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What’s So Great About Analyzing Data in Microsoft Excel?

Thu, 07/21/2022

Find out the pros and cons of using Excel to analyze your organization’s data.

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Why Upgrade from Showcase 9 to Showcase 10?

In addition to supporting and replicating the majority of the Showcase 9 feature set, the following features are available with Showcase 10 for IBM i business intelligence and data access.

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3 Reasons to Go Beyond Writing Queries in SQL

Sun, 11/29/2020

Still writing queries in SQL? Sure, it’s a powerful way to access IBM i data. But is it enough?

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4 Data Access Strategy Mistakes to Avoid

Fri, 10/11/2019

Find out how you can improve productivity with better data access. Learn what roadblocks you need to avoid in your goal to improve productivity.

Is Sequel right for me?

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10 Benefits Your Business Intelligence Software Should Deliver

Tue, 09/17/2019

Are you getting everything out of your business intelligence software that you should be? Would you see a productivity boost from an upgrade? Find out with this list of key benefits.

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Multinational Healthcare Organization Implements Fast, Easy, and Secure Data Reporting

Wed, 05/15/2019

Making data accessible and ensuring data privacy are essential in today’s healthcare market. One multinational healthcare organization faced inefficient processes that slowed them down. Employees around the organization were left waiting for reports with vital information like admissions, discharges, bills, and collections. So, they turned to Sequel Data Access. Sequel provided instant data access...

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Access Data While Maintaining IBM i Security

Tue, 10/16/2018

Why do you need extra data access security on IBM i? Find out. Plus, learn how to secure data access, let users analyze data, and distribute data securely.

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Does Data Analysis Have to Be So Hard?

By Heath Kath on Fri, 05/25/2018

Find out how to get your AS400 or iSeries data and turn it into insight with simple data analysis.

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What’s the Future of Your Data?

By Mike Stegeman on Fri, 04/06/2018

Find out why it’s important to plan for the future of your data now.

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3 Ways to Share IBM i Data (Without Losing Your Mind) [Webinar Recap]

By Heath Kath on Tue, 01/16/2018

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3 Ways Excel Dashboards Fail at Business Intelligence

By Heath Kath on Thu, 11/30/2017

Excel dashboards aren’t the reliable source of truth your business needs. Here’s what you can do about it.

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Sequel Data Access

Sequel Data Access helps your IT department deliver IBM i and remote data to business users and executives fast.

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Turn Data into Information Your Business Needs

By Mike Stegeman on Thu, 03/30/2017

Data isn’t the same as information—but you can turn data into information. Learn how.

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Database Transaction Log Management

Mon, 03/06/2017

Don't let database transaction logs weigh you down. Find out how to preserve data integrity and consume less disk space.

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Can We Afford Business Intelligence?

By Heath Kath on Wed, 02/22/2017

Yes—but only if you have the right-sized business intelligence tool for your business. Find out how to get it.

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BIG DATA: Big Deal or Just a Big Headache?

Fri, 02/03/2017

Data is growing. Big data is becoming a big concern for many organizations. But is big data really a big deal for IBM i?

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How Accurate is Education Data?

By Mike Stegeman on Tue, 01/03/2017

Education data isn’t always accurate. Discover the causes of inaccurate data and find out what your school can do to avoid them.

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Modern Data Access Solutions: Are They Worth It?

Thu, 12/22/2016

Are modern data access solutions worth it? Find out!

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Controlling Data Access Levels is Like Choosing a Pair of Shoes…

By Sheryl Quinlan on Mon, 11/28/2016

User empowerment isn't the same for everyone—and it shouldn't be. Find out how to get the right level of user empowerment for your business.