Download at http://DavidHubbard.net/powerpoint - This Introduction to Business Intelligence gives an overview of how Business Intelligence fits into business strategy in general. It does not go into the specific technologies of Business Intelligence. It is meant to be used to explain Business Intelligence to those not already familiar with Business Intelligence.

1. Business Intelligence Turning Data Into Profits http:// DavidHubbard.net/powerpoint

2. Definition Business Intelligence ( BI ) refers to skills, technologies, applications and practices used to help a business acquire a better understanding of its commercial context.

4. Answer Business Questions Like:

5. Which Of My Customers Are Most Profitable?

6. Or, Who Are My Customers?

7. Which Products Cost The Most To Maintain?

8. Where Can We Cut Costs?

11. Bring In

12. Or Lady Got To Be P.C…

13. Turn That Data Into

15. Using The Wonders Of Technology SAS Crystal Business Objects Oracle Cognos Informatica MYSQL DB2 AbInitio SQL Server Greenplum Teradata QlikView Sybase Java Talend Pentaho

16. Get The Information In Front Of The Right Group

17. Think Through Some New Strategies

18. Implement Changes In Your Business

19. Watch For Results

20. Adjust And Repeat As Needed

22. Use These Slides In Your Presentation . Pick Up A Copy At: http:// DavidHubbard.net/powerpoint