Matt Quinn

Creating Slowly Changing Hierarchies in SSAS 2005

In a Data Warehouse, you’ll typically get at least one slowly changing hierarchy. You’ll probably also have other slowly changing attributes on the same dimension that are not in the hierarchy, causing many changes. Setting up this scenario in SSAS 2005 is easy, but it is also easy to do it wrong! Therefore I thought it would be useful to blog on how I do this and what potential pitfalls one... more »

Altius picked as Finalist for Microsoft Web Development Partner of the Year 2009

Awards recognize partners’ innovative use of Microsoft technology to exceed customer expectations and solve business problems.

United Kingdom. — June 24, 2009 — Altius Consulting’s pick as finalist for the Microsoft Web Development Partner of the Year 2009 is rewarding recognition for our continuing devotion to delivering tailored web-based applications for our clients, built using the latest ... more »

Altius partner with BOARD

London, June 2009 BOARD, the global leader in the Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management Toolkit space, today announced that Altius Consulting, an information management consulting firm, has signed a Reseller Agreement with BOARD. The agreement extends the network of BOARD Business Partners in the UK as well as helping Altius’ continued growth in the Performance Management m... more »

Do we have a ‘dead cat bounce’ or the green shoots of recovery?

This recession has been very different to previous economic downturns. It has been brought about by a fundamental breakdown in the worldwide banking system rather than a failure in, say, UK monetary policy. So, after nearly two years of decline in output, house prices and interest rates, are we at the stage where things are levelling out or is there worse still to come? Do we have a ‘dead cat b... more »

Altius to partner with IT-Workplace

Altius has selected IT-Workplace as its Excel Add-In partner of choice.  This new relationship will present many exciting opportunities for both businesses to work together on projects particularly in the energy, public sector, retail and financial services spaces. more »

Retailers invest in IT to help cut costs

In a tough economic climate it would be easy to assume that IT budgets might be cut. IT is however being hailed by many retailers as a high-return investment opportunity to help reduce costs, improve customer service and ultimately increase profitability. It is also a strategic choice, improving service levels, customer retention and market share today will place those who’ve make wise t... more »