Author: Adrian Ward

A few random thoughts for OBIEE and life at the keyboard… A few years ago we used to write javascript to refresh the screen, based upon an input value. In APEX we can put some code into the header ” meta http-equiv=”refresh” content=”60″”, so I thought why not put it…

If that’s you, and you know your rpd from armpit, then please get in touch. I may be able to put you in touch with some projects that need OBIEE consultants. adrian.ward@addidici.com www.addidici.com

One little ‘feature’ of OBIEE keeps popping up in my projects – Automatic Trimming.If you have a field with data, or calculated field, that has a trailing space in then OBIEE can remove the space for you. This can lead to some issues, particularly when drilling down.Lets say you have…

Airport lounge again. Why do people think that business travel is glamorous? ANYway, I’m bored enough to finally figure out how people are hiding their contacts in LinkedIn. There is a setting you can change in the profile, but I’ll let you find out how. The big question is why…

Like all good bloggers I am finally able to sit in an airport lounge and write something about my day. I’m off to a client in the North so am flying out of Southampton.I may go to the pub tonight and may have a dinner with someone. Whilst there, I…

If you are using the Networking tool LinkedIn, I have created a group for Oracle Business Intellegence professionals. Look out for the group on my profile, and join in if you think it is appropriate for you.I will connect anyone who is working in OBIEE, Siebel Analytics, Oracle Business Intelgence…

The OBIEE world is still going strong and demand is high. We need a couple more consultants – one experienced contractor for a project in Germany where we are the technical leaders, and one junior (on a decent salary). If you are ready for a new project/consultancy then do get…

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/remembermonday/ A petition has been launched requesting a new public holiday falling on the Monday after Rembrance Sunday in November each year. To be known as the National Remembrance Holiday, it’s purpose is threefold: To emphasise the remembrance of those servicemen and women who have given, and continue to give,…