Business Intelligence and analytics remain top priorities for organizations seeking to increase revenues and cut costs, but these systems often require a data warehouse to feed them the correct, relevant information at the right time. Data warehouse appliances, a combination of preconfigured hardware and software, have entered the market to help ease implementation. Yet, not all data warehouse appliances are alike and just because the hardware and software come together doesn't mean it's an easy decision.

This E-Book provides detailed expert advice on how to evaluate, select and prepare your organization for a data warehouse appliance. Read on to:

• Get important background on the technology, with an overview of the data warehousing appliance market and a brief history of its evolution.
• Read step-by-step advice from a data warehouse expert about how to evaluate and compare data warehousing appliances.