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ED is a development methodology that emphasizes isolation of underlying technology from an application’s logic and presentation. The ED methodology introduces the idea of creating a non-procedural language, or dictionary that can be used to describe a class of software application. This paper is for report developers who would like to learn more about the technical details and benefits of LogiXML’s unique approach in the context of BI. read more  

There are several models of business intelligence (BI) solutions available to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This white paper discusses in greater detail the specific needs of SMBs, the mismatch between their needs and traditional legacy BI solutions, the benefits and drawbacks of various newer BI models, and how to evaluate each model based on the needs and strategic goals of the firm. read more  
Research shows that the strongest indicator for a successful BI implementation is widespread adoption and use. Most BI companies employ user-based pricing, which can impede the adoption and usefulness of the product if too few employees have access. Learn how server-based licensing can make your BI initiative a success and impact your project ROI. read more 

A useful and robust BI solution gives you the functionality and features you need, right out of the box. But the best BI solutions give you a lot more—namely, the capability to extend their functionality to fit the particular needs of your company. Using the example of LogiXML’s solutions, this paper discusses the most useful types of extensibility, including general extensibility, brand-specific extensibility and more. read more 

As your organization narrows down its choice of BI and reporting products, this document helps to highlight ten questions that most BI vendors don’t want you to ask. The answers to these questions should give you a clearer sense of the capacity of a company’s product and the depth of the company’s commitment to BI and reporting. read more 

As an independent software vendor (ISV), you know that embedded BI capabilities are becoming a must-have. But your customers and your prospects are no longer satisfied with home-built solutions, while offerings from legacy vendors come with high costs and long implementation times. This white paper arms you with the facts to identify the gap between what your customers want and what you currently offer, and to quickly fill this gap creating a powerful, additional revenue stream. read more 

OK, we know you know better. No throwing Coke bottles into the sea; no turning national parks into strip malls. But how can a Web-based BI company and its customers go green and make a difference? Learn how you can take some steps to save your company and the environment some precious resources, all the while saving money and boosting your bottom line. read more 

The role of reporting and analysis during a recession is a hot topic in the business intelligence (BI) industry. Smart companies use reporting software to gain a better understanding of their business, so that they can gain more market share during the recession and emerge from it as a leader in their industry. Learn the factors that make BI implementation during a recession a success. read more 

Are you a software manufacturer or OEM looking to embed business intelligence (BI)? Do you build your BI module or buy it? Don't make the wrong decision without knowing the factors that will affect your ROI and competitiveness! read more 

Are you an OEM, ISV, SaaS provider or application developer? Robust dashboarding, reporting and analysis features make your business applications more intelligent and set them apart from the competition. In addition to typical reporting capabilities, LogiXML's powerful BI features like dashboards, interactive analysis, structured search, heat maps, ad-hoc reporting, animated charts, and MS Excel-based reporting enhance your application's offerings. This paper describes the far-reaching value that LogiXML's features can bring to your business applications—and do so quickly thanks to Logi’s elemental design methodology. read more 

In this white paper, noted BI analyst Gabriel Fuchs outlines the best-practice standards of Dashboard implementation. Dashboards can be a powerful tool for reporting, analysis and even forecasting. However, they must be implemented correctly, and must be business-driven rather than user- or technology-driven. Learn about how, by avoiding some common pitfalls in its implementation, a Dashboard can truly help a company fulfill its potential. read more 

This paper explains why ad hoc reporting has become a critical component of the BI environment and how easy it is to make this type of analysis possible for the everyday business user. It describes ad hoc reporting in detail as well as the benefits. It also provides a case study, which describes a real-world example of how the New York City Health Department makes reporting easy for their users, while eliminating the backlog of report requests for IT. read more 

This white paper discusses how the two main kinds of mash-ups - overlay mash-ups and dashboards - are among the several BI 2.0 innovations that help spread business intelligence wider and deeper across organizations. Read about how this concept, known as 'pervasive BI', hinges on offering end users features and applications that blend with - and navigate like - the familiar Web browser. read more 

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