Ventana Research Commences New Benchmark Research on Information Optimization

SAN RAMON, CA, March 08, 2013 (Press-News.org) Ventana Research announced today that the firm is set to begin their latest Benchmark Research on Information Optimization. The firm has embarked on this benchmark research to evaluate how technology is used to support better access and utilization of information in business and IT. Information optimization is also a key driver and benefit of the use of big data technology.

Information powers today's businesses, and previous research conducted by Ventana Research indicates that organizations are aware of the challenges associated with accessing and assembling information so that it is useful and relevant. This new research on Information optimization, the latest from the leading business technology research firm, will analyze how organizations collect data, in what forms they collect it, how it is assemble and integrated and how it is best used. The research is designed to provide the building blocks for a foundation for optimizing the use and integration of information, enabling Ventana Research to provide guidance on efficiently and effectively using technology to deliver the right information to business and IT when and how it is needed.

This research will also examine organizations' people, process, information and technology competencies, maturity, trends and best practices in how they make information available to those who need it. The research aims to provide significant new insights into attitudes toward information optimization and the processes they enable. It will help provide information on best practices and practical methods to build a business case for investment. The research will also investigate the most critical information sources and how organizations provide access that critical information to decision makers in the form and cycles they need it.

"Information is one of the key enablers of effective competitiveness and performance," said Mark Smith, CEO and Chief Research Officer of Ventana Research. "This benchmark research will investigate how to best manage it and make it ready for use in both business and IT. Businesses need to improve the timeliness and forms of information available.. This latest research will provide companies with a roadmap to optimization information to derive full value from enterprise systems, business analytics and big data investments."

To learn more about Information Optimization or participate in the research, please visit: www.ventanaresearch.com/informationoptimization. The research is being sponsored by Datawatch. Ventana Research, a leading business technology research and advisory services firm, provides qualified research participants with an incentive, complimentary report and presentation of the research findings as well as access to a free educational webcast on best practices in the Information Optimization benchmark research.

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