Business intelligence (BI) uses data and information collected from information systems to help companies make smart decisions. As organizations become more dependent on information to manage business processes, the importance of information is constantly growing. BI software is necessary to correctly handle and interpret the large volumes of data commonly stored within organizations. BI software tools like reports, graphs, grids, gauges and dashboards allow anyone involved in decision making to visualize and analyze key performance indicators, historical data and trends to extract reliable information from a single source within an organization. Implementing BI software provides agility and benefits for-profit companies, charities, government agencies and organizations of all sizes.