LinuxPlanet: BI Vendors Get Smart Around Linux, Open Source

“As Linux steps beyond the limits of technical applications,
business intelligence (BI) is one area that’s leading the way. In a
rash of recent BI announcements at LinuxWorld and elsewhere, many
vendors are developing new business models, while consciously
giving customers a choice between Linux and other operating
systems–and in some cases, between commercial and open source
implementations, too.

“Even outside the issue of underlying OS, BI is a hot spot right
now for software and services, anyway, according to some industry
statistics. For instance, in one recent study–conducted by CompTIA
with research firm TNS Prognostics–VAR customers said they expect
their business will grow by at least 40 percent in these five
areas: BI (8 percent); wireless networks (8 percent); network
security (12 percent); managed services (13 percent); and VOIP (13
percent)…”

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