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An Introduction to the Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform
Some describe Business Intelligence as a technology for processing large volumes of corporate data. Others consider it more philosophical; an attitude that business processes can be altered by data analysis. Whatever the formal definition, Business Intelligence is fundamentally about one thing… turning corporate data into useful information that facilitates better, timelier business decisions. This article details the Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform, the tools organizations, big and small, use to derive value from customer and employee data.

Deploying Live Communications Server in Your Organization
Live Communications Server allows users in your domain to collaborate using Instant Messenger. It also provides user presence information and instant event notifications. However, installing Live Communications Server requires careful planning and multiple steps, even in a small to moderately-sized enterprise.

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Microsoft Project Server 2003 – Empowering Today’s Project Managers
Managing tasks, resources, and scope is only part of what project managers do. Project data typically extends to include supporting documentation, risk assessment for resource tasks, and general issues that potentially affect the quality of project deliverables. Team members often need access to all project data. Project Server 2003 extends the base project management tools offered with Microsoft Project Professional by providing robust, web-based collaboration sites for project teams. This article will detail some of the exciting features in Project Server 2003.

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Knowledge Management Associates applies its deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and tools to building custom, innovative business applications for clients in the areas of knowledge management, business intelligence, data and presentation solutions and emerging technologies. During the past five years, we've helped companies achieve significant improvements in business performance:

    • faster response time to customers
    • enhanced productivity (by minimizing ‘reinventing the wheel’)
    • improved sales and operational forecasting through better analysis tools
    • heightened employee morale through easy-to-use systems

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