Business Objects, has announced Business Objects Xcelsius Present, a data-visualization tool which it says transforms ordinary, static Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets into captivating visuals and allows business users to embed them in Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe PDF files. The company says that the product, which starts at $195 enables business users to create professional-looking visuals in just minutes. (You can view a demo here)
Business Objects says that users can simply paste their existing business data into Xcelsius Present templates, create visually compelling models and then share them via Microsoft Office documents. Xcelsius Present also provides out-of-the-box integration with the latest version of Adobe Acrobat 9, allowing business users to embed dynamic Xcelsius models directly in their PDF documents and share them with colleagues, partners or customers.
Pre-loaded in Xcelsius Present are ten ready-to-use data visualization templates tailored for specific business functions, such as human resources, sales, marketing, finance and accounting, as well as different vertical segments like government and education.
Marge Breya, Business Objects, says “Xcelsius Present appeals to everyday people who are looking for new, more compelling ways to produce, consume and share information. Within just minutes – using a simple, point-and-click interface – business users can now bring ordinary spreadsheets and presentations to life. The result is a rich user experience that makes it easier to visualize data, make critical decisions and ultimately optimize business performance.”
