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We all know Silicon Valley is the mecca of technology and, of course, this applies too,for the business intelligence (BI) and analytics market, as it concentrates many of its vendors. Still, it is not hard to realize that around the world we can find tech companies developing innovative technology and software in many areas of the data management space, both already consolidated companies and vibrant startups looking to disrupt the market. While for many people it’s not a surprise the relevant role some Canadian companies have played in the evolution of the business intelligence (BI) and analytics market, for some, it is still unclear which companies in Canada are setting a mark for the evolution of local Canadian data management technology. Just as brief sample, we can mention these honorable mentions of Canadian companies who played a key role in the evolution of BI, including: Former Ottawa-based software company Cognos , a fundamental player in the BI enterprise perform...

Tweet You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world You tell me that it's evolution Well, you know We all want to change the world (Revolution, Lennon &McCartney) With a recent announcement  Microsoft took another of multiple steps towards what is now a clear internal and external revolution regarding the future of the company. By announcing the acquisition of Revolution Analytic s, a company that in a just a few years has become a leading provider of predictive analytics solutions, Microsoft looks not just to strengthen its already wide analytics portfolio but, perhaps is also trying to increase its presence in the open source and data science communities, with the latter being one with huge future potential. An interesting movement no doubt, but…  Was this acquisition one that Microsoft needed to boost its Analytics strategy against its biggest competitors? Will this movement really give Microsoft’s revolution ...