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Thoughts on Oracle Analytics from the Association of Institutional Research
Here I am in Cleveland, Ohio surrounded by more than a thousand professionals from the world of higher education who are PASSIONATE about analytics. This is the world of universities and colleges and those who

Jan 25, 2023 – Upgrading from OBIEE to Oracle Analytics
Join us on January 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM CT for a webinar on Upgrading from Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) to Oracle Analytics. Have you heard about the new Oracle Analytics platform, but

Euler and Christmas Lights
I have always enjoyed decorating my home with Christmas lights. I think I enjoy the planning process even more than actually stringing the lights. I recently moved into a new house with a truss over

Alternative Color Strategies for the New Redwood Theme in OAC
The introduction of the Redwood theme in Oracle Analytics represents the culmination of Oracle’s long-term, serious commitment to leading practices in user interface design. Redwood introduces a unified look and feel across all Oracle products

Governed vs. Self-Service Analytics Blog Featured on Oracle Site
Have you ever played tug-of-war? If you have, then you are familiar with the tension of the rope as you grip it tightly in your hands, trying to avoid rope burn. You and your team

Which BI Dashboards Are Most Valuable?
Not all business intelligence dashboards and analytics projects are worth the same. Some are viewed by hundreds of employees, while others are highly specific and meant to be used by only a few people. Likewise,

Oracle Analytics Update – May 2021
Oracle Analytics just keeps getting better! OA added a host of new features in late 2020 and early 2021. No single article could do them all justice, so this blog will provide a high-level review

Better Decision-Making With BI and Analytics
We hear the same frustrations over and over again from our clients regarding their legacy Business Intelligence and Analytics systems: We’re swimming in data, but everyone has their own opinion on what’s important. Most users

How to Retain Knowledge When a Key Member of the Analytics Team Leaves
Everyone knows that change is the only constant in life. People will inevitably come and go from your analytics team. You cannot prevent it – but you can prepare for it so that personnel transitions
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