Business Performance Management (BPM) software vendor Hyperion recently announced plans to release Hyperion System 9 Smart Space which features gadgets that work with Windows Vista
Hyperion believes that Smart Space will transform the way BI is accessed and shared by all potential users by combining the familiarity and ease of use of the Windows desktop with the power of Hyperion System 9.
Smart Space presents subsets of Hyperion System 9 functionality to Windows Vista users in the form of gadgets, which can be instantly accessed with the Windows Sidebar feature in Windows Vista to enhance productivity. The ability to customize these gadgets will enable users to personalize the way they find and use information. It will also provide them with instant collaboration capabilities which will facilitate shared BI decision making.
Smart Space also takes advantage of the enhanced visualization capabilities of the Windows Aero interface in Windows Vista, which enables animated navigation among Smart Space gadgets and a visually enriched user experience.
John Kopcke, Chief Technology Officer at Hyperion said, “Working together with Microsoft, we can now leverage the latest advancements in Windows Vista to proactively deliver personalized business intelligence directly to every user, giving them easy access to the specific information they need to be successful.”