Business Intelligence & Collaborative Planning Go Mainstream on the iPad with Silvon’s Latest Software Release
Westmont, IL (PRWEB) October 03, 2013 -- Silvon Software, Inc. has issued a Controlled Release of Version 6.3 of its Stratum™ business intelligence software suite — further enhancing the ability for sales reps, executives and others to run their Stratum analytics and update their budget and plan data directly on iPad devices. More than 1,800 manufacturing and distribution businesses worldwide in the Food & Beverage, CPG, Publishing, Packaging and other industries use Stratum for operational planning, business intelligence and performance management.
“Our customers and prospects expect fast, quality mobile experiences and Stratum V6.3 delivers on that expectation,” said Mike Hennel, president and CEO of Silvon. “Stratum V6.3 presents planning capabilities and business analytics to iPad users via the same high-performing web interface they’re accustomed to using today and with the same underlying security that they rely on.” According to Hennel, general release of Stratum V6.3 is expected to occur before year-end.
Stratum V6.3 Highlights
Stratum “On Safari”
Version 6.3 of Stratum now supports the Safari browser. With simple swipes and taps to an iPad screen, users can explore their BI data by drilling up or down in it – and by sorting and filtering the data. Plus, they can update budget and planning data directly from an iPad device.
Dynamic Data Capabilities
Stratum V6.3 better integrates a near real-time environment to reflect the current state of a user’s BI data at any given time. This ensures that time-sensitive data such as Inventory or Open Orders stays as current as possible.
Excel File Viewing
In Stratum V6.3, Excel files that originate from Stratum via its “Actions” or “Export to Excel” functionality can be viewed on an iPad in Quick Look.
Additional, Customer-Driven Functionality
Other features designed to further enhance the Stratum user experience are included in Silvon’s latest product release, many of them as a result of direct customer feedback.
Windows & SQL Server Certifications
Version 6.3 of the Stratum web interface is certified to support Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2012, along with Windows Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 R2.
About Silvon Software, Inc.
Silvon Software is a global provider of business intelligence applications for mid-market manufacturers and wholesalers. Silvon’s solutions are predicated on the fact that a better business understanding will empower the move toward an optimized supply chain. The Company’s 1,800+ clients benefit from improving business practices and profitability by leveraging analytic information on products, customers, suppliers and operational performance via on-line analytical views, performance scorecards and portal-based dashboards; automated reports; and numerous other information delivery options.
The company’s success with the Stratum solution suite has earned Silvon notable industry recognition in annual solution provider rankings published by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Food Logistics and Consumer Goods Technology magazines.
Pat Hennel, Silvon Software, +1 (630) 734-5362, [email protected]
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