Open Sesame: Why Open Source BI, Data Integration, and Data Warehousing Solutions are Gaining in Acceptance

Today, open source solutions are not only being considered, they are being implemented by large and small enterprises - at rates that are mind-boggling. This paper examines the challenges faced by organizations today regarding their BI, data integration, and data warehousing environments, why traditional solutions fall short, and the rise of upstart open source companies.

This White Paper by Industry Analyst Dr Claudia Imhoff addresses such critical issues as:

• The challenges facing companies today
• Why traditional BI solutions often fall short
• What open source BI solutions bring to the table
• Data integration, going beyond BI
• Considerations in adopting BI open source software

The report provides practical recommendations and facts to consider for a successful deployment of open source software.