Whilst looking around for my next client I realise that we, as Analytics consultants, need to talk to each other more. Whats more, the consultancies and clients really need a place to go for reliable, experienced Analytics specialists. I was discussing one new project with Haider and it turns out…

I just had to renew the Professional Indemnity insurance, which this years comes to over 1,300 pounds! We use Trafalgar, seem to provide good cover, but not sure if they are the cheapest. However, you can do it all online which saves a huge amount of time. Use the link…

This supportweb note came out today. It’s well worth looking at if you need to customize the links in your BI Publisher. FAQ 2289: How Do You Customize Default Header Links in the Oracle BI Presentation Services Interface? adrian.ward@addidici.com www.addidici.com

Some say “SCIPE” others “SkyPee” Whichever you say, it’s worth getting it. Free calls. We use it for conferencing. you can find me on the system as username ‘adyward’ www.skype.com adrian.ward@addidici.com www.addidici.com

Here’s a techie from Justin Townsend. We’re working on some interesting ideas and clients (and client bids), where this is relevent. Using the integrated application (Core Oracle/Siebel modules combined with Analytics & Marketing functionality) relies quiet heavily on the use of web services. These services are invoked in a ‘traditional’…

I’m i the middle of writing the book (along with Mark) and I was using the word Metadta alot. Then something happened on a client project which made me realise that few people probably understand what this word actually means. The OraFaq makes a good start“Data that is used to…

I have been to two Oracle partner events recently, where I am mainly trying to ge tot he bottom of what their ETL tool strategy is. The issue is on of platform AND application choice. The fight is between Informatica, OWB and Data Integrator. Informatica has a huge head start…

Just got back from our away day. Great fun, talking shop, eating good food, going sailing and meeting up with the lads. Revealing photos to follow! adrian.ward@addidici.com www.addidici.com