Microsoft Dynamics AX serves a wide range of business intelligence needs right out of the box. And because it builds on the Microsoft technology stack, including Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint technologies, and is integrated with Microsoft desktop productivity solutions, it is positioned to help you solve today’s most pressing BI and performance management challenges.

Microsoft Dynamics AX meets the spectrum of BI needs by delivering a flexible and adaptable business management solution with integrated analysis, communication and collaboration capabilities.

The three-tiered solution is built on a proven infrastructure with Microsoft SQL Server including SQL Server Analysis Services (which supports robust inquiry, reporting, and correlation) and SQL Server Analysis Services (which enables sophisticated analysis of inquiry results).

Two tiers in the structure provide power and flexibility in BI access, analysis, and dissemination. The second tier – tools and applications – enables your people to access business data in Microsoft Dynamics AX directly — via Role centers or SQL Server Reporting Services reports—or export information to productivity tools, such as Excel.

Finally, the delivery and dissemination tier offers a wide range of additional options for presenting, sharing, and collaboration. This integrated, three-tiered approach can help organizations solve the most common BI challenges – whether for personal insight, team intelligence, or organizational analytics.

Together, these provide a platform and data foundation for both ERP functionality and business intelligence. The solution can bring together data from across the organization including SAP or Oracle ERP systems.

For more information on Microsoft’s Business Intelligence visit www.microsoft.com/bi