Although it’s difficult to get a consensus growth figure, most analysts see business intelligence (BI) as a relative bright spot in the IT spending forecast, with a projected growth rate of between 2% and 10% (vs. the 9–12% projected in early 2008).
Business intelligence (BI) has become increasingly more strategic in organizations. IT departments are looking for ways to manage and support deployments across divisions, regions, and functions through the standardization of technology. A Business Intelligence Competency Center (BICC) can provide the centralized knowledge and best practices to help make these broader BI initiatives possible.