Using InetSoft's BI tools for SQL 2008

Enterprises that use Microsoft SQL Server 2008 within their IT environment will gain more functionality and capabilities combining their SQL server with InetSoft's flagship product, Style Intelligence.

Style Intelligence is an all-inclusive BI software application that requires a one-time installation process, as opposed to the multiple setup phases of SQL Server and its different editions. This is a cost-effective add on for SQL Server users that face the frequent burden of updates and the limitations of SQL Server tools.

InetSoft's BI solution provides an extensive range of BI tools that cater to the data needs of a relational database management system, giving more flexibility and utility than the stand-alone SQL Server.

Style Intelligence maximizes self-service and requires minimal IT-training with its simple interface. In conjunction with SQL Server 2008, InetSoft's software makes it easy to integrate other datasources with your SQL.

Boundless Data Integration

Robust data mashups are a significant feature offered by InetSoft's BI application.The versatile data mashup engine can extract from different data sources such as Hyperion Essbase, Oracle OLAP, SAP NetWeaver and many more.

The mashup engine renders users with an intuitively easy navigation without sacrificing flexibility. The mashup engine's simple drag-and-drop interface will automatically write queries that combine and manipulate massive amounts of data.

Our patent pending Data Block technology is used to merge diversified tables into a single relevant data model. The Data Block makes it easy for users who are not familiar with IT to create their own data mashups, without a predefined data model.

Full-Featured Reporting and Dashboarding

With Style Intelligence joined with SQL Server 2008, you can easily make detailed reports and interactive dashboards that reveal vital information for business decisions. InetSoft's BI tools enables users to transform raw data into meaningful insights with ease and accuracy.

The reporting engine of the Style Intelligence makes it feasible to quickly create reports in a publishable format, for sharing and communicating business conditions. InetSoft's user viewsheet, another notable tool within Style Intelligence, brings enterprise data to life with engaging and captivating dashboards, for both monitoring and exploratory analysis.

Since Style Intelligence is a web-based platform, end users have the freedom to access and modify reports and dashboards on mobile and other off-premise devices.

Read why choosing InetSoft's cloud-flexible BI provides advantages over other BI options.

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