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Low Cost, High Benefit
Business Intelligence Solutions
By: Randal Root, Business Intelligence Instructor
Business Intelligence (BI) is the art of converting stored data into information using reports. Although BI reporting has been recommended for over a decade as an essential part of IT infrastructures, many companies have not incorporated it into their businesses. In many ways this is a shame since BI reporting solutions provide many benefits. For example, consider a salesperson using a report on inventory status to better inform a customer of the availability of a product; or a doctor using reports to track medications, temperatures, and recovery indicators for a given patient.
While there are a number of possible reasons for the slow adoption of BI, one of them is the perceived cost to benefit ratio. Previously, BI solutions have had high cost but low benefit; however, recent technologies have reversed this dynamic! To understand this change, let's examine some emerging trends that affect the current state of BI-related technologies.
BI can be divided into two basic components: Read More... |
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Make Better Data-Driven Business Decisions with EvCC's Business Intelligence Certificate Program
Certificate program overview:
This entry level certificate program provides you foundational skills needed for Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 administration and development. You move from simple to complex aspects of SQL, including programming, data warehousing and SQL administration.
The certificate is recommended for those who want to:
- Make sound business decisions based on accurate and current information
- Leverage productive analytical techniques that drive better risk assessments and business potential
To get started, sign up for a free information session or for additional information visit: www.everettcc.edu/BusinessIntelligence
Career outlook:
Business Intelligence developers are highly sought after. It's not surprising when you consider the amount of data business deal with on a daily basis. The median salary for a Business Intelligence Analyst in Washington for 2010 was $86,300. The national average projected job growth has and will continue to steadily increase. Source: The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. |
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