iLink’s Center of Excellence in Technology releases updated version of Retail BI Framework

REDMOND, Wash. - Feb. 21, 2014 - PRLog -- Redmond, WA, Feb 21st, 2014: iLink Systems, an ISO and CMMI certified global software solutions provider, Nationally managed Microsoft SI Partner and winner of several Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, today announced the release of their latest  version of Retail BI Framework, powered by next generation Microsoft technologies including SQL Azure, Office 365, Power BI, Excel 2013, SQL Server 2012 and SharePoint 2010/13. iLink’s Frameworks are a set of pre-built code libraries and well defined business processes that are designed to facilitate software development and implementation of business processes.

iLink’s Retail BI framework helps retailers gain actionable insights by tracking the KPIs that matter and conveniently analyzing their business performance through rich reports; quickly troubleshoot and plug the gaps currently resulting in losses; and use trends to make more accurate forecasts and informed decisions. It has immersive and comprehensive features that enable a retailer to efficiently execute a two-pronged strategy of preventing losses and improving profits. The framework supports implementation as On-Premise, Cloud or hybrid solution. The framework architecture comprises of Data Warehouse and BI layers with Data Warehouse powered by SQL Server or SQL Azure and BI layer powered by Power BI and Excel 2013 on Office 365 or SharePoint 2010/13.

“For top notch performance and keeping upbeat with competition, retailers need powerful tools for data analysis to gain meaningful insights around aspects such as customer behavior and trends, employee and store-level performance, promotional effectiveness, profit drivers, etc. iLink’s Retail BI framework is designed to enable retailers gain meaningful insights through self-service business intelligence powered by compelling visualization and rich reporting experience, streamline and optimize their business processes, comply to best practices, enhance customer experience and stay ahead of competition.” said Abhilash Vantaram, Practice Manager at iLink Systems, Inc.

For information, one can visit http://www.ilink-systems.com/ThinkingBeyond/iLinkFrameworks/RetailBIFramework.aspx

About iLink Systems Inc:

Founded in 2002, iLink Systems, Inc. is an ISO and CMMI certified global software solutions provider, Microsoft Gold Level Partner and winner of several Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. iLink integrates software systems and develops custom applications, components, and frameworks on the Microsoft platform for IT departments, application services providers and independent software vendors. iLink solutions are used in a broad range of industries and functions, including Health & Life Sciences, Telecom, Government, Education, and Oil & Gas. iLink's expertise also includes mobile and embedded systems, business intelligence, portals and collaboration, and user experience design. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, iLink has offices in Fairfax, VA; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA and Chennai, Pune, Trichy - India. To learn more, please visit http://www.iLink-Systems.com

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