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MicroStrategy Now the Leading Independent Provider of Open Systems Business Intelligence Software

Following announcements of the acquisitions of Cognos by IBM and Business Objects by SAP, MicroStrategy is now the leading independent provider of open systems business intelligence software. MicroStrategy provides Enterprise Information Technology departments worldwide with the most technically advanced, scalable, open systems Business Intelligence software platform and complementary services.

Successful organization with multiple applications and data sources require financially strong, independent BI software providers. The acquisition of independent BI vendors by conglomerate software vendors will have the effect of creating "closed stacks" of proprietary software that work best only when used together. In contrast, independent vendors work with one another to create an "open systems stack" of software that has several important advantages for organizations:

  • CIOs prefer open systems solutions that provide freedom of choice
  • Only open systems solutions can be optimized for heterogeneous technology stacks
  • Independent open systems BI software vendors can innovate quickly
  • Independent vendors of open systems solutions provide superior service and predictable stability to their customers

Read more about the MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform »

Resources:
MicroStrategy's Perspective on the SAP Acquisition of Business Objects
Press Release: MicroStrategy Announces License Replacement Program for
Press Release: MicroStrategy Launches New Program to Recruit Top Talent
In the News: In Post-Consolidation BI-scape, Pure Play Vendors See
In the News: MicroStrategy Eyes Rivals’ Employees and Customers

MicroStrategy Selected as Exclusive Business Intelligence Provider for METRO Group Future Store Initiative

METRO Group, one of the world’s largest retailing companies, has selected MicroStrategy as the BI provider for its Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) initiatives. As part of its Future Store Initiative, METRO Group has been testing a wide range of applications to improve customer service and help its retailing and logistics sectors make their supply chains more efficient and transparent. Continue reading »

MicroStrategy Named to Forbes 200 Best Small Companies List

MicroStrategy was named to Forbes 200 Best Small Companies in America list for 2007. The candidates for Forbes 200 Best Small Companies all had revenue of $5 million to $750 million and share prices above $5, as of October 1, 2007. Continue reading »

Education

Changes to the Perennial Education Pass (PEP) Programme

PEP PRICE FREEZE - SPECIAL OFFER

Renew your PEP or sign up for the 2008 PEP programme before the end of the year to enjoy FREE certification privileges for 12 months!

Effective 1 January 2008, MicroStrategy certification exams and projects will no longer be covered under the Perennial Education Pass (PEP) Program. Any new PEP purchased in 2008 will grant unlimited access to all public instructor-led courses and online courses; certification exams and projects are excluded. Certification exams will cost £90 per exam and will continue to be administered on MicroStrategy Testing Days. The certification projects fee for attaining MCE status is £495/person/day apply to the 3-day project.

Please contact UK training for further information: uktraining@microstrategy.com