This IDC study presents a forecast for the worldwide business analytics software market, which comprises tools and applications for tracking, storing, analyzing, modeling, and presenting data in support of automating decision-making and reporting processes.

"In 2005 the business analytics software market, which includes both application development tools and packaged analytic applications, reached $16.6 billion, representing a growth rate of 11.0%." ? Dan Vesset, research director, Business Analytics Software