I’m interested in hearing your response to this question.  Microsoft is investing

aggressively in delivering Business Intelligence as a holistic platform for reporting,

collaborating & sharing information.  The next generation of Microsoft self-service

reporting tools will require SharePoint 2010 Enterprise Edition.  Some of the

other enterprise BI vendors require heavier investments to use their products.

What are your thoughts about this? 

Is it good news that Microsoft is offering a cohesive platform and technologies that

work well together?

Is this too much to expect form mid-market businesses?

Is Microsoft stepping up to compete with the BI big guys ?

Tell us what you think.  Please post a comment.

Weblog by Paul Turley and SQL Server BI Blog.