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ProClarity Corporation Receives Accolades in New Analyst Report on Business Intelligence.


Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2003

Of the 15 Categories Comprising This Report, ProClarity Rates

Very Good in Execution, Pricing, Vision and Strategy, and Receives

Top Score in Services Category in META Group Report

ProClarity Corporation ProClarity Corporation is a software company specializing in business intelligence. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Boise, Idaho. ProClarity's products integrate tightly with Microsoft SQL Server, specifically Microsoft Analysis Services. , a leading provider of innovative analytic solutions for the enterprise, today announced that it has been highly ranked in multiple categories within META Group's METAspectrum(SM) report for Business Intelligence (BI) Tools & Platforms. ProClarity was specifically recognized for its strength in execution, vision, strategy, value and pricing options. Additionally, in a ranking of nineteen vendors, ProClarity took the number one spot for business intelligence providers in the services category.

The METAspectrum evaluation, issued today, provides an objective assessment of 19 BI vendors on a broad range of factors that determine both market presence and performance. In particular, the METAspectrum report analyzed an·a·lyze  
tr.v. an·a·lyzed, an·a·lyz·ing, an·a·lyz·es
1. To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations.

2. Chemistry To make a chemical analysis of.

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 criteria such as vision and strategy, business drivers, geographic coverage, market share, channels and investments to rate vendors on market presence. In order to determine market performance, factors such as services, pricing, personnel, technology and profitability were evaluated.

ProClarity received the second-highest score in the pricing category, which evaluated options and value for the money. ProClarity offers excellent alternative price models for customers that require flexibility in the purchase and/or use of products and services, as well as the ability to demonstrate unheralded value by enabling customers to see breakeven breakeven

1. The level of output or sales necessary to cover fixed expenses. Companies in industries that have high fixed costs and, consequently, high breakevens, such as automobile and steel manufacturing, are likely to exhibit large fluctuations
 points, return on investment, and other important metrics metrics Managed care A popular term for standards by which the quality of a product, service, or outcome of a particular form of Pt management is evaluated. See TQM.  that help justify expected and actual costs.

"We are very pleased by our rating in the METAspectrum report based on our ability to execute on a strong vision and the strategy of helping our customers make more informed decisions faster," said Clay Young, ProClarity Corporation's vice president of marketing. "Our rating in this important industry evaluation is a testament to the focus and determination we place on driving down the total cost of ownership of Business Intelligence solutions for our customers. We are especially honored to receive the top ranking in the services category, as we pride ourselves on providing excellent support to our customers."

"There is an ongoing and increasing need for accurate and timely information for business managers to make decisions," commented David Folger, vice president of enterprise analytics strategies at META Group, Inc. "End user and IT organizations alike will drive the Business Intelligence market in order to address critical business needs and build enterprise-wide information delivery infrastructure."

About ProClarity Corporation

ProClarity Corporation delivers analytic software and services that accelerate the speed at which organizations make informed decisions to optimize business performance. ProClarity has been delivering innovative analytic solutions to Global 3000 companies since 1995. ProClarity ensures maximum return on technology investment and widespread user adoption by delivering solutions tailored around business processes and decision-making workflows. Located in Boise, Idaho “Boise” redirects here. For other uses, see Boise (disambiguation).

Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the county seat of Ada County and the principal city of the Boise metropolitan area.
, and with regional sales and services offices in Europe and Asia-Pacific, ProClarity currently supports over 1,200 customers globally, including, ABN AMRO ABN AMRO Algemene Bank Nederland-Amsterdam Roterdam Bank (Dutch bank) , AT&T, CompUSA, Ericsson, GE Capital, Hewlett-Packard, Rite Aid Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is a United States retailer and pharmacy chain, operating over 5,000 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains. , Verizon and Veterans Health Administration. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and  customers include ABC ABC
 in full American Broadcasting Co.

Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928.
 Technologies, Changepoint, comScore Networks, Epicor, Manhattan Associates Manhattan Associates is a supply chain management software provider. It was founded in 1990 in Manhattan Beach, California from where it borrows its name. The company has been headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since 1995 and operates offices around the world. , Microsoft Great Plains Business Solutions and NetIQ/WebTrends. To learn more visit www.proclarity.com or call 208/344-1630.

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