How operational intelligence is emerging as a new category of business computing based on the rising impact of machine data?

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But a related mission was to find out how best to explain the idea of operational intelligence, the idea of using machine data for business purposes.

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As a result, members can better navigate the transforming energy and utilities environment, collecting insights from the vast amount of information pervading their networks and systems, add further intelligence to the smart grid and uncover new ways that improve business and operational outcomes.

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Now, organizations can create a cross-department, enterprise-wide identity management process that provides a layer of intelligence to give enterprises the business insights needed to strengthen IT controls and reduce operational risk.

FORBES: Written by Kevin Cunningham