Progress refreshes easy BI

Updated BI tools make it easier to find enterprise info

Progress Software has released the latest version of its data analysis tools, which it claimed can extend the use of business intelligence (BI) across the enterprise through the deployment of easy-to-use applications.

EasyAsk for Operational BI 11.0 delivers enhanced natural language query support, making it easier for users to find information, and customisable dashboards, which allows users to keep track of key information.

"Our EasyAsk software is specifically designed to place easy to use, powerful BI capabilities into the hands of business users so that they can act on the data, make better decisions, and drive the business forward," said Larry Harris, vice president and general manager of Progress EasyAsk in a statement.

EasyAsk combines elements of enterprise search technology such as natural language query, with SQL query capabilities. This, the company claims, means that it can deliver the power of traditional BI tools with the ease of use of search technology.

Harris added that currently, only a fifth of employees have access to BI tools.