Business Intelligence (BI) stories - Page 4
The prevalence of computers in business (and everywhere) generates enormous quantities of data. Business Intelligence seeks to extract further value from this data (after it has served its immediate purpose, and is shunted off to storage) through analysis and contextualization. If data is described as the ‘new oil’, BI is the derricks tapping the well. BI generally requires uniform data before analysis can take place, with data extracted from source systems and loaded into secondary structures such as ‘data warehouses/lakes’. The analysis outputs are typically sent to managers and executives within the business in the form of reports (or managers are equipped with the tools to create their own reports) assessing performance, providing insights or identifying opportunities.
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AI ambition outpaces readiness for smaller businesses
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SMBs are bullish on AI but a new ECI report finds poor data, scarce skills and unclear use cases are stalling real-world results.
Fleetio unveils AI Service Advisor to speed repairs
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Fleetio launches open beta of AI Service Advisor to streamline repair approvals, cutting workshop time for fleet assets by up to 16%.
Gartner tips AI to upend work tools, hiring & data
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Gartner predicts AI will disrupt office software, hiring and data by 2030, triggering a USD $58 billion productivity tools shake-up.
Sybilion raises USD $4.2m to power industrial decisions
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Porto startup Sybilion secures USD $4.2m seed funding to help manufacturers turn volatile market signals into faster, aligned decisions.
Mastercard unveils AI 'Virtual C-Suite' for small firms
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Mastercard launches its Virtual C-Suite AI agents, starting with a Virtual CFO, to give small firms automated executive-style insights.
AI leaders pull ahead as laggards face analytics latency
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AI projects in full production race ahead as a global survey exposes a widening trust and speed gap with organisations still experimenting.
Xero adds AI analytics & cash flow forecasting in ANZ
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Xero launches AI-driven analytics and cash flow forecasting in ANZ, aiming to help small firms anticipate shocks and plan with richer data.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
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Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Alteryx tops USD $1 billion ARR as AI workflows surge
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Alteryx hits USD $1 billion ARR as AI pushes automated workflows past 380 million and firms race to govern data for safer deployment.
Denodo 9.4 boosts unified data access & AI at scale
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Denodo Platform 9.4 targets production AI with unified governed data access, vector and MCP integration, plus a faster lakehouse engine.
The supply chains seeing real AI returns have one thing in common
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Supply chains gaining real AI returns share one trait: live, shared trade data that turns fragmented logistics into real‑time decisions.
ShipStation expands ANZ tools for unified eCommerce
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ShipStation rolls out expanded fulfilment, inventory and returns tools in Australia and New Zealand to unify eCommerce operations.
Workiva unveils AI-ready GRC platform for real-time audit
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Workiva launches AI-ready GRC platform to deliver real-time audit, automated controls testing and connected reporting for finance and risk teams.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
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Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
CData boosts Connect AI with secure MCP agent tools
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CData upgrades Connect AI with managed MCP tools, tightening data access, identity controls and live connectivity for enterprise agents.
Beyond Key opens Sydney office to drive APAC growth
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Beyond Key has opened a Sydney office to anchor its APAC expansion, targeting digital transformation and cloud projects across the region.
Women redefining data leadership through 'Give to Gain'
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Women leaders at Flock in Auckland are redefining New Zealand's data sector through mentoring, flexible careers and 'Give to Gain' leadership.
Distributors stockpile as Phocas flags planning gaps
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Distributors stockpile more inventory as a Phocas report warns planning gaps and data limits are raising costs and operational complexity.
CIOs warn AI adoption is racing ahead of governance
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CIOs warn AI is being rolled out faster than governance can keep up, with many fearing security gaps and lacking oversight of tools in use.
Women redefining leadership in New Zealand data sector
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Women at Flock Consulting are redefining leadership in New Zealand's data scene, championing flexible careers, mentoring and governance roles.