Web-based Managed Reporting is now cost effective. Dimensional Strategies Inc has released version 1.2 of ReportEase.

This software product, ReportEase, allows companies to expand the reach of their report consumers in a cost effective manner. Web based managed reporting is a costly solution to companies as it requires expensive end user licensing and training; ReportEase combats that problem.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Web-based Managed Reporting is now cost effective. Dimensional Strategies Inc has released version 1.2 of ReportEase.

Toronto, Canada – May 3, 2002 – Companies looking to extend the reach of reports to both internal and external customers will benefit from a new software solution called ReportEase. ReportEase works with a companys existing Cognos, Hummingbird or Crystal Reports Business Intelligence solution. It allows an unlimited number of users to access reports. Users can subscribe to reports or reports can be pushed out easily using email and the Internet.

Dimensional Strategies developed ReportEase in response to a growing demand from Business Intelligence clients who just wanted a report", but didnt want the complexity in receiving the report. ReportEase was designed to make OLAP tools easy to use and implement, thus reducing training and licensing costs. Having a server-based license and an unlimited number of users allows IT executives to clearly see the immediate cost savings and ROI in a ReportEase solution.

Were thrilled to see what was initially a value added solution for one of our clients, evolve into a software solution that benefited our existing client base as well as the new clients that followed with their own implementations.", said Jeremy Fitzgerald, co-founder and principal of Dimensional Strategies Inc.

Key Product Features:

- No individual license fees. Server based license with unlimited users
- Minimal setup and training required. Most sites can be fully operational within days
- Users only require a web browser to access reports
- Allows you to deliver reports to staff (internal or external), customers and suppliers
- Reports can be distributed to users, users can request reports, or standard reports can be made available
- Uses either Windows NT Domain, Windows 2000 Active Directory or Netscape Directory Server to authenticate users
- Reports are formatted and ready to print

System Requirements:

- Windows NT 4 (Workstation or Server) or Windows 2000 (Professional or Server)
- Pentium II or higher (Pentium III or higher recommended)
- 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
- Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 4 or higher
- Free drive space to support report generation

More information, as well as an on-line demo can be found at: http://www.dstrat.com/ReportEase/reportease.html

Dimensional Strategies Inc. is a Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence solution provider located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The principals of the company, Jeremy Fitzgerald and Evan Ross, are contributing authors on several Data Warehousing books including Oracle 8i for Data Warehousing, and Data Warehousing with SQL Server 7. Both are seasoned speakers, having presented locally and throughout North America at IOUG-A Live!, the annual conference of the International Oracle Users Group.

CONTACT:
George Mints
Dimensional Strategies Inc.
108A – 221 Dufferin Street
Toronto, ON, M6K 3J2, Canada
Phone: (416) 538-6849
http://www.dstrat.com
info@dstrat.com

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