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.
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: 2010 - the year of 3D, Android and iPhone boost sales, and mobile cloud computing to hit $9.5bn.
In this World Wide Wrap: Cloud lifts Salesforce revenue, CA's cloud buying spree, and HP's latest cloud lab in Singapore.
In this World Wide Wrap: SAP unveils SaaS BI offering, Netezza integrates apps and appliances, and ParAccel focuses on analytics.
The companies collaborate to drive greater virtualisation and cloud computing interoperability.
Virtualisation solutions are key as companies move to eliminate barriers to service delivery, says IBM.
The company prepares its plans for an African cloud.
In this World Wide Wrap: FTC warns of leaked data, IBM offers mainframe de-duplication, and Double-Take delivers cloud-based DR.
In this World Wide Wrap: Verizon grows self-service abilities, MTN intros E-self Care, and Bluelock offers customised cloud computing.