The growing depth of Microsoft business intelligence solutions continue to reach massive wavelengths and this time, mobile and smart devices users will feel and get a taste of “business on the road” with Microsoft planning to overhaul its BI solutions. Business solutions have come a long way and this time, it has journeyed miles with Microsoft unloading plans to re-create its tools.
ZDNET published a relevant post highlighting Microsoft’s recent strategy in moving its business solutions to mobile and smart devices for accessible, touchpad acceleration of tasks while on the road or ordering from a convenience store. Although it’s a common practice among business intelligence companies and providers, Microsoft improvises its suite of business intelligence to compliment the approach and lifestyles of users.
Business intelligence users, that is.
The report shares that all BI applications would only be applicable for certain range of users, including iOS and Windows Phone 8 subscribers. The roadmap envisions to strengthen access – enterprises delve into the issues of connectivity in creating a more fluid, productive workforce segment, and that’s what Microsoft hopes to bring in the convoluted stream of BI solutions providers.
ZDNET explains that all plans would systematically follow a calendar for 2012, wherein various implementations are set to be integrated to its target consumers. For instance, the first quarter of 2012 would stick with the implementation of Excel and Performance Point services for mobile and smart devices.
What This Means for the Whole BI Community
The emergence of business intelligence has either inspired or baffled enterprises that agreeably are looking for stronger, consistent ways to improve and scale production. The plan for Microsoft to merge its BI solutions for comprehensive visualization of its key products lend insights on what the business landscape should look forward to in the coming months.
It’s safe to say that the future is very bright for businesses that are currently planning to invest on Microsoft’s BI roadmap.
