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5 Reasons for Using an OTS Data Integration Tool
The case for using off-the-shelf ETL tools.
The case for using off-the-shelf ETL tools.
5 situations when home-grown ETL makes sense.
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Power BI composite models is a game changer.
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Compare 5 Microsoft options.
Enabling Cognos self-service reporting.
Synopsis of Microsoft’s two popular cloud-based options.
Agile, governed self-service BI with a focus on Cognos Analytics.
Organizing data to work for your reporting needs.
Strengths and weakness of data modules and when it’s better to use Framework Manager.
Pros, cons and real-world scenarios.
Choosing the right tool for the job.
Dataflows and datasets are ways to organize and model self-service data.
Will they accelerate the deployment of datasets, dashboards and reports in your organization?
Power BI offers many ways to pull in data for analysis. But what approach should your organization take? The answer depends on considerations that include whether or not your organization has an existing data warehouse, your need for real-time dashboarding and the ease-of-use factor for your analysts. We explore four options, outlining the pros and cons of each.