Every year during the summer the news stream here in Scandinavia is heavily impacted by what we locals call ‘Agurketid’ (red. Cucumber Season), which is a time of year when the media seemingly have nothing to report on, so they cover silly little (and sometimes pointless) stories. There are many reasons for that, but regardless, … Continue reading
Microsoft have tried to communicate Business Intelligence in a more simple fashion. Have a peak here and judge for yourself if they succeed: Microsoft BI Microsoft’s comments on the video: Companies today are awash in a sea of information. This ever-growing surge of data can cause uncertainty and bring on stormy and chaotic conditions for businesses. … Continue reading
Most of us at Platon have been working with BI for many years, some even for decades. And we have seen it before – new disruptive technologies changing everything, or at least claiming it did. But this time I actually believe something is more disruptive as ever. The BI space has been its own little well … Continue reading
A new year is often a new start where we promise ourselves to do better this year. It is also the season for predictions and you have probably already read some of these. However, most of these predictions address only megatrends applicable to most countries. So I will focus on BI predictions of Danish companies … Continue reading
I’ve just returned from the Qlikview 11 beta certification test, Designer and Developer. For version 11, the certification method has been transformed from a full-scale application development case (taking 24-40 hours!) to a 2 hour (3 hours for beta version) multiple choice examination using Pearson VUE’s sites and technology. I do indeed appreciate saving 3-5 … Continue reading
Remember Inspector Gadget? As a cyborg detective he has all the tools he will ever need built right into his body. And simply by saying “go-go-gadget” he summons exactly what he needs in a given situation (which is usually fighting evil). What an ability! Imagine if it was that easy to get the right software … Continue reading