It depends on the project size. The Implementation of Business Intelligence system can last from a few weeks to several months. A lot of companies, after the BI system implementation, start to observe benefits and decide to extend their system by adding new areas and funcionality.
Business Intelligence Systems should be implemented according to the priorities. Starting from the implementation of the functions most important for company. The most popular is sales area and financial module.
High quality of data in Business Intelligence system has significant impact on further analytical processes. The Preparation of data is a very complex process. The data from many source systems have to be properly cleaned and integrated. Cleaning the data is based on standardization of the forms of records and data types. The integration process involves combining of the previously cleaned data. To do this experts use ETL/DQ processes.
Business Intelligence systems implementation is a complex process. Its effectiveness depends on many factors. The most important one is the team experience, solid requirement analysis, a proper choice of technologies and training for the future system users.
The main success indicators of Business Intelligence are:
Moreover, before the implementation of BI system it is possible to specify KPI. It will help to evaluate the results of implementation. Quantitative and qualitative measures can be used.
Tipical threats connected with the implementation of Business Intelligence systems are:
Main problems, with the biggest impact on project, usually appear in the begining of realization. Their consequences lengthen the time of achieving aims and they have negative impact on the involvement and the realization of the project.
Business Intelligence Specialists implement the system with company employees within the earlier established area. They can implement it completely or just the selected parts. After the contracted work the specialists give professional training concerning using the system. Technical support to some extent is also provided (SLA contract, post-implementation support, helpdesk ect.).