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BusinessObjects Edge Series by Business Objects :: Last updated on February 26, 2008

BusinessObjects Edge Series is the business intelligence (BI) solution of choice for small to mid-size companies that want to optimize business performance, discover new opportunities, and get an edge on their competition. It addresses all BI requirements, from flexible ad-hoc reporting and dashboards, to powerful data integration and insightful performance management.

Flexible, fast to deploy, and affordable -- the Edge Series portfolio of products makes it easy for growing companies to get immediate insight into their business data for quick, well-informed decisions. It is built by the world's undisputed BI leader with 30,000 small to mid-size customers and thousands of specialized partners to assure your long-term success in any business intelligence initiative.

Key Features

• Ad Hoc Reporting, Query and Analysis: With Crystal Decisions, your decision-makers benefit from flexible ad hoc reporting, query, and analysis via the web -- without relying on IT. Using an intuitive web interface, any business professional can access company data, analyze it using simple point-and-click functionality, and format it to meet personalized requirements.
• Interactive Dashboard Viewing for Executives and Managers: With simple point-and-click, users interact with visual sliders and gauges to identify new opportunities and challenges. Plus, what-if analysis lets managers proactively understand the impact of decisions before they are made.
• Deliver Data Anywhere, Anytime: Edge Series provides access to data integration capabilities, allowing users to easily explore, extract, transform, and deliver data anywhere. Users can easily move data volumes allowing you to manage and organize disparate data systems to gain a single view of your organization.

Contact Information

Core Capabilities

• Business Intelligence (BI)
• Analytics
• Application Suite
• Reporting/Scorecarding
• Security

Industries

• Aerospace and Defense
• Automotive OEM
• Automotive Supplier
• Chemicals
• Consumer Packaged Goods - Beverage, Tobacco
• Consumer Packaged Goods - Food Products
• Consumer Packaged Goods - House, Health, Beauty Products
• Electrical Equipment
• Electronics and Semiconductors
• Hi-Tech (Computers, Communications, Office)
• Industrial/Heavy Equipment and Machinery
• Medical Devices
• Metals - Fabrication and Assembly
• Metals - Primary (Mills, Foundries)
• Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Oil and Gas
• Other Transportation (Railroad, Ships, Boats)
• Pharmaceuticals
• Plastics and Rubber Products
• Textiles and Apparel

Platforms

• Linux
• Microsoft Vista
• Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Databases supported

• ASCII - Text file-based
• IBM DB2
• Informix
• Ingres
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft SQL Server
• MySQL
• Oracle
• Other ODBC Compliant Systems
• Sybase

Target Business Size(s)

• Mid-Size (101-500 users)
• Small (1-100 users)

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