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Who is behind The
OLAP Report?
The OLAP Report is internationally respected for being:
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- Exceptionally authoritative — Nigel Pendse, the widely-quoted
and consulted lead analyst and editor, is recognized internationally
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Why does it cost so much?
You are paying for two valuable benefits. First, the knowledge and expertise
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