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This text takes a managerial approach to Business Intelligence (BI), emphasising the applications and implementations behind the concepts. This approach allows students to understand how BI works in a way that will help them adopt these technologies in future managerial roles.
Access to the Teradata Network. Teradata University Network (TUN) is a free learning portal sponsored by Teradata, a division of NCR, whose objective is to help faculty learn, teach, communicate, and collaborate with others in the field of BI. Business Intelligence is interconnected with TUN via various hands-on assignments provided in all chapters and is accessible to students through the portal.
Real-world Orientation. Extensive, vivid examples from large corporations, small businesses, and government and not-for-profit agencies make the difficult concepts more accessible and relevant. International examples of global competition, partnerships, and trade are also provided throughout. These real-world case studies show students the capabilities of BI, its cost and justification, and the innovative ways real corporations are using BI in their operations.
Opening Vignette: Real world case that presents a challenge, solution, and results that introduce the chapter. Each opening vignette is paired with questions for students to dig into the details and think critically about the case.
Application Cases: Real world cases that emphasise concepts in the chapter, paired with discussion questions.
Section Review Questions: Checkpoints for students on key concepts they should have learned in the section.
Colour charts, graphs, and figures: Help students visualise data, processes, and stay engaged with the content.
Technology Insights: Features focusing on the benefits of available technology.
Resources, Links, and the Teradata University: Appear at the end of chapter and provide students additional reading, information, and cases to explore.
End of Chapter: Includes a list of Chapter Highlights, Key Terms, Discussion Questions, Exercises, and an additional Application Case to help students review, test, and apply their understanding.

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