Golden Nuggets, August 2007

THIS MONTH'S NUGGETS
» See the Forest: Coming to Hartford in September
» First Look:  SQL Server 2008
» Business Objects Updates: Enterprise Hot Fix 2.3
» New Senior BI Consultant Joins Golden Team
» Training Exclusives: Report Security Strategies,
   and Java Development for BOE


Coming to Hartford in September:

BI for Mid-Size Organizations

Is your organization overwhelmed by information yet unable to see the big picture? Growing organizations can now see the forest with an end-to-end BI solution—without breaking the bank.

Golden invites IT and business professionals to join us on Tuesday, September 18 for a free seminar to learn how you can:

  • Replace intuitive decisions with data-driven decisions
  • Track all aspects of business performance in real-time
  • Improve operational efficiencies.
Learn More and Register



 First Look:  SQL Server 2008

   Play
watch the video

Microsoft's Ted Kummert
explains the
Data Platform Vision
SQL Server 2008 will provide a comprehensive data platform that is more secure, reliable, manageable and scalable for your mission critical applications, while enabling developers to create new applications that can store and consume any type of data on any device.

Want to have a say in product development?
Try out the new July
SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview (CTP) and provide your feedback.



Business Objects Updates: Enterprise Hot Fix 2.3

Featured Fix
When the parameter "logonTokenEnabled" in the web.config file is set to "false", if the .Net Infoview session idles for longer than the timeout setting, users can still use the session without being prompted to log on again.

» View All 2.3 Fixes

» Download Hot Fixes



New Senior BI Consultant Joins Golden Team


Tom Kurban Golden is proud to welcome Tom Kurban to its consulting team. With over 15 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company, Tom brings strong project planning and systems development skills to his new position. His broad technical expertise includes a variety of Business Objects and Microsoft applications. Tom's experience allows him to integrate technical functions with business goals, and he has quickly established himself as a primary Project Manager and Technical Lead for many Golden engagements. Welcome, Tom!


UPCOMING EVENTS
» Back by popular demand: Dueling Business Intelligence: Microsoft vs. Business Objects
Which platform is right for you?
Attend this exciting webinar:   Tuesday, August 14
  at 10:00 am EST
» See the Forest: BI Designed and Priced for Mid-Size Organizations
A free seminar:
  Tuesday, September 18
  8:30-11:30 am EST
  Hartford, CT
» Crystal Reports Tips & Tricks
Our monthly webinar
SPECIAL EDITION:
Web Intelligence
  Friday, August 17
  at 10:30 am EST
This month's topics:
» What is Web Intelligence?
» Crystal Reports vs.
   Web Intelligence
» Ad hoc reporting
 
TRAINING
Report Security Strategies for Business Objects Reporting and Objects (Sept. 24-25)

Are you looking for more a comprehensive class on Business Objects security? This exclusive class will help you architect and design a complete security model for your organization. Whether you are looking for HIPPA or SOX compliances or just need to implement data level security, this course will show you how.

And don't miss:
Java Development in your Business Objects Enterprise Environment (Oct. 29-31)

View our public class schedule

Register here or call Leslie at (860) 242-7704 x114.
 
LINKS

Golden Consulting Group

Golden's Partners

Crystal Reports Support

Classroom Rentals

"Ask Golden" Forum

Request Info

CT Technology Council

Business Objects

Insight Forum

Microsoft BI

Kronos Incorporated

IBM

   
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