I recently attended a conference where there was a presentation about training methods, particularly for organizations. The presenter put up a slide explaining that on-line training through self-instruction or watching videos was not really successful. They said one university had done a study looking at the brain patterns of people …
Read More »The BusinessObjects Tribe Gathering
The big news last month was the release of the next version of BusinessObjects, known as BI 2025. In addition, it marks the beginning of a new cadence of future BO software releases coming every two years and named after the year that it will be release in – BI …
Read More »London BusinessObjects User Group – Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
We would like to invite you and your colleagues to attend the London BusinessObjects Users Meeting at the Victoria Library on May 13th running from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and learn about what’s new in the world of BusinessObjects. Registration is free, but we ask that you please REGISTER for count purposes. LOCATION Victoria Library 160 Buckingham …
Read More »Upcoming Regional BusinessObjects User Groups
InfoSol will be participating in a series of free to attend, regional BusinessObjects User Group Meetings that aim to provide education and knowledge transfer. You can view a list of the upcoming meetings and view the location, check out the agenda details, and register for them by following the links …
Read More »Learning BI Co-existence from Sled Dogs
On a recent trip to see the Polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada (something to add to your bucket list), we took a side trip to go mushing with sled dogs. This was an amazing experience and apart from the exhilarating ride itself, I was totally fascinated by how these …
Read More »IBIS 2025: Then and Now Running June 23-25 in Marana, AZ
Step into the evolution of BusinessObjects at IBIS 2025, where we explore “Then and Now”—a journey through the rich history of BusinessObjects and its groundbreaking advancements. Join us at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, from June 23 to 25, for the ultimate gathering of the BusinessObjects community. Immerse yourself in …
Read More »2024 – Another Great Year for BusinessObjects
BusinessObjects had another great year in 2024. Many organizations who planned to replace BusinessObjects decided to keep it and, in some cases, added licenses or re-purchased it again! While Microsoft PowerBI continued to eat into the Tableau base, BusinessObjects beat them both hands-down for operational and BI reporting. That was …
Read More »The Art of BI Dashboard Design
A few years ago, I had encouraged a BI Director to create a BI dashboard showing the key financial metrics of their company and to show it to the CEO. The day after he showed it, he called me to say that he was never doing that again. Apparently, …
Read More »IBIS 2025 Call for Presentations – Your Chance to Shine!
Do you have an exciting project or a compelling case study involving BusinessObjects? Now’s your chance to shine at the premier BusinessObjects event of the year—IBIS 2025! We’re seeking presentations in the following categories: Excelling with BusinessObjects: Share your BusinessObjects tips, advice and best practices. Creative BusinessObjects Case Studies: Showcase …
Read More »BusinessObjects Upgrades – Sometimes You Just Need a Guide
When I was in Marrakech, Morocco last year, I stayed at a wonderful Riad in the Old Medina. The Medina is the historic walled city, centuries old and full of tiny narrow streets and passageways. It is packed with tiny shops, tanneries, ancient sites, food places and people’s homes and …
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