
More Than Reports
In More Than Reports, Paul and Alex explore the many ways in which data technology can be used by small and midsize businesses to promote transformational growth. We talk openly about the opportunities and challenges companies face as they try to make sense of an increasingly complex environment. Together with our expert guests we break the facts away from the hype and never lose sight of our target: value.
Episodes
42 episodes
Data Warehouses - Continued
Episode 6 of 6 in our Data Architecture SeriesIn this episode, we conclude our discussion on data warehouses. As technology costs continue to drop, small and mid-sized businesses are now in an excellent position to invest i...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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30:37

What is a Data Warehouse?
Episode 5 of 6 series in our Data Architecture series.With this episode, we near the end of our 6-part series on data architectures and dive into our first discussion on data warehouses. As the most popular method for stori...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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29:54

What is an Operational Data Store?
Episode 4 of 6 in our Data Architecture series.Welcome to the 4th episode in our 6-part series, where we dive deep into the world of data architecture, breaking down why it matters and how it impacts your business. This wee...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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26:21

Data Staging
Episode 3 of 6 in our Data Architecture series.Ready to level up your data game? If your transactional system isn’t providing all the insights you need, it might be time to explore more powerful ways to extract information ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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25:29

Starting Simple: System of Record Reporting
Episode 2 of 6 in our Data Architecture series.Like many things, data architectures can range from simple to highly complex. In this episode, Paul and Alex explain what "simple" means when building a reporting and analytics...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:20
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Data Architecture: Why You Should Care
Episode 1 of 6 in our Data Architecture series.Paul and Alex start a series of conversations about the importance of data architecture. While business leaders at growing companies may have limited time to focus on technical...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:33
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Can Data Give You The Edge?
Business is all about staying ahead of the competition. Can data give you a competitive edge?People and the decisions they make determine a company’s success. In today’s world of information overload, a data-driven culture is essential ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:52

Cloud Storage for Data Solutions
Your data, your choice—where you store it is up to you. While cloud vendors often make compelling pitches, their services come at a cost, and the truth is, it can add up quickly. For mid-market businesses, every dollar...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:31

Affordable Data Solutions for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Think data solutions are only for big enterprises?Think again. This episode explores how small and mid-sized businesses can build effective data systems without breaking the bank. While technology prices are dr...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:24

The Value of a Data Solution
How do you measure the value of a data solution? How much is a dashboard really worth to your business? ROI, or return on investment, is the go-to metric for evaluating the viability of capital projects. But how does it ap...
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31:47

Success Lies in the Data Team
What are the roles in a successful data team? In this episode, Paul meets with Alex again to discuss data teams. If all decision-making depends on good information, what's the best way to organize people to manage it?We als...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:04

Businesses Depend on Information Systems to Function
All businesses depend on information systems to function. Are transactional systems sufficient?What about spreadsheets?Are they enough when it comes to producing reports?With so many systems ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:02

Welcome to More Than Reports
Welcome to More Than Reports, a podcast for business leaders looking for that edge that will allow their vision to turn into reality.This podcast is a continuation of an audio podcast series I started years ago, Love Your Reports. I have...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:48

Trailer
Join Paul B. Felix on "More Than Reports," where we offer practical solutions and data-driven results for business leaders.Listen as we:Tackle real-world data challengesAnswer questions about data technology
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1:08

A Mobile World
A trend that we should all consider is the growing number of nomads. People are increasingly choosing to live a non-traditional mobile lifestyle. What is driving this change? How does this impact our business intelligence solu...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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18:01

Categories of Reports
It is helpful to segment reports into categories. Doing so helps in describing the value each report delivers. In today's episode I'll describe the 4 categories of reports and provide examples of each.
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19:42

Every Company Uses Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence is often thought to be limited to only large organizations that can afford a team of experts to build elaborate technical solutions. In fact, nearly every company already uses business intelligence no matter how smal...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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26:55

Estimated Effort
How long will it take to build a specific feature into your reporting solution? This is a common question that unfortunately does not have a simple answer. Today we will dive into estimates. The goal is to provide an understan...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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31:04

What is Business Intelligence
The term "business intelligence" (BI) has been around for quite a while. Unfortunately, there is often confusion as to what exactly BI means. Today I'm going explore some top vendor definitions of BI and provide my own perspective.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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22:21

Rigorous Testing Leads to Trust
This week I'm revisiting a prior topic; Trust. Everything we are doing to build reportopia hinges on business users trusting the reports being provided. In this episode I'll break down one critical component of building trust; testi...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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27:11

Exception Reports
Exception reports identify situations that are out of range or unexpected. Today I'll cover a few types of exception reports and discuss how they can be useful.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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16:44

Organizational Alignment
As organizations grow it is increasingly important for everyone to understand goals, know how to measure progress, and monitor performance. Reporting which includes the ability to drill down from company level to all lower levels can aid ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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24:25

Do You Need A Data Warehouse?
Data warehouses can be extremely valuable. Before taking the plunge, it is important to determine whether a data warehouse is a good fit for your organization. Do you have a data driven culture? Do you consider your reporting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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25:45
