vol. 6 | February, 2005


The Rainmaker Group is pleased to announce the addition of a new customer -
we have been selected by Quicken Loans for data warehousing work.

 



FREE ACCELERATED DECISION SUPPORT REVIEW


FREE ACCELERATED ANALYTICS TOOLKIT

If you are interested in knowing how a decision support system could impact your organization act now!
 
For a limited time (through 3/2005) the Rainmaker Group will conduct a free review of your existing source data systems, database structure, and end user information needs. At the conclusion of the review our experts will provide recommendations on database design, project best practices, and a customized presentation on how decision support would accommodate your end users information needs
 
Find out more today

   


The Rainmaker Group is growing. If you are interested in learning about our opportunities please visit the careers section of our web site at www.rainmakerworks.com

  
Introducing the Rainmaker Dashboard

The Rainmaker Group is pleased to announce our new digital dashboard product. This exciting solution provides instant visual monitoring of key performance indicators in a simple web based interface. Ideally suited for busy executives and managers the Rainmaker Group digital dashboard is a critical management tool for performance oriented organizations. Visionary organizations are using dashboard technology to support corporate performance management (CPM), management by objectives (MBO), and lean six sigma.

Learn more and view sample screens at http://www.rainmakerworks.com/dashboard/index.html
 

  
New Rainmaker Group Whitepaper
Business Intelligence (OLAP) in Manufacturing

Business intelligence has long been used by financial services and retail organizations to create competitive advantage but manufacturing decision makers have struggled with how to apply the technology in their world. This whitepaper written by Bill Hays, Rainmaker Group Engineering Manager, discusses how manufacturers leverage Business Intelligence and OLAP technology to consolidate disparate data sources for accurate decision making, improve quality, reduce machine downtime, and better control labor costs.

Learn more at http://www.rainmakerworks.com/white_papers.pcgi
 

  

Announcing the Rainmaker Group Executive Briefing Series
 
The Rainmaker Group is hosting a series of three briefings to discuss how an organization can create competitive advantage by better leveraging data. These live web based education sessions allow you to learn critical best practices from the comfort of your office. Each session will be one hour, and will include case study analysis and sharing of Rainmaker Group best practices.

Wednesday February 23, 11:00 am (est)
Wal-Mart's information analysis advantage: a better supply chain through information

Wednesday March 16, 11:00 am (est)
Corporate Performance Management Best Practices: Dashboards, expectation management, and visualization.

Wednesday April 20, 11:00 am (est)
Cost justifying and Implementing business intelligence

The cost is $39.00 total for all three sessions. The registration fee includes access to the recorded presentations on our web site after the event. Seating is limited so act now to make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to attend.
 
Reserve your seat by calling Anthony at 330-375-1222 or via email at rsvp@rainmakerworks.com.

  

www.rainmakerworks.com

The Rainmaker Group has been busy updating our web site and adding new content - and we're not done yet! Stop by regularly to see the new white papers, and our upcoming partners page.

Check out our brand new self running demonstration of ProClarity 6.0!
  

  

The Rainmaker Group is please to be an event sponsor with the Community of Minds

The next event will be February 16 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and the keynote speaker will be Mike DeAloia the City of Cleveland's new Tech Czar. In this special downtown Community of Minds "bonus session", you'll get to hear his views and insights firsthand. Since these topics are near and dear to our hearts, you won't want to miss this one!

More information http://www.communityofminds.com/EventCalendar.asp

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