Panorama Software And Aim Retail Partner To Provide UK Retailers With Advanced Desktop Analytics
AIM RetailÂ’s in-depth industry knowledge combined with Panorama SoftwareÂ’s powerful technology - delivering web-based access to business critical data across the retail enterprise.
Toronto, Canada; Hull, UK (PRWEB) August 20, 2004
Panorama Software, a recognized innovator of business intelligence (BI) solutions, and AIM Retail, specialists in providing IT solutions to the retail sector, today announced their partnership to address the need for effective provision of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to executives, merchandisers, buyers, managers and distribution personnel within retail organizations.
The first result of the partnership is AIM RetailÂ’s Reflex Analytics, which brings the capabilities that have long been associated with complex, expensive business intelligence solutions firmly within the reach of the SME retailer. By working with retailers to highlight and resolve the many issues surrounding critical areas such as wastage, basket analysis, promotional performance and forecasting, Reflex Analytics delivers real competitive advantage and improved overall profitability.
Reflex Analytics is based on gaining a thorough understanding of specific business requirements and delivering business analysis directly to the desktop. Powered by Panorama, this powerful analytical toolset unlocks the vast quantities of data that already exist within many retail organisations and delivers focussed, actionable information directly to the user - whatever their role within the retail organisation.
PanoramaÂ’s suite of business intelligence solutions extends the power of MicrosoftÂ’s BI platform allowing companies to leverage existing IT investments and information to improve business results. Informed business decisions can be made to improve stock availability, increase margins, reduce stock-holding and mark-downs and respond to competitive challenges. The companyÂ’s flagship BI solution, Panorama 4.0, extends the value and reach of business intelligence to all users - making BI a part of everyday operations.
Commenting on the partnership, Peter Hunt, Managing Director at AIM Retail, said “The Panorama solution is a vital addition to our Reflex portfolio of end-to-end management systems. Not only does it provide us with an integrated BI toolset, it also enables us to deliver stand-alone analytics applications to those retailers utilising other vendor solutions.”
Richard Day, EMEA Channel Manager of Panorama Software said “AIM has a deep understanding of the retail sector in the UK. The addition of a Panorama-based solution extends their portfolio of products and services. I am very pleased to welcome them as a Panorama Partner.”
ABOUT PANORAMA SOFTWARE
Panorama Software, a leading innovator of business intelligence solutions, helps global organizations unlock the hidden value of their information assets to improve business performance and results. By extending the Microsoft Platform through integrated business intelligence and corporate performance management solutions, Panorama ensures that decision makers at all levels and functions can easily analyze data, quickly create and distribute reports, and proactively measure performance. With offices throughout North America and EMEA, Panorama supports a global customer base in industries such as financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, healthcare, telecommunications and life sciences, and maintains more than 100 partners in 30 countries. More information is available at www. panorama. com.
ABOUT AIM RETAIL
The development and support of retail solutions has been AIM's business for over 30 years. Working in close partnership with many of the UK's leading retailers, we have developed an unrivalled understanding of the retail sector and the part technology plays in supporting the retail enterprise.
At AIM we believe that IT should support and assist the business, not place constraints upon it; our experience has taught us that to provide clear business benefits we need to understand both current practices and future strategy. In order to ensure our solutions match your unique and individual trading requirements, it is vital that we gain a detailed understanding of your business and specific requirements.
As a result we work in partnership with retailers to provide IT solutions based on clearly identified goals and expectations.
Our clients range from well-known national retailers, including Sainsbury's, House of Fraser, WHSmith, The Co-op Group and The Body Shop, to smaller regional retailers such as Housing Units, Hyper Value and Notcutts. More information can be found at www. aimretail. com.
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