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Introduction to Business Analytics and Optimization

Date:  07 Oct 2011 (Published 06 Jun 2011) |Level: Introductory |

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1. Explore the basics of Business Analytics

Business Analytics and Optimization (BAO) is helping organizations in every industry use information for business advantage. Growth, competitive differentiation and cost management can be achieved by making choices about what markets to pursue, how to configure and price offerings, and how to make operations more effective and efficient.

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2. Consider the IBM view on Business Analytics

See how IBM Business Analytics software provides world-class planning, predictive analytics and BI software and services to help companies plan, understand, manage and predict financial and operational performance.

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3. See how Business Analytics is used in industry

Discover how organizations are applying analytics today, prioritizing their future investments, and transforming insights into action.

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4. Compare the key Business Analytics and Optimization products

Look at the four key Business Analytics products to see how IBM Business Analytics software delivers complete, consistent and accurate information that decision-makers trust to improve business performance.

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The combination of an increasingly complex world, the vast proliferation of data, and the pressing need to stay one step ahead of the competition has sharpened focus on using analytics within organizations. Students, partners, and IT professionals can learn how to use Business Analytics software to streamline and maximize data delivery, and help create a smarter planet.

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  1. Explore the basics of Business Analytics
  2. Consider the IBM view on Business Analytics
  3. See how Business Analytics is used in industry
  4. Compare the key Business Analytics and Optimization products

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