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A Study of Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence (BI) embodies “applications and technologies in the organization that are focused on the gathering and analysis of data and information that can be used to drive strategic business decision” (O’Brien & Marakas, 2011, p11). In order for a company to gain competitive advantage, it is essential that it aligns its business strategies with its BI. BI mainly uses data analysis to find correlations and reveal opportunities for the company in an attempt to increase efficiency (O’Brien & Marakas, 2011, p11). Business Intelligence provides many benefits. It facilitates communication between departments, ameliorates development, enhances the decision making process, and increases profit (Rusaneanu, 2013). According to Nic Smith, who works for Microsoft BI Solutions Marketing, “BI is about providing the right data at the right time to the right people so that they can take the right decisions” (as cited in Thomas).

Find a link of a complete Study of Business Intelligence here: A study of Business Intelligence, by Macharia, M., Vogler, A., and Yong, F. (Jacksonville University)

Find a link of a presentation on Business Intelligence here: Business Intelligence Presentation

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