When embarking upon a major business project , one of the most critical aspects can be understanding the detailed needs of the business.
Business Analysis is the process of understanding and documenting the needs of the business. By utilizing a BA to gather the requirements and fully understand the business needs a much more robust technical solution can be established.

• The Business Analyst performs a liaison function between the business side of the enterprise and the information technology department or external service providers.
• The BA is the key facilitator within an organization, acting as a bridge between the business unit, the stakeholders and the project team.
• The BA becomes the advocate for the business unit, always keeping the goals and objectives of the business unit on the radar screen.