Assignment
Question 1
Below is a list of four popular websites that promote and advocate for the use of Business Intelligence.
• The Digital Warehousing Institute (TDWI)
• CIO|INSIGHT
• Technology Evaluation Center (TEC)
• Baseline
Consider the content and resources identified in each site to reflect on the following questions:
• In your opinion, why do we need BI?
• What impact do you think that new technology has on BI?
• How have security measures kept pace with updates in BI changes?
Question 2
You were introduced to environmental science. With some of your background knowledge, and what you have learned from your readings, consider the following statement:
The world will never run out of resources because we can use technology to find substitutes; this will help us reduce resource waste.
Do you agree with this statement? Explain your position.