by Daniel J. Schwartz, President, Nexvue Information Systems
Watch a Video: .COM Examines the Value of Business Intelligence
This .COM production looks at how organizations can better attract and retain customers. See how business intelligence tools turn massive amounts of system data into valuable information, allowing companies to more fully understand their customers and current business environment, and make better decisions faster.
Watch a Demo: Extend Your Company's Business Intelligence
Take an in-depth look at some of the core features and functionalities in the Microsoft Business Intelligence platform. Learn how Microsoft technologies can extend your company's BI from simple reporting functions to mission-critical solutions.
ROI with Business Intelligence
Review these resources to learn more about the return on investment (ROI) you can experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Office solutions.
Spending Matters; Jon Surmacz for CIO
The difference between world-class and average companies starts at the top, according to the Hackett research. World-class IT organizations spend 50 percent of their time on strategic planning and decision making and only 25 percent of their time handling support duties. That is nearly the reverse for average IT organizations, which spend 46 percent of their time handling support duties and only 29 percent of their time making strategic decisions.
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