BI-integration with Office 12

Via Mart Muller:
“Business Intelligence is boosting at Microsoft. In the Business Scorecard Manager 2005 release article they talk about the increased investment in BI. With BSM 2005 and Office 12, Microsoft is delivering a robust platform for BI and points out that Business Intelligence is hot! “

Microsoft:
“These improvements deliver increased value to Office users, and they also mark a shift in the delivery and use of BI solutions. Where BI has previously been an individual activity, its integration into Office introduces new collaboration scenarios. Where BI has previously lived outside of business processes, it can now be a part of all the processes (structured and unstructured) that occur in Office. This integration can increase the overall value of BI by more closely aligning business information with decision-making and action.“