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What is BI? The Business Intelligence definition at a glance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Business intelligence (BI) – also known as business analytics – refers to the systematic collection, processing and analysis<\/strong> of company data from various sources. By using special tools and methods, extensive databases are converted into visual reports<\/strong> and meaningful information. The aim of BI is to provide data-based support<\/strong> for management’s strategic decisions and to sustainably increase the company’s success. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

What are the benefits of Business Intelligence?<\/h2>\n\n

Every organization generates immense amounts of data every day, which basically contains valuable information for decision-making. However, as long as this data is stored in Excel spreadsheets and separate systems<\/strong>, managers cannot draw any profitable conclusions from it. Analyses and reports are so time-consuming and error-prone that reliable insights can rarely<\/strong> be derived from them. <\/p>\n\n

Business intelligence breaks down companies’ data silos by automatically linking and evaluating relevant business data using electronic tools. This gives managers quick access to high-quality real-time data<\/g> and meaningful reports. The primary aim is to gain a better understanding of events and subsequently identify opportunities and risks at an early stage<\/strong>. The result is the long-term optimization of operational processes. <\/p>\n\t\t

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