Microsoft > Business Intelligence

Most organizations today own Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, and Office, but are unaware of the end-to-end Business Intelligence capabilities already embedded in these products.  Microsoft provides an end-to-end BI solution spanning the DBMS, ETL, Analytics/Reporting, Dashboards, Performance Management, Data Mining, and Budgeting & Planning. Additionally, through Excel and SharePoint, end users are able to interact and collaborate with tools that they already use every day.

Cardinal’s Microsoft BI capability covers the full Microsoft stack. We have implemented enterprise-class BI solutions ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations. Cardinal Solutions’ enterprise data architects help clients realize high-value, scalable solutions to meet business needs.

Business Opportunity
Reporting	Consolidate reports scattered across Access database and one-off Excel reports Quickly provide a reporting solution without a big-iron database or a large enterprise investment Easy setup and deployment over the internet
Analytics	Slice and dice data optimized for fast response and drill-downs Leverage the #1 BI end-user tool – Excel!
Dashboards	Quickly provide management insight into key performance measures Publish measures and drill-downs directly to the intranet.
Performance Management	Articulate, communicate, and align strategies across departments and the enterprise Provide meaningful, real-time data to respond to changing business dynamics
Data Mining	Identify “bad data” and cleanse appropriately Leverage out-of-the-box algorithms to determine associations and trends amongst core business data such as products and customers Does not require a separate tool outside of SQL Server
Budgeting and Planning	Plan, budget, forecast, and track across the enterprise Improve operational performance through accountability, analytics, and quicker time-to-market