Excerpts from a an interview with Howard Dressner, CSO of Hyperion, strangely no questions around the Oracle acquisition and changes caused by it, i still have my set of pending questions here, would love to get answers for them.

What should be the key points CIOs ought to keep in mind when adopting BI tools?

Having the right technology is only half the story. Getting people to use it is quite another matter. Hence, before embarking on their tech journey, the CEOs and CIOs have to first start understanding the priorities of the business and the mission of the business-because this is about technology supporting business, not just implementing tools. They ought to pick focused activities. This boils down to a basic reality: You've got to do things in as manageable a scope as you possibly can. Hence, implementing a competency centre, platform standardisation, and tool consolidation are all valuable things undertake. Also, BI or BPM is an ongoing process. It will not happen overnight. But, when you compare it to something like ERP, this is a cakewalk.

How can enterprises plan strategically for BI?

Enterprises need to organise for it and have a roadmap. They need to self assess and ask: where are we technologically? Where are we from a business perspective and where do we want to be and what will be the steps to getting there? You can also have a roadmap for BPM. So, it's more of a journey, not a destination. Not having business intelligence and not having BPM puts enterprises at a significant disadvantage in today's times. This is not just about technology; it's just the enabler.

How does Hyperion plan to grow its market in India?

We are extremely strong in verticals like retail, banking and finance, manufacturing, telecom and public sector. At Hyperion and Oracle, we have a comprehensive set of solutions to address their needs.

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Prashanth Rai