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The History of Business Intelligence Infographic

Ever wonder how business intelligence became what it is today? Today, the term is used to describe a set of strategies and technologies used for analysis of business data. However, the term has actually been around ...

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Derek Rodner· March 21, 2019· 2 min read

Ever wonder how business intelligence became what it is today?  Today, the term is used to describe a set of strategies and technologies used for analysis of business data. However, the term has actually been around since before the advent of modern technology, though it has been through more than a few different iterations.

A look back at the history of business intelligence can reveal where the concept came from, what it means today, and what the future holds. 

History of Business Intelligence Infographic


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About the author

Derek Rodner

Derek M. Rodner is the VP of Product Strategy at Agilence . He has over 20 years of experience helping start-ups develop products and go-to-market strategies across multiple technologies including: open source software, databases, systems management, business intelligence and SaaS. Derek is married with 3 children and in his spare time he enjoys taking care of his 600 gallon live coral reef fish tank and playing Fortnite.

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