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Choosing visual properties for successful visualizations
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In the following article, IBM experts address a key aspect in the design process.
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 | Published: 09 Oct 2013

IBM

Business Intelligence: Cognos BI: ZiffDavis - A Visualization is Worth a Thousand Tables: How IBM Business Analytics Lets Users See Big Data
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper explores the importance of data visualization in deciphering growing big data volumes. Learn why spreadsheets and other conventional data display methods cause so many problems, how visualization offers a solution, technology recommendations, and more.
Posted: 11 Jun 2014 | Published: 11 Jun 2014

IBM

Use Analytics to Innovate and Lead in Today's Banking Environment
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Banks are bringing together big data projects, transactional processing, data warehousing and analytic tooling. Find out how IBM DB2 for z/OS and DB2 Analytics Accelerator in an IBM zEnterprise environment can help.
Posted: 22 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Mar 2014

IBM

Building a World-Class Supply Chain – New Insights from Chemical & Petroleum Producers
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Learn what leading companies do differently to outperform their peers. From strategy decisions to investment in information technology and performance measurement systems, MPI’s latest research explains how your company can realize tangible returns though greater flexibility and improved delivery performance.
Posted: 22 Feb 2011 | Published: 22 Feb 2011

IBM

Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade to Oracle BI 11g
sponsored by Apps Associates LLC
WHITE PAPER: To ensure your end-users are getting the experience they want, read this 1-page guide that addresses the top 5 reasons to upgrade to Oracle BI 11g.
Posted: 02 Jul 2014 | Published: 02 Jul 2014

Apps Associates LLC

Selecting a Visual Analytics Application
sponsored by Tableau Software
WHITE PAPER: Visual analytics is the process of analytical reasoning facilitated by interactive visual interfaces. Its becoming the fastest way for people to explore and understand Business Intelligence data of any size. This paper will introduce you to the seven essential elements of true visual analytics applications.
Posted: 20 Apr 2009 | Published: 20 Apr 2009

Tableau Software

Five Predictive Imperatives for Maximizing Customer Value
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper from IBM describes how a set of five predictive imperatives can help ensure that your company maximizes the value of its customer relationships and sustains higher levels of revenues and profits.
Posted: 20 Feb 2011 | Published: 20 Feb 2011

IBM

Fuel Cell Testing - The NI Way
sponsored by National Instruments
WHITE PAPER: Fuel cells are becoming a very efficient and clean source of electrical energy for the future. Fuel cells boast many advantages when compared with conventional energy sources of today.
Posted: 18 Jan 2002 | Published: 01 Oct 2001

National Instruments

Visual Discovery: Perceptions and Market Trends
sponsored by TechTarget Business Analytics
WHITE PAPER: Businesses are using visual data to make sense of information. How can visually oriented techniques help make sense in the business world? Read this resource to find out how to get a quick look at valuable information by implementing visual data.
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 | Published: 21 Aug 2013

TechTarget Business Analytics

Choosing a Standard for BI and Reporting: Simplify the IT Environment Reduce Your TCO Increase Your ROI
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The reasons driving standardization in BI and reporting are core to every company—cutting costs, boosting revenue, and increasing profits. IBM Cognos 8 BI lets business users move among capabilities in a guided way, get the answers they seek, and collaborate while giving IT complete control over the BI environment.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Jan 2009

IBM