Business Intelligence Technologies



Here you will find the technologies that play a key role in the Business Intelligence world.



Access 

Access is a relational database management system from Microsoft. It is a member of the 2007 Microsoft Office system.


Crystal Reports

Crystal Reports is a business intelligence application used to design and generate reports from a wide range of data sources.


Oracle

Oracle is relational database management system.


PerformancePoint
Office PerformancePoint Server provides all of the functionality that is needed for performance management in a single, integrated application including scorecards, dashboards, management reporting, analytics, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation.

SQL 2005

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is a comprehensive, integrated data management and analysis software that enables organizations to reliably manage mission-critical information and confidently run today’s increasingly complex business applications. SQL Server 2005 allows companies to gain greater insight from their business information and achieve faster results for a competitive advantage. Related technologies and processes include: SSAS, SSIS, SSRST-SQL and MDX.


SQL 2008

SQL Server 2008 delivers a rich set of integrated services that enable you to do more with your data such as query, search, synchronize, report and analyze. Your data can be stored and accessed in your largest servers within the Data Center all the way down to desktops and mobile devices, enabling you to have control over your data no matter where it is stored.




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