There’s still hope for BI http://bit.ly/fBpLHp? I certainly hope so. I agree that the landscape is changing with the evolution of self-service or agile BI, but I also know from my experience in working with these companies that the need for VARs won’t necessarily go away. Even the most integrated and easy-to-use tools require some sort of deployment mechanism. It’s not as if a GM of a business unit can download a BI tool and be up and runningin minutes. That said, I agree that for VARs to really add value, they will need to look to add-ons in either verticals or other areas such as mobility. In any event IMHO, BI is here to stay and still has huge value to offer.