Editors' Picks
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Microsoft unveils GeoFlow 3-D SQL Server mapping tool
Microsoft GeoFlow gives premium Excel users the ability to do 3-D mapping with SQL Server on the back end.15 Apr 2013
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Excel automation tools save time but don't eliminate error potential
Users say Excel automation tool Spreadsheet Server reduces manual data entry, but it doesn't nix Excel snags. Analysts say it's typical of the category.12 Apr 2013
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Knowledge management strategy helps gas company retain worker know-how
Pacific Gas and Electric shares advice on how to hold on to institutional knowledge when highly experienced workers hit retirement age.17 Jan 2013
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Project management technology fixes cheese maker's collaboration woes
Three companies talk about their experiences using Smartsheet project management tools to automate collaboration functions and processes.16 Jan 2013
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Fannie Mae's approach to taming end-user computing applications
Take a look at how Fannie Mae brought end-user computing application proliferation under control in three steps.16 Jan 2013
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What we know so far about Microsoft Office 2013
We do have some early knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013. Check out what we know so far in this FAQ.12 Sep 2012
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Riding herd on Excel BI use isn't easy, but it's necessary
Eradicating the use of Excel in business intelligence applications turned out to be a pipe dream in most organizations. Now the focus is on controlling it -- as best you can.11 Jul 2012
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Can't afford BI? Try the BI analytics tools in everyday software
Experts say much of what is called analytics and BI can be done by using everyday software in an analytical way.29 Jun 2012
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Microsoft SQL Server 2012: A dozen features you might have missed
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xVelocity Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2012
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Intel boosts Moore's Law with SQL 2012 business intelligence
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Useful SQL Server 2012 features to become familiar with
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SQL Server big data technologies should be a major DBA focus
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Little-known features of Microsoft SQL Server 2012
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Six top SQL Server 2012 management tools you should know about
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