Business Intelligence (BI) is the process of turning
raw data into information and information into knowledge for business gain.
Business intelligence presents information to users in the context of the
business processes in which they work. Business Intelligence allows staff
to perform their daily routines without interrupting their work processes
to access and analyze data. The corporate information flows smoothly throughout
the company with intuitive access. Reporting and analysis tools are embedded
into applications which support the core business processes. The reporting
and analysis processes provide business owners and managers with new insights
into their business. All analysis, decisions, and actions are shareable
with co-workers creating continuous feedback and knowledge growth.
Effective planning and management demands an enterprise-wide view. A BI
infrastructure adds an extra dimension to the organization enabling it to
access the data and retrieve information using seamless technology to add
further analytical advantages for cross-departmental use.
