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The assignment requires students to research and evaluate five Business Intelligence (BI) systems suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), focusing on criteria such as ease of use, cost, features, scalability, and support. Students must create a comparative analysis table and recommend the best BI system with justification. The report should be 1,500-2,000 words, properly cited in APA style, and submitted by February 5, 2025.

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The assignment requires students to research and evaluate five Business Intelligence (BI) systems suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), focusing on criteria such as ease of use, cost, features, scalability, and support. Students must create a comparative analysis table and recommend the best BI system with justification. The report should be 1,500-2,000 words, properly cited in APA style, and submitted by February 5, 2025.

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Spring 24-25

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muesser Nat

MISY472 Business Intelligence


Research Assignment: Evaluating Business Intelligence (BI) Systems for SMEs

Objective:
Research and evaluate five Business Intelligence (BI) systems suitable for Small and Medium
Enterprises (SMEs) based on key selection criteria. The goal is to provide a comparative analysis
that helps SMEs choose the best BI system for their needs.

Assignment Instructions:

1. Selection of BI Systems: Choose five BI systems commonly used by SMEs.

2. Evaluation Criteria: Assess each BI system based on the following key factors:

o Ease of Use: User-friendliness, learning curve, and interface.

o Cost & Pricing Model: Subscription fees, licensing options, and total cost of
ownership.

o Features & Functionality: Data visualization, reporting, dashboards, AI


capabilities, and integrations.

o Scalability & Performance: Ability to handle increasing data loads and business
growth.

o Support & Security: Customer support, data security measures, and compliance
with regulations.

3. Comparative Analysis: Create a table summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of


each BI system based on the evaluation criteria.

4. Recommendation: Based on your analysis, recommend the best BI system for SMEs and
justify your choice.

Deliverables:

• A 1,500-2,000-word report including:

o Introduction to BI systems and their importance for SMEs.

o Individual evaluation of each BI system.

o Comparative table summarizing findings.

o Conclusion with the recommended BI system and rationale.

• Properly cite sources using APA referencing style.


Spring 24-25
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muesser Nat

Submission Deadline: 02/05/2025

Assessment Criteria:

• Depth of research (30%)

• Clarity and organization (20%)

• Quality of comparative analysis (30%)

• Justification and critical thinking (20%)

Bonus: Students who include a case study or real-world example of an SME successfully using a
BI system will receive extra credit.

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