Microsoft has unveiled a new operational analytics
application aimed at meeting the information and technical needs of
SMEs.
Business Intelligence Optimisation (BIO) for Microsoft Dynamics
SL, provides personalised business performance scorecards, allowing
users to analyse business data through 60 different perspectives
based on 14 common job roles. It also includes strategic,
operational and financial analytics.
Users can view the analytical reports through Excel, Office
SharePoint Services, Office Business Scorecard Manager and other
parts of the Microsoft Office system or access them directly
through the BIO for Microsoft Dynamics SL application.
The new product is built on Microsoft’s SQL Server Analysis
Services and fully integrates with SQL Server 2000 and 2005.
BIO for Microsoft Dynamics SL is scheduled for general
availability in June, with the BIO Foundation entry-level product
priced at $3,600 (£2,050) in the US, including financial analytics
and a two-user licence.
The addition to Microsoft’s range of products for SMEs comes as
the software giant launches its “People-ready vision”, a major
pitch for the wider business market, backed by a $500m marketing
campaign.