Elite Business Intelligence 2.2 Simplifies, Adds Flexibility to Business Performance Monitoring
Thomson EliteLOS ANGELES, May 7, 2007 – The latest release of Elite® Business Intelligence, Version 2.2, from Thomson Elite can help professional services firm leaders effectively and efficiently gain even greater business intelligence insights to shape decisions and strategies. The new software version is available for general release today. Thomson Elite is part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and a worldwide provider of business software to professional services firms.
Elite Business Intelligence 2.2 is the first software of its kind to achieve compliance with the Unicode character standard. The Unicode system is a protocol for the interchange, processing and display of written texts of the diverse languages of the modern world, and adds important functionality and flexibility for businesses with global, multi-lingual operations. Thomson Elite's software now supports languages with complex character sets, such as Mandarin, so global firms can leverage the flexibility Elite Business Intelligence offers.
The number of universes or data marts within the solution, has been consolidated to effectively balance ease of use with the ability to pull reports quickly. Within any universe, users can more easily find the metrics and analytics they want, and data is easier to aggregate into custom reports.
Version 2.2 features a "promptless" reporting capability, which automatically updates parameters according to rules a user needs to set up only once. For example, a report can be created that always returns last month's work in process. The report knows what date range to specify, without manual prompts from the user each time the information is refreshed. This centralized control reduces maintenance and allows for the full automation of month-end reports.
The working timekeeper calendar lets organizations personalize employee productivity measurements by assigning a work schedule standard to each user. Billable hours are tracked and compared to the timekeeper's personal goal, which ensures utilization reports are meaningful.
Business Intelligence a key strategic priority for Thomson Elite
Business Intelligence (BI) has been structured as an independent business division with a dedicated global organization within Thomson Elite. The company's vision for the business unit includes an expanded focus on product development and global delivery, as well as improved ability to execute product strategies and tactics.
"We recognize BI as a strategic imperative," said Dan Tacone, senior vice president, Thomson Elite. "When integrated with the Elite Financial and Practice Management system, this software can help leverage firms' financial metrics for a complete view that empowers management to make well-educated, strategic decisions."
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