Manor Care Chooses MicroStrategy as Enterprise Reporting Standard
MicroStrategy to Replace Current Business Intelligence Installation
McLean, Va., (October 11, 2005) –
MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that Manor Care, Inc. (NYSE: HCR) has selected the MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform(TM) as its strategic enterprise reporting standard. Manor Care, Inc., through its operating group HCR Manor Care, is the leading owner and operator of long-term care centers in the United States.
After evaluating reporting solutions from several leading business intelligence providers, Manor Care chose MicroStrategy to replace its existing enterprise reporting standard. Manor Care employees will use MicroStrategy software to analyze financial and human resource information from their PeopleSoft ERP system to more effectively manage their skilled nursing centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and hospice and home health care offices.
By standardizing on a single reporting and analysis platform, Manor Care is able to avoid data inconsistencies and save time in report development and end-user training costs. With the MicroStrategy platform, Manor Care can support a wide range of applications that will provide insight into their operations and enable them to make more strategic and proactive decisions.
“Companies, like Manor Care, use MicroStrategy for its flexible, user-friendly reporting features, its enterprise scalability, and outstanding analytical capabilities,” said MicroStrategy’s COO Sanju Bansal. “Our platform delivers comprehensive reports and analyses that are critical tools for companies that are committed to improving operational efficiencies and enhancing productivity.”
About Manor Care, Inc.
Manor Care, Inc., through its operating group HCR Manor Care, is the leading owner and operator of long-term care centers in the United States. The company’s nearly 60,000 employees provide high-quality care for patients and residents through a network of more than 500 skilled nursing centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and hospice and home health care offices. Alliances and other ventures supply high-quality pharmaceutical products and management services for professional organizations. The company operates primarily under the respected Heartland, ManorCare and Arden Courts names. Manor Care is committed to being the preeminent care provider in the industry. Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HCR.
About MicroStrategy
Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide make better business decisions every day. Companies choose MicroStrategy for its advanced technical capabilities, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. More information about MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is available at www.microstrategy.com.
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Wende Cover
MicroStrategy, Incorporated
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wcover@microstrategy.com
Source: MicroStrategy