are doing to achieve common goals. Key aspects of enterprise systems include business modeling, integrated management information systems, and integrated data modeling.
Internet and related technologies and erpLijo M Loyid
The document discusses internet technologies and enterprise resource planning (ERP). It provides an overview of the internet as a global network and discusses key internet technologies like video/podcasting, presentation tools, collaboration tools, blogs, wikis, social networking, instant messaging, Twitter, and virtual worlds. It then defines ERP as a fully integrated business management system and discusses its characteristics, features, and benefits. ERP aims to integrate operations across departments and companies for improved information sharing, standardized processes, cost reductions, and better decision making.
Sap erp and oracle erp alternatives for small manufacturersMRPeasy
On many occasions, the most recognized systems with the highest market share, such as SAP ERP or Oracle ERP, are the chosen ones. But at the same time, there are many alternatives that can offer cost-effective solutions for small manufacturers.
#saperp #erp #mrp #mrpeasy #manufacturing #manufacturingsoftware #oracleerp #smallmanufacturing #erpsoftware
Erp and business intelligence - why your business needs bothDavidAltmen
Have any ideas to expand your business? Thought of a smart growth strategy? But having trouble managing day-to-day business operations? Failing to effectively manage the workforce? Not being able to benefit from intracompany collaboration?
Well, you’re not alone. Every company that still relies on traditional modes of business management is in the same boat as you. Yes, you heard right. The traditional methods of business management that benefitted your company decades ago are not at all reliable today. Why?
Look around you; everything you see is dependent on technology. Embracing the tech revolution is what will give you a competitive edge in the corporate sector. A way to get ahead of your game by managing your internal business operations and implementing expansion strategies is the integration of the powerpack, ERP and BI.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) combined with Business Intelligence (BI) has proved to work wonders for any business. From streamlining business operations to providing companies actionable insights to make smart decisions, this tech power combo can really serve as a game-changer for you.
Here is how you can benefit by incorporating ERP and BI into your business management model;
● Streamlined business operations
● Adequate utilization of resources
● Saves times and efforts
● Single database to access the entire company’s data
● Access to actionable insights to make better business decisions
About Business Intelligence, Why BI, Technologies Supporting BI,Examples of BI Careers, BI Skills and Knowledge, Sample Role, Microsoft BI Platform, SQL Server Database Management, SQL server Integration Services, SQL server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint Server
This document provides an overview of the history and evolution of organizational systems from calculation systems to integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It discusses the transition from single purpose mainframe systems in the 1950s-1980s to functional departmental systems in the 1975-2000 period to modern integrated ERP systems. The benefits of ERP systems include a common set of integrated data and processes to help with decision making and planning across departments. However, ERP implementations are also very difficult, costly, and time-intensive projects that require careful planning and change management to be successful.
The document discusses enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and their key components and benefits. It provides an overview of common ERP modules like finance, manufacturing, sales and distribution. It also summarizes several major ERP vendors like SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft and describes some of their flagship ERP products.
Sage ERP X3 is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that provides financial management, supply chain management, and customer relationship management capabilities. It allows for customization of workflows and data integration across multiple sites. While Sage ERP X3 enables multi-national companies to manage their operations globally, its user interface and reporting features lag behind some competitors.
The document discusses traditional business intelligence (BI) architecture and its modern challenges due to big data. It then introduces the next generation of BI provided by Zoomdata, which features no ETL process and allows for fast visualizations of billions of records from various data sources like Hadoop and NoSQL databases. Key benefits include seamless transitions between historical and real-time data as well as connectivity to many live data sources.
This document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) vendors. It begins by explaining the ERP market and how vendors are classified into tiers based on the size of clients they serve. Tier I vendors serve very large companies, Tier II serves mid-sized companies, and Tier III serves small companies. The top two Tier I vendors are SAP and Oracle. The document then discusses trends in ERP, including the growth of cloud-based solutions. It analyzes the top vendors in different industries and regions. Finally, the document concludes by providing a list of the overall top 10 ERP vendors and brief descriptions of each, and provides tips for selecting an ERP solution.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems evolved from earlier systems like material requirements planning (MRP) and manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) by integrating additional business functions. ERP combines databases across departments into a central database accessible to all employees. It automates business processes and provides consistent, integrated data across modules. Implementing ERP requires changes to business processes, organizational structure, and technology. Success requires strong leadership, communication, and balanced project teams. Selecting an ERP vendor involves evaluating features, implementation plans, and client feedback before selecting a solution.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP and discusses their origins from earlier systems like MRP and CIM. ERP systems aim to integrate core business functions like finance, supply chain, human resources, etc. into a single system. The document outlines the typical modules in an ERP system and discusses advantages like centralized data and process integration. It also notes challenges like high costs, difficulty customizing systems, and risk of data loss from security breaches. Finally, it briefly compares features of major ERP software packages from vendors like Oracle, SAP, Microsoft and PeopleSoft.
Accelirate Inc. has created a guide for getting started with artificial intelligence. From enterprise use cases, to the technology involved, and even how to build a world class RPA and AI team, everyone can benefit from this all-inclusive guide to AI.
This document provides information about Management Information Systems (MIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). It discusses the evolution and purpose of MIS, including its role in providing managers with information to support decision making. It then covers the evolution of ERP from inventory control and material requirement planning systems to today's enterprise-wide systems. The document shares definitions of ERP and discusses its need, benefits, and common modules/products like SAP. It also includes a case study on the online classifieds company Quikr in India.
The document discusses future directions for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. It outlines how ERP vendors are expanding into new markets and channels by offering lower-cost versions of their software. It also describes faster implementation methodologies being developed, such as SAP's ASAP program, to reduce implementation times. The document further discusses efforts to web-enable software using Java, integrate with technologies like data warehousing and business intelligence tools, and expand into specialized industry segments.
Actuate provides business intelligence solutions that can transform operational ERP data from systems like SAP and PeopleSoft into actionable business insights. Their solutions allow accessing both structured and unstructured ERP data without needing a data warehouse. They also provide consolidated reporting across multiple ERP systems through a single interface. The document discusses the market potential for SAP and PeopleSoft implementations, describes their product architectures and reporting capabilities, identifies limitations in their existing BI solutions, and outlines how Actuate's solutions address these gaps by delivering enhanced reporting and analytics.
MAIA Intelligence provides business intelligence and analytics solutions for telecom companies. It established its product in 2006 and has since received several recognitions. Its solutions help telecom companies access real-time data, gain insights, and make informed decisions to address issues like limited access to data, disconnected systems, and inflexible and costly reporting.
Connected Underwriting Capabilities for the Digital InsurerAppian
Opportunity drives competition and the race to gain market share. Learn how Insurers can achieve profitable growth through a collaborative insurance underwriting technology infrastructure that centers work around the customer: http://ap.pn/2m8lUl7
This document summarizes an ERP presentation that discusses:
1) The necessity of ERP systems to address business challenges and integrate functions.
2) Characteristics of ERP like integrating all departments and allowing new technologies.
3) Benefits of ERP like reduced costs, improved information accuracy, and better decision making.
4) Major ERP software companies like SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. SAP R/3 is highlighted as the leading ERP software.
This document provides an overview of Workday software, including its product offerings in areas like human capital management, payroll, project management, and financial management. It discusses Workday's cloud-based software-as-a-service model, user interface designed similarly to websites, and integration capabilities. The document also outlines Workday's technology approach of using an in-memory, highly object-oriented structure without a relational database, as well as its implementation methodology, training options, and opportunities for questions.
Chapter 2 Enterprise An Overview Alexis LeonSonali Chauhan
The document provides an overview of enterprise systems and their key components. It discusses how traditional systems operated with departments working in isolation without communication or shared data. An enterprise system creates a single integrated system where information is stored centrally and available to all departments. This allows each subsystem to understand what others are doing to achieve common goals. Key aspects of enterprise systems include business modeling, integrated management information systems, and integrated data modeling.
Internet and related technologies and erpLijo M Loyid
The document discusses internet technologies and enterprise resource planning (ERP). It provides an overview of the internet as a global network and discusses key internet technologies like video/podcasting, presentation tools, collaboration tools, blogs, wikis, social networking, instant messaging, Twitter, and virtual worlds. It then defines ERP as a fully integrated business management system and discusses its characteristics, features, and benefits. ERP aims to integrate operations across departments and companies for improved information sharing, standardized processes, cost reductions, and better decision making.
Sap erp and oracle erp alternatives for small manufacturersMRPeasy
On many occasions, the most recognized systems with the highest market share, such as SAP ERP or Oracle ERP, are the chosen ones. But at the same time, there are many alternatives that can offer cost-effective solutions for small manufacturers.
#saperp #erp #mrp #mrpeasy #manufacturing #manufacturingsoftware #oracleerp #smallmanufacturing #erpsoftware
Erp and business intelligence - why your business needs bothDavidAltmen
Have any ideas to expand your business? Thought of a smart growth strategy? But having trouble managing day-to-day business operations? Failing to effectively manage the workforce? Not being able to benefit from intracompany collaboration?
Well, you’re not alone. Every company that still relies on traditional modes of business management is in the same boat as you. Yes, you heard right. The traditional methods of business management that benefitted your company decades ago are not at all reliable today. Why?
Look around you; everything you see is dependent on technology. Embracing the tech revolution is what will give you a competitive edge in the corporate sector. A way to get ahead of your game by managing your internal business operations and implementing expansion strategies is the integration of the powerpack, ERP and BI.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) combined with Business Intelligence (BI) has proved to work wonders for any business. From streamlining business operations to providing companies actionable insights to make smart decisions, this tech power combo can really serve as a game-changer for you.
Here is how you can benefit by incorporating ERP and BI into your business management model;
● Streamlined business operations
● Adequate utilization of resources
● Saves times and efforts
● Single database to access the entire company’s data
● Access to actionable insights to make better business decisions
About Business Intelligence, Why BI, Technologies Supporting BI,Examples of BI Careers, BI Skills and Knowledge, Sample Role, Microsoft BI Platform, SQL Server Database Management, SQL server Integration Services, SQL server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint Server
The document discusses Hyperion Business Performance Management software for retailers. It provides an overview of Hyperion's solution capabilities including executive dashboards, KPIs, alerts, scorecards, enterprise planning, and business intelligence. It then summarizes Hyperion's market position, customer base, and the key benefits their integrated BPM system provides for managing all aspects of a retailer's business performance.
Business intelligence: A tool that could help your businessBeyond Intelligence
Business intelligence (BI) is a set of tools and technologies that analyze raw data and convert it into useful information that can help businesses make better decisions. BI databases store facts, like sales amounts, and assign multiple attributes to each fact using a "star schema." This allows for fast analysis of data stored in online analytical processing (OLAP) databases. OLAP databases have dimensions like time, accounts, customers, and products that can be aggregated on the fly. Extract, transform, and load (ETL) tools are used to retrieve raw data, transform it into a format for OLAP databases, and load the data into "cubes" for analysis. User interfaces for BI tools include web interfaces for sharing reports, mobile interfaces
- Business intelligence (BI) is the set of techniques and tools for transforming raw data into meaningful and useful information for business analysis, and involves a combination of data warehousing and decision support systems.
- The key components of a BI system include user query and reporting, OLAP, data mining, analytics, business performance management, and enterprise management.
- BI solutions help organizations store and analyze data, understand strengths and weaknesses, reduce decision-making time, measure key performance indicators, and avoid guesswork to improve performance.
- Common BI tools include Oracle BI, SAP BusinessObjects, Microsoft BI, Oracle Hyperion, IBM Cognos, and SAS Enterprise BI server. However, Oracle BI Foundation Suite is
Advantages Of Using Power BI For Your BusinessGetOnData
Our businesses and their processes are based on databases. However, businesses frequently become engulfed by data volumes and trapped in data silos. Due to a lack of data clarity, these scenarios cause decision-makers to be blind spots. On such occasions, Dynamics 365 Power BI advantages will give you dependable forecasts and proposals to help your chiefs clear a pathway to progress.
With deep analytics beyond numbers, Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Power BI benefits will improve your company's decision-making abilities. It is the best fit for your company's decisive health because of its unparalleled intelligence and sharp insights.
The Forrester Wave of Self Service BI PlatformsMILL5
The document provides an evaluation of self-service business intelligence platforms. It identifies IBM, Microsoft, SAP, SAS, Tibco Software, and MicroStrategy as leaders due to the breadth of their self-service BI functionality. Information Builders, Tableau Software, Actuate, Oracle, QlikTech, and Panorama Software were also strong performers offering solid functionality. The evaluation was based on assessing the vendors' current offerings, strategies, and market presence against 31 criteria like automation, collaboration, data virtualization and more.
SAP Business One software can be a preferred choice for SMBs and startups, whereas, large companies can opt for Microsoft Dynamics 365. But then, from regular updates to the advanced platform, SAP Business One has an upper hand over Dynamics 365. Therefore, you should consider various aspects and consult a reliable ERP services provider before making any decision.
ERP Industry profile and SAP firm profileAmit_Pawar
ERP application suites have evolved from humble beginnings to become the primary business system backbone for thousands of organizations. The application functionality has continued to grow and expand, and ERP, today, is a broader and more-complex application platform that has evolved through many different technology cycles.
An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is an integrated computer-based application used to manage internal and external resources, including tangible assets, financial resources, materials, and human resources. Its purpose is to facilitate the flow of information between all business functions inside the boundaries of the organization and manage the connections to outside stakeholders. Built on a centralized database and normally utilizing a common computing platform, ERP systems consolidate all business operations into a uniform and enterprise-wide system environment
Power BI vs SAC: Which BI Solution Reigns Supreme in Business Intelligence?VCERPConsultingPvtLt1
Welcome to this blog, where the cloud experts at VC ERP will guide you through a detailed analysis of the two leading business intelligence (BI) giants. We will delve into their primary features, comparing their functionalities, including data acquisition and visualization, to provide you with a comprehensive understanding. Visit: https://www.vc-erp.com/power-bi-vs-sac-which-bi-solution-reigns-supreme-in-business-intelligence/
This document discusses key challenges in business intelligence (BI) adoption and provides perspectives from industry experts. It outlines challenges such as lack of coordination between IT and business units and lack of connection between BI tools and corporate strategy. The document also discusses how BI can provide competitive advantage when used as part of a continuous process to gain insights rather than a one-time project. It concludes with contact information for follow up.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Ovum's Decision Matrix report on selecting a business intelligence solution for 2014-15. It summarizes that IBM, Oracle, SAP, and SAS are identified as market leaders based on their comprehensive BI portfolios and significant market share. Emerging trends like data discovery, self-service analytics, mobility, and big data integration are shaping the BI market. Visual data discovery vendors like Tableau and Qlik have seen strong growth.
The Present - the History of Business IntelligencePhocas Software
Learn the history of business intelligence in this three part series. In part one, we discussed how business intelligence software used to be (the past). In part two, we discuss business intelligence as it is in the present.
The document discusses the problem of "metrics confusion" in companies where different business units and teams understand and define key business metrics differently. This leads to wasted time arguing over metrics, duplicate work, and fewer innovative ideas. It recommends establishing a common business language across the organization by capturing terms and definitions in a central repository. Key stakeholders review and approve terms, which are then standardized and accessible across business intelligence tools and reports. This helps align metrics understanding, reduce wasted time, and support better collaborative decision making.
This document introduces CGE Business Intelligence and BOARD International, and their BOARD Toolkit software solution. CGE is a US-based company exclusively focused on BOARD solutions, while BOARD International is a Swiss software vendor that pioneered unifying business intelligence and performance management. Their BOARD Toolkit provides a complete programming-free solution for business and technical functions like reporting, analysis, scorecards, dashboards, budgeting, forecasting and more, in a single integrated BI and CPM solution. The document highlights international recognition of BOARD and discusses its capabilities, benefits to customers, and implementation success stories.
This document summarizes a presentation about SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 given by Andreas Forster. The presentation covers the value propositions of SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 including being easy to use, optimized for performance, and enabling real-time analytics. It describes the new components and features of BusinessObjects 4.0 such as in-memory computing, mobile BI, and data quality tools. It demonstrates the software through a live demo and concludes by emphasizing the unified platform and user experience provided by SAP BusinessObjects 4.0.
Data Analytics Strategies & Solutions for SAP customersVisual_BI
SAP customers are challenged in multiple fronts today, where we have rapidly evolved tools and technologies with smaller internal IT teams to evaluate them. In this webinar replay, Visual BI will offer strategies and solutions for some of the most common challenges faced by SAP BI & Analytics Leaders, Managers and Architects.
The document discusses the need for a business intelligence (BI) solution to help manage large amounts of data from different systems and sources. It outlines challenges like long development times for cubes and data warehouses, high costs of existing BI solutions, and lack of reliable reporting. It then introduces MAIA BI products as a new champion that can [1] consolidate and shape data into analytics and trends, [2] be implemented with a minimal initial cost and time commitment, and [3] provide accurate decision-making reports to reduce disputes over data and improve operations.
Learn the basics of business intelligence, including common terms, how to implement solutions, and what it can do for your company. For even more insight into how project management can benefit your work, visit: http://bit.ly/GuideToBI
To find a custom business intelligence solution that fits the specific needs of your work, visit: http://bit.ly/GetBI1
This document discusses the combination of cloud computing and business intelligence (BI). It begins by noting the low adoption rate of BI applications in the cloud, around 3% according to Gartner and Forrester. It then examines three sub-segments where the cloud is gaining traction for BI: performance management applications, departmental BI applications, and enterprise BI/big data. For performance management, the cloud is appealing due to the competitive EPM market and the functional department focus of many applications. Departmental BI in the cloud is succeeding for applications like web analytics where data is sourced externally. Enterprise BI/big data in the cloud may disrupt the field through elastic databases, changed economics, and new communicative functionality to integrate external data.
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EAI/ERP - Petit cours sur le principe du EAI/ERP, Microsoft BizTalk 2006 & Mi...Sonny Brabez
FR - Un petit cours EAI/ERP que j'ai créé pour SUPINFO San Francisco en 2011 pour aider les étudiants à mieux cerner les notions de EAI/ERP ainsi que ce qu'est Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 et Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009. Le cours est en français.
EN - An additional course slide I created in 2011 for SUPINFO San Francisco. The goal was to make them understand what is the purpose of EAI/ERP and a quick definition of what are the goals of Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 and Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009. The course is in French.
A tutorial I did for my school in 2008/2009 about XNA (Framework 3). It's in french only.
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Un tutorial que j'ai fait pour mon école en 2008/2009 sur XNA (Framework 3). C'est en français seulement.
The document discusses Software as a Service (SaaS) directories, which aim to provide a portfolio of various SaaS products to facilitate comparison and selection. It analyzes several top SaaS directories and finds that they currently have limitations like poor filtering, lack of ability to compare multiple products, and insufficient information. To build an improved SaaS directory will require research on user needs and existing solutions, gathering information from various online sources, and implementing the directory using technologies like web crawling and an iterative development process.
ABFE - Specification Template Document (Imagine Cup 2009)Sonny Brabez
This is a template document I created for the game "A Breath From Earth". The goal was to have one document for each idea in the game, helping the team to accomplish the work easily.
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Ce document est un modèle que j'ai créé pour le jeu "A Breath From Earth". Mon but avec ce document était de présenter les informations sous un document afin de rendre le travail plus facile et efficace.
A Breath From Earth - Game Summary (Imagine Cup 2009)Sonny Brabez
The game summary of "A Breath From Earth". My friends and I did it for the Imagine Cup 2009 Contest.
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Un petit résumé d'un jeu que mes amis et moi avons fait pour le concours Imagine Cup 2009.
The document describes a project to improve the efficiency of an online advertisement performance dashboard for SAP AG. It discusses analyzing the business needs, defining dashboards, outlining the three-step dashboard development process of understanding key performance indicators, extracting and transforming data, and updating based on user feedback. The results section notes that while two automated reporting tasks were completed, the on-demand dashboard pilot was only partially finished due to resource limits.
Presentation of Chicago, IL, USA (2010).
It was a group project for school.
My main work on this project was around the presentation design and layout. I also created a draft of the plan and was the speaker for the slides 1,2,3,9,10,11,13,21. In english only.
I got the rights from my team to upload it (thank you my team!).
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Présentation de Chicago, IL, USA (2010).
Travail de groupe pour l'école.
J'ai principalement travaillé sur l'apparence et la structure de la présentation. J'ai également fait un brouillon du plan de notre présentation et a été le présentateur oral des slides 1,2,3,9,10,11,13,21. En anglais uniquement.
A eu les droits de mettre en ligne la présentation (merci l'équipe !).
An exercise I wrote for my classroom in 2009. It consists in an exercise for JavaEE 5: how to create an enterprise application and how to manage it (EJB management). I took as an inspiration the video game The World Ends With You (TWEWY) ;). The exercise is unfinished (I correct 33 questions of out 60). It is in french only.
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Un exercice que j'ai écrit en 2009 pour ma classe. Cet exercice traite de JavaEE 5 et la création d'un projet "Enterprise Application" (gestion des EJBs). Je me suis inspiré de l'univers du jeu The World Ends With You (TWEWY) pour les questions ;). En français seulement. Je n'ai pas fini l'exercice (seulement 33/60 questions corrigées).
An exercise I wrote for my classroom in 2008. It consists in an exercise for Solaris 10 (UNIX) and its command lines. I took as an inspiration the video game Phoenix Wright ;). It is in french only.
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Un exercice que j'ai écrit en 2008 pour ma classe. Il traite de Solaris 10 (UNIX) et ses lignes de commandes. J'ai pris pour influence le jeu vidéo Phoenix Wright ;). Exercice en français.
A Breath From Earth - Gameplay Instructions (Imagine Cup 2009)Sonny Brabez
This document provides gameplay instructions for the game "A Breath from Earth" in 3 pages. It summarizes the different gameplay modes including Story Mode about 5 scientist characters, Arcade Mode which is a multiplayer board game, and Mini-Game Mode to play individual mini-games. It describes the controls, main menu, mini-games available in the demo (Shoot then...Eat!, Race To Maternity, Quiz), and provides overviews of future mini-games to be included. The document is intended for the Round 1 demo release of the game.
Old video games, also known as "oldies", are experiencing a resurgence in popularity through remakes, flash games, fan translations, and abandonware sites that make older titles available again. Some examples given are remakes of Super Mario Bros, the original Prince of Persia made into a flash game, and fan translations of Final Fantasy V posted on romhacking websites, showing that old video games from the past remain fun and addictive for players today.
ENGLISH - A business presentation I made for my school about LucasArts.
My goal was to focus on a quick introduction of the company.
That presentation was created in the beginning of 2010.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
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How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Diana Rendina
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
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Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
IT Management - Analyzing BI and ERP - EN
1. Analyzing BI & ERP Solutions By Sonny BRABEZ Last Update : 08/02/09
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4. How interact ERP & BI ? Application Application Application Application ERP BI Independent applications for users which treat about their own departments’ needs Applications are linked on a single one : the ERP. This one deals with a single database. BI occurs some transformation of ERP data thanks to technologies like ETL, EII, Metadata, OLAP… Thanks to some chosen key performance indicators, we can finally make analysis. Common Database User Data User Data User Data User Data Selected Indicators Extracted Data ETL EII Metadata OLAP
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9. Which future to ERP and BI solutions ? As the documents “IDC BI” and “The ERP Market Sizing Report” said, ERP and BI solutions have a great time to live on . Indeed, the market cannot be forecasting but ERP and BI each year have a growth evolution which continue to raise . All this is thanks to the necessity a company has to store its data and analyze it (in order to not lose against its competitors). The two solutions, however, have big troubles after being sold once by a company because these two mainly work on maintenance revenue . Nowadays, ERP has a great competitor in the name of SaaS (Software as a Service). However, SaaS is a solution working on Web Services and so, is stored outside a company that buy the solution. So, a lot of big companies are afraid to give their data to other companies. That’s why we can forecast that ERP will continue to grow more than SaaS for the moment. However, this competitor can steal to ERP the SMB (small medium business) companies. If we checked the growth rate’s forecast of ERP, It seems to decrease a little (page 21, table 9 of “The ERP Market Sizing Report”). We can forecast for SAP and Oracle a great continuing market on ERP even if more competitors arrive. For the BI trends, we can report thanks to the “IDC BI” document (page 10) that the demand will be constant and stay a priority for a lot of companies, even with a worldwide business recession . So we can expect that a new “boom” of BI growth rate will arrive in the 15 next years. The most interesting thing for BI solution is that we have now SaaS that’s coming into account and BI solutions can be included with SaaS . So, BI solutions, without competitor, can be easily implemented in new tools and then becoming a mass market product .
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Editor's Notes
Welcome. All over this powerpoint, we will talk about BI & ERP solutions. This analysis treats all these points : BI & ERP definitions. Presentation of ERP & BI in term of advantages, common points and differentiation. Interaction between ERP and BI in a easy scheme with explanations. The actual rising market of ERP & BI solutions with charts. Viewing a top-level example of ERP & BI solutions with Oracle’s market. Viewing a mid-level example of ERP & BI solutions with Microsoft’s market. Viewing a free and open source example of ERP & BI solutions with OpenBravo. The future of ERP solutions and BI solutions.
More complete definitions here : ERP : Enterprise Resource Planning . The ERP’s goal is to serve all our enterprise departments (for example : HR department, Sales department, Supply department) thanks to many software integrated in one main application. It’s a business tool because it can store information about all our business. An ERP example : Oracle E-BusinessSuite. BI : Business Intelligence . The BI’s goal is to retrieve certain amount of business data. It help companies to understand its market behavior in order to consolidate new businesses decisions. A BI tool example : Microsoft SQL Server Analysis and Reporting Services.
When we talked about ERP, lot of people confound it with BI because they think that the final result is coming from the ERP, but it doesn’t ! So, in order to understand why we differentiate ERP & BI, we will see it in 4 part : Differences between them Advantages of BI contrary to ERP Common point of BI and ERP Advantages to associate BI with ERP 1. Differences between BI and ERP ERP and BI have completely different roles. First, ERP is used in order to store and update business data that means to collect business data from any department of our company. Whereas BI is used to retrieve business data and even transform it into other kind of business data. I remind that BI served us to take decision and ERP served us to concentrate departments’ data in one main application. Second, ERP have a lot of data but it doesn’t let us easily make change on these data. So it’s hard to analyze with an ERP. Whereas BI tools let us doing some selection and transformation of our data. So it’s easier to use. Third, ERP has detailed data from each department so it’s hard to find wanted data. Whereas BI can let us query data and then taking wanted data. 2. Advantages of BI contrary to ERP (Source file : Proceeding_decision_support_003, page 3) First, with BI we can make better reporting than ERP’s one. Indeed, mainly because BI can let us query data as we wanted thanks to modules. Second, with BI we can do multidimensional analysis thanks to multiple factors like time, products and so on. It’s the OLAP technology. Third, with BI we can make a dashboard with some key performance indicators that we choose. Easy to make scorecard. Fourth, with BI we can analyze deeper with Data Mining searching. It helps to develop some hidden data and improve analysis. Fifth, with BI we can personalize the interface in order to have the data we wanted (add some columns and so on). 3. Common points of BI and ERP These two solutions have identical points on how they work. First, they can manage business data and this in a easy way. In fact, ERP manages each department business data in one. And BI manages to retrieve these data in order to analyze them. Second, they use the same client/server configuration and so the same form of architecture. Third, they all use a single database system in order to concentrate data. So ERP workers and BI workers know how to work on these two. 4. Advantages to associate BI with ERP We see that BI & ERP have common points and BI have advantages on ERP in analyzing data. So we can expect that the two can be associated. First, associate BI with ERP will help us to analyze business data because it’s the mail goal of a BI, and ERP store business data. Second, this association is essential for a user-friendly interface. Indeed, we have seen before that BI can be personalized. Since it can be personalized, we can do any analyze we wanted. So users can interact easily with business data thanks to BI associate to ERP. Third, BI can extract data from ERP in little files like Excel, CSV format, flat files and so on. And this is crucial in order to make good reports. And so, good decisions !
The interaction between ERP and BI is kind of complex because this interaction have multiple faces of storing, extracting, transforming, loading and finally adapting data. These are the main steps : First, users entered data thanks to their own department applications (that are not the same because each department manages something different. For example, we cannot compare a HR application to a Sales’ one because HR is about employees and Sales is about opportunities). Second, all these applications are linked to a main application that is ERP. This is transparent for a user. But, you need to know that an ERP uses a single database system where it puts all the data from each department application. Third, you need to get through transformations in order to use all the ERP data in a BI solution. To do that, BI uses technologies like ETL (Extract Transfer Loading, mainly coming from Data warehouse solution), EII (Executive Information Integration as build-in link to ERP modules), Common Metadata (BI and ERP using the same kind of data structure thanks to SOA architecture), OLAP (let us having data sort by multiple factors like time, product…) and so on. The first three are only for integrate data onto BI, OLAP is for manipulate data more efficiently. Then, after a transformation, we can evaluate our business data thanks to some chosen indicators named KPI (Key Performance Indicators) coming from BI’s advantages (data mining, personalization…). Fourth and last step is to take data apart the BI by extracting it into a little format. For example, we can put BI results into Excel files. Thanks to this, we can make decision and discover our market behavior. All that can lead to another business plan.
All data given on these figures coming from two sources files : IDC BI (for BI figures) and The ERP Market Sizing Report (for ERP figures). The BI Total Revenue in 2005-2006 and BI Growth Rate are taken from page 4 of IDC BI, table 1 . BI Total Revenue in 2005 : $M 5,632.2 BI Total Revenue in 2006 : $M 6,289.6 BI Growth Rate 2005-2006 : 11.7% All these data show us that BI is a market that has started lately but growing very fast each year. The ERP Total Revenue in 2005-2006 and ERP Growth Rate are taken from page 1 (Growth rate) & 5 (Revenue, table 1) of The ERP Market Sizing Report. ERP Total Revenue in 2005 : $M 25,358.00 ERP Total Revenue in 2006 : $M 28,820 .00 ERP Growth Rate 2005-2006 : 14.0% All these data show us that ERP is already a big market involving lot of money. It stays a big market because its growth is very intense. In charts, we have make a comparison between BI and ERP for the 2005-2006 Growth Rate and 2005-2006 Revenue. With this, we can see that ERP and BI have an important and kind of the same growth rate : it can mean that an BI is buy by all the companies who have buy an ERP. But the main idea to retain is that ERP & BI are a market that is growing easily each year. For revenues, we see that ERP solutions are very expensive and vendors can gain a lot from ERP solutions. In the BI case, it’s a great way to gain for vendors but not as far as ERP. If we consolidate the growth rate and the revenue, we can analyze that the two market growing quickly for better and better revenue. For vendors, in order to gain a lot from ERP or BI market, they must play on the two markets and so they’re sure to succeed. In order to know it more about it, let’s see the Market Share from ERP and BI in 2006. In order to facilitate our analyze, let’s give the ERP Market Share and BI Market Share (2006) of 3 big companies : SAP (or Business Objects because it’s a acquisition of SAP), Oracle and Microsoft. ERP Market Share, found at the page 5 of The ERP Market Sizing Report (2006) : SAP/BO : 41.0% Oracle : 21.0% Microsoft : 3.0% This clearly show that the first one is SAP in the ERP Market. It’s normal since SAP is the first to have work on ERP solutions. Oracle start to grow very quickly on this market and become the second one. We can suppose that Oracle has come to this market when it has seen that all its databases were used in SAP’s ERPs. Microsoft, contrary to the other, is only starting to become an actor of the ERP Market since it has a very low share on the market. We can suppose it’s because the main aim from Microsoft in ERP are SMB companies and the two main competitors are very integrated on the ERP Market (and this, since long !). BI Market Share, found at the page 6, table 2 of IDC BI (2006) : SAP/BO : 14.6% Oracle : 8.1% Microsoft : 7.6% Here, we don’t have the same market share than ERP even if it’s following the ERP market. Indeed, we see that Business Object (now SAP) is easily the first one, thanks to a great share (Business Objects was one of the first company which doing only BI tools). Whereas Oracle and Microsoft have very near results. However, in ERP market, Oracle beats Microsoft but not in BI market but we can suppose the trend will change for Oracle because it acquires the Hyperion company (a BI company). Microsoft stay a good competitor on the BI Market thanks to lot of intuitive BI tools (which are principally embedded to other products like SQL Server do with the SQL Server BI Development Suite) and even little tools like Excel...
Here, we will talk about Oracle market. Source : Oracle Annual Report 2008, page 27. We can see thanks to our analysis that Oracle has truly increased its market. Indeed, the growth rate of each year (made on the total revenue) is very important and rise each year. We can suppose the market has evolved thanks to ERP & BI solutions or even acquisitions of some companies like PeopleSoft, Siebel, Hyperion or BEA. These acquisitions are well-known companies (newer to older) : BEA : Was a company which make enterprise infrastructure software in order to connect to databases. Example : AquaLogic (for SOA). Hyperion : Was a company which make BI tools. Example : Hyperion Intelligence. Siebel : Was a company which make CRM tools (managing contacts and accounts). Example : Siebel Sales. PeopleSoft : Was a company which make ERP, HRMS (managing HR strategy) and CRM tools. Example : PeopleSoft 8.0 (ERP)
Here, we will talk about Microsoft market. Source : Microsoft Annual Report 2008, page 6 and 50 . Microsoft has very impressive figures. However, it tends to be more constant than Oracle one (which increase a lot). Indeed, Microsoft has a lot of different software and hardware, so we cannot truly tell if ERP or BI market is valuable for Microsoft. But going deeper on the Market Share (slide 5), we can see that Microsoft has a rather well developed BI market. This is thanks to SQL Server that is embedding with a BI tool : SQL Server Analysis and Reporting Services. So far, Microsoft has acquired a lot of different companies. The last ones were all around online business. In the slide, we found the big acquisitions and their core business activity. However, it’s not the last five in term of acquisition. Here, you have the last five (newer to older) : GreenField Online : working on e-commerce and search solutions. DATAllegro : working on data software solutions. Powerset : working on semantic search solutions. Mobicomp : working on mobile applications. Navic Network : working on management software.
Source : http://www.openbravo.com OpenBravo is a company offering services around business solutions. Previously called Tecnicia in 2001, it changes its name to OpenBravo in 2006. OpenBravo has, so far, made two products : OpenBravo ERP and OpenBravo POS. These two can be combined or separated. OpenBravo ERP and POS (Point-of-Sale) are open-source projects so you can modify them. The February 8 th 2009 at 10AM, OpenBravo’s products has been downloading more than 1116524 times. There is more than 100 employees in OpenBravo and the funding round in 2008 is around $12.5M. The main customers of OpenBravo products are more than 1,000. Some reference customers name : Arrasate, Galenicum, Frilac, TriMet. OpenBravo has also a lot of partners. First, there is more than 75 partners all over the world, mainly Bronze Partners. Examples : CORRATECH, Kenzo & Associate. Second, there is also 14 technological partners like SUN Microsystem, Intel, Oracle, IBM, Pentaho, VMWARE, JasperSoft and so on. All this permit support of some kind of databases or development technologies. OpenBravo believes in 7 values : Transparency : Boost collaboration among project members. Openness : Use of open Standard, open protocols and formats. Collaboration : Open to other companies in order to improve the quality of the products. Meritocracy : Everybody has access to open resources. Leadership : Leveraging the community rather than exercising authority on the products. Excellence : Best effort on the products. Gratitude : Grateful to the community. OpenBravo also promises as commitment : Open Source : All products are in open source license. Open access to the development trunk : Access to the main development trunk to everybody (if skillful). Open Documentation : Free and complete documentation of the products. Infrastructure : Providing the infrastructure necessary to install and have the full-quality of each product. Legal defense : Defense of OpenBravo’s products. Attribution : Recognize people’s contribution and add them to the contributer.txt file. Intellectual Property : Respect other parties’ intellectual property rights.
Forecasting ERP & BI solutions is not an easy task. However, we can conclude that ERP & BI solutions will stay a great market because it’s essential for a company to store and to analyze its data and this, in the most automate way possible. ERP & BI solutions are indeed very expensive solutions and need a long time to be valuable for a company. We can add a bad point about these two solutions in their future : they played too much on maintenance services which can be hazardous if ERP or BI doesn’t evolve. ERP, nowadays, is a great solution for big companies because they have all their data on it. And big companies having lot of activities, it’s hard to not have any automatic solution to help them. However, we have also SMB (small medium business) companies ! And these companies also require a automate system. But the ERP is very expensive and so, SMB companies start to turn around a new solution, thanks to Web services, the SaaS (Software as a Service). For SMB companies, SaaS is a great opportunity because they don’t need to store themselves the business data. However, like big companies, we can be afraid about the service given and the transfer of all our data to the web which can be dangerous. Furthermore, a lot of companies have already installed their own ERP system and then, it would be hard to transport all data into SaaS solution. We can’t truly forecast about ERP because of new technology like SOA (Services Oriented Architecture). That’s why some big ERP vendors tends to do other solutions with SOA technology like SAP (A1S) or Oracle (Middleware Fusion). But generally, ERP vendors continue to improve ERP because a lot of companies already have ERP. We can finally add that ERP market tends to be more intense in competitors than before but SAP and Oracle have take a true advance compared to other one. Some ERP vendors, like Microsoft, try to take control over SMB companies with easier solution of ERP than SAP or Oracle. BI, nowadays, is becoming a more valuable market. And, even if this year BI will stagnate (because of a worldwide business recession), we can assure it to be a mass market in 15 years. Also, BI market has an advantage over ERP market because it can be associated to SaaS, the ERP’s competitor.