Oracle is the #1 Preferred BI Vendor

Business Intelligence Software : Oracle is the #1 Preferred BI Vendor

Information Week Research: Oracle BI Has What IT Professionals Want

Forty percent of the IT professionals in a recent Information Week Research survey called Oracle their preferred BI vendor. "A top tier of vendors is emerging from what has long been a splintered market," said Information Week Research. All of the 500 respondents are using BI tools or are evaluating them for purchase within the next 12 months. The survey was conducted before Oracle announced it would acquire Hyperion, which Information Week Research called "a move that promises to increase Oracle's profile in this market even further."

What IT Professionals Want From a BI Vendor

• Nearly 80 percent of respondents are interested in the company's ability to integrate its offerings with existing applications and provide service and support


• Nearly 60 percent say a vendor's long-term commitment to the BI product line and its financial strength matter


• 50 percent say breadth of product line is important


• 56 percent use a combination of vendor-provided and custom-built tools


• 27 percent buy from a software vendor with a broad product offering, while 14 percent purchase them from specialized BI providers

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