For the exclusive use of M. Robinson, 2015. 9-604-080 REV: SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 ANDREW MCAFEE ALISON BERKLEY WAGONFELD Business Intelligence Software at SYSCO Introduction Twila Day left the meeting excited, but also a little nervous. Her Technology and Applications Group had just been given approval by the Director’s Council of SYSCO to proceed with a companywide deployment of business intelligence (BI) software. The effort was intended to help SYSCO, the largest food distributor in
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White Paper Big Data Analytics Extract, Transform, and Load Big Data with Apache Hadoop* ABSTRACT Over the last few years, organizations across public and private sectors have made a strategic decision to turn big data into competitive advantage. The challenge of extracting value from big data is similar in many ways to the age-old problem of distilling business intelligence from transactional data. At the heart of this challenge is the process used to extract data from multiple sources
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Administrator. • Comprehensive working Knowledge with MicroStrategy Desktop, MicroStrategy Architect, MicroStrategy Web, MicroStrategy Office and MicroStrategy Narrowcast Server. • Participated in the Software Development life-cycle of the data warehousing and Business Intelligence project. • Extensive Experience in Software Analysis, Design, Development and Production Support of business intelligence application using MicroStrategy9.x/8.x versions. • Strong expertise in working
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Business Objects Reporting Tools including Universe Designer, WEBI & DESKI Report Development and Dashboard Designer. They will possess strong analysis and design skills and be familiar with Business Intelligence and Data warehousing concepts. A solid understanding of relational data structures and proficiency in SQL development is a requirement. Prior experience with Business Objects XI Version 3 is preferred. This position will work directly with the DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles) Business
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Publications, Volume 3, Issue 6, June 2013 ISSN 2250-3153 1 Big Data Landscape Shubham Sharma Banking Product Development Division, Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd. Bachelor of Technology Information Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College Abstract- “Big Data” has become a major source of innovation across enterprises of all sizes .Data is being produced at an ever increasing rate. This growth in data production is driven by increased use of media, fast developing organizations
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REI What is a data warehouse and why is REI building one? A data warehouse is a database used for reporting and data analysis. REI is building a data warehouse so that they will precisely know what the customer uses indoors and outdoors. What are some of the disadvantages of consumer cooperatives compared to ‘traditional’ firms? Cooperatives firm have member ownership, benefits, and control models, which put power in the hands of the consumer. Describe some of the marketing strategies that REI’s
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REI WHAT IS DATA WAREHOUSE AND WHY IS REI BUILDING ONE? A data warehouse can be described as a “database that stores current and historical data of potential interest to decision makers throughout a company. The data originate in many core operational transaction systems, such as systems for sales, customer accounts, and manufacturing, and may include data from Web site transactions. REI is building a data warehouse to improve the company and to meet the needs of the customers. The data warehouse
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1.What is a data warehouse and why is REI building one? A data warehouse is a relational database that is designed for query and analysis rather than for transaction processing. It usually contains historical data derived from transaction data, but it can include data from other sources. It separates analysis workload from transaction workload and enables an organization to consolidate data from several sources. REI needs data warehouse because It will help REI’s management in decision making. Drawing
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CASE 2 SUMMARY URL CASE FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE: DATABASES AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Data Warehousing at REI: Understanding the Customer REI uses IBM data warehousing technology to achieve its vision of understanding what its customers want, and how they want to interact with the company. L= 4:39. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KEkA3O784s Systems REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) is an American consumers’ cooperative that sells outdoor recreation gear and sporting
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Victor Bagwell Since 1938 Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) has been a worldwide leader in selling outdoor recreation gear, sporting goods, and clothes in 122 retail stores in 29 states, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) opens four to six new stores each year. REI's sales exceeded 1.8 billion in 2011. With four to six new stores opening each year and wireless technologies becoming the standard in the business industry, the team at REI is ready to move forward and maintain its position as one
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