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Executive Information |
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Executive Information |
This page assists in identifying and finding appropriate executive information systems.
Executive Information Systems - A computerized system intended to provide current and appropriate information to support executive decision making for managers using a networked workstation. The emphasis is on graphical displays and an easy to use interface that present information from the corporate database. They are tools to provide canned reports or briefing books to top-level executives. They offer strong reporting and drill-down capabilities.
Decision Support
http://www.qad.com/. Vendor:QAD Product Description:Product Description: Decision Support helps managers in the manufacturing industry tracking progress, evaluates status, and determines results within their organization. Traditionally this was done by using ERP(enterprise resource planning) and KPI(key performance indicators). Decision Support removes those limitations by enabling managers to define business categories and key performance indicators that reflects the rules of a certain organization. Decision Support has the following features: 1) real-time decision support, 2) power browsing with multilevel drill down capability, 3) it automatically generates MFG/PRO-style reports, 4) has integrated data store, 4) separates data entry and reporting, 5) rapid configuration of new browses and reports, 6) rapid time to benefit, 7) allows definition of new key performance indicators and reporting categories, 8) browsers optionally updated on-line, and 9) summarization by predefined calendars.Enterprise Scorecard http://www.crgroup.com/ Vendor: Corporate Renaissance Group Product Description:Enterprise Scorecard measures performance of all aspects of the company. It allows data to be collected from diverse geographical locations, a variety of organizational levels, for different time periods and from many different information systems, into one central database. Enterprise Scorecard lets managers organize and report performance measurement data any way that they want. Enterprise Scorecard gives managers the flexibility to create their own reports as and when they need them. These reports can give the manager a view of the entire organization or only a specific area. Graphic Reports allow the manager to compare measures for multiple periods or multiple measures, providing the facility to find trends, make comparisons against competitors or compare actual results and planned results.
Executive Dashboard
http://anabasis-straub.com/. Vendor:Anabasis-Straub Product Description:Executive dashboard is an interactive PC based model that provides executives with the ability to monitor all aspects of process and performance from a perspective of personnel, budgeting, process management, and customer service. It gives management the opportunity to have real time answers to determining how well the organization is doing. The point and click features of the Executive Dashboard allow the user to call on a wide spectrum of information for detailed analysis. It permits users to view graphical information and trends with over 20 different interchangeable graph styles. The Executive Dashboard provides the ability to monitor over 1000 primary and derived variables simultaneously. It is capable of following trends and tracking target performance levels for each and every variable in both graphical and numerical format. By establishing targets and dynamically monitoring and measuring progress against the strategic guidelines and performance expectations, management can effectively respond to external and internal forces.Executive Information Support System http://www.amrinc.com/. Vendor: Applied Media Resources, Inc. Product Description: Executive Information Support System software and communication package integrates information sources into a cohesive network. Functions such as manufacturing, purchasing, customer service, accounting, which generate production schedules, inventory usage, income statements, balance sheets, are connected to provide immediate access and dissemination of critical information. Executive Information Support Systems captures existing data sources and uses them for intelligent reporting. Reports are supported by links to information sources in originating departments. Executive Information Support Systems simultaneously analyzes the impact decisions have on the income statement, balance sheet, operations, and financial structure to assist management in maximizing investor wealth. Strategic and tactical decisions can be analyzed easily at whatever depth of analysis management wishes to pursue.
Focus EIS www.informationbuilders.com. Vendor:Information Builders Inc. Product Description: With WebFOCUS, getting the right information to the right people becomes infinitely easier. Now executives can quickly and easily check the pulse of their business. Employees can be more productive and self-sufficient. Business analysts can make accurate forecasts based on trends. Partners and suppliers work together with a tightly integrated value chain. Customers visit regularly because they get what they need. The specific needs of all these audiences are easily addressed. Regardless of whether some groups use Excel and others use e-mail. Whether they link in terms of words or graphics. Even if they need specialized analytical tools. If they are independent information seekers or want their reports delivered to them regularly. With WebFOCUS you have a powerful and flexible solution that provides a singular system that spoon-feeds customers but lets analysts drill through the data warehouse to production detail. Only with WebFOCUS i-business solutions is access to all the information you could ever need just one click away.
InfoManager http://www.infomanager.fi/. Vendor:InfoManager OY Product Description: InfoManager is a total data warehouse solution. The system extracts data from various data sources, transforms it into meaningful information, and distributes it to all end users, enabling them to access information previously hidden within the corporate databases. Executives, managers and users on all levels of the organization can analyze the information, produce reports, and create budgets and forecasts more effectively.
Merlin http://www.de-group.com/. Vendor:Decisions Express Product Description:DE has developed Merlin a fast-track BI tool that provides all the powerful reporting and analysis functionality an organization would need. Merlin has been developed using Express Objects and is deployed using Express Analyzer. It delivers powerful reporting and analysis functionality, quickly and cost-effectively, over any Express database, without the need for custom development or bespoke implementation resource.
PeopleSoft http://www.peoplesoft.com/. Vendor: PeopleSoft Enterprise SolutionsProduct Description:PeopleSoft enterprise software focuses on business needs that range from core fundamentals--managing materials, people, money, and projects--to the unique, specialized requirements of individual industries, even individual organizations. Their software improves the effectiveness of a single division or a worldwide operation.
Strategy!
http://www.strategy-software.com. Vendor: Strategy Software, Inc. Product Description: Strategy! is a database specifically designed to hold your valuable information on your direct competition and other forces. An easy-to-use interface provides access to all competitive information in a straightforward manner. Strategy! was designed to include extensive customization ability to suit most company requirements, all without the need for programming.Top Tier Software http://www.toptiersw.com Vendor: Top Tier Business Intelligence Product Description: With Top Tier's products, you can quickly find information anywhere in the enterprise, collaborate and share information, produce professional reports with unique dynamic capabilities, and personalize your own information portal.
Track Objects
http://trackobjects.com. Vendor: Track Objects, Inc. Product Description: Track Objects is a flexible tool for creating Business Intelligence applications. It combines a powerful scripting language with data aware components, to enable rapid development of globally deployed Intranet solutions. Features that enable Track Objects to create strategic enterprise wide applications are customization, scalability, centralization, open architecture, information delivery, integrated solution, and enhanced security.
VentoMap
http://www.vento.net. Vendor: Vento Software, Inc. Product Description: VentoMap is a suite of packaged business intelligence applications for executives in the Telecommunications, Banking, Retail, and Healthcare industries. VentoMap solutions are implemented in five months or less. VentoMap includes all of the functionality needed to build the data warehouse and business intelligence to the decision-maker. It also includes all of the components needed by the IS organization to continue adapting and enhancing VentoMap to meet changing business requirements
Wingz
http://www.wingz.com. Vendor: Investment Intelligence Systems Group Product Description: The Wingz product family allows for scalability as needed. From simple spreadsheet templates to sophisticated analytical applications for enterprise-wide deployment, Wingz can fulfill your requirements for dynamic data analysis and offer a wide range of deployment options. Wingz Professional is a spreadsheet-based data analysis tool that integrates and adds value to the standard desktop applications.
Wired for OLAP
http://www.appsource.com. Vendor: Appsource Product Description: Appsource Wired for OLAP has the ability to empower everyone with the information and analysis capabilities they need to make faster, smarter decisions and win the battle of business. In addition to spanning a wide range of enterprise users and analytic applications, Appsource Wired for OLAP unites the enterprise through a scalable 3-tier architecture. Today, over 1000 leading organizations have chosen Appsource Wired for OLAP.
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