Datatel Launches DataOrchestrator(TM) ODS at EDUCAUSE 2007 Conference.Advanced Solution Simplifies Reporting and Fact-Based Decision Making SEATTLE -- Datatel([R]), Inc. today announced the availability of the company's DataOrchestrator[TM] ODS (Operational Data Store) A database designed for queries on transactional data. An ODS is often an interim or staging area for a data warehouse, but differs in that its contents are updated in the course of business, whereas a data warehouse contains static data. (Operational Data Store), a powerful solution that automates the process of managing and manipulating data for reporting. Utilizing Datatel's ODS technology, users can leverage years of transaction data from their Datatel Colleague([R]) enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. (ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. ) systems to easily perform detailed analysis of key performance indicators Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are financial and non-financial metrics used to quantify objectives to reflect strategic performance of an organization. KPIs are used in Business Intelligence to assess the present state of the business and to prescribe a course of action. and other critical factors. The announcement was made at the EDUCAUSE 2007 Conference in Seattle, Washington  This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. . "DataOrchestrator ODS opens up a whole new world in what can be done with reporting," said Robert Dillane, director of information management services at Lebanon Valley College History Lebanon Valley was founded on February 23, 1866, with classes beginning May 7 of that year and its first class graduating in 1870. Expenses at this time for a full year were $206.50 and remained relatively unchanged for the next 50 years. . DataOrchestrator ODS provides a subset of predefined, commonly used tables and data elements from Colleague in structures designed for answering common business questions, making it much easier for even non-technical users to understand data and write reports. "With the constant growing demands for accountability, it's extremely important for decision makers in higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. to have quick and convenient access to critical data," said John Van Weeren, Datatel product manager. "DataOrchestrator ODS assembles data in a format that is compatible with the user's reporting solution of choice, making it easy to get the information needed to make fact-based decisions." If they choose, DataOrchestrator ODS users can easily customize data structures to define subsets of data table-by-table and field-by-field, eliminating the need to sort through extraneous ex·tra·ne·ous adj. 1. Not constituting a vital element or part. 2. Inessential or unrelated to the topic or matter at hand; irrelevant. See Synonyms at irrelevant. 3. data. In addition, DataOrchestrator ODS is configurable for automatic full and incremental updates. Data is easy to access and analyze with industry-standard SQL-based tools, including Microsoft Access A database program for Windows, available separately or included in the Microsoft Office suite. Access is programmable using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Access can read Paradox, dBASE and Btrieve files, and using ODBC, Microsoft SQL Server, SYBASE SQL Server and Oracle data. ([R]), Microsoft Excel (tool) Microsoft Excel - A spreadsheet program from Microsoft, part of their Microsoft Office suite of productivity tools for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh. Excel is probably the most widely used spreadsheet in the world. Latest version: Excel 97, as of 1997-01-14. ([R]), and Datatel partner products such as Business Objects Crystal Reports([R]). DataOrchestrator ODS supports improved operational and ad-hoc reporting, while also feeding the necessary operational data into the data warehouse environment for longitudinal analysis and data mining. After running an ODS load from Datatel Colleague, followed by the data warehouse load process, users have a fully functional and populated pop·u·late tr.v. pop·u·lat·ed, pop·u·lat·ing, pop·u·lates 1. To supply with inhabitants, as by colonization; people. 2. data warehouse. "Compared to designing and building a data warehouse from scratch, DataOrchestrator ODS saves considerable time and implementation effort," said Van Weeren. "With DataOrchestrator ODS, managers and executives have a consistent reporting environment that meets their far-reaching information and decision support needs." Typically installed and implemented in less than five days, DataOrchestrator ODS is available with out-of-the-box integration to reporting products from iStrategy Solutions, Business Objects, and other Datatel partners. Datatel encourages EDUCAUSE 2007 attendees interested in DataOrchestrator ODS and other reporting solutions to attend Leveraging a Data Warehouse and Analytics to Construct Solid Business Decisions, a hands-on workshop scheduled for Thursday, October 25 from 11:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. Datatel will also demonstrate DataOrchestraor ODS in Booth #302 throughout the conference. About Datatel, Inc. Datatel provides colleges and universities fully-integrated administrative software systems and e-marketing solutions of exceptional value that effectively process transactions, conserve resources, improve constituent services, and provide for sustainability. In conjunction, the company delivers essential consulting and training services including Web site and end-user portal development, as well as continuous quality improvement programs through its Center for Institutional Effectiveness. Datatel counts more than 745 institutions as clients throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. As a market leader, Datatel has exclusively focused on meeting all the business needs within higher education for more than 25 years. For more information, visit http://www.datatel.com. (c) 2007 Datatel, Inc. All rights reserved. Datatel and Colleague are registered trademarks of Datatel, Inc. All other names, products, and services mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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