If you just read the headlines, you’d think that cloud computing could solve every problem your business will face. Outsourcing your in-house applications, or even your IT infrastructure, can provide the types of resources previously available only to large enterprises.

However, for business intelligence platforms, simply moving applications to the cloud won’t solve the inherent obstacles associated with the technology. There are numerous cloud offerings that provide valuable tools, such as data visualization, but several factors still favor keeping your BI software in-house.