DecisionCentric^® Features & Benefits

Key End User Features

Easy to use: Users simply fill in a series of dialogs, clicking “Next” until their request for information is completed. Little or no training is required to get started.
Report Designer: Users customize reports through an intuitive, drag-and-drop interface. The business intelligence software handles the “heavy lifting” of report design for the user. Output can be saved in a variety of format standards, including xls, pdf, rtf, xml, htm and others.
Broad data access: Users effortlessly transcend the boundaries between functional business systems to access disparate databases in any combination of relational and non-relational sources.

Performance: Client and server footprints are very small, requiring very little overhead. Databases are accessed read-only, maximizing operational efficiency.
Control: Manage who can access what data by security levels and/or groups.
Security: Adheres to LDAP and Active Directly industry standards. Run under your existing system or database security, or use the optional security features for access to files, fields and records.
Easy setup and deployment: Installation and setup are typically complete in a matter of hours. Client software is self-deploying and self-maintaining to minimize IT support overhead.

“Smarter Business Intelligence”

Provides “Enterprise Power” without the cost and overhead of “Big BI” (Big Business Intelligence)
Scalable, comprehensive and easy-to-use business intelligence software
Data integration software for concurrent access to disparate databases—without the need for cumbersome and expensive ETL technology
Business and technical user oriented reporting and analytical tools

Efficient

Fast, easy installation—often completed in hours
Sensible design approach negates expensive consulting projects typically associated with business intelligence solutions
Leverages existing metadata often ignored by “Big BI” vendors
Includes the enterprise power and functionality that users desire, without the enterprise overhead and start-up costs

Compatible

Native database access to any combination of disparate databases
Run requests for information against any combination of relational and non-relational databases
Web services design is SOA-friendly (Service-Oriented Architecture)
Employs Industry Standards such as: J2EE, C#, .NET, Open LDAP and Active Directory
Compatible with existing security and customizable on a user-by-user basis

User Friendly

“Smart Client” requires no maintenance by IT staff
Information Request Building Wizard is easy for business users to understand and use, often without training
Visual report designer generates reports automatically, and provides extensive, intuitive, user editing capability