Many smaller enterprises are hesitant to even consider a BI initiative because of the anticipated cost. This research note shows four ways to implement BI technology while keeping costs down. The following areas are covered:
- Cost-effective reporting and analysis tools.
- Affordable data mining and OLAP solutions.
- Low-cost BI software suites.
- An economical approach to data warehousing.
In light of these low-priced alternatives, a BI initiative may not be unreasonable after all.
