Think of all the different types of information a company must store and make available throughout its enterpriseNow consider the various users who must make user of that information in order for the

A sales representative accesses customer account information to provide support or process orders A finance department employee retrieves financial statements for analysis and reporting A human resources manager reviews employee performance evaluations and training records for performance reviews and development plans A marketing team member accesses market research data to inform marketing campaigns An IT technician retrieves system logs and error reports to troubleshoot and fix technical issues An operations manager accesses inventory and supply chain data to monitor and optimize production and distribution processes A customer service representative accesses customer complaint history to address and resolve issues A legal department employee retrieves contracts and legal documents for review and negotiation A purchasing manager accesses supplier information to evaluate and select vendors A CEO reviews sales and financial data to make strategic decisions and set company goals