Business Scorecard Manager 2005 (Includes Software Assurance)

Admin Fee:
$200.00 USD
Partner:
Microsoft 
Platform:
Windows
Product ID:
LVS-41297
Media:
Open Licensing

Actual Product Not Shown
Open License(s) and Media Supplied

Availability:
Discontinued
This product has been generously donated in support of the nonprofit community.

Description

Business Scorecard Manager 2005 allows administrators to build, review, and manage scorecards — comprehensive reports of an organization's performance — helping to ensure a correlation between executive goals and the day-to-day activities of employees. Scorecards integrate critical data from spreadsheets and database files along multiple departmental systems to provide administrators and employees with a more complete view of organization operations. Reports are accessible through Internet Explorer and email delivery.

Reports can be customized according to the needs of both the enterprise and specific departments. Employees are provided with data specifically tailored to their departmental needs and level of clearance. Business Scorecard Manager includes several methods for visualizing data, including charts, tables, maps, and graphs; more can be built manually using Business Scorecard Manager's XML framework.

Business Scorecard Manager can notify supervisors by email when a certain aspect of company performance needs attention. The array of data views allows the supervisor to find the problem quickly and make plans accordingly.

This product includes a server license. Every user or device accessing Business Scorecard Manager must have a Business Scorecard Manager user or device client access license (CAL).

Features

  • Under the Software Assurance program, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage.
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) are defined by administrators based on the organization's priorities and goals.
  • The software is fully integrated with Office products and can be implemented with preexisting spreadsheets and databases.
  • An integrated messaging system allows users to communicate with each other about issues and strategies and keeps a searchable record of these communications.
  • Reports and definitions are available through XML, allowing for open-ended customization.

System Requirements

  • Server:
    • Windows Server 2003
    • SharePoint Portal Server 2003
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005
  • Client:
    • Office 2003
    • Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2 or later

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