Appropriate fo r all courses in Decision Suppo r t Systems (DSS), computerized decision making tools, a nd management suppo r t systems. Todays netwo r ked computer systems enable executives to use info r mation in radically new ways, to make dramatically mo r e effective decisions -- a nd make those decisions mo r e rapidly. Decision Suppo r t Systems a nd Intelligent Systems, Seventh Edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to todays revolutionary management suppo r t system technologies, a nd how they can be used fo r better decision making. In this tho r oughly revised edition, the autho r s go far beyond traditional ",decision suppo r t systems,", focusing far mo r e coverage on Web-enabled tools, perfo r mance analysis, knowledge management, a nd other recent innovations. The autho r s introduce each significant new technology, show how it wo r ks, a nd offer practical guidance on integrating it into real-wo r ld o r ganizations. Examples, products, services, a nd exercises are presented throughout, a nd the text has been revised fo r improved clarity a nd readability. New a nd enhanced coverage includes: state-of-the-art data mining, OLAP, expert system, a nd neural netwo r k software, revamped coverage of knowledge management, a nd a far greater emphasis on the use of Web technologies throughout. Also covered in detail: data warehousing, including access, analysis, visualization, modeling, a nd suppo r t. This edition also contains DSS In Action boxes presenting real business scenarios fo r the use of advanced management suppo r t technology. Decision Suppo r t Systems a nd Intelligent Systems, Seventh Edition is suppo r ted by a Web site containing additional readings, relevant links, a nd other supplements.