The document discusses business intelligence systems (BIS). It defines BIS as using applications and technologies to collect, store, analyze and provide access to information to improve business processes and decision making. BIS benefits businesses by improving management and operations, enabling fraud detection and predicting the future. It is created using procured data and information, and combines skills, processes, technologies and practices to provide business insights for better decisions. The purpose of a BIS is to help executives and managers make more informed decisions. It facilitates the decision making process and efficient communication within a business.