FractalIntelligence SQL Server 2005 Edition Leverages Latest Innovations Valuable Addition to Microsoft Analysis and Reporti
Fractal:Edge, recent winner of the Waters Magazine Award for Best Visualization Provider, announced today that Fractal:Intelligence SQL Server® 2005 Edition is now available as a beta release for users looking to take full advantage of the latest querying and business intelligence features introduced with Microsoft SQL Server® 2005.
Key features of Fractal:Intelligence 2.2 SQL Server® 2005 Edition include:
> Addition of new Active Data Object (ADO), Analysis Services (AS) and Reporting Services (RS) data adapters.
> The ADO adapter leverages performance enhancements in SQL Server® 2005 to deliver superior connectivity to relational data sources.
> The AS data adapter leverages the new Unified Dimensional Model (UDM).
> Full visual drag and drop configuration of Fractal Map projects removes need for any MDX coding by end users.
Being able to utilize powerful interactive visual Fractal Maps with Microsoft'ss Analysis Services and scalable SQL Server® 2005 new features is a winning combination for business users looking to get the most intelligence from their large and complex information resources, said Kerry Gerontianous, President of Incremax Technologies, a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner and a Fractal:Edge Solution Partner. With these new features we can also create thin-client Fractal Map projects for delivery by Fractal:Server within SharePoint® portal environments further enhancing productivity.
Fractal:Intelligence is the cornerstone of the Fractal:Edge productivity suite, allowing users to configure Fractal Maps quickly and easily. The unique presentation of multidimensional data in Fractal Maps makes outliers, anomalies and patterns instantly recognizable. By reducing the time taken to spot opportunities or threats, Fractal Maps deliver a competitive edge 's8211; especially when the data contains the richness and dynamism afforded by SQL Server® 2005.
We find increasing numbers of clients embracing SQL Server® 2005 and Microsoft Reporting and Analysis Services as strategic components of their BI architecture. said David Lincoln, Fractal:Edge'ss Director of Product Development. Feedback from customers and relevant Microsoft product groups confirms this special edition of Fractal:Intelligence has all the right integration points to leverage the power of Microsoft'ss BI product stack and add value to its reporting capabilities by delivering more effective analysis and enabling rapid action.
Fractal:Intelligence 2.2 SQL Server® 2005 Edition is available now in Beta Release through
http://www.fractaledge.com/products-fractalintelligence-comparison.htm. The production version will be available in Q4 2006.
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About Fractal:Edge
Fractal:Edge delivers software products for the interactive visual analysis and navigation of large, complex or fast-moving information sources. Our patented data visualization solutions are used by blue-chip clients worldwide in multiple industries and business functions to analyze information quickly and accurately.
Fractal:Edge is committed to working with dynamic and innovative partners to deliver targeted Fractal Map applications and custom Fractal Map solutions to commercial and public sectors worldwide. For more information, go to
http://www.fractaledge.com.
FractalIntelligence SQL Server 2005 Edition Leverages Latest Innovations Valuable Addition to Microsoft Analysis and Reporti