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MicroStrategy Develops Information Dashboard for Tracking U.S. Recovery Act Funds

Apr 28, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Dashboard Submitted to Recovery.gov as a Tool for Government Agencies to Provide Greater Transparency into Fund Expenditures

McLean, Va., (April 28, 2009) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that it has developed an information dashboard that can help citizens track American Recovery and Reinvestment Act expenditures. MicroStrategy submitted its dashboard to Recovery.gov as a tool that government agencies can also utilize to provide greater transparency into their use of the recovery funds.

This week, the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board and the Office of Management and Budget is hosting a national online dialogue to engage leading information technology vendors, thinkers, and consumers in finding approaches to ensure that all citizens can monitor the expenditure and use of recovery funds. Participants will recommend, discuss, and vote on the best ideas, tools, and approaches at Recovery.gov.

MicroStrategy’s Recovery.gov dashboard provides at-a-glance insights into current data available on the Recovery.gov Web site. The dashboard can be viewed at http://www.microstrategy.com/recovery-act-data/. Government agencies receiving Recovery Act funds will be charged with providing regular updates to government officials, Congress, and the public on how much money is being spent and on what programs. MicroStrategy created this dashboard as an example of how agencies can streamline their own reporting of this information.

MicroStrategy’s dynamic dashboards are used by businesses and government agencies to augment data comprehension and optimize decision-making. Business intelligence dashboards display a tremendous amount of information in an easy-to-use and compelling manner. MicroStrategy offers an extensive library of data visualization tools and selector controls to further enhance data exploration.

“Government agencies will be faced with developing an efficient way for reporting their use of recovery funds in a clear, accurate, and timely manner,” said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy’s COO. “Information dashboards are ideal for this initiative, providing the ability to display large volumes of information in an intuitive, graphical format that will allow citizens to analyze and evaluate how their tax dollars are being spent.”

To view additional MicroStrategy interactive dashboards, visit http://www.microstrategy.com/dashboard-demo.

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.

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, Incorporated
1-703-770-1646
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Survey: Despite Budget Cuts and Belt Tightening, Employees Remain Upbeat

Apr 22, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

75 percent trust their companies are making the right decisions to weather the storm

Troy, MI (April 22, 2009) –

The economy may be tanking but employees across the country seem to be taking it in stride, trusting that their employers are making decisions that may hurt a bit today, but will prove critical to future success. This according to a March 2009 online survey of 214 public and private company employees conducted by Zoomerang, on behalf of iDashboards, the leader in Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard software. You can view the comprehensive survey results in dashboard form here.

Companies eliminating bonus plans, reducing 401(k) contributions and freezing promotions is old news. Not surprisingly, almost everyone is feeling the impact of cost cutting. For example, a full 60 percent of respondents shared that they have experienced cuts, with layoffs being the number one cut at 54 percent, followed by travel restrictions at 38 percent and employee furloughs at 13 percent. Remarkably, 75 percent of the respondents felt the budget cuts were reasonable and would ensure the longevity of their companies.

Why all the goodwill?
Despite the numerous cuts in benefits, the survey shows that employers have yet to largely slash compensation.

A total of 80 percent of the respondents (172 people) noted that their salary has either remained the same or increased. A startling 12 percent (26 people) reported their salaries have increased since the economic decline and 68 percent (146 people) state their compensation remains unchanged.

Of those lucky 26 workers receiving a pay hike, 54 percent saw an uptick of less than 5 percent, while 31 percent reported increases in the 5-10 percent range.

“Our survey shows that a corporation’s greatest assets, its people, are proving to be extremely resilient in these tough economic times,” said Shadan Malik, president and CEO, iDashboards. “Now is the time to reward employees, perhaps with non-monetary perks, like tools and technologies to make their jobs easier and let them know that their efforts are making a difference.”

All for one and one for all
According to the survey results, the upbeat and positive attitude should last for the foreseeable future as long as employers continue with the openness, transparency and daily communications of where the company stands in the market and how individuals can contribute. Obviously, employees want more visibility into their organizations. For most corporations, sharing this data can be as easy as adding people to a weekly report or providing access to a visual asset tool.

Further evidence that employees are invested in their current careers is that 74 percent of the respondents confirmed they would not seek another job over the next 12 months. Employees understand that to remain viable in the current market, they must be prepared to take on additional responsibilities and be open to new processes that closely track and monitor their performance.

“It’s unfortunate that the pervasive negative economic storylines consistently fail to address the positives – the significant number of employees who remain loyal to their organizations and committed to helping their companies ‘weather the storm,'” continued Malik.

More good news for employers is that boosting morale and motivating employees is getting easier. Respondents noted that “consistent feedback” and “positive reinforcement,” as well as “non-monetary rewards” such as “dress down days,” “vacation time” and “contests” are the best ways for corporations to show their appreciation.

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About iDashboards
Through its award-winning engineering and patented software, iDashboards helps companies leverage information assets through visually rich, real-time and personalized business intelligence dashboards to analyze, track, and drill down through a wealth of information. iDashboards’ global customer base consists of organizations ranging from large, fortune 500 companies to small and medium-sized businesses, all of which are making quicker, well-informed business decisions with the help of iDashboards. The company is privately held and headquartered in Troy, Michigan. To find out more about iDashboards’ solutions, please call (248) 952-0840 or visit www.idashboards.com.

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LEWIS PR
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Kronos

Apr 22, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

A new survey sponsored by The Workforce Instituteâ?¢ at Kronos® Incorporated and conducted by Harris Interactive reveals that people’s work habits have changed as a result of the turbulent economy

CHELMSFORD, Mass. (April 22, 2009) –

A new survey sponsored by The Workforce Institute(TM) at Kronos® Incorporated and conducted by Harris Interactive reveals that people’s work habits have changed as a result of the turbulent economy. Across America, employees want to demonstrate their value to employers and increase the size of their paycheck by putting in extra time at their jobs. According to the survey “Workplace Tug-of-War: Workers Want More Work; Employers Want to Control Costs”, employees want to work more even with an increased workload.
News Facts

* Got work? Employees are feeling the pressure of the current economy and want to work more to protect their job security and earn extra money. Forty-five percent of workers surveyed say they are more willing to take any available and additional shifts because of financial motivations.
* Staying home not an option. Employees are feeling the pressure to go to work. Thirty percent of respondents stated that they are more likely to go to work in this economy regardless of their physical or emotional state, or scheduling conflicts. This kind of mentality can lead to “presenteeism” (when employees are at work but not functioning at full capacity leading to negative repercussions on business performance).
* Moonlighting goes mainstream. Forty-nine percent of respondents have considered taking on a second job in recent months because of financial reasons, while 27 percent said that they are actively applying for or have already secured a second job.
* Conflicting demands. Employees may want to work more, but companies are cracking down on overtime to save on labor costs. Twenty-nine percent of hourly workers eligible for overtime pay say that because of the economy their managers are reducing the amount of overtime they can work.
* Doing more with less. Across the country, workers and organizations alike are being pushed to do more with fewer resources. Thirty-three percent of respondents say their companies have downsized during the past year because of the economy, and 28 percent of respondents say their workload has increased, putting added pressure on employees who are already feeling the financial crunch.

Supporting Quotes

* Joyce Maroney, director of The Workforce Institute, Kronos
“Our Workplace Tug-of-War survey indicates that many folks are taking second jobs to deal with these tough economic times. Managers of multi- job employees often have to deal with more complicated scheduling constraints. Proactively communicating with employees about their scheduling needs and availability can save time on the back-end, as can the use of an automated scheduling solution.”
“The results of this survey clearly indicate that workers are willing to work more to show their dedication and value to their employer. In this shaky financial environment, remaining employed is the number one goal for all workers.”
* Steve Hunt, board member of The Workforce Institute
“During normal economic times, many organizations do not scrutinize overtime costs. As work has slowed down and customer orders have dropped off, there is less of a need for overtime. Companies seeking to control labor costs will benefit from investing in workforce planning and scheduling, rather than paying overtime because of a failure to properly forecast labor demand.”
“Managers who expect their employees to work harder without giving recognition or reward are likely to burn employees out, leading to decreased morale, poor work quality, and turnover.”

Supporting Resources

* About Harris Interactive

Survey Methodology

This “Workplace Tug-of-War: Workers Want More Work; Employers Want to Control Costs” survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Harris Interactive on behalf of The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated between January 30 and February 3, 2009 among 2,241 U.S. adults aged 18 and over among whom 1,265 were employed full-time or part-time. Results were weighted as needed for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ propensity to be online.
About The Workforce Institute

The Workforce Institute was founded by Kronos Incorporated in 2006 as a think tank to provide research and education on critical workplace issues facing organizations around the globe. By bringing together thought leaders, The Workforce Institute is uniquely positioned to empower organizations with the knowledge and information they need to manage their workforce effectively and provide a voice for employees on important workplace issues. A hallmark of The Workforce Institute’s research is balancing the needs and desires of diverse employee populations with the needs of organizations. For additional information, visit www.workforceinstitute.org.
About Kronos Incorporated

Kronos is the global leader in workforce management solutions that enable organizations to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity. Tens of thousands of organizations in 60 countries — including more than half of the Fortune 1000® — use Kronos time and attendance, scheduling, absence management, HR and payroll, hiring, and labor analytics applications. To learn how Kronos uniquely delivers complete automation and high-quality information in an easy-to-use solution, visit www.kronos.com.

© 2009 Kronos Incorporated. Kronos is a registered trademark and The Workforce Institute is a trademark of Kronos Incorporated or a related company. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Martin Memorial Health Systems Realizes Fast ROI with Kronos

Apr 15, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Hospital saves $600,000 on overtime in one year; gains significantly through swift implementation

San Antonio, Texas (April 15, 2009) –

Martin Memorial Health Systems replaced its previous disparate, partially manual scheduling system with a centralized, automated solution from Kronos® Incorporated and realized ROI within one year of implementation. The Kronos scheduling solution, purchased in July and implemented successfully by November 2007, tightly integrates with the Kronos time and attendance application that the hospital has been using since 2003 and completely automates the scheduling process. As a result, every nursing unit uses a single workforce management system and enjoys the benefits of accurate schedules rid of manual errors.
News Facts

* The fast implementation of the Kronos scheduling solution helped the organization save significantly as the final deployment costs were half of the budgeted amount.
* Additionally, Martin Memorial saved $600,000 in overtime costs within one year of the Kronos implementation and expects to save an additional $380,000 through reduced agency costs.
* Kronos also enables electronic self-service capabilities, boosting staff morale by allowing employees to select their shifts online and eliminating paper schedules.

Supporting Quotes

* Karen Ripper, senior vice president and administrator, chief nursing officer, Martin Memorial Health
“We selected Kronos to have a centralized solution with complete automation and real-time capabilities. Controlling labor costs and boosting staff morale through a fair and consistent system ensures the highest level of productivity, which is essential for quality care delivery. We also achieved swift ROI with Kronos in just one year and we’re looking forward to more results.”
* Brian Graves, global practice leader of healthcare, Kronos
“Martin Memorial Health Systems is committed to embracing the best practices in workforce management to support the delivery of quality care. Simplifying workforce processes, improving workforce productivity, and controlling labor costs are cornerstones of effective workforce management, which the organization has successfully put into effect in just one year. We are committed to helping Martin Memorial for long-term success and productivity gains.”

Supporting Resources

* About Martin Memorial Health Systems

About Kronos Incorporated

Kronos is the global leader in workforce management solutions that enable organizations to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity. Tens of thousands of organizations in 60 countries — including more than half of the Fortune 1000® — use Kronos time and attendance, scheduling, absence management, HR and payroll, hiring, and labor analytics applications. To learn how Kronos uniquely delivers complete automation and high-quality information in an easy-to-use solution, visit www.kronos.com.

© 2009 Kronos Incorporated. Kronos is a registered trademark of Kronos Incorporated or a related company. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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MicroStrategy’s Report Services Product Rated “Excellent” by Leading Industry Analyst Firm

Apr 14, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

MicroStrategy 9 Offers New Self-service Reporting Features for Business Users

McLean, Va., (April 14, 2009) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that MicroStrategy’s Report Services product was rated “Excellent” by Gartner, Inc. in its recent report, Critical Capabilities for Business Intelligence Reporting1. The Critical Capabilities report is a comparative analysis which scores competing products against a set of critical differentiators identified by Gartner. To view the entire Gartner report, compliments of MicroStrategy, visit www.microstrategy.com/GartnerBIReporting2009.com.

“MicroStrategy’s powerful reporting platform is designed for business user productivity, with an intuitive, user-friendly Web interface,” said MicroStrategy’s COO, Sanju Bansal. “We have recently released a significantly enhanced version of our software, MicroStrategy 9. MicroStrategy 9 offers compelling new reporting functionality that puts even more control in the hands of business people to access the information they need without relying on support from IT personnel.”

MicroStrategy’s enterprise reporting engine delivers a full range of report formats, including dashboards, scorecards, financial reports, customer invoices and statements, and highly detailed operational reports. Some of the new MicroStrategy 9 reporting features allow people to:

* Develop reporting applications in less than one day
* Build reports with easy-to-use templates and tools that are intuitive to Microsoft Office users
* Deliver time-critical business information to colleagues with automated exception reports
* Assemble report data from any source across the company with new Multi-source ROLAP functionality
* Present reports in the local language of the business user viewing the information
* Make faster decisions by interactively exploring cause-and-effect on any data with performance dashboards

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.

MicroStrategy, MicroStrategy 9, and 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.

About the Gartner Critical Capabilities Report
The Critical Capabilities report is copyrighted February 18, 2009 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Critical Capabilities report is a comparative analysis which scores competing products against a set of critical differentiators identified by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Critical Capabilities report, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest rating. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

1Gartner, Inc. “Critical Capabilities for Business Intelligence Reporting” by James Richardson, Kurt Schlegel, Rita L. Sallam, Feb. 18, 2009

MicroStrategy, MicroStrategy Report Services, MicroStrategy 9 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.

Wende Cover
MicroStrategy, Incorporated
1-703-770-1646
wcover@microstrategy.com

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U.S. Transportation Command Saves Lives with BI Technology from Information Builders

Apr 13, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Global Logistics System Orchestrates Critical Patient Movement Activities for U.S. Department of Defense

NEW YORK, NY (April 13, 2009) –

A critical function of the United States Transportation Command (US TRANSCOM) is patient evacuation, a complex, logistical challenge where speed is essential. As a leader in business intelligence (BI) solutions, Information Builders is helping TRANSCOM devise optimal patient movement plans based on urgent medical needs, available facilities, in-transit visibility, and enterprise-wide cost and performance analytics. Thanks to the successful deployment of a pervasive operational BI system, the military’s evacuation and care activities are more efficient, minimizing suffering and improving care. Authorized users can generate detailed reports to monitor the status of patients from the beginning of transport to the outcome of treatment, potentially saving the lives of thousands of soldiers.

“When soldiers are wounded in battle, the military needs to provide efficient medical transport in conjunction with real-time information and pinpoint accuracy,” said Lieutenant Colonel Keith Lostroh, TRAC2ES functional program manager. TRAC2ES helps us provide advanced care for our troops.”

TRAC2ES, an acronym for the TRANSCOM Regulating and Command and Control (C2) Evacuation System, is a decision-support, reporting, and analysis tool that helps the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), coordinate patient movement on a global basis. Built on Information Builders’ WebFOCUS BI platform, it supports patient movement from the battlefield to definitive care and, when necessary, to rehabilitative care in hospitals such as Walter Reed. The system also tracks and coordinates patient information throughout the U.S. military’s worldwide network of healthcare facilities.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Lostroh, the operational decision-support system provides critical data that helps military personnel minimize the severity of injuries and improve treatment. “TRANSCOM’s goal is to provide good medical care, not simply move people around,” he said. “Our utmost concern is for patient safety, quality of care, and efficient use of resources. Business intelligence technology is helping us meet these objectives.”

TRAC2ES supported the troops during operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom by providing 100 percent patient in-transit visibility for more than 73,000 patient movements. During these crucial operations it generated standards reports about the number of patients and movements, the number of missions, and the associated costs. From the clerk who arranges a patient’s transfer to the doctors and nurses who determine his or her eligibility and fitness for movement to the supporting agency personnel who arrange the aircraft and determine when the flight will leave and where it is going, the BI system helps the military track a patient’s welfare and whereabouts as each mission unfolds.

Today, approximately 2,500 users have access to the system, which provides three different domains to access personal, medical, and movement data. WebFOCUS enables data-level and role-based security to partition the data based on each user’s needs and requirements. TRANSCOM used WebFOCUS Reporting Server, WebFOCUS User Administration Services, WebFOCUS Analytical Reporter, and WebFOCUS ReportCaster to create the BI environment.

TRAC2ES not only orchestrates patient movement operations, but also provides critical metrics related to patient safety. The pervasive BI technology is providing one unified system for the entire DoD, enabling complete in-transit visibility of patient movements and treatments.

“TRAC2ES has transformed the DoD’s distribution network with an extensive information technology backbone,” said Gerald Cohen, president and CEO of Information Builders. “TRANSCOM now has a patient movement system that helps to assure positive outcomes for sick and wounded soldiers anywhere in the world.”
About USTRANSCOM

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), working under the Department of Defense (DoD), is a joint command responsible for creating and implementing world-class global asset deployment and distribution solutions in support of the United States President, Secretary of Defense, and Combatant Commander-assigned missions. Around the globe, USTRANSCOM’s superb force of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, DOD civilians, and commercial partners accomplishes a wide array of joint mobility missions. With its people, trucks, trains, aircraft, ships, information systems, and infrastructure, USTRANSCOM provides the U.S. with the most responsive strategic mobility capability the world has ever seen.
About Information Builders

Information Builders’ award-winning combination of business intelligence and enterprise integration software has been providing innovative solutions to more than 12,000 customer for the past 30 years. WebFOCUS is the world’s most widely utilized business intelligence platform. It provides the security, scalability and flexibility needed at every level of global extended enterprises. Its simplicity helps create executive, analytical, and operational applications that reach dozens to millions of users. Information Builders’ iWay Software suite provides state of the art, multi-purpose, pre-built integration components that address all SOA, application, data and information management requirements. Its integration adapters have been adopted by the leading software platform providers. Together, these products give Information Builders’ customers the ability to grow and innovate according to their needs.

Information Builders’ customers include most of the Fortune 100 and U.S. federal government agencies. Headquartered in New York City with 90 offices worldwide, the company employs 1,450 people and has more than 350 business partners.

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Kronos

Apr 13, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Recognizing the inherent deficiencies of time and labor products offered by Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) vendors, local government entities are increasingly turning to Kronos® Incorporated to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity.

CHELMSFORD, Mass (April 13, 2009) –

Recognizing the inherent deficiencies of time and labor products offered by Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) vendors, local government entities are increasingly turning to Kronos® Incorporated to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity.
News Facts

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Local governments are finding that rudimentary time and labor products offered by ERP vendors are unable to meet their requirements. ERP solutions that rely on custom code and scripting languages take longer and are more expensive to implement and maintain. They also waste employees’ and managers’ valuable time by forcing them to live with sub-standard functionality.
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Time and attendance data collection is a common weak point in any government infrastructure, one that usually escapes detection and can leak hundreds of thousands, even millions, of dollars each year. Considering that labor costs represent one of the largest expenses for local governments, time and attendance data collection is a great place to look for quick payback.
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Local governments such as the City of Atlanta (Ga.), City of Dayton (Ohio), City of Denver (Colo.), City of El Paso (Texas), City of Ontario (Calif.), and City of Stamford (Conn.) use Kronos time and attendance solutions to extend the value of their ERP investment.

Supporting Quotes

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Beth Machann, city controller, City of Denver
“Payroll is typically a local government’s largest expense and even a month’s delay in automating time and attendance can have a significant impact on the bottom line. Kronos helped us orchestrate a swift deployment, which allowed us to plan our budgets more effectively, and also enables us to reign in those budgeted dollars with increased efficiency and reduced payroll errors.”
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Steve Conrad, fiscal systems manager, County of Santa Clara, Calif.
“We’d rather focus our energy on serving our public efficiently than worry about software customization, which is both expensive and time consuming. Kronos helps us track time and attendance information of our diverse and widespread employees and helps us balance the demands of tight budgets and quality service.”
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Lori C. Austin, manager, accounting and finance/CFO, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
“Our employees benefit tremendously from the enhanced accuracy and predictability that Kronos provides in the area of payroll. And our ratepayers benefit from the reduced costs and increased efficiency through better data acquisition and improved reporting. Given the complexity of our payroll environment, the more rules and issues a time and attendance system can handle, the greater the reduction in error and higher the ROI.”
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Christine Carmichael, director of government industry marketing, Kronos
“Government entities that use Kronos for automated time and attendance rather than an ERP system cite results such as lower software costs, better data acquisition, and less customization. Kronos provides local governments with a completely configurable solution with full workforce management functionality out-of-the-box.”

Supporting Resources

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Kronos recently announced a new integration tool which makes it even easier for organizations to integrate Kronos applications with existing ERP, payroll, and human resources systems (see “Kronos Announces Availability of Workforce Central 6.1”).

About Kronos Incorporated

Kronos is the global leader in workforce management solutions that enable organizations to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity. Tens of thousands of organizations in 60 countries — including more than half of the Fortune 1000® — use Kronos time and attendance, scheduling, absence management, HR and payroll, hiring, and labor analytics applications. To learn how Kronos uniquely delivers complete automation and high-quality information in an easy-to-use solution, visit www.kronos.com.

© 2009 Kronos Incorporated. Kronos is a registered trademark of Kronos Incorporated or a related company. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Johnston McLamb Signs Global Consulting Partner Agreement with MicroStrategy

Apr 08, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Expands Johnston McLambâ??s Business Intelligence Solutions

McLean, Va., (April 08, 2009) –

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that Johnston McLamb, a management and technology consulting firm headquartered in Chantilly, VA., has signed a Global Consulting Partner Agreement with MicroStrategy. The agreement will help Johnston McLamb continue to build its practice in business intelligence, with a strong emphasis on visualization and geospatial intelligence.

In addition to offering MicroStrategy BI software, this agreement allows Johnston McLamb and MicroStrategy to collaborate to develop opportunities in both the federal government and commercial markets. The two companies plan to work together closely on solutions that help enterprise customers better visualize and analyze data, conduct predictive analyses, and draw conclusions more quickly. Furthermore, the companies plan to engage in joint marketing activities, such as trade shows and industry group participation.

By incorporating MicroStrategy’s software into their business intelligence practice, Johnston McLamb has been able to offer solutions that empower businesses and government to transform data into actionable information. Business users are able to easily interpret visually-displayed information and more quickly focus on problem areas. The visualization capabilities provided by MicroStrategy allow Johnston McLamb to build information interfaces that provide users with the benefit of real-time analysis and predictive “what if” scenario modeling.

“We chose MicroStrategy because their business intelligence platform has consistently helped Johnston McLamb achieve our strategic priorities as we continue our innovative work in geospatial intelligence and visual business intelligence,” said Wendy Henry, vice president and chief operating officer, Johnston McLamb. “Speed of deployment is critical to our customers, and our relationship with MicroStrategy means we’ll be able to deliver robust and complex data visualization solutions even faster.”

“We are delighted to work with Johnston McLamb and provide enhanced reporting and analytics for their new BI solution,” said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy COO. “With MicroStrategy, business users are able to analyze a tremendous amount of information in an easy to use and highly visual manner, which helps them to quickly identify trends and gain greater insights into data to make analytically-based decisions.”

Johnston McLamb recently addressed a timely data issue by utilizing MicroStrategy software to graphically represent the new American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) information reported by a federal agency. This solution leverages Johnston McLamb’s expertise in business intelligence and data mining, enabling agencies to comply with President Obama’s vision of transparency and accountability. Learn more at http://www.johnstonmclamb.com/recovery.

About Johnston McLamb
Johnston McLamb is a small business with a 17-year track record of success serving government and commercial customers. A management and IT consulting company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. region, they bring specialized expertise in data visualization, business intelligence, geospatial solutions, data management, enterprise strategy and modernization and more. For more information, visit www.johnstonmclamb.com.

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.

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.

Wende Cover
MicroStrategy, Incorporated
1-703-770-1646
wcover@microstrategy.com

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Southwest General Health Center Saves $10 Million in Annual Staffing Costs with Kronos

Apr 02, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Hospital positively impacts bottom line with time and attendance and labor analytics

CHELMSFORD, Mass. (April 02, 2009) –

Challenged by labor costs that were exceeding budgets, Southwest General Health Center chose to implement time and attendance and labor analytics applications from Kronos® Incorporated to collect and analyze productivity data of 2,500 employees.
News Facts

* Prior to Kronos, Southwest General did not have a software solution for managing productivity and labor cost management. It selected Kronos for its depth of functionality and approach to complete automation as a centralized solution with real-time capabilities.
* Southwest General used the Kronos solution to identify cost centers with the highest variances between actual versus budgeted staffing costs. At the top of the list was the Emergency Department, which was exceeding its staffing budget by $25,000 per pay period. Further analysis revealed that the department was basing its staffing needs on historical patient volume data that was outdated. Using high-quality information in the Kronos solution, Southwest General adjusted the department’s staffing levels based on recent patient volume data, and immediately reduced the budget overage by $23,000 per pay period. The staffing changes had no negative impact on care quality or patient satisfaction.
* With increased visibility and control over labor-related metrics, Kronos helped Southwest General improve productivity, avoid over scheduling, and reduce over-payments. As a result of using the Kronos solution, Southwest General has reduced its total labor costs by more than 10 percent, representing a $10 million annual labor cost reduction.
* While salaries accounted for 39 percent of net revenue in 2005, with the help of Kronos, Southwest General lowered the percentage further to 35 percent in 2008.

Supporting Quotes

* Kelly Linson, director of financial services and corporate controller, Southwest General Health Center
“We needed an easy-to-own system to boost our productivity and maintain our competitive edge. Overall, with Kronos we have been able to combat rising supply costs, reduce agency spending, and optimize our staff productivity to deliver quality care.”
* Brian Graves, global practice leader of healthcare, Kronos
“Southwest General has a strong commitment to accountability and high-quality care. Automating with Kronos helps the organization simplify workforce management processes, optimize staff productivity, and make a difference to the bottom line. All these benefits are helping Southwest General to further improve the delivery of its nationally recognized care at a reasonable cost.”

Supporting Resources

* About Southwest General Hospital

About Kronos Incorporated

Kronos is the global leader in workforce management solutions that enable organizations to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity. Tens of thousands of organizations in 60 countries — including more than half of the Fortune 1000® — use Kronos time and attendance, scheduling, absence management, HR and payroll, hiring, and labor analytics applications. To learn how Kronos uniquely delivers complete automation and high-quality information in an easy-to-use solution, visit www.kronos.com.

© 2009 Kronos Incorporated. Kronos is a registered trademark of Kronos Incorporated or a related company. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Information Builders Offers MLB Fantasy Active Report

Mar 31, 2009 | Computer & Electronics, Computer Software, Internet, Technology | 0 comments

Visualization Combined With Industry Statistics Provides Insight on 2009 Baseball Season

NEW YORK, NY (March 31, 2009) –

Information Builders, an independent leader in business intelligence (BI) and integration solutions, today announced that it has a new MLB Fantasy League Active Report to provide baseball enthusiasts and fantasy players with a free, easy way to quickly access MLB statistics. With opening day less than two weeks away, fantasy participants are under pressure to make their final picks and are looking for ways to gain statistical insight on players and teams to make more educated decisions.

Anyone with Web access can crunch the numbers with the MLB Fantasy League Active Report to analyze the results and gain real insight into the 2009 baseball season. The report can be accessed at: http://www.informationbuilders.com/mlb/. Almost instantaneously, users can answers questions such as who are the fastest base stealers in the West? Who are the hottest power hitters in the American League? Are National League pitchers at a disadvantage because they have to bat? The report allows filtering on many criteria – lefty, righty, position, players, team, league, etc. It allows users to generate comparative charts, reports and calculations with the ability to easily e-mail results to anyone. Data will be available for the duration of the 2009 MLB season.

As the industry’s first portable BI platform for delivering interactive analytic applications, WebFOCUS Active Reports has its own API, components, security, and analytic engine, enabling users to create active dashboards and receive Active Reports on mobile devices. They enable anyone with access to a Web browser to retrieve information and centralized data available online. Additional benefits of WebFOCUS Active Reports include: improved user experience and decision-making, guaranteed single version of the truth, scalability that reaches unlimited numbers of users, and it requires no specialized software or Web connection.

Information Builders recently shared how leading organizations around the globe including Dealer Services Corporation (DSC) and Israeli Credit Insurance Company (ICIC) are rapidly adopting WebFOCUS Active Reports for portable sorting, filtering, and analysis to better understand customer needs in real time, greatly improve decision-making, and operate more cost effectively.
About Information Builders

Information Builders’ award-winning combination of business intelligence and enterprise integration software has been providing innovative solutions to more than 12,000 customers for the past 30 years. WebFOCUS is the world’s most widely utilized business intelligence platform. It provides the security, scalability, and flexibility needed at every level of global extended enterprises. Its simplicity helps create executive, analytical, and operational applications that reach dozens to millions of users. Information Builders’ iWay Software suite provides state-of-the-art, multi-purpose, pre-built integration components that address all SOA, application, data, and information management requirements. Its integration adapters have been adopted by the leading software platform providers. Together, these products give Information Builders’ customers the ability to grow and innovate according to their needs.

Information Builders’ customers include most of the Fortune 100 and U.S. federal government agencies. Headquartered in New York City with 90 offices worldwide, the company employs 1,450 people and has more than 350 business partners.

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