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Challenging economic pressures has forced organizations to carefully reevaluate their IT strategies in an effort to reduce overall infrastructure cost. One particular area that is being scrutinized because of its significant licensing, maintenance and specialized support cost is that of business intelligence platforms. New with the release of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 are enhanced business intelligence features that provide a comprehensive BI platform that rivals the functionality of competing platforms for dramatically less cost. The new features and capabilities developed on top of one of the most pervasive database platforms in the world has made SQL Server 2008 a strategic alternative for BI platform consolidation.

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Date:Mar 2009
Pages:5

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