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Microsoft Upsets the Apple Cart

Posted June 13, 2006 | Technology |

Microsoft's announcement that it is developing a new, comprehensive business performance management application called Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 was received like a 500-pound firecracker detonating at a fireworks show. Everyone has been expecting something from Microsoft in the way of a major BI announcement, because of the way it has been aggressively assembling all the necessary pieces for a more comprehensive BI product strategy (either through product development or acquisitions) over the past few years.

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Curt Hall
Curt Hall is a Cutter Expert and a member of Arthur D. Little’s open consulting network. He has extensive experience as an IT analyst covering technology and application development trends, markets, software, and services. Mr. Hall's expertise includes artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), intelligent process automation (IPA), natural language processing (NLP) and conversational computing, blockchain for business, and customer… Read More
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