Every small business is unique, with its own set of industry-specific practices and its own strategies for success. It is critical in today’s competitive business environment for SMBs to take timely decisions for growth. Robust yet flexible MIS is the first-step for SMBs in this conquest for growth.The typical MIS challenges faced by SMBs today:
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Posted on October 23rd, 2008 by Vikram Kole
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• Heavy investments in ERP, CRM, HRMS, SCM applications over the last decade
• Managing information is becoming critical for Business growth
• Increased competition due to globalisation has necessitated effective and faster decision making across all functions
• Business optimisation can be effectively achieved by making data analysis possible at all levels
Single View representation and analysis of [...]

Posted on October 20th, 2008 by Sanjay Mehta
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“When cash runs out that’s when thinking starts.” This statement is very true in credit crisis or recession times.
Everybody is searching for direction in these uncertain times. It will be stupid to predict how the economy will move. You can surely control how your company will move. It is possible to grow in economic recession [...]

Posted on October 17th, 2008 by Sanjay Mehta
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• As an organization grows, so does the difficulty of its financial consolidation and reporting challenge.
• Organizations must deal with multiple currencies, various accounting standards, and a host of reporting and compliance regulations.
• Many grapple with the challenges brought on by mergers and acquisitions, such as the integration of new business units into the reporting [...]

Posted on October 13th, 2008 by Ashwin Dedhia
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For well over a decade, companies have invested in a variety of business and IT initiatives that strive to improve decision-making and intelligence capabilities. As a result, they have a rich set of building blocks to leverage as they work toward a more integrated, agile business intelligence environment. Understanding how to fully leverage their BI [...]

Posted on October 10th, 2008 by Ashwin Dedhia
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MAIA Intelligence was invited for speaking at one of Microsoft’s Partner Program ‘Innovate On’ for the key technology influencers in Mumbai. As a valued partner, we were requested to share our thoughts and experiences in the evening event held at Intercontinental Grand, Mumbai on September 26, 2008.Few excerpts from the presentation:
Risks of technology eco system
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Posted on October 6th, 2008 by Sanjay Mehta
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Information technology (IT) has the power to disrupt industries and transform how business is done. Leading companies are already tapping that power. Rethinking business strategies, processes and management practices. Reshaping companies and cultures. Recasting infrastructures and product portfolios. And most important, achieving exceptional business results. Standing at the center of this transformation is today’s Chief [...]

Posted on October 1st, 2008 by Vikram Kole
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