Nov/Dec 2008

Are You Prepared?

When was the last time you revisited your business continuity plan? Take a look at some of these recommendations on how to ensure you are not left in the dark.

Reporting and Business Intelligence Tools: Tantiva

New product unveiled. Be among the first to learn about this new offering in Reporting and Business Intelligence Tools.

Inside Job

Does it really make sense to use a change control tool that understands MultiValue or are free open market tools a better choice? Here’s one perspective.

The Art and Science of Training – Part 2

Considering sharing your knowledge and experience with others? Learn where to find an audience and what venue may be best for you.

Datasets in UniVerse

Add another tool to your programming arsenal. Learn how UniVerse SQL can help you round up datasets.

Indexes in OpenInsight – Part 1: Theory

Want to cut processing and reporting time in OpenInsight? Learn about three types of indexes that can help you do just that.

Analytical Reporting by Design

Diving into a business intelligence project? Check out this step by step analytical reporting design process and worksheet that will help ensure your design covers all the important angles.

How to Justify Your Attendance at International Spectrum

Want to attend this year’s International Spectrum conference, but aren’t sure how to get approval from your manager? Check out these tips for making your business case, including the all important ROI.

Improving Existing Software: Refactoring – Part 1

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to pick up one of the programs in your system that has been extensively modified for twenty years and be able to understand what it is doing on the first look? Is this an impossible dream, or a realistic goal?