Crystal Reports 2008 is a powerful feature-rich business intelligence and reporting tool. It allows users to transform data into interactive and actionable information through canned or operational reports. Crystal Reports are flexible enough to access multiple data sources and can integrate with legacy web and Windows applications. The tool is available in three editions to support the demands of the enterprise: a web-based edition for medium-sized organizations that can deliver reports via the web, email, and MS Office format; a desktop installation for dedicated report designers and power users with a drag-and-drop environment; and a version bundled with Xcelsius Engage that allows users to create highly-formatted reports and interactive dashboards.
Crystal Reports 2008 differentiates itself from Business Objects Web Intelligence in that it has built-in wizards that provide step-by-step instructions for report creation, Crystal Reports can directly access multiple data sources, and development can be conducted offline. In addition, Crystal Reports provide a number of out-of-the-box features that allow for more robust reporting. Report designers can export reports in multiple formats including PDF, Excel and Word, create dynamic prompts that allow users to choose report criteria and values, create trigger notifications that alert users when specified conditions are met, and display a wide variety of charts and graphs. Learn more about Crystal Reports 2008 in this presentation to the DC Area Business Objects / Crystal User Group (’08).
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