InfoBurst Build 125 Released
InfoBurst build 125 was released June 6, 2014. The build contains a number of enhancements, including: BusinessObjects: Support added for XI 3.1 SP7, BI 4.0 SP9 and BI 4.1 SP3 Content Grouping: Group...
View ArticleOperational BI with InfoBurst is “The Eyes” of Manufacturer in Oman
On a recent visit to a metal manufacturing company in Oman, the I.T. Manager was discussing how he wants to use their InfoBurst and BusinessObjects applications for more operational reporting because...
View ArticleEnd of Life for InfoBurst 2.6
Background InfoBurst 2.6 has been servicing our customers’ report scheduling and bursting needs for 10 years. While it has served that purpose well, it was designed to service what are now legacy...
View ArticleInfoBurst Build 127 Released
InfoBurst build 127 was released March 23, 2015. The build contains a number of enhancements and fixes, including: Support for BI 4.1 SP5 ADSync Group User Roles Command Line License Management AnuBIs...
View ArticleWindows Server 2003 End Of Life
On July 15, 2015, Microsoft will end support and development of Windows Server 2003. Build 129 of the InfoBurst Platform (available Q4 2015) will move from Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to .NET...
View ArticleChristmas Windows and BI Portals
Although I am originally from London, UK, it has been a long time since I checked out the Christmas window displays at the major retail stores. The world famous department stores like Harrods,...
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Are you having trouble opening your Xcelsius Canvas? Here’s what to do.
This was a typical call/scenario we saw for some Xcelsius developers today: Hello, I decided to open up a dashboard that I was recently working on and the canvas will not open up today. The Excel...
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BusinessObjects and Tableau Hook Up
At the end of last year I did a quick improvised survey of our active BusinessObjects customers and was surprise to find that about 35% of them were also using Tableau. Most just had a few copies of...
View ArticleSuccinct BI Reporting
We live in a world where we do not just have easy access to more information than ever before, but where we are also bombarded with more information than we can possibly absorb. The combination of...
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High Value Opportunity Burst Brings Instant Gratification to Marketing...
I wanted to share a solution that a BusinessObjects customer recently implemented. This solution won the praise of some of the toughest critics in the business and instant gratification, leaving them...
View ArticleBusinessObjects and Tableau – a Romeo and Juliet Story?
The story of Romeo and Juliet, as portrayed by William Shakespeare, is the beautiful and tragic love story between two “star crossed lovers” from feuding families who fall madly in love. When Juliet...
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Are you having trouble opening your Xcelsius Canvas? Here’s what to do.
This was a typical call/scenario we saw for some Xcelsius developers today: Hello, I decided to open up a dashboard that I was recently working on and the canvas will not open up today. The Excel...
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BusinessObjects and Tableau Hook Up
At the end of last year I did a quick improvised survey of our active BusinessObjects customers and was surprise to find that about 35% of them were also using Tableau. Most just had a few copies of...
View ArticleSuccinct BI Reporting
We live in a world where we do not just have easy access to more information than ever before, but where we are also bombarded with more information than we can possibly absorb. The combination of...
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High Value Opportunity Burst Brings Instant Gratification to Marketing...
I wanted to share a solution that a BusinessObjects customer recently implemented. This solution won the praise of some of the toughest critics in the business and instant gratification, leaving them...
View ArticleBusinessObjects and Tableau – a Romeo and Juliet Story?
The story of Romeo and Juliet, as portrayed by William Shakespeare, is the beautiful and tragic love story between two “star crossed lovers” from feuding families who fall madly in love. When Juliet...
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Why Replacing BusinessObjects is Bad for Business
I have learned many valuable life lessons coaching kids’ soccer. Like the time my team of 10-year-old boys lost a game 12-0 and I tried to give one of my inspirational after-game pep talks. The players...
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BusinessObjects Coexistence – The Way to Build a World Cup Dream Team
So I am at the British Airways Executive lounge at London Heathrow waiting for my flight and watching England play Sweden in the World Cup quarter finals. England are leading 1-0 going into the second...
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InfoSol Dashboard Awards that Inspire at IBIS 2018
The love for BusinessObjects was in the air at this year’s InfoSol Business Intelligence Seminar (IBIS). With attendees sharing their love for BusinessObjects, networking with others who share the same...
View ArticleThe Dashboard Salsa Dance
On a recent vacation in Mexico, I attended a class to learn how to dance salsa. Now, I have two left feet when it comes to learning any structured dances. I can do the count in my head and I can do the...
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