In this podcast, listeners will hear a vendor-neutral, executive overview of in-database analytics technology from independent expert Rick Sherman. Find out how the technology works -- and how companies are leveraging it for improved operational efficiency and other business benefits. 

In this screencast, get the background on UML and BPM and see a demonstration of how activity diagrams can be used to model business processes. 

This SearchDataCenter.com eBook takes a look at how to master the climate control for the data center. Organizations are creating more heat in smaller places which in turn requires efficient and effective climate control. Read this paper to learn more about how to properly cool your data center. 

Database architects and administrators need to discover, document, and re-use data assets; reverse-engineer, analyze, and optimize existing databases; and design to comply with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. 

This paper examines how you can gain reliable, accessible information from efficient, integrated IT systems – and use that information to make faster, smarter decisions. In turn, the right decisions will lead to better operations and a stronger competitive position. 

Read these case studies to learn how Progress Software made it not only possible but also made it easy to improve operational responsiveness for several leading companies that operate in many varying industries. Learn the benefits these organizations accrued from Progress Software and learn what benefits your company can experience. 

Today, the latest BI solutions put the power of advanced business intelligence into the hands of more people throughout the organization - improving the speed and accuracy of decision-making from top to bottom. Knowing your business, market, customers, and competition is critical for any organization. Read this for more... 

Software can't tell you how to beat the competition, but it can determine which products and services have the greatest profit margin, who are the most productive employees, or how many pairs of socks customers buy when they purchase particular styles of shoes. Having accurate, timely data takes the guesswork out of the decision-making process. 

Learn how your organization can integrate analytics with business processes to become a Predictive Enterprise that employs insights to make intelligent decisions. This webinar will show you the fundamentals of combining industry knowledge and business rules with powerful analytics to improve revenue generation and business performance. 

Applications for financial performance management, part of SAP® solutions for enterprise performance management, cover the full life cycle of financial management and put you in control of performance. 

This paper reviews the current status of master data management (MDM) and offers suggestions for planning, building, and deploying an MDM environment. It examines how the MDM environment can be used in conjunction with BI applications and an underlying data warehousing environment to improve the decision-making process. 

This paper examines how to tap into the potential of your nimbler organization by instituting efficient operations. Learn how to predict and respond quickly to changing market trends and customer demands.