Information is provided direct to managers rather than being processed by analysts. Information can be specifically targeted so that the items that require action by a particular individual are displayed to them, rather than hidden in a jumble of figures. Information can be provided graphically, and within the context of other related information, permitting faster and more accurate decision making.

OBS is a specialist in the implementation of Business Intelligence solutions, with skills in OLAP, Data Warehousing and Web Deployment.

Business Intelligence (BI) systems are the current generation of systems passing information to users.

BI systems are characterised by