NEWS
2010
Business Intelligence and Dashboard
Dashboards help harness and interpret growing streams of performance data.
Lancet's Laura Madsen on Panel for BeyePERSPECTIVE Topic: BI in Healthcare Podcast
Panelists discuss how BI can influence healthcare reform and improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of patient care; describe the current state of BI in healthcare and elaborate on the solutions that traditional BI tools could provide to current healthcare challenges.
2009
Six Steps to Increasing User Adoption
In order to build a good user adoption strategy for business intelligence, it is necessary to establish a common framework in which to discuss user adoption. This white paper details the six steps for building a user adoption program.
In Search of Good Data Stewards: A Guide to Finding Them in Your Organization
The elusive data steward. In the wild (also known as the business world), this creature is often referred to as an "applications analyst" or "systems analyst." Laura Madsen suspects that those titles are just a ruse to protect a valuable resource from being commandeered for a large data warehouse project.
Business Intelligence: Build or Buy - Considerations for Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare companies find themselves in some very new territory. The investment in IT that is currently being discussed at a federal level could leave many of them with a challenge. Laura Madsen shares her insights.
Regional and International Expert Speakers Announced for Midwest Healthcare Business Intelligence Summit
Healthcare professionals from across the Midwest are expected to attend the first Midwest Healthcare Business Intelligence (BI) Summit October 27, 2009, to discuss the core challenges and real-world solutions to better manage their organizations.
Additional Sponsors Announced for Midwest Healthcare Business Intelligence Summit
Healthcare BI Summit names four additional sponsors; MicroStrategy, BeyeNETWORK, Qlik View and Baseline Consulting join Lancet Software to promote using healthcare data to improve business operations and quality of care.
MicroStrategy 9 Reports and Dashboards On-The-Go
View your MicroStrategy 9 reports and dashboards on-the-go with Kindle DX from Amazon.Easily store, retrieve, and review thousands of Business Intelligence reports on the go, even when you're away from your computer.
Keynote Speaker Announced - Jill Dyché
The Midwest Healthcare Business Intelligence Summit is happy to annouce the aquisition of their keynote speaker Jill Dyché, parnter and co-founder of Baseline Consulting. Jill is the author of three books on the business value of IT. Jill's work has been featured in major publications such as Computerworld, Information Week, CIO Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune and Newsweek.com. Register for the Summit by visiting the website!
Healthcare BI Summit Topic Announced
Speaker Barbara Johnson announces her topic for the Midwest Healthcare BI Summit, "International Health Data - Insights from the English". For information on additional speakers and other Summit info please visit the website.
7 Highly Elegant Business Intelligence Applications for Healthcare Payers
Laura Madsen's co-host of the BeyeNETWORK Healthcare Channel, Scott Wanless, recently wrote about the seven highly elegant Business Intelligence (BI) applications for healthcare providers.
Lancet Launches Midwest Healthcare BI Summit Website
The first annual Business Intelligence for Healthcare Summit is scheduled for October 27, 2009. If you're interested in attending, speaking or sponsoring at the event please visit the website.
Another Addition of the BI Insider Goes Out
Keep up with the latest Business Intelligence news. Read our latest case study, find out what we are reading, view our upcoming events, plus read about the Eagan High School Robotics team sponsored by Lancet and how they did at nationals!
Now is the Time: An ROI for Business Intelligence
It's become a bit of a cliché for 2009, but during these "turbulent economic times," we need to be able to show the return on investment for Business Intelligence deployments. Laura Madsen shares her insights.
Healthcare BI Practice Leader Named BeyeNETWORK'S Healthcare Channel Expert
Laura Madsen of Lancet Software offering insights into managing healthcare through Business Intelligence and data warehousing and has started writing a Lancet Blog on related issues.
Business Intelligence, Part 2: Creativity in Overdrive
Lancet Software President, Tom Niccum, shares his thoughts on the most common department uses in Business Intelligence.
Six Parts to a Successful BI Marketing Plan
Lancet Software's Practice Leader, Laura Madsen, writes a white paper on the six parts to a successful Business Intelligence marketing plan.
The Impact of the Obama Healthcare Agenda on Business Intelligence
Lancet Software's Practice Leader, Laura Madsen, writes how President Obama's healthcare agenda will impact Business Intelligence.
Lancet Software and Carpio Solutions Form Partnership
Lancet Software joins partner Carpio to resell and implement Carpio's GesFin™ Comprehensive Management Suite.
2008
Great Places to Work
Lancet Software named among the top 48 Great Places to Work in Minnesota by Minnesota Monthly.
Mover: Laura Madsen
Lancet Software's Practice Leader, Laura Madsen, is featured in the St. Paul Pioneer Press about her new career at Lancet.
Lancet Software Again "Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
Five-time winner rates high for generous employee benefits package and Open Book Culture.
Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms Report
MicroStrategy Positioned in 'Leaders' Quadrant of Gartner's 2008 Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms Report. The Evaluation is Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.
Lancet Software Named MicroStrategy's Mid-Market Partner of the Year
Lancet Software named MicroStrategy Mid-Market Partner of the Year for 2007.
2007
The Little Company That Could (And Did)
Lancet featured in US Airways Magazine as one of the few start-ups that can boast about a 180-degree turnaround.
Lancet Software Named "Fast 50" Growth Company by Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
Demand from companies of all sizes for Business Intelligence tools helps drive growth.
Lancet Software Again "Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
Four-time winner rates high for generous employee benefits package and Open Book Culture.
2006
LancetCard™ Web Makeover Contest Selected as Finalist for Upsize Magazine's Business Builder Award
For the second consecutive year, LancetCard™, created by Lancet Software, has been recognized for its innovation and creativity by Upsize Magazine's annual "Business Builder Award" in the Marketing and Communications Best Practices category.
Internationally Acclaimed Data Warehousing Institute Names Tom Niccum of Lancet Software to Board of Twin Cities Chapter
The newly formed Twin Cities chapter of the Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) has named Lancet Software President, Tom Niccum, to its Board of Directors.
'Primitive' Web Site Gets Big Makeover
Makeover shows are all over television, so why not a makeover contest for Web sites?
Lancet Software Again "Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
Third-time win underscores company's open-book culture, top employee benefits and stronger ties to clients.
New Multipurpose Intranet Appliance Offers Information Sharing, Storage and Other Utilities at Low Cost
Lancet Software joins MindTouch Partner Program to resell the MindTouch "Managed Office Service" Solution.
Weathering the Storm
Lancet Software was dealt a nearly fatal blow in 1998 when it lost its biggest customer. But managers and employees persevered, and last year sales hit $3.6 million.
Lancet Software Named 2006 Minnesota Work-Life Champion
Lancet Software was recently recognized again as great place to work when it received a 2006 (Silver) Minnesota Work-Life Champion Award.
The Roth 401(k). Is it right for you?
Lancet's Susan Bjork explains in a story featured in the Business section of the Star Tribune.
Lancet Launches the "My Site Stinks" Complete Web Makeover Contest and Is Featured on Fox 9 News
Does your company's website stink? If it does, then you need help! With LancetCard's Complete Web Makeover contest, you'll be able to receive help from experienced web professionals. Just tell us why your website stinks, and you may be awarded a free LancetCard with 40 hours of time, valued at $2,800.
2006 Minnesota Work-Life Champions™ Announced
Lancet is honored for being a Minnesota company for championing a healthy work-life balance.
2005
Lancet Software Wins 2005 "Great Places to Work" Award
Lancet is a two-time winner of the award, presented by The Business Journal.
Lancet Software Tries Pre-Paid Card to Reduce Selling Costs
You can load up a plastic card to pre-pay for coffee, so why not for Web development services?
Hassle-Free IT Help
When Tom Niccum joined the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, he thought it might help him land some new business. He just didn't expect to land the business at chamber meetings.
2004
Coffee With: Randy Mattran
Mattran traded life at a large corporation for an ownership stake in a seven-year-old company.
IT Veteran Joins Lancet as VP
Randy Mattran discusses why he chose to leave a larger firm and join Lancet as VP of Professional Services.
Benefits and the Bottom Line
"Human Resources shouldn't be regarded as an afterthought or an expense; it's a crucial part of any company's strategic plan." - Susan Bjork
Healthy Hike
Susan Bjork came into Eagan-based Lancet Software with one task: Figure out a way to lower health insurance costs for the firm's 19 employees while still providing the kind of coverage they could get by working for a larger firm.
Technology Industry Tiptoes Up
After a four year battle with the prodigious, seemingly intractable tech slowdown, Thomas Niccum and Lancet Software declared victory this spring.
2003
Lancet Contributes to The Best Practices Guide
Innovation at Work: A Guide to Best Practices in Employee Benefits. What Your Company Can Learn From The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security.
Why Business Owners Should See the World
"When you're standing in Rangoon, trying to get a Visa, and there's machine guns all around, it takes the pressure off of regular business situations" - Tom Niccum
Honest Evaluations Help Company's Drive to Improvement
"Sometimes employees think Tom is in dreamland because he's always optimistic." - Susan Bjork, HR Manager Lancet Software
Lancet Software Featured in Twin Cities Business Monthly
Blue Ribbon employee benefits and the emerging information systems overhaul in the health care industry have Lancet Software retaining their edge.
Lancet Software Selected as 2003 Emerging Business of the Year by Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce
Helping clients solve business problems with sophisticated, custom, web-based solutions. Lancets turns information into opportunity by providing the methodology, management and people power it takes to keep other companies focused on what they do best.
Lancet Software Named a Winner of the Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security
The program, sponsored by the Principal Financial Group, recognizes growing companies of between five and 1,000 employees that excel at contributing to their employees' financial benefits programs.
Press Release: Lancet Software, To Build Three Websites for Trans-American Security Services
New Architecture, Design and navigation will help leading Twin Cities industrial and commercial security company market products and services.
Thomas Niccum, Ph.D., Elected President of the Board of the Minnesota Valley Humane Society
Niccum brings business experience, photography skills and enthusiasm to area organization.
After Years of "Floundering," Lancet Software Is Hitting the Mark
"None of us had tried to build a business before, so we floundered," Tom Niccum says. "We like the concept of 'flounders;' if you aren't floundering a little, you aren't trying new things."
Lancet Consultant Presents .Net Education Session at MicroStrategy World 2003 The MicroStrategy Web SDK and the Microsoft .Net Framework
Developing XML web services and web applications has never been easier. Along with XML web services, the .Net framework also provides new ways to simplify web application development with easier access to system resources and new presentation controls.
Conquering the Data Mountain
The desktop computer revolution and the arrival of the Internet have produced a seemingly endless amount of data. It is technically possible now to keep virtually every electronic record that comes into existence.
The Next Must-Have Generation Internet Business Tools
Attention Information Technology pros: A major upgrade in web services is crossing over the business threshold and their names are .NET (pronounced dot-net) and J2EE. Coming courtesy of Microsoft and Sun Microsystems respectively, .NET and J2EE are technologies whose widespread usage seems inevitable.
2002
NDCTV Unveils New Name. Lancet Designs the New Website - www.townsquare.tv
Northern Dakota County Community Television (NDCTV) announced its new name, "Town Square Television," during a LIVE cable TV program on election night.
Use Keywords on Your Website to Draw Search-Engine Eyeballs
"I want my website to be listed near the top of search engine results!" Every Web-site manager should have this important goal in mind.
Lancet's president, Tom Niccum, Elected to the Board of the Minnesota Valley Humane Society (MVHS)
Tom has also volunteered his photography skills at MVHS "Posing Paws with Santa Claus" fundraiser, where pets get their pictures taken on Santa's lap.
Paul Sorenson Earns Certification as a Microsoft Certified Professional
Paul Sorenson, a Microsoft Certified Professional and Software Consultant at Lancet Software, of Eagan, recently added Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic.NET and Microsoft Visual Studio.NET to his Microsoft Certifications.
Twin Cities Radio KCCO's Business Focus Show Interviews Lancet President Thomas Niccum.
Harold Richter Earns Certification as a Microsoft Certified Professional
Harold Richter, Technology Consultant at Lancet Software, of Eagan, was recently certified as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
Lancet's Human Resources Director, Susan Bjork Earns Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources
Bjork is one of only 57% of applicants nationally to pass four hour exam.
Today's Business Intelligence Systems: Delivering Increased Return on Information
The advantage of distributing critical information to executive decision makers can help lean and mean organizations continue to operate more efficiently and to react to market conditions almost instantly.
Fun, Open Office Benefits Customers
Cool company work cultures are great, but what's in it for the customer?
2001
Business Forum: Dot-com Bust Aside, Web is Here to Stay
When an economic bubble eventually bursts, its demise leaves much more than a soapy residue.
Lancet President Gets Performance Review From Workers
Seated at the head of the conference table, Tom Niccum was getting razzed by his employees. "You've been voted off the island," said one of the 14 people in the room. "You are the weakest link", blurted out another.
Lancet Named One of Venture's Top 7 Minnesota Small Companies
The listing is based on original research by CityBusiness' and Venture Magazine's research staff. They sent survey packages to more than 770 Minnesota-based companies. Businesses were then ranked on employee benefits and employee attitudes based on the completed surveys and follow-up telephone calls.