Business intelligence (BI) is the set of techniques and tools for the transformation of raw data into meaningful and useful information for business analysis purposes. BI technologies are capable of handling large amounts of unstructured data to help identify, develop and otherwise create new strategic business opportunities.
Microsoft provides tools to transform your business data into information. User can use these tools with Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment.
Microsoft Business Intelligence suit comprises of SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services), SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) packages.