How to Add a Shared Data Source in SharePoint

There is a huge demand for report development and deployment on the Microsoft platform. Here is a quick summary on how to add a data source in SharePoint and share it to develop reports. The steps mentioned below are for Microsoft SQL Server, but the same process can be used for mult
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Lean Startup Vancouver

Can we be lean in all stages?

This was the question at the latest Lean Startup Vancouver event and some top-notch speakers from industry leading companies shared their opinions. Spoiler alert: Yes, we can all benefit from the lean startup mentality. Jesse Heaslip started the night off with an introduction to the l
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Benefits of Report Development as a Managed Service

In the age of big data, companies are finding it challenging to utilize their existing data to its full potential. The value is not in the data, it is in how the data is interpreted and accessed. The goal of business analytics is to collect, organize, and display relevant data to key
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Know your Enterprise Mobile ABCs

This month I went down to mPowerBusiness, hosted by Wavefront, to see what’s the latest in the enterprise mobile space. The event was packed with more than 15 speakers in a single track. The range of experience and expertise amongst the speakers was a major highlight. From entre
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SSRS Report Development

SSRS: An Ideal Business Intelligence Reporting Tool

Microsoft’s SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a flexible platform, incorporating a centrally managed reporting system and on-demand web-based and desktop applications. From report writing to deployment, this complete reporting platform supports the entire report life-cycle. Ba
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