The Population Council Standardizes on Crystal Reports Server XI.International Nonprofit Research Organization Relies on Mid-market Business Intelligence Solution From Business Objects to Enhance Financial Oversight SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. & PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ BOBJ Business Objects SA ) (Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. ISIN Isin (ĭs`ĭn), capital of an ancient Semitic kingdom of N Babylonia. The city became important after the third dynasty of Ur fell to the Elamites and the Amorites (c.2025 B.C.). The phase from c.2025–c.1763 B.C. code: FR0004026250 - BOB), the world's leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced that the Population Council, a global nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that conducts research on HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. and AIDS, reproductive health Within the framework of WHO's definition of health[1] as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, reproductive health, or sexual health/hygiene , and poverty reduction, has standardized on Crystal Reports[R] Server XI. Using the web-based reporting solution from Business Objects, the Population Council can provide instant access to critical financial data and flexible reporting capabilities to its staff in 18 countries around the globe. "We needed a way to more easily and effectively share financial information between and among our headquarters and international offices," said Stan Mierzwa, director of information technology at the Population Council. "Crystal Reports Server empowers employees to get information independently and run their own reports. This anywhere, anytime access to information allows our entire staff to leverage resources to better manage day-to-day finances in the field." The Population Council conducts biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. , social science, and public health research. As with any nonprofit organization, tight budgets and strict tax laws require diligent attention to expenses. The Council manages financial operations from its New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. headquarters. Prior to using Crystal Reports Server XI, the New York-based international program staff had to produce and send monthly reports -- a time-consuming manual process -- to its offices in Vietnam, Senegal, Pakistan, Kenya, and other developing nations worldwide. Using Crystal Reports Server XI, the Population Council now makes available real-time financial information to all international offices via an easy-to-use web-based interface. Integration with Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. , and financial applications provides instant access to complete financial data. Now users can easily search through, drill down, export and print charts and metrics using Crystal Reports. "The Population Council is another great example of how Business Objects can transform the way organizations of any size manage and share information," said Todd Rowe, vice president of worldwide mid-market business at Business Objects. "Crystal Reports Server XI provides a complete reporting solution, and is ideal for small and medium-sized companies looking to increase access to critical business data. We are pleased that Business Objects can play an essential role in helping a nonprofit like the Population Council achieve its broader goals." For additional information on Business Objects solutions for mid-market companies, please visit http://www.businessobjects.com/midmarket. About The Population Council The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental research organization that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. . Its New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of headquarters supports a global network of regional and country offices. More information is available at www.popcouncil.org. About Business Objects Business Objects is the world's leading business intelligence (BI) software company, with more than 39,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of the Fortune 500. Business Objects helps organizations of all sizes create a trusted foundation for decision making, gain better insight into their business, and optimize performance. The company's innovative business intelligence suite, BusinessObjects[TM] XI, offers the BI industry's most advanced and complete solution for performance management, planning, reporting, query and analysis, and enterprise information management. BusinessObjects XI includes the award-winning Crystal line of reporting and data visualization software. Business Objects has also built the industry's strongest and most diverse partner community, and offers consulting and education services to help customers effectively deploy their business intelligence projects. Business Objects has dual headquarters in San Jose, Calif., and Paris, France. The company's stock is traded on both the Nasdaq (BOBJ) and Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0004026250 - BOB) stock exchanges. More information about Business Objects can be found at www.businessobjects.com. 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