 | Decision makers in today's business environment are faced with more data and more inputs to their decisions than ever before, and therefore the need to do something meaningful with that data is intensifying. Aberdeen's April 2012 survey on agile Business Intelligence (BI) supports this in revealing that the top driver of BI (51% of surveyed organizations) is the groundswell of managers demanding better tools to help make sense of their data. While most companies may have recognized their need to create a more effective BI strategy, many still struggle to deliver the tools and technologies efficiently while mitigating the various costs associated with deployment, such as software licenses, hardware requisition, and related services. Based on survey feedback from 206 end-users, this Analyst Insight focuses on companies taking a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to BI. The research shows that top companies are spreading BI costs to more decision makers, creating an effective self-service environment, and enjoying a faster and more meaningful Return on Investment (ROI) as a result. Request Free! |
