DesktopLinux: Extending the Linux Desktop with Business Intelligence

"In the wake of corporate scandals like Enron and Tyco, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation aims to ensure the accountability of corporate executive management and directors, primarily in the interest of protecting public companies' external investors. Regulations like SOX are being addressed, not just from the company boardroom, but also by specialized software that helps companies streamline business processes, improve efficiency, and makes complying with with mandates easier.

"So shouldn't an organization making a transformation with business intelligence software to gain ROI look at reducing reducing the cost of their software infrastructure with Linux? That is exactly what business intelligence software providers are betting on..."

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