The Usage of Data Mining Technology in Financial Information System: An Application on Borsa Istanbul

Data mining technology is one of the new technologies that have become increasingly popular. Data mining enables to form forecasts and models regarding future by making use of past data. It can be costly, risky and time consuming for enterprises to gain knowledge. Firms gain important competitive advantage by data mining methods. This study analyzes on the readiness to implement and the extent of utilization of data mining technologies in the Financial Information Systems (FIS) in Borsa Istanbul and also researches the level of understanding of, perceptions of and readiness to implement data mining technologies within the Borsa Istanbul. Analysis was undertaken using SPSS. Manufacturing and financial enterprises are the universal of this study. Primary data were obtained by using survey method and questionnaire technique and findings of the study were evaulated. Technological, organisational and human resources issues had a significant role in the decision to, or not to utilize data mining technology. The ability to use data mining technology was found to be increased the performance of the Financial Information System.