The Obis Omni Forum 2009:
Securing quick wins and rapid ROI from your Business Intelligence and Performance Management Initiatives
When times are tight, and organisations are bracing themselves for tough times ahead, IT spending can seem the easiest option to cut costs, fast. But although it may arguably be the easiest option, when it comes to cutting back on BI and CPM investments, it’s certainly not always the smartest option.
In our recent member survey, we asked whether BI and CPM budgets had, increased, decreased, been put on hold or stayed the same. 48% of survey respondents said, quite surprisingly given the current economic climate, that their budgets had actually stayed the same. However, tellingly ‘quick implementation’ and ‘rapid payback’ came out as two of the most important factors when choosing a BI or CPM supplier. So whether your BI budget for 2009-2010 has been slashed, remains the same or even increased, you are all under the same pressure to make that spend count. And the pressure is on to deliver payback now.
NEW FOR 2009
Finance Leaders’ Executive Master-class, Financial Leadership in the Agile, Insightful Organisation
Solution Provider Showcase
Previous attendees have included:
American Express • AXA • BBC • Belfast City Council • Bradford and Bingley • BP • BT • Cambridge University • Camelot Group PLC • CISCO • City of Westminster • Clifford Chance • Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd • Deutsche Bank • DHL • Experian • Figleaves • Harrods • HBOS (Halifax) • ITV • Leeds City Council • Legal & General • McDonalds • Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Ltd • National Australia Group • News International • Nokia • Npower • O2 • Osborne Clarke • RBS • Rolls-Royce • Royal United Hospital • Scottish Exec Rural Affairs • The Co-Operative Group • Titan Outdoor Advertising • Unilever PLC • VISA Europe • Waitrose • WSP Group
Job titles included:
BI Team Leader • Chief Architect • Data Quality Leader • Director Corporate Services • Director of Applications & Data Services • Director of Global MI and Operational Metrics • Director, Information Systems Research Unit • Director of Strategy • Enterprise Architect • e-Finance Leader • FD • Global Business Analyst • Group Head of Business Information • Head of Business Development • Head of Business Excellence • Head of Data Strategy • Head of Decision Support •Head of Financial Planning • Head of Information & Strategy • Head of Information and Knowledge Management • Head of IT Infrastructure • Head of MI Strategy and Business Advice • IM & T Manager • Infrastructure Development Manager • IT Director • IT Manager • IT Strategy Director • Lead Data and BI Architect • Lead Technical Architect • Manager Global Markets Systems • Project Manager Technologies and IT • Senior Manager Business Analysis & Development • VP Business Systems Development
Feedback from the delegates was resoundingly positive:
“I was very impressed…the most professional, brilliantly run and enjoyable event I have attended - an interesting programme with interesting speakers”
“Good mix of sponsors and delegates”
“Very well organised and very informative”
“The organisation was exceptional and the diverse range of speakers gave very different insights into the realm of BI”
“Friendly, professional style and very conducive to networking”
“highly effective vendor independent sessions combined with meetings with vendors”
“good range of relevant speakers and focus on customer case studies”
“High standard of speakers. Relaxed environment – easy to circulate and meet people. Good crowd!”
“It was a pleasure to meet with thinking like-minded individuals who understand business rather than just IT and who understand the challenges that face us today. The business world is rapidly changing and it is good to share ideas and experiences with fellow professionals.”
Do you qualify for a free place at this year’s event?
Places at the Obis Omni Forum 2009 are restricted to Obis Omni members who are senior decision makers with the budget to make BI or CPM purchasing decisions in the next 12 months. To find out whether you will qualify for a free place in September,
email richard.taylor@obisomni.com
