Integrating BI Tools with SOABy

Mike Kavis Chief Architect

Business Problem

• Business processes were outdated and not optimal

• Sales people were spending too much time on operational tasks

• Sales lead times were way too long

• Process was error prone

Original IT solution

• Code multiple screens covering all permutations• Return huge data sets and have users sift through data online

• Build the entire application from scratch

• Rich UI and alternate output types out of scope

IT solution with BI as a Service

• Build one dynamic screen for “What if analysis”• Capture business rules and deliver results to desired device

• Allow users to subscribe to categories and get alerts

• Leverage metadata layer in the BI tool

Why BI?

• Leverage existing investments

• Use existing metadata/rules• Fully functional web delivery infrastructure• Open platform (OS, browser, database, etc.)• Direct access to operational data from ERP systems

Source: Microstrategy

Proven stable web platform • Full Portal Integration• Open platform• 24x7 reliability• High availability• High performance• Scalable

Standards Based Tools•Supports Flash (any browser, any OS)• Multilingual support• LDAP/Single Sign-on• XML, PMML

Source: Microstrategy

Integrate with existing data marts, warehouses, applications

Source: Microstrategy

Discovery opportunities, don't build complex applications

Source: Microstrategy

Create multiple delivery formats with a click of a mouse

Source: Microstrategy

Automate business processes and push results

Source: Microstrategy

Source: Pentaho

Leverage the power of your existing BI investments Improve speed to market Build less code, reduce development costs Make use of standards Wow your customers with a rich user experience