IBM opens D.C. analytics center, adds 100 jobs Nov 11, 2009
Researchers and software developers at the new location will focus on helping federal, state and local government agencies, as well as other public sector organizations, to make data and business processes more useful through the development of new business analytics software ... Stein said that so far in the federal market most business analytics software has been used to break down the silos of data within agencies so it can then be shared and used to make decisions, but that there is more to... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Future Point Systems names new CEO Oct 16, 2009
Metscher joins the Reston-based software company, which sells visual information systems software a type of business analytics software to government customers, from Overwatch Systems. At Overwatch, Metscher was executive vice president of tactical operations and was responsible for company and product acquisitions. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
CMU forum looks at 'Future G-20' issues Sep 24, 2009
Thomas Spiller, senior director of international programs for , which makes business analytics software, said a key to education, particularly in third-world countries, is communication. While a large part of the population of Africa doesn't have access to broadband or other communications infrastructure, many have mobile phones. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
IBM's Cognos Express Targets Mid-Sized Firms Sep 16, 2009
Into that gap, IBM (NYSE:IBM) is pitching Cognos Express, a streamlined version of its business analytics software designed to be easier to use, easier to deploy, and the right price for companies with between 100 and 1,000 employees. "That would not preclude our selling it to larger and smaller companies," Ben Plummer, IBM Cognos mid-market business unit general manager, told InternetNews. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Software aids police during bushfires Jul 7, 2009
Business analytics software vendor SAS Australia volunteered its efforts to assist Victorian police and they did this by putting together a customised software analytics solution to help track victims, survivors and missing people. Superintendent Richard Grant, from the Victoria police corporate strategy and performance department, was given the task of trying to accurately identify who was unaccounted for as a consequence of the fires. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Elon honors SAS co-founder Apr 11, 2009
With Goodnight as CEO, the business analytics software developer has grown to $2. 3 billion in annual sales and more than 11,000 employees in 54 countries. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
