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MicroStrategy Announces Access to Multidimensional Data Sources

Jan 19, 2006 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

MicroStrategyÂ® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that the latest release of MicroStrategy 8 will offer access to multidimensional data sources, including Microsoft Analysis Services and Hyperion Essbase.

McLean, VA., (January 19, 2006) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that the latest release of MicroStrategy 8 will offer access to multidimensional data sources, including Microsoft Analysis Services and Hyperion Essbase.

Using MicroStrategy 8, businesses can report on, analyze, and monitor data contained in all major relational databases as well as multidimensional sources from SAP, Microsoft, and Hyperion. The newest release of MicroStrategy 8 will make it easier for customers to standardize on MicroStrategy for enterprise-wide reporting and analysis.

MicroStrategy’s Relational Online Analytical Processing (ROLAP) engine interactively accesses some of the largest and most robust data warehouses in business and government, using MicroStrategy’s optimized dynamic SQL capability. The newest release of MicroStrategy 8 will contain a Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) engine capable of creating optimized dynamic MDX syntax, allowing MicroStrategy customers efficient access to MDX data sources such as Microsoft Analysis Services and Hyperion Essbase. Following its commitment to open and industry standards, MicroStrategy’s new MDX engine uses the XML for Analysis (XML/A) standard as the basis for its new technology.

“The upcoming MicroStrategy 8 release will make it even easier for customers to standardize on the MicroStrategy platform,” said MicroStrategy COO, Sanju Bansal. “With MicroStrategy 8, users can dynamically access the full breadth of their data warehouses and data marts with high performance and high scale. By providing direct access to multidimensional data sources, our customers have added flexibility and functionality to use MicroStrategy across their entire enterprise.”

The next release of MicroStrategy 8, incorporating access to multidimensional data sources, is planned to be generally available in the first quarter of 2006.

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.

This press release may include statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements,” including its estimates of future business prospects, potential new product releases and expected generally availability dates for new product releases and statements containing the words “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks that could cause MicroStrategy’s actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could contribute to such differences include: the ability of MicroStrategy to implement and achieve widespread customer acceptance of its software on a timely basis; delays in MicroStrategy’s ability to develop or ship new products, including new releases of MicroStrategy 8 software and specific features in any such release; market acceptance of new products; competitive factors; currency fluctuations; and other risks detailed in MicroStrategy’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

MicroStrategy, MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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MicroStrategy Rated Top Performer in Web Deployment, According to Independent Business Intelligence Survey

Jan 18, 2006 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

MicroStrategyÂ® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that The OLAP Survey 5, a leading independent survey of the business intelligence (BI) software market, has found that MicroStrategy customers lead in Web deployment.

McLean, Va., (January 18, 2006) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that The OLAP Survey 5, a leading independent survey of the business intelligence (BI) software market, has found that MicroStrategy customers lead in Web deployment. For the fifth consecutive year, MicroStrategy customers are more successful in deploying business intelligence via the Web than are customers using any other leading business intelligence product.

Conducted by independent analyst Nigel Pendse and Survey.com (http://www.survey.com/olap), The OLAP Survey 5 compiled the BI experiences of 2,100 organizations around the world. The Survey found that MicroStrategy had the highest Web Deployment Rate of 84%, meaning 84% of MicroStrategy’s customers reported that they have deployed business intelligence via the Web to at least 50% of their users.
Vendor Web Deployment Rates (%)
MicroStrategy
84
Cognos PowerPlay
67
SAP BW
52
Hyperion Essbase
52
Oracle Discoverer
45
Microsoft AS
42
Business Objects
38
Oracle OLAP Servers
37
MIK OLAP
24
MIS
24

In its findings, the Survey stated that web-deployed BI applications deliver greater business value and benefits than those deployed via client/server technology.

“For the fifth straight year, MicroStrategy sites had the highest rates for Web deployment,” said Nigel Pendse, author of The OLAP Survey 5. “Unique among major BI products, the complete MicroStrategy product line was designed from the ground up for large scale Web deployments, rather than being converted from older desktop or client/server architectures. This provides an advantage for its customers, who report on far more data, to more users, and who are much more likely to be Web connected than those using any other product.”

“The OLAP Survey 5 has again confirmed that MicroStrategy customers have greater success in deploying BI via the Web,” said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy’s COO. “MicroStrategy’s advanced technology provides an intuitive zero-footprint ‘windows on the web’ user interface, which makes it easier for customers to realize the full value of their BI investment.”

To view a summary of The OLAP Survey 5 results go to: http://www.microstrategy.com/Company/OLAP_Survey5.asp

About The OLAP Survey 5
The OLAP Survey 5, the largest and most comprehensive survey of OLAP products to date, is conducted by Nigel Pendse and Survey.com. This year’s survey is by far the most extensive, compiling the real-world BI experiences of 2,100 organizations across 95 countries and 31 different industry categories. No vendors were involved in developing the questions or in sponsoring the survey.

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MicroStrategy Announces Barcelona, Spain as Location for Winter Symposium

Jan 16, 2006 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Interactive Event Features Best Practices in Business Intelligence

McLean, Va., (January 16, 2006) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that it will host the MicroStrategy Winter Symposium, February 6-8, 2006, at the Hotel Fira Palace in Barcelona, Spain. The two-day event offers a collaborative venue for participants to exchange ideas with industry experts and peers, learn valuable BI strategies from successful global companies, and consult with MicroStrategy’s top technology leaders.

The MicroStrategy Winter Symposium will feature a wide range of educational sessions, led by MicroStrategy product managers and engineers, with valuable information on BI application usage and performance. The Product Direction Sessions, led by MicroStrategy senior product and program managers, give attendees the opportunity to impact future MicroStrategy products. In addition, participants can schedule a one-hour consultation, at no charge, with a member of the MicroStrategy Technical Advisory Services Team.

A highlight of the Winter Symposium will be presentations from MicroStrategy customers that have successfully deployed enterprise BI applications and improved business performance. Some of the companies scheduled to present include Aerolíneas Argentinas, Chevron Brazil, Symrise, Michelin, and Codere.

In conjunction with the Winter Symposium, MicroStrategy is hosting an invitation-only Executive Forum. The program will feature insights on BI success strategies from MicroStrategy customers CTTI and Cortefiel Group, and a roundtable discussion on business intelligence industry trends moderated by BI analyst Nigel Pendse.

“Following MicroStrategy’s successful 2005 Symposia series in the U.S., we expanded the schedule to reach our European customers, prospects, and partners,” said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy COO. “The Winter Symposium in Barcelona offers attendees a dynamic forum to interact with MicroStrategy experts, hear what industry-leading companies have learned from their BI deployments, and network with peers.”

To find out more about the MicroStrategy Winter Symposium, visit http://www.microstrategy.com/Events/winter_symposium2006/.

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MicroStrategy, Incorporated
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MicroStrategy Ranked #1 in Customer Loyalty, According to The OLAP Survey 5

Jan 11, 2006 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

For Second Consecutive Year, MicroStrategy Customers Most Loyal

McLean, Va., (January 11, 2006) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that in a comprehensive survey of companies using business intelligence (BI) software products, those using MicroStrategy are the most loyal and satisfied. MicroStrategy received an overall customer loyalty score of 81% and was the highest ranked business intelligence software product reviewed.

The OLAP Surveys, conducted annually by industry analyst Nigel Pendse and Survey.com (http://www.survey.com/olap), are the most comprehensive independent surveys of the BI market space and products. This year’s survey, The OLAP Survey 5, is the most extensive, compiling the BI experiences of 2,100 organizations across 95 countries.

According to The OLAP Survey 5, customer loyalty is an indication of how satisfied a customer is with a vendor’s products and services and is a crucial factor in vendor success. A loyal customer is defined as one that continues to use existing applications; purchases additional software to deploy existing applications more widely; uses the product in preference to others when implementing new applications; and favors the product if there is ever a demand to reduce the number of BI suppliers.

The products reviewed in The OLAP Survey 5 in rank order were:
BI Vendor Customer Loyalty Rank Overall Loyalty Score
MicroStrategy
1

81%
Applix TM1
2

80%
Microsoft AS
3

77%
Hyperion Essbase
4

74%
MIS Alea
5

72%
SAP BW
6

72%
Cognos PowerPlay
7

72%
Business Objects
8

51%
Oracle Discover
9

50%
Oracle OLAP Servers
10

48%

“For the second consecutive year, MicroStrategy had the highest customer loyalty of any of the products reviewed,” reported Nigel Pendse, author of The OLAP Survey 5. “The results confirm that well-known vendors, who have pursued a growth strategy based on acquisitions aimed at covering the entire BI spectrum, have poor customer loyalty; whereas MicroStrategy, which has concentrated on a single product architecture and has grown organically, came out on top. The fact that MicroStrategy was rated number one suggests that many of its customers see no alternative to the product.”

“We are delighted that our customers have, once again, indicated their strong loyalty toward MicroStrategy products and services,” said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy’s COO.

To view a summary of The OLAP Survey 5 results go to: http://www.microstrategy.com/Company/OLAP_Survey5.asp

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MicroStrategy, Incorporated
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MicroStrategy Joins IBM’s ISV Advantage Initiative

Jan 10, 2006 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Teams with IBM to Deliver Open, on Demand Business Solutions to Retail and Healthcare Customers

McLean, Va., (January 10, 2006) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that it has joined IBM’s ISV Advantage for SMB Initiative, a program designed to provide independent software vendors (ISVs) with technical and marketing support to help them meet the specific information technology needs of small and medium sized (SMB) companies.

MicroStrategy will utilize the resources from IBM sales, technical, and marketing programs to drive demand for industry solutions leveraging the MicroStrategy platform, including the IBM® Retail Business Intelligence Solution(TM), IBM Workplace(TM) for Retail Store Operations, IBM Workplace for Retail Merchandise Management, and IBM Aligned Clinical Environment. By enabling MicroStrategy’s Business Intelligence Platform(TM) with IBM’s retail and healthcare solutions, MicroStrategy seeks to further expand into these important vertical markets.

MicroStrategy provides business intelligence software that enables companies across a wide range of industries to tap into their databases and deliver critical information to make more strategic and data-driven business decisions. Retail and healthcare customers are well represented in MicroStrategy’s broad customer base. Many of the world’s largest retailers use MicroStrategy to power sophisticated applications that provide valuable insight into areas such as merchandise management, inventory control, marketing analysis, store operations, and loss prevention. Healthcare agencies, payors, and hospitals choose MicroStrategy to analyze and improve operations, service quality, resource utilization, claims administration, and order tracking.

Additionally, MicroStrategy announced that it has achieved Advanced Industry Optimized status in IBM’s PartnerWorld Industry Networks for retail and healthcare. MicroStrategy will also work closely with IBM to expand its visibility in these target vertical industries through various co-marketing and sales activities.

“Retail and healthcare companies are looking for on demand business solutions to improve operations and reduce costs,” said Buell Duncan, GM, ISV Developer Relations, IBM. “MicroStrategy’s industry leading applications built on IBM’s open middleware, provide a total solution for retail and healthcare institutions who want to increase efficiencies and better serve their customers.”

“MicroStrategy is pleased to expand its long-standing relationship with IBM by joining the ISV Advantage program and achieving membership in IBM’s highest level of PartnerWorld Industry Networks for Healthcare and Retail,” said Tom Villani, MicroStrategy’s Vice President of Global Alliances. “These programs will not only enhance the depth of our integration with IBM, but also provide powerful solutions to better serve our retail and healthcare customers. MicroStrategy’s flexible and highly scalable platform is well suited for enterprises with demanding business intelligence requirements, such as retailers and healthcare organizations.”

For more information about ISV Advantage and other programs and resources available to developers, visit http://www.ibm.com/isv.

This press release may include statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements,” including its estimates of future business prospects or financial results and statements containing the words “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks that could cause MicroStrategy’s actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could contribute to such differences include: the ability of MicroStrategy to implement and achieve widespread customer acceptance of its software on a timely basis; delays in MicroStrategy’s ability to develop or ship new products; market acceptance of new products; competitive factors; currency fluctuations; and other risks detailed in MicroStrategy’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

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MicroStrategy, Incorporated
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Wilbur-Ellis Company Expands Deployment of MicroStrategy for Financial Reporting

Jan 05, 2006 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

MicroStrategyÂ® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that Wilbur-Ellis Company, a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural and industrial products, is expanding its deployment of MicroStrategy for financial

McLean, Va., (January 05, 2006) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that Wilbur-Ellis Company, a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural and industrial products, is expanding its deployment of MicroStrategy for financial reporting. Wilbur-Ellis Company, with sales exceeding $1.47 billion in 2004, distributes products through outlets in North America and Asia.

Wilbur-Ellis has been using MicroStrategy for operational reporting and is now expanding its deployment to include MicroStrategy Report Services for financial reporting and analysis. With MicroStrategy Report Services, Wilbur-Ellis users will have access to key financial information to provide visibility into their financial operations. MicroStrategy Report Services delivers reports via the Web and users can create high quality reports with formatting flexibility. Reports created with MicroStrategy Report Services can be easily deployed to thousands of users, with each user receiving a personalized version of each report.

“With our multinational marketing and distribution networks, retail centers, and warehouses located throughout North America and the Pacific Rim, we needed a consolidated view of our financial operations,” said Jerry Coupe, CIO of Wilbur-Ellis. “MicroStrategy Report Services will enable us to analyze financial information and share it with key personnel to make data-driven decisions to enhance our financial performance.”

“We are excited to continue building our relationship with Wilbur-Ellis,” said MicroStrategy’s COO Sanju Bansal. “MicroStrategy Report Services provides content-rich, user-friendly reports that can enhance existing business intelligence applications and ease the creation of numerous new ones. Combining business analytics and reporting, MicroStrategy Report Services delivers an integrated technology designed to fulfill analytical data and reporting requirements enterprise-wide.”

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MicroStrategy, Incorporated
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The Pinnacle Corporation Embeds MicroStrategy’s Reporting Technology in its Enterprise Performance Management Retail Solution

Dec 20, 2005 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

MicroStrategy Chosen over Business Objects, Cognos, Microsoft, Information Builders, and ProClarity

McLean, Va., (December 20, 2005) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that The Pinnacle Corporation has entered into an OEM agreement with MicroStrategy to embed MicroStrategy technology into its Enterprise Performance Management(TM) (EPM) business intelligence solution. EPM is a modular set of tools designed for the convenience store and fuel industries to enable them to better manage their business from a strategic, tactical, and operational perspective.

Using MicroStrategy, Pinnacle’s EPM solution provides retailers with access to their POS systems’ transaction data to report on merchandise and fuel sales, monitor loss prevention, and optimize store operations. MicroStrategy’s flexible reporting and analysis tools provide Pinnacle’s retail clients with intuitive, Web-based access to critical data and the ability to drill down to individual transactions for greater clarity and insights. In addition, Pinnacle’s clients can broadcast events, alerts, and notifications to field personnel who can promptly take action.

“MicroStrategy provides an integrated and proven business intelligence platform on which to build our industry-specific solutions,” said Jane Sinn Gabriel, Pinnacle’s Product Manager, Enterprise Performance Management. “We found MicroStrategy’s features and price-to-performance ratio to be superior to the other business intelligence products we evaluated. The power and flexibility of the MicroStrategy 8 platform allowed us to rapidly develop our solution and meet our time-to-market objectives.”

“We are delighted to work with The Pinnacle Corporation and to be part of their innovative suite of products, used daily in thousands of convenience stores,” said Shankar Ganapathy, MicroStrategy’s Director of OEM Programs. “MicroStrategy’s platform delivers the dashboards, reports, and comprehensive analyses that are critical to retailers interested in increased performance and profitability in today’s competitive marketplace.”

About The Pinnacle Corporation
The Pinnacle Corporation is a leader in the automation technology industry focusing on the rapidly evolving convenience store and petroleum industries. Pinnacle delivers products that automate the broad spectrum of convenience store operations and supply chain management of fuel operations. Nationwide, Pinnacle’s products are used daily in thousands of convenience stores to automate and improve their store operations and fuel marketers to increase their efficiency in the complex management of fuel delivery. More information about Pinnacle and its automation solutions may be found on the Internet at www.pinncorp.com.

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MicroStrategy Recognized as a Red Herring Small Cap 100

Dec 13, 2005 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Red Herring List Highlights Innovative and Promising Technology Companies in the Small Cap Segment

McLean, Va., (December 13, 2005) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that it has been selected by Red Herring magazine as one of the inaugural Red Herring Small Cap 100. The editors of Red Herring evaluated over 2,500 technology companies from North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region for the award.

The Red Herring Small Cap 100 were selected for their innovative technology and business models that nurture growth and profitability. Red Herring’s Innovation Index, global perspective, and provocative outlook on the technology landscape make this list a valuable tool for technology and financial executives.

“The winners on this list are the most competitive, the most innovative, and the most promising technology companies in the small-cap segment. We hope that the Red Herring Small Cap 100 list will shine the light on them that they deserve,” said Joel Dreyfuss, Editor-in-Chief of Red Herring magazine.

“MicroStrategy is pleased to be recognized by Red Herring for its financial performance, as well as its innovative technology and business model,” said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy COO. “We take great pride in our business intelligence technology that provides customers across a wide range of industries with greater business insights that can improve operational performance, reallocate resources, and enhance revenues.”

The award ceremony for the Small Cap 100 will be held during the Red Herring Fall 2005 conference, December 13th-15th in San Francisco, California. All award winners will be profiled in issue #47 of Red Herring magazine, on sale December 12th, which also contains Red Herring’s Top 10 Trends for 2006. The full list can also be viewed at http://www.herringevents.com.

About Red Herring Events
Red Herring events have long delivered clear and intelligent insight into the critical trends shaping the future of technology. We bring together industry leaders, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and our own business intelligence team to share ideas and present our research-based discoveries. Participants explore the strategic shifts and disruptive impact that new technologies will have in key U.S. and international markets. Along the way, they will get a glimpse of the future. Additional information is available at http://www.redherring.com/events.

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Angel.com Continues to Respond to Paul English’s IVR Cheat Sheet by Launching IVR University

Dec 05, 2005 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Industry Leader Responds to IVR Cheat Sheet with Offer to Companies to Improve IVR Systems Through Training and Certification

McLean, Va. (December 05, 2005) –

Angel.com, a leading provider of on-demand call center and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solutions and a division of MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), today announced that it will launch IVR University, an online training and development resource focused on teaching best practices in IVR design and implementation to business and technical users. IVR University will launch in early 2006, and will be chaired by Steven R. Brown, Vice President of Client Services at Angel.com.

The mission of IVR University is to promote the best practices of IVR design and implementation, to ensure a useful and efficient caller experience, and to help businesses optimize their phone-based customer service. IVR University will offer a number of certification tracks, including Voice User Interface (VUI) Design, IVR Application Development and CRM/Database Integration. Courses will be offered via live, instructor-led classroom workshops across the United States, as well as live webinars and pre-recorded modules. In order to ensure consistency in IVR development nationwide, IVR University will serve customers of varied sizes, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

“We expect IVR University to quickly become a key training and proving ground for those that manage IVR systems at both small and large organizations,” said Michael Zirngibl, President and CEO of Angel.com. “Besides drawing on the collective expertise of the Angel.com staff, we plan to bring in top industry analysts, Voice User Interface designers, IVR executives and consumer focus groups to guide the course content and participate in the most active community of industry stakeholders. The international media and consumer attention that Paul English’s IVR Cheat Sheet has generated has sent a clear signal that many IVRs do not meet consumer standards. Angel.com’s IVR University will take the lead in aiding the development of business-friendly and customer-friendly IVR solutions moving forward.”

More information on IVR University can be found at www.angel.com/ivruniversity/index.jsp.

Angel.com’s IVR Cheat Sheet for Businesses, released last week, can be found at http://www.angel.com/ivrcheatsheet/index.jsp.

About Angel.com
Angel.com is a leading provider of on-demand call center and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solutions, which enable organizations of all sizes to quickly deploy powerful telephony applications. More than 1,500 customers turn to Angel.com’s patented Voice Site technology to power customer service and marketing phone numbers using intelligent speech recognition that can automate most phone-based interactions. With an innovative Internet-based solution that requires no investment in hardware, software, or human resources, Angel.com balances the need for high quality communications with affordable pay-as-you-go pricing.

MicroStrategy, Angel.com are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Angel.com
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MicroStrategy to Host Ninth Annual User Conference, January 23-26, 2006

Dec 01, 2005 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Industry Leaders to Share Business Intelligence Insights and Best Practices with over 1,000 Attendees at MicroStrategy World 2006

McLean, Va., (December 01, 2005) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that it will host its ninth annual user conference, MicroStrategy World 2006, January 23-26 at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Florida. Over 1,000 conference attendees are expected at the event, which will feature more than 100 educational sessions, customer speakers from leading global organizations, and an exhibit hall showcasing MicroStrategy partners.

MicroStrategy World 2006 attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders including MicroStrategy CEO, Michael Saylor; BI industry analyst and author, Nigel Pendse; and Publisher of CIO Magazine, Gary Beach, as they share their insights on the future direction of information technology and business intelligence. MicroStrategy technology leaders will provide a preview of MicroStrategy’s upcoming releases for 2006 and beyond, as well as demonstrations of the latest product features. Participants can choose from business and technical tracks with tutorials, discussions, and case studies geared to every level of BI experience, from novices to advanced power users.

Industry-leading companies at the forefront of BI will present their success strategies and experiences using BI to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance corporate performance. Some of the companies scheduled to present at MicroStrategy World 2006 include American Express, The Bank of New York, Cardinal Health, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Comcast, Corporate Express, Discovery Education, The First American Corporation, Herbalife International, Intel, Lowe’s Companies, Metlife, Northwest Evaluation Association, Oakwood Homes, PetSmart, PPL Corporation, Premier Incorporated, Rite-Hite Corporation, U.S. Postal Service, Verispan, and Victoria’s Secret Direct.

“MicroStrategy World events get bigger and better each year,” said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy COO. “Our attendees can expect another exciting conference in 2006, with compelling speakers, informative content, and a dynamic exchange of BI ideas and solutions. With more than 100 business and technical sessions to choose from, participants can customize their experience at MicroStrategy World to fit their level of expertise.”

Registration information and a preliminary agenda for MicroStrategy World 2006 are available at http://www.microstrategy.com/Events/MicroStrategyWorld2006.

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