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WebFOCUS is a complete, Web-ready, enterprise data access and reporting system, which takes advantage of the low-cost, low-maintenance, and wide distribution capabilities of the World Wide Web and internal corporate Web sites.

WebFOCUS enables application developers and Web designers to create powerful EIS and decision-support applications that deliver easy access to the information that users need, regardless of hardware platforms, data source structures, or application programs. Developers can create sophisticated Web pages that enable end users to view static reports, run dynamic reports, and create parameterized queries for individual requests.

WebFOCUS Business Intelligence Dashboard enables you to create a personalized view of WebFOCUS. When you connect to Dashboard you are also connecting to WebFOCUS Managed Reporting.

WebFOCUS Managed Reporting provides a streamlined reporting environment that virtually eliminates the complexities of today's corporate data. Your administrator defines the interface that you use to access your company's data.