In this paper, learn how performance enhancements in SQL Server 2008 R2 make it easier and faster for end-users to generate, access, and analyze data. 

In this first issue of Business Applications Digest, find advice from industry insiders on mastering the five success factors for enterprise resource planning (ERP) upgrades, choosing the best fit between 'best of breed' business intelligence (BI) and built-in ERP tools, and how to take advantage of the latest Software as a Service (SaaS) trends. 

Dell and Intel and Microsoft have partnered to provide a high-performance, reliable, secure business intelligence platform that puts familiar applications and collaboration capabilities in the hands of business analysts while giving IT the tools it needs to efficiently manage and maintain the technology. Check out this white paper to learn more. 

This SearchSQLServer.com E-Guide offers expert insight about what organizations can do to improve the performance of their BI system and new ways to improve BI performance and scalability. In addition, you'll learn how to meet BI performance challenges. 

BI is no longer just for large enterprises with bigger budgets. In this video, learn how the BI market has evolved to offer more affordable options to SMBs. 

Business intelligence is a hot topic in 2010, especially with the upcoming release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 R2 being dubbed as the "BI release." In this e-zine, one SQL Server expert breaks down exactly what goes into self-service BI, where it works and where it falls short. 

This edition of the CEM e-zine examines the role social media can play in your company. Learn how Major League Baseball is capitalizing on this revolution to fill its stands even during the darkest of times of the season, why Pinterest is such a success and how Dell measures it's social media success by tracking 22,000 daily online comments. 

Recent research by SiriusDecisions has shown that the average B2B organization actually utilizes only 6 % of the leads generated per year. If you're like many sales and marketing professionals, the time and money you will spend on online lead generation and management in 2004 will not yield the results you're looking for. 

Planning is a key component of any IT transformation effort, whether the effort is large or small. This resource discusses top ten tips for successfully planning your IT transformation in an efficient, cost-effective manner. 

Learn how your company can change from a lead generation business model to a dynamic lead development process in this joint Webcast from SiriusDecisions and KnowledgeStorm. 

It isn't always easy to know when to upgrade to the latest hardware or software release. In the case of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, there are many compelling reasons to make the move, including: Enhanced business intelligence; improved business continuity features; better performance and better management capabilities. 

This case study explores how one organization within the healthcare industry was able to modernize their enterprise resource planning (ERP) system by migrating from a traditional mainframe to HP Proliant servers. Discover how they were able to successfully handle increased sales growth and new acquisitions.