Traditionally, business managers have depended on IT departments to analyze data and provide insights to answer critical business questions. The challenge was that it required continuous access to power users with expert knowledge in using the analytics tools. Today, due to the proliferation of self-service analytics, LOB leaders are the primary IT decision makers giving them more control over their analytics solutions.

So, what do you need to look for and expect from modern analytics solutions? While modern solutions allow you to easily access more information and actionable insights to drive new revenue opportunities, we have listed 8 critical capabilities that are a must-have in any modern analytics solution.