| Feature |
Benefit |
Details |
| Concurrently draws from numerous existing data sources |
Centralize disparate reporting infrastructures. Quickly create, run and distribute reports based on a comprehensive view of the business, with minimal infrastructure investment and no impact on existing systems. |
Data sources can be in any format, including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Informix, Microsoft Access, Excel, MySQL, Sybase, XML and others. |
| Supports reports designed in any reporting platform |
Users and administrators have no learning curve and continue to interact with their reporting platform of choice. |
Reporting platforms supported include: Crystal Reports, Access, Brio, SQL, Excel. |
| Rapid implementation and customization |
Initial web interface and report template integration is generally implemented and up and running in days. Once installed, the solution is fully configurable and can evolve over time. |
Existing reports and templates can be uploaded for immediate use and customization. These can be tailored by end-users and administrators; new reports and templates can be created. |
| Configurable organizational structure with access controls |
Distribute reporting tasks throughout the organization while maintaining access controls and data security. |
Reports and data filters can be organized based on type, user groups and report profiles. Access controls ensure users see only the information they have permission to access. |
| Web-based configuration and management |
Administrators configure the system, users, reports and templates through a single web-based portal, with no need to enter individual reporting platforms. |
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| Automatic caching and archiving |
Users can rapidly access reports without watching the hourglass as they wait for reports. |
Previously run reports and report templates are cached for fast access when requested. |
| User-configured reports, based on existing templates |
Users can easily access and customize their favorite report templates for any ad hoc or new reporting need. |
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| Multi-language interface |
Serve users across a global organization with a single reporting solution based on a single set of data. |
Report interface can be built in any language, leveraging the capabilities of web browsers for presentation. |
| Automatic usage caching and system reports |
Stay informed about system status, performance and usage. |
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