5 Key Components of Agile Business Intelligence
Agile business intelligence is the use of agile software development frameworks for business intelligence initiatives, but it doesn’t mean it has to follow as strict a process as software development. The key is that an agile BI strategy brings down the time-to-value of business intelligence and allow users to adapt to a rapidly-changing business environment….
After 500+ Conversations With Customers Looking To Buy Business Intelligence Software Here Are The Top 6 Insights I’ve Learned
I spend a lot of time meeting and engaging customers. As founder of 5000fish, as well as the product visionary behind Yurbi, one of my key goals is to be able to listen and learn as much as possible from customers and people in the market looking to buy BI software. For the last 18…
The Top 5 Dirty Secrets of Self-Service BI
We always talk about the benefits of agile and self-service BI, and there are many benefits when comparing self-service BI to traditional BI. However, we like to keep our users completely informed and we have to admit that self-service BI has a few dirty secrets, and there are times when self-service BI doesn’t fit users…
The Top 10 Features You Need in Your BI Solution (And One You Didn’t Know You Needed)
Many companies are currently searching for dashboard and reporting solutions, but the market has become pretty crowded. Though most BI vendors have similar core functionalities, not all solutions are created equally. That’s why we’ve put together our list of the top 10 features your BI solution should definitely have, and one feature you didn’t know…
3 Reasons to Stop Bringing Spreadsheets to Handout At Your Team Meetings
Here’s a scenario many business leaders are all too familiar with. A manager holds a meeting with his or her team leaders to discuss a spreadsheet. When the team leaders pull out their spreadsheets, everyone’s version is different. Next, the manager tries to determine who has the “right” report; which report covers all of the…
5 Signs You’re Spending More on BI Than You Need To
When decision makers tell us they’re getting nickel and dimed by their business intelligence (BI) vendor, it raises a red flag. While no BI tool is completely free, businesses should be able to budget for BI and feel confident that the benefits of their BI solution outweigh its cost. If they can’t, it could mean…
Pros and Cons of Open Source Business Intelligence
At 5000fish, our Customer Success Team takes a unique approach to service that includes not only educating potential customers on Yurbi, but also on the pros and cons of other business intelligence (BI) software options. After all, whether Yurbi is the right BI solution for a business or not, it is important that decision makers…
3 Reasons To Invest in Agile BI Software (not counting all the thanks you’ll get from IT and Business Users)
As a small to medium sized business (SMB) there’s a good chance you don’t employ an army of developers. In fact, your “IT team” may consist of one lone sole. As a result, there’s a good chance IT is having a hard time meeting the demands of end users who, having realized the power of…
You’re Probably Unaware of These 5 Reasons Employees are Hacking Your Business Data (Plus How to Stop the Security Breach)
Every year, approximately 25 percent of small businesses fall victim to a cybercrime. Of those, 60 percent are out of business within six months.1 While protecting data from cyber criminals outside of your organization is imperative, it’s only one part of a comprehensive data security plan. You must also protect your data from hackers within…
14 Things You Should Know about Stale Data and Its Impact on Your Business Intelligence Efforts
Stale data can be valuable for spotting trends and tracking progress, but when it comes to making on-the-spot decisions, it’s of little use. In today’s fast-paced business environment, decision makers need access to real-time data. Read on to understand why data becomes stale, discover the warnings signs stale data is holding you back, and learn…