BI and beyond

Designed to boost the user experience and minimize administrative and training requirements, Hummingbird BI 8.5, is said to contain architectural developments for openness, scalability and for tighter integration with other Hummingbird solutions.

Further, say Hummingbird, the offering includes the following new features:

Enhanced usability for both Web and desktop versions. Users are said to have the ability to more quickly and easily create the reports they need, without administrative support, resulting in improved effectiveness across the organization and reduced costs.

Ease of administration. Version 8.5 reportedly aids administrators in the deployment and management of BI functionality without adding new technical requirements or resources. Administrators will have the ability to create a distribution package and automate upgrades, streamlining their job.

Hummingbird enterprise integration. Architectural enhancements have provided further integration with other Hummingbird products, says the company, particularly Hummingbird DM and Hummingbird Portal.