Regulations are forcing companies to think smarter about how they manage their master data.
Effective BI means the right information, at the right time in the right format, says IS Partners.
Companies must move from report-based BI towards in-memory data storage, says Qlikview.
Confusion surrounds public and private clouds and how they relate to security, risk and compliance, says Oracle.
Achieving one version of the truth in corporate performance management is near impossible, says Inca.
Technology could provide answers to Eskom's troubles, but success will depend on effective strategies, says IBM.
Another 11 stores are set to be opened during the next three years, as the company takes market share.
In today's technology roundup: Microsoft shuts down global botnet, Virgin promises faster broadband, scareware scams use killer whale tragedy, and Italy could break the Internet.
In this World Wide Wrap: Google unleashes ad server, Mitel ships controller for servers, and cloud servers help hospital's records.
In this World Wide Wrap: HP unveils retail tech solutions, Retail Pro and Mercury integrate, and Mac and iPhone boost Apple sales.
In this World Wide Wrap: HP offers SMEs data centre management, Gartner urges better wireless policies, and IFAs to connect more online.
In this World Wide Wrap: DataSource expands Ikon relationship, Ricoh and Appian partner, and NCR updates digital signage.
In this World Wide Wrap: 2010 - the year of 3D, Android and iPhone boost sales, and mobile cloud computing to hit $9.5bn.