Summary: In this week’s article roundup, we learn why fast modernization is so important, the spreadsheet problem facing manufacturers, and more.


Is your BI tool designed for mobile?
Mobile reporting isn’t just for on-the-go salespeople. It’s for anyone—from retailers to analysts—who needs quick, data-driven information away from their desktop computer. The problem: Many traditional BI solutions don’t offer mobile capabilities.

Are legacy modernization approaches too slow for digital demands?
Legacy systems have always been difficult to patch, update and maintain. What’s different now is entire industries are being savaged by more nimble digital players. How can you modernize your legacy systems quickly, without disrupting your business?

Poll: Majority Of Manufacturers Rely On Spreadsheets Instead Of ERP
A new survey suggests that a majority of top manufacturers and distributors still rely on spreadsheets and other manual processes–which can lead to all types of problems. How can they break away from spreadsheets, and the risks associated with them?

3 BI trends that can help your business
When it comes to changes in the business-intelligence (BI) technology market, old giants of the enterprise software industry aren’t leading the charge as you might expect. Instead, we see more adaptable BI tools (and the across-organization integration capabilities they offer) are becoming an increasingly large part of the way we communicate and do business.