Introducing Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
For those familiar with both SQL Server and Analysis Services, you are aware of the robust and flexible tools Microsoft provides for data gathering and manipulation. As a member of the beta team, I’ve had the opportunity to work with an early version of SQL Server Reporting Services and view it as a natural extension of these tools. This article will detail some of the key features that make it an exciting and integral part of the Microsoft BI framework.

The KMA Scorecard
In last month’s newsletter, I described a five step process that you can follow to build a business scorecard. In this follow-up article, I will describe the KMA scorecard and discuss how we use it to manage our two key business processes—resource allocation and sales.

We've Been Asked

Is Reporting Services free?
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What are some of the new features associated with "Yukon"
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Worth Reading

Each month we provide links to articles we have read that we feel offer significantly valuable and useful information.

• You know you need KM if...
• SharePoint Portal Server comes of age
• Q&A: Inside the Next Version of the Tablet PC Operating System
• Gates: Blazing the Longhorn Trail

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Building a Business Scorecard
A business scorecard can help your organization’s senior management track and improve business performance. Managers can identify problems quickly, determine why the problem occurred, and take the actions needed to improve performance. In this article, we will outline a five step process that your organization can use to build a business scorecard.

Feedback Loop

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About Knowledge Management Associates

Knowledge Management Associates (KMA), founded in 1995, is an information technology consulting company specializing in designing and developing Internet, client/server and handheld computing applications. KMA's technology projects typically involve solving complex organizational challenges and use of state-of-the-art technology. For clients including Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and academic institutions, KMA leverages information technology to address challenges that demand creative, timely and cost effective solutions. Our project profile includes:

• Balanced Scorecard / Business Intelligence Systems
• Strategic Knowledge Management Systems
• Intranet / Extranet Portals
• eCommerce / eBusiness Solutions
• Management Reporting Solutions
• Mobile Solutions
• Strategic Graphics

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