Looks at the business intelligence features of Microsoft SharePoint 2010, covering such topics as trusted data, Excel services, PowerPivot, Visio, PerformancePoint Services, dashboards, and virtual machine setup.
This book illustrates how organizations can make better, faster decisions about their customers, partners, and operations by turning mountains of data into valuable business information that's at the fingertips of decision makers. It describes what's involved in using business intelligence to bring together information, people, and technology to create successful business strategies-and how to execute those strategies with confidence. Real-life case studies show how world leaders in finance, manufacturing, and retail have successfully implemented business intelligence solutions and detail the benefits they have reaped.