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Video: SAP shows Real-Time Analytics in Motion with Big Data

This is a great video recently put out by SAP that covers real-time analytics with big data.  Watch closely for some interesting figures, including that “the total amount of data will grow 50 times in...

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Introduction to Enterprise Search

I recently investigated a few Enterprise Search tools.  After attending some training, I was really excited to learn more about the software and what Enterprise Search is all about.  I wanted to use...

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Big Data – Organizational Challenges

My previous blog post was about Enterprise Search.  Within my research, I continuously came across the term Big Data.  Obviously, I had heard of this before, but I was not well versed on what it...

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Introduction to Data Quality Services (DQS) – Part I

I was recently introduced to SQL Server 2012 and discovered Data Quality Services (DQS); a new feature of SQL Server 2012.  I wanted to use this blog as an introduction to DQS, define key terms, and...

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Introduction to Data Quality Services (DQS) – Part II

This is my second blog in a two-part series to introduce Data Quality Services (DQS) in SQL Server 2012.  Please refer to my first blog which discusses the interactive client for DQS – Introduction to...

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Personal Analytical Tools

As 2012 ends, I thought it would be interesting to look at a category of tools that is gaining a significant hold in the Business Intelligence (BI) world. These tools are Personal Analytical Tools. The...

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Complement for Microsoft Basic Data Mining Tutorial

I have had limited experience with SPSS Data Mining for Predictive Analytics.  I was very impressed with the predictive capabilities of the tool.  The business cases for this and any predictive...

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Lessons Learned – Transitioning from an FTE to a Consultant

A little over 3 years ago I began what I would call an internal transformation as I started to reevaluate my career and personal life.  I had been working as a Full-time Employee (FTE) in two large...

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Using DTUTIL to Migrate SSIS Packages

I often use the SQL Server (MSDB) Database to store and execute SSIS packages.  However, I found it cumbersome to migrate multiple packages back and forth from network locations to the MSDB or from the...

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Conference Review – IBM Business Analytics Summit, Chicago

I recently attended the IBM Business Analytics Summit in Chicago.  My IBM “Analytics” experience at this point in my career is limited.  Consequently, the purpose of attending this summit was to gain a...

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