Arbor Software has announced direct integration between Arbor WIRED for OLAP and Microsoft`s OLAP server (code-named Plato). WIRED for OLAP is an OLAP-centric analysis and presentation tool ideal for enterprise OLAP applications including sales analysis, performance reporting and product profitability analysis. WIRED for OLAP provides customers with: * The full benefits of OLAP server analytics and processing power delivered to the desktop and webtop; * Interoperable client software for both Windows and Java browser platforms; and * A robust mid-tier application server for enterprise-wide analytical collaboration and simplified deployment. Over 150 leading organisations are leveraging the power of WIRED for OLAP with Arbor Essbase OLAP Server to address a wide range of enterprise OLAP applications. Coinciding with the first public beta availability of Microsoft`s OLAP server, Arbor has released a version of WIRED for OLAP that includes direct integration with Microsoft`s OLAP server in addition to Arbor Essbase OLAP Server. WIRED for OLAP evaluation software is available for immediate download and free trial from Arbor`s Web site at http://www.arborsoft.com. "We`re delighted that Arbor has moved so fast to enable WIRED for OLAP to work with Microsoft`s OLAP technology," said Jim Ewel, group product manager - SQL Server Marketing, Microsoft. "WIRED offers great OLAP functionality and is sure to be a hit with beta testers of Microsoft`s OLAP technology." "WIRED for OLAP delivers the power of OLAP to everyone from sales representatives to senior executives," said Richard Daley, Arbor`s director of product marketing - tools. "By integrating WIRED for OLAP with both Arbor Essbase and Microsoft`s OLAP server we maintain our commitment to an open architecture and customer flexibility."
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