Jottings from the business intelligence jungle

ABSTRACT

This paper examines some of the big hitting issues in the business intelligence world and shows how APL remains a key component in the resolution of these issues. It also suggests areas where APL could fill new voids that require flexible development environments. Like in the film 'Tron', where APL played a quiet but key role, in business intelligence you can see it still plays a quiet but key role.

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