Demand from business users for actionable information is ever-expanding. And with business managers and workers seemingly connected 24/7 via their iPhones, BlackBerrys, iPads and other devices, expectations are being raised even further for business intelligence (BI) systems that can go beyond basic reporting and provide analytics capabilities at the speed of thought.

On the other hand, the still-sluggish economy has caused many organizations to become more cost-conscious and tighten their IT budgets. That raises a question: How can IT departments and BI teams deliver the BI and analytics capabilities that their business users crave without breaking the corporate bank?

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