SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse to Run on Teradata: ISTANBUL, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world’s largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, and SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), the world’s leading provider of business software, today announced at Teradata Universe a new agreement to provide SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (SAP NetWeaver BW) on the Teradata database. Customers have asked for accelerated, unified access to detailed enterprise data for improved business visibility. To address this need, the partnership will deliver a seamlessly integrated and scalable solution that lowers total cost of ownership and consolidates data on one database platform. This announcement was made at Teradata Universe, Teradata’s premier European customer conference, being held in Istanbul, Turkey, April 26-29. Read More…

RPI Adding Master’s in Financial Engineering, Risk Analytics: Businesses and organizations across the country have been hesitant to expand their operations as of late. Scared off by the economic downturn that the U.S. is ensnared in, most groups have been acting with extreme conservatism and caution in order to keep their interests intact. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is taking a different approach to the fiscal crisis, however, announcing plans for a new master’s degree track in Financial Engineering and Risk Analytics. Read More…

Sybase Launches New Analytics Server in India: This latest version of Sybase IQ is designed to deliver more accurate analyses and reports in a speed dramatically faster than its previous version to address the growing need of the business sector to make well-informed and critical business decisions based on real-time data, said a press release. Read More…

Host Analytics Exceeds 8,000 Active-Users Milestone: The nine-year-old financial software leader with the market’s most comprehensive SaaS CPM suite wrapped-up its fiscal first quarter on March 31, overcoming an uncertain economy on the way to a series of impressive achievements. In the quarter, Host Analytics added several new ‘name’ accounts including a large international hotel chain, and expanded sales to eight current high-profile clients. The company now boasts more than 8,000 active paying users, further cementing its position as the fastest-growing vendor in the SaaS CPM category. Read More…

Morningstar to Acquire Equity Research and Data Business of C.P.M.S.: CHICAGO, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Morningstar Research Inc., the Canadian subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the equity research and data business of C.P.M.S. Computerized Portfolio Management Services Inc., a privately owned independent equity research and data firm in Toronto, for C$16.1 million. The companies expect to complete the transaction in the second quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. Read More…

IBM DB2 Gets New Version: NEW DELHI: IBM has introduced a new version of DB2 and InfoSphere Warehouse software. Code-named “Cobra” the new version of DB2 reduces the amount of space needed to store data, helping clients save up to 75% on related energy costs, claims the company. The new software includes workload management and autonomic computing features that improve the performance of key applications such as closing quarterly financial reports and helping IT staff manage their growing data, leading to a time savings of up to 35%. This savings enables companies to refocus highly skilled employee time on driving better business results rather than on administrative and performance tuning tasks. Read More…

Omniture Partners with 24/7 Real Media for Ad Serving Analytics: Omniture has partnered with 24/7 Real Media to integrate the companies analytics and ad serving services.The new ‘Genesis Integration’ service will enable publishers to serve relevant ads by creating visitor segments through Omniture SiteCatalyst that are shared with 24/7’s Open AdStream product. Using Omniture SiteCatalyst, publishers will also be able to better understand which page views have the highest value to advertisers and better forecast and manage ad inventory and revenue. Read More…

Mariner’s Chief Architect Shares Expertise with SQL Server Innovators Guild: Charlotte - April 23, 2009 - Charlotte, NC - Noted SQL Server expert and author, John Welch, will present to the SQL Server Innovators Guild in Greenville, S.C on Tuesday, May 5 at ECPI College of Technology. As Chief Architect for Charlotte-based Mariner, John leads the design of Mariner’s Microsoft-based business intelligence, data warehousing and performance management solutions. John, recognized by Microsoft as an MVP (Most Valuable Professional), will present “Doing More (ETL) with Less (Effort) by Automating SSIS” highlighting key features of Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services. Read More…

Lawson Launches Search For ERP, BI: April 23, 2009–Lawson Software has introduced search technology for structured and unstructured data across the company’s enterprise resource planning systems and business intelligence applications. In addition, Lawson Enterprise Search can search data stored in the user’s desktop, including personal history, such as comments entered in Microsoft Office applications. The new product was introduced Monday at the Lawson Conference and User Exchange in San Diego. Read More…

Banque Accord Tabs Teradata: STANBUL, Turkey, Apr 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — PowerRating — Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world’s largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, today announced that Banque Accord, a leader in payment solutions and consumer credit, has selected the Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse, a member of the Teradata Purpose-Built Platform Family, to launch its company-wide business intelligence initiative. Teradata Professional Services will assist in technology architecture implementation of the data warehouse. Read More…

The BeyeNETWORK Offers Web Seminar on Business Intelligence Reporting Tools: BOULDER, CO–(Marketwire - April 27, 2009) - The BeyeNETWORK is hosting a web seminar that will define the essentials of developing and deploying a solid business intelligence (BI) foundation. This free event will take place on May 14 at 2 p.m. ET/ 11a.m. PT. The democratization of open source software has spawned numerous applications and deployment options that IT and business decision makers must sift through in their evaluation process. Identifying the key business performance indicators early on will not only help decision makers choose the right solution, but will enable faster time to market. Read More…

Alert Management Systems Announces New Business Intelligence Capabilities: PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 26, 2009 - The Alert Executive Dashboard combines over 40 reports into colorful charts and graphs that will help you react more swiftly to changes in the health of your business.  The Alert Executive Dashboard includes 12-month trailing revenue reports, sales forecasting, comparison to goal, and many other critical measures.  It can replace arcane spreadsheet models and the equivalent of 100’s of admin hours. Read More…

Orlando Health to Hospitals: Use Analytics, Data Mining for RAC Preparedness: EMERYVILLE, Calif., Apr 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — During an April 22 webinar hosted by MedeAnalytics, a leading healthcare performance analytics company, Orlando Health Vice President of Revenue Management Keith Eggert stressed the importance of analytics and data mining in managing the RAC audit process. Orlando Health, a client and solution development partner of MedeAnalytics, shared its experience with hospital peers during an hour-long telecast titled, “The RAC Offensive: Lessons Learned from Orlando Health.”  Read More…

Woolworths Selects HP Neoview for Business Intelligence: PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced that Woolworths, Australia’s largest retailer and second-largest private employer, has chosen the HP Neoview enterprise data warehousing platform, along with HP consulting services, to increase operational efficiencies and improve insight into store operations. Woolworths Limited Group has completed the first implementation phase of HP Neoview for information collection and operational reporting in its BIG W stores. Read More…

BVI Offers In-Store BI and Decision Support System: SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire - April 27, 2009) - BVI Networks, the industry’s first provider of comprehensive in-store business intelligence and decision support systems, today unveiled its RetailNEXT product line and outlined the company’s mission to deliver practical solutions that capture valuable data, and provide retailers and brand manufacturers with the ability to make strategic decisions based on actionable information. Read More…

PerkinElmer and Accelrys to Collaborate on Single Cell Imaging and Analysis: LILLE, France, BUSINESS WIRE — At the 15th Annual Society for Biomolecular Sciences Conference today, PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and their environment, announced a cellular imaging and analysis software relationship with Accelrys, Inc., a leading provider of scientific business intelligence software and services. Read More…