Business Intelligence Tools are distinct in terms of price, use and functions. There are various manufacturers and vendors of Business Intelligence tools who are in good position to advice you on the best tools to meet your organization’s needs. A good advice from the vendor will be able to bring to your knowledge the strengths, weaknesses, differences, cost and functions of the various Business Intelligence tools. It is good however to ensure that the vendor is giving you accurate information through consultations with credible Business Intelligence experts.
Business Intelligence tools are instrumental when it comes to reporting, dash boarding and analysis. There are various Business Intelligence tools to look at including:
Business Intelligence Tool Version Vendor
1. | 11g1 | Oracle | |
2. | r4 | SAP | |
3. | Microsoft BI tools (integrated BI offering*) | 2008/2010 | Microsoft |
4. | 9.2 | SAS Institute | |
5. | 9 | Microstrategy | |
6. | 10.1 | IBM | |
7. | 10 | QlikTech | |
8. | 7.1 | Board International | |
9. | 7.3 | EFM Software | |
10. | 8 | Information Builders | |
11. | 9 | Oracle | |
12. | 7.3 | SAP | |
13. | 9.1 | Actuate | |
14. | 11 | InetSoft | |
15. | Pentaho BI suite (open source) | 4 | Pentaho |
16. | 6.1 | Tableau Software |
It is worth noting that the role of mobile devices in the Business Intelligence field is growing in terms of functionality. Of these devices the tablets are said to be on the forefront in swallowing up Business Intelligence functionality.
For those of us who are interested in carrying out Business Intelligence functions using the ipad, there are several good Business Intelligence tools available for this sleek device. Some of these Business Intelligence applications that can be used by the ipad include:-
· MicroStrategy
· Qlikview
· Roambi
· Tibco Spotfire
· Yellowfin
At the end of the day it is upon the organization to do due diligence and an audit in order to establish what Business Intelligence tools will work to the organization’s advantage.
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