Articles about Business Intelligence

Legacy systems draining IT budgets

With a sizeable chunk of IT budgets tied up in supporting legacy systems, what are the data management issues involved when decommissioning them?

Data collaboration – putting more intelligence into BI

It’s often said that data is the new oil, a commodity to be monetised. But what if value could be made from sharing it with a trusted ecosystem?

Insight into GenAI and the future of data storytelling

Although generative AI is transforming how organisations handle data, the role of data storytelling can’t be left to the machines.

As AI advances, does BI still have a role?

Nedgroup’s Jay Naidoo argues that rather than being replaced, BI is evolving – and is more essential than ever.

How to get real value from AI in analytics

The emergence of third-generation BI is driven by technical developments that have changed the data and analytics landscape.

Local geoscience data firm appoints new CEO

Rochelle Mountany will drive the direction of AfriGIS and help businesses use data insights for better decision-making.

Cloud computing: Can too much be a bad thing?

Data doesn’t like to move, but in the cloud, it’s moved multiple times, across several technologies, using multiple services and languages.

Sumitomo Rubber SA’s BI enablement programme pays off

During and following the upgrade of the BI platform, Keyrus carried out a comprehensive employee enablement programme for the company.

Why is WiFi critical to know your customer?

If retail businesses want to maximise their brand, they need a much clearer understanding of their customers, says UC-Wireless.

Regent Business School intros postgrad BI qualification

The higher education institution targets business practitioners, as it rolls out a postgraduate diploma in business intelligence.

Advantages of predictive analytics, business intelligence

The combination of predictive analytics and BI enables businesses to understand their current position and anticipate future trends, leading to enhanced decision-making.

CFOs lift lid on tech spend priorities

A Syspro survey shows Africa’s manufacturing CFOs continue to invest in traditional tech, such as BI, CRM and enterprise resource planning.