Industry Leaders Unite to Deliver Cost-Effective Business Intelligence for Small- to Medium-Sized Enterprises

Strategic Insights -

Industry leaders Cognos, IBM, and Microsoft have joined forces to provide a comprehensive business intelligence (BI) solution tailored for small- to medium-sized enterprises. This collaborative effort brings together cutting-edge technology from each company, combining the power of Cognos NovaView 2.0, IBM Netfinity Server, and Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. The resulting solution empowers organizations to effectively analyze corporate data, make informed decisions, and drive profitability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint offering provides a complete end-to-end BI solution for data warehouses, enabling organizations to create and manage data warehouses and conduct high-impact business analysis.
  • Cognos NovaView 2.0 is an OLAP client designed exclusively for use with Microsoft's SQL Server 7.0 OLAP Services, providing a scalable and reliable solution for business intelligence.
  • IBM Netfinity Server delivers the power, control, and availability needed to run demanding BI applications, ensuring that customers can access critical corporate data in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 enables independent software vendors and customers to build and deploy scalable database solutions, providing a robust foundation for business intelligence and information management.
  • The combination of hardware and software gives customers access to critical corporate data and the means to better measure their business, synchronize decision-making, and maximize profitability.
  • The joint solution is ideal for small- to medium-sized businesses, providing a cost-effective solution for delivering business intelligence and driving business growth.
  • Patrick O'Leary, Cognos vice president of strategic alliances, noted that the combination of business intelligence software, a data warehouse, and a high-performance server provides the enterprise coverage needed to derive maximum value from corporate information.
  • The solution is available for purchase from authorized resellers and distributors, providing organizations with flexibility and choice in deploying the needed technology.
  • The IBM Netfinity family of products enables small, medium, and large companies to manage their networked business systems, from file and print capabilities to the most advanced applications.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 is the leading Windows NT Server-based database, bringing business advantage and improved decision-making to all levels of the organization through the power of data warehousing, industry solutions, and interoperability with Microsoft Office.

Statistics:

  • The business intelligence market is growing rapidly as organizations of all sizes realize the benefits of analyzing their corporate data to make better business decisions.
  • The combined product offering represents a single solution, under the umbrella of the IBM ServerProven Program, to create and manage data warehouses and provide high-impact business analysis.
  • Cognos NovaView 2.0 is an OLAP client designed exclusively for use with Microsoft's SQL Server 7.0 OLAP Services, providing a scalable and reliable solution for business intelligence.
  • IBM Netfinity Server delivers the power, control, and availability needed to run demanding BI applications, ensuring that customers can access critical corporate data in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 enables independent software vendors and customers to build and deploy scalable database solutions, providing a robust foundation for business intelligence and information management.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Cognos, IBM, Microsoft Unite to Provide Business Intelligence for Small- to Medium-Sized Enterprises"
  • Cognos, "Cognos, IBM, Microsoft Announce Business Intelligence Solution for Small- to Medium-Sized Enterprises"
  • IBM, "IBM Netfinity Server"
  • Microsoft, "Microsoft SQL Server 7.0"