ASYST International SA, a Business Objects Enterprise partner, today announced that Business Objects had unveiled several new product integration initiatives with key Microsoft products.
At the recent Microsoft TechEd Conference in San Diego, California, Business Objects announced the launch of Crystal Enterprise Live Office, a solution that enables users to embed active corporate data from Crystal Reports into Microsoft Office documents. In addition, the company unveiled an integrated solution for SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and support for the Microsoft Office Information Bridge Framework.
Business Objects has a long history of delivering solutions that integrate tightly with Microsoft products and help companies leverage the power of business intelligence to improve their company`s enterprise performance. These integrated solutions are designed to meet the needs of all types of users - from developers and IT professionals to business users and executives. Now, with these announcements, Business Objects has further strengthened its integration with Microsoft products with new solutions for Microsoft Office customers.
"Our goal is ensuring that customers can take advantage of the power and familiarity of the Microsoft Office System," commented Simon Marks, product manager for Office at Microsoft Corp. "Therefore, we are pleased to partner with companies like Business Objects to help enhance the business intelligence capabilities we can extend to customers across the enterprise with Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and other Microsoft Office System products."
"For any company serious about using business intelligence to ensure information accuracy and drive enterprise performance, the combination of Business Objects and Microsoft technologies is a very compelling solution," added Bill Gibson, senior vice-president of partners and alliances at Business Objects. "Our integrated solutions are focused on increasing developer and Microsoft Office user productivity and delivering BI to an increasing number of business users. No other business intelligence product can claim the same number of users, years of proven success, and tight integration with Microsoft.
The enhancements to the Business Objects product line announced at the Microsoft TechEd Conference, include:
Expanded Microsoft Office system integration
Business Objects has expanded its integration with Microsoft Office System applications with Crystal Enterprise Live Office. This solution allows business users to easily embed and manage live reports and report components in Microsoft Office System applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Crystal Enterprise Live Office will help broaden the use of BI, while allowing organisations to secure and manage information centrally. Microsoft Office users gain access to the world`s most widely deployed enterprise reporting solution to help them make decisions based on timely, accurate data.
Integration with SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Business Objects announced a new integrated solution for SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Crystal Version 10. The solution provides personalised business intelligence content directly within SharePoint Portal Server 2003 sites, providing business users with a powerful tool for increasing productivity and obtaining a single view of corporate information. The integration kit for SharePoint Portal Server 2003 provides users with an integrated, personalised and secure access to information from disparate systems, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) applications.
Support for Microsoft Office Information Bridge Framework
The Microsoft Office Information Bridge Framework provides software components, tools and guidance to help developers build solutions that connect the Microsoft Office System to enterprise systems via XML Web services. Business Objects has committed to extend its current Office integration capabilities using the Information Bridge Framework to enable greater collaboration between its BI software and the Microsoft Office System. This integration is another way in which business users can take advantage of business intelligence as part of their everyday workflow with Microsoft products
"We are very excited about these new Microsoft-oriented announcements," added Paul Marketos, MD of ASYST International SA. "As both Microsoft and Business Objects Enterprise Partners, ASYST International can deliver true business intelligence solutions across organisations, increasing developer and Microsoft Office user productivity. For any company serious about using business intelligence, the combination of Business Objects and Microsoft technologies is a very compelling solution."
For further information, please contact Justine Morgan, Marketing Manager, ASYST International SA (Pty) Ltd: telephone (011) 622-0112, fax (011) 622-0124, e-mail jmm@asyst.co.za
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Business Objects is the world`s leading business intelligence (BI) software company. BI enables organisations to track, understand, and manage enterprise performance. The company`s solutions leverage the information that is stored in an array of corporate databases, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
Popular uses of BI include enterprise reporting, management dashboards and scorecards, customer intelligence applications, financial reporting, and both customer and partner extranets. These solutions enable companies to gain visibility into their business, acquire and retain profitable customers, reduce costs, optimise the supply chain, increase productivity, and improve financial performance.
In December 2003, Business Objects completed the acquisition of Crystal Decisions, the leader in enterprise reporting. The combined product line includes software for reporting, query and analysis, performance management, analytic applications, and data integration. In addition, Business Objects offers consulting and education services to help customers effectively deploy their business intelligence projects.
Business Objects has more than 24 000 customers in over 80 countries.
ASYST International SA
ASYST International SA is a South African company providing experienced consultancy and specialising in the provision and improvement of business information systems. ASYST International is an established expert in financial, business intelligence customised software systems, providing solutions to improve business efficiency, reduce operating costs and increase profits. Asyst believes in a hands-on approach, from a tailored proposal, through to the best software design and systems configuration, to providing on-going training and support. It is also the sole distributor of Access Accounts in southern Africa.
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