Measures or facts are measurements of business data. Measures can include things like Revenue, Sales, Assets, Number of Orders, etc. Measures, in turn, can be analyzed across Dimensions.
OLAPPresentation Layer
Business Intelligence solutions provide users with a set of tools that present findings from the mass of cross-functional data loaded into and analyzed by the BI system. The tools include: interactive dashboards, customizable reports, and alerts.
Software as a Service (SaaS)Software as a Service normally is referred to by its acronym, SaaS. The terms SaaS and “on-demand” are normally used interchangeably. Either term, SaaS or on-demand, refers to a solution built to be hosted and delivered to customers securely over the internet, removing the burdens of on-premise software implementation and maintenance expense, Customers securely access their solution and information from their internet browsers. Salesforce.com, NetSuite, and RightNow are examples of well-known SaaS solution providers.
This approach enables the sharing of application processing and storage resources in a "one-to-many" model where a variety of customers can share the processing and storage, thus reducing the cost. SaaS or on-demand solutions are typically paid for on a subscription basis.
Integrated OLAP (On-Line Analytical Processing) EngineThe solution stage that analyzes data across multiple dimensions, allowing users to ask complex business questions and get rapid answers.
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