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Why Business Analysts Are So Important for IT and CIOs

A new Forrester report sheds light on this little known, often misunderstood but critical liaison role that can unite the business and IT on enterprise projects, systems development and business strategy.

http://www.cio.com/article/336213/Why_Business_Analysts_Are_So_Important_for_IT_and_CIOs

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IT Pays a Price for Poor Requirements Practices

A new survey quantifies the premium that Information Technology (IT) pays for poor requirements gathering.  Study suggests focusing on process instead of documentation.

http://esj.com/articles/2008/02/07/it-pays-a-price-for-poor-requirements-practices.aspx

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IT Business Analyst ranks #17 in Best Jobs in America

IT Business Analyst ranks #17 in Best Jobs in America (2009) for great pay and superior growth prospects!

CNN Money and PayScale.com rate the top 50 careers with great pay and growth prospects. “IT Business Analysts analyze management, operations, healthcare, engineering and other business information processes to identify and specify computer software and hardware solutions”, CNN Money.com describes the work they do.  Money further states that between 2006 and 2016, IT Business Analysts might anticipate 29% job growth.

Source: CNN Money Top 50 Jobs

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Business Analyst Placement, Competencies and Effectiveness

The success or failure of the business analyst role depends greatly on the issues of organizational placement, skills and factors that shape demand.

Source: Gartner

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