AmerisourceBergen Selects MicroStrategy for Enterprise Business Intelligence
Plans to Deploy Multiple Business Applications Across the Company
McLean, Va. (March 20, 2006) –
MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that AmerisourceBergen, one of the largest pharmaceutical services companies in the U.S., has selected MicroStrategy to support its Enterprise Business Intelligence program, which will provide reporting and analytics for multiple areas across its enterprise.
Using MicroStrategy’s technology, thousands of users will be able to improve their reporting and information analysis related to sales, suppliers, customers, supply chain management, finance, and other critical areas. MicroStrategy was selected for its ability to handle large database environments and provide real-time analytics.
“With MicroStrategy, we will have a true enterprise view across our value chain, providing management with greater operational insights and actionable data to help us more effectively navigate through our dynamic industry,” said Thomas H. Murphy, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of AmerisourceBergen. “We have been highly productive using MicroStrategy for several years and found MicroStrategy’s single metadata and object reuse has reduced our administrative costs. MicroStrategy is a natural fit for our analytic reporting environment at the enterprise level.”
“We are delighted that AmerisourceBergen has selected MicroStrategy to support their new strategic Enterprise Business Intelligence program,” said Sanju K. Bansal, MicroStrategy’s Chief Operating Officer. “MicroStrategy’s technology is well suited to help Fortune 500 companies gain a comprehensive view of their enterprise to enhance customer service, improve operational efficiencies, and uncover new revenue-generating opportunities.”
About AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel, the Company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen’s service solutions range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to pharmacy services for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services, and physician education. With more than $54 billion in annual revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs more than 13,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #23 on the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.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.
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MicroStrategy, Incorporated
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