In order to make business-critical decisions, employees need rapid access to real-time data. But that data may be spread across disparate tools in multiple departments in a variety of formats, ranging from unstructured spreadsheet data to structured CRM data. Microsoft BI solutions provide immediate access to this range of information as they present it on easy-to-comprehend, interactive dashboards that allow your people to work productively with personalized, relevant views of information at the right level of detail.
Chevron, with assets in more than 100 countries, relies heavily on effective analysis and reporting of data. In support of this, their Information Technology Company deployed Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 to provide employees with self-service analysis and report-creation capabilities. With the improved Reporting Services included in this version, Chevron business users can analyze data and create reports themselves, removing that burden from IT staff. And, using the new geospatial tools in Report Builder 3.0, employees can create map-based reports and add other visual enhancements.