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The BI Inflexion Point

Information is a right, not a privilege

Published June 2007

Business Intelligence (BI) has historically been associated with the delivery of business performance information to a privileged few senior managers and analysts residing in large organisations.

This study exploring information needs and availability at the operational end of the business, however, uncovered some clear results, many of which challenge traditional assumptions head on.