Cloud-based Business Intelligence Solutions in the Management of Polish Companies

The aim of the paper is to indicate the role, scale, and benefits resulting from the application of Business Intelligence systems in the cloud computing model in the management of Polish companies. The paper characterizes cloud-based BI systems and its role in the support of a contemporary company’s management. It focuses on the cloud as a factor positively affecting business organization development where the research was conducted on a sample of 400 medium and large Polish companies in the 2021 year. The research part indicates benefits resulting from the application of Cloud BI systems by medium and large companies in Poland, the popularity of Cloud BI systems, threats and barriers resulting from the application of Cloud BI systems, assessment of Cloud BI systems application in the scope of the decision and business processes support and evaluation of the application of Cloud BI systems in supporting key company’s areas and activities

New Trends in Cloud Based Business Intelligence Development in the Management of Business Organizations

The paper is based on the authors research conducted among 400 Polish enterprises as well as external research, the most important trends in the development of Cloud BI systems were identified, which include: the emergence of intelligent Cloud BI systems (through the application of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation solutions) as well as developments in the areas of multimedia, process, intuitiveness and mobility. In addition, in terms of trends in the development of Cloud BI systems, deeper integration, the rise in popularity of systems offered as Open Source, and the reduction of development time for this class of systems were mentioned

Intelligent Technologies Supporting the Management of a Smart City. Qualitative Approach

Intelligent technologies such as Business Intelligence systems, big data, artificial intelligence including machine learning and cognitive technologies play crucial role in the process of a smart city management. The aim of the paper is to indicate the role of intelligent solutions in the management of a contemporary city, particularly focusing on the support of decision making process. The research methodology is based on a qualitative approach where six case studies were conducted in the selected big cities in Poland in 2021 year. The respondents belonged to the group of mainly managers of IT departments in the cities. The case study analyses showed that implemented intelligent solutions in the process of a smart city management positively and significantly affect efficacy, efficiency, quality, and acceleration of the decision-making process and also support the creation of a particular city development strategy. The paper puts also an emphasis on the review of AI applications within the concept of smart city in a big worldwide metropolies

Treatment of severe primary IGF-1 deficiency using rhIGF-1 preparation — first three years of Polish experience

Introduction: The objective of this study was to analyse the effects of the first three years of treatment with recombinant human insulinlike growth factor 1 (rhIGF-1) in patients from the Polish population. Material and methods: Twenty-seven children (22 boys and five girls) aged 2.8 to 16.0 years old were qualified for treatment with rhIGF-1 (mecasermin) in different treatment centres, according to Polish criteria: body height below –3.0 SD and IGF-1 concentration below percentile 2.5 with normal growth hormone (GH) levels. Mecasermin initial dose was 40 μg/kg bw twice a day and was subsequently increased to an average of 100 μg/kg bw twice a day. Body height, height velocity, weight, body mass index (BMI), and adverse events were measured. Results: Mecasermin treatment resulted in a statistically significant increase in body height (1.45 ± 1.06 SD; p < 0.01) and height velocity in comparison with pre-treatment values. The biggest change in height velocity happened during the first year and diminished during subsequent years. Body weight and BMI also increased significantly after treatment (1.16 ± 0.76 SD and 0.86 ± 0.75 SD, respectively; p < 0.01). Eight patients reported adverse events. These were mild and temporary and did not require treatment modification except in two patients. Conclusions: Treatment with rhIGF-1 was effective and safe in Polish patients with primary IGF-1 deficiency. It had a clear beneficial effect on the height of the patients and significantly accelerated the height velocity, particularly in the first year of treatment

Analiza opinii jako narzędzie analityki biznesowej we współczesnych organizacjach

Nowadays contemporary organizations apply different business analytics tools such as sentiment analysis for the purpose of business functionality improvement and support of decision making processes. Sentiment analysis also called opinion mining allow for gathering and analysis of opinion concerning particular product or service. The aim of the paper is to present the notion of sentiment analysis and its areas of application in contemporary organizations. It also presents practical examples and case studies concerning sentiment analysis application in different areas of business activity.Obecnie współczesne organizacje stosują różne narzędzia analityki biznesowej, takie jak analiza opinii w celu ulepszenia funkcjonalności biznesowej i wspierania procesów decyzyjnych. Analiza opinii pozwala na zebranie i analizę opinii dotyczących poszczególnych produktów i usług. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest prezentacja znaczenia analizy opinii i jej obszarów zastosowań, w tym korzyści wynikających z tych aplikacji we współczesnych organizacjach. Artykuł przedstawia także praktyczne przykłady i studia przypadków dotyczące zastosowań tejże analizy w różnorodnych obszarach działalności biznesowej

Cloud computing solutions in the management of a contemporary business organization. The vendor and user perspective

The aim of the paper is to present the current state of cloud computing solutions application in the management of a contemporary business organization. The author outlined such theoretical aspects of cloud computing solutions as its key concept and architecture, and the benefits resulting from its implementation in contemporary companies and enterprises. The article presents the vendor perspective of cloud computing services utilization in business organizations prepared on the basis of case studies, practical examples and an international research review. The research presenting the user perspective on cloud computing usage was based on the opinions of 100 respondents of cloud computing services and indicated the pros and cons resulting from the implementation and application of this solution which allowed to indicate not only its benefits but also its limitations

The application of Business Intelligence systems in logistics. review of selected practical examples

The goal of the paper is to present the application of Business Intelligence systems belonging to the area of business analytics in the domain of logistics and particularly indicate its role and meaning in supporting logistics decision making processes. Its content embraces the characteristic of BI systems, its functionality, construction and benefits resulting from its implementation. The paper also presents review of research and case studies connected to the BI usage in such areas of logistics as optimization of supply chain, managerial dashboard design and improvement of business processes

The Use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) as an Element of Smart City Implementation: A Case Study of Electricity Billing Document Management at Bydgoszcz City Hall

Smart cities are an extremely important, multi-faceted subject, both in terms of their practical aspects and in terms of research. This is expressed, among other things, in the multitude of approaches to this concept. These approaches differ based on the emphasis placed on individual aspects: some focus more on technology, and others put more weight on social issues, while still others value sustainable development issues. Currently, an important topic of discussion about the development of the smart city—the importance of which has become even greater in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic—is the digital transformation of the city. The use of robotic process automation (RPA) tools can be a part of such a transformation, as such tools, using advanced software, enable the automation of those tasks carried out thus far by humans. Although such an approach has, to date, been widespread in the case of enterprises (in particular, those operating in the financial and BPO/SSC sectors, but less often in the utilities sector, the first applications of these solutions in the context of process automation for cities are also beginning to emerge in various parts of the world. This article is based on a case study approach. The implementation conditions (including the constraints) of such an approach, the benefits achieved, and the lessons learned (which can be important for other local government units) are outlined using the example of the Bydgoszcz city hall’s (Poland) electricity billing document management. The results of the case study presented here lead to the conclusion that the use of RPA tools enables, very quickly and at relatively low cost, measurable results to be achieved that are related to the processing of electricity billing documentation for the city of Bydgoszcz. This allows the assertion to be made that robotic process automation can be taken into consideration as one of the tools used to build smart cities

Zastosowanie big data w zarządzaniu organizacjami służby zdrowia. Przegląd wybranych rozwiązań

The goal of the paper is to present the application of big data solutions in the process of organizations’ management especially concerning healthcare subjects. It raises the issue of big data application in multiple areas, including supporting decisions and the improvement of efficiency and efficacy of the whole decision-making process. Big data technologies have manifold advantages for the organizations which implemented it and may be an element which can contribute to the achievement of a competitive advantage of such an organization. The review paper presents the notion of big data solutions with a brief presentation of its architecture and also puts an emphasis on the benefits of its application in healthcare subjects and the management of organizations. It describes the methods and techniques of data processing for the purpose of huge volumes of data analysis. On the basis of the literature review and an analysis of the McKinsey report, the Big Data Executive Survey 2013 report, IBM, Intel research and case studies, it presents selected examples of big data application in healthcare

Analysis of alpha-1-antytrypsin phenotypes and genotypes in patients with early-onset pulmonary emphysema

An increased risk for the development of emphysema occurs in all carriers of deficientvariantsofAlpha-1-Antitrypsin (A1AT). A DNA polymorphism in the 3' promoter region of A1AT gene (locus Pi), which is important for a modulation of gene expression in a response to inflammation,seemstobeanadditionalgeneticriskfactor for emphysema. In the study, we present two relatively young patients with panlobular lung emphysema associated with a normal level of A1AT in serum. To contribute to our knowledge about a molecular basis of the pulmonary changes, the evaluation of A1AT phenotype with the use of an isoelectrofocusing of serum proteins and the analysis of DNA polymorphism in the 3' region of A1AT gene (Taq I RFLP) have been performed. The obtained results indicate on a necessity to include procedures of A1AT phenotyping and locus Pi genotyping in both the population screening of patients and the detailed clinical diagnostics of young patients with emphysema and/or COPD.Pneumonol. Alergol. Pol. 2005, 73, 12-17