Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ)(Euronext Paris ISIN code:
FR0004026250 - BOB), the world’s leading
provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced it has
expanded its support for Microsoft technologies with the introduction of
a new portal integration kit for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
2007. Available free of charge, the BusinessObjects™
Enterprise XI R2 SharePoint 2007 Portal Integration Kit enables users to
incorporate their Web Intelligence™ and
Crystal Reports®
within the Office SharePoint Server 2007 environment, making it faster
and easier to share business intelligence and collaborate with
employees, customers and partners.
"SharePoint Server 2007 has gained significant
traction among companies looking to manage content and facilitate
information sharing, as well as enjoy the benefits of web services,”
said Jon Dorrington, vice president of strategic alliances at Business
Objects. "Offering this free integration kit
is yet another example of how Business Objects makes it easy for our
customers to extend business intelligence to their constituents and
empower all users to make more informed business decisions.” "This move from Business Objects is just the
latest development in our productive, 15-year relationship that enables
our joint customers to maximize their BI and collaboration investments,”
said Eddie Amos, group manager of global ISV partners at Microsoft. "We’re
excited to see Business Objects’ ongoing
support of our SharePoint Server solution, and believe this integration
kit will deliver users both time-saving and productivity improvements.”
With the BusinessObjects Enterprise XI R2 SharePoint 2007 Portal
Integration Kit, users can easily incorporate existing Web Intelligence
and Crystal Reports into their Office SharePoint Server 2007 environment
to create customized BI dashboards. The integration also allows users to
export reports to Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, or
Adobe PDF format with a single click, using BusinessObjects Enterprise
XI Web Parts. The BusinessObjects Enterprise XI R2 SharePoint 2007
Portal Integration Kit can be downloaded free of charge at www.businessobjects.com/downloadcenter.
For additional information, visit www.businessobjects.com/microsoft.
About Business Objects
Business Objects has been a pioneer in business intelligence (BI) since
the dawn of the category. Today, as the world’s
leading BI software company, Business Objects transforms the way the
world works through intelligent information. The company helps
illuminate understanding and decision-making at more than 45,000
organizations around the globe. Through a combination of innovative
technology, global consulting and education services, and the industry’s
strongest and most diverse partner network, Business Objects enables
companies of all sizes to make transformative business decisions based
on intelligent, accurate, and timely information.
Business Objects has dual headquarters in San Jose, Calif., and Paris,
France. The company’s stock is traded on both
the
Nasdaq (BOBJ) and Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0004026250 - BOB) stock
exchanges. More information about Business Objects can be found at www.businessobjects.com.
Business Objects and the Business Objects logo, BusinessObjects, Crystal
Reports and Web Intelligence are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Business Objects in the United States and/or other countries. All other
names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
