OLAP
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OLAP (countable and uncountable, plural OLAPs)
(computing) Acronym of online analytical processing.
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For OLAP systems, response time is an effectiveness measure.
OLAP databases store aggregated, historical data in multi-dimensional schemas (usually star schemas).
The pivot gauge control for OLAP is ideal for highlighting business critical Key Performance Indicator (KPI) information in executive dashboards and report cards.
OLAP systems typically have data latency of a few hours, as opposed to data marts, where latency is expected to be closer to one day.
In a similar scenario on a project I'm managing we offered the customer to add a datawarehouse with an OLAP solution on top.
There, partners will be able to learn much more about IBM's leading-edge business intelligence products, including Visual Warehouse, Intelligent Miner and DB2 OLAP Server, work with key IBM developers, and also present their own solutions.