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SageTree Embeds MicroStrategy's Business Intelligence Platform in Its SageQuest Analytic Application Software for Supply Chain IntelligenceSageTree Provides Customers With In-Depth Insight Into the Intricacies Of Their Supply Chains With Inclusion of MicroStrategy's Business Intelligence PlatformIRVINE, Calif., Oct. 31-- SageTree Inc., a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation (NYSE: WDC - news), today announced an agreement with MicroStrategy Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR - news), a leading worldwide provider of Intelligent E-Business(TM) software. According to the agreement, SageTree will bundle MicroStrategy's business intelligence platform into its SageQuest(TM) supply chain intelligence software solution.To support strategic decision-making, SageTree's software solution provides visibility into every aspect of the supply chain. Capable of capturing data on every component and raw material of every product produced, the solution enables users to identify inventory shortages and suppliers' performance, analyze production line performance, measure total cost of ownership, and identify and locate suspect products, components and materials in the event of recall. SageTree's implementation of the MicroStrategy platform within its SageQuest suite of Web-based, enterprise-wide analytic applications for supply chain intelligence is the first time this ``best of breed'' technology has been embedded into an advanced supply chain analytic application. SageTree's customers can now use the collaborative, highly interactive and comprehensive business intelligence environment provided by MicroStrategy technology. The MicroStrategy platform provides highly sophisticated analysis and scales to multiple terabyte databases for continuous insight into complex business questions. SageTree is also implementing MicroStrategy Broadcaster, a multi-channel broadcast server designed to distribute personalized messaging through any communication device. MicroStrategy Broadcaster automates the delivery of critical data through cell phones, email, pagers, and hand-held digital devices to ensure the users receive the information they need to respond to business issues in a timely manner. ``When making strategic decisions that directly affect a company's productivity and profitability, decision makers need access to all relevant information wherever they are,'' said Jerry Hill, chief operating officer for SageTree Inc. ``MicroStrategy's business intelligence platform provides the front and back-end support needed to keep companies informed of relevant intricacies of their business at all times. By incorporating MicroStrategy Broadcaster into the SageQuest product suite, SageTree users will be able to have needed information delivered to any device they choose, enabling decision-makers to act on available data instantaneously.'' ``The supply chain is a data-rich environment that makes decision making difficult without access to the right information,'' said John Kyle, senior manager of supply chain industries for MicroStrategy Incorporated. ``SageTree has been a leader in product traceability and end-to-end supply chain management. Their decision to incorporate MicroStrategy's technology into SageQuest displays the company's commitment to providing the highest possible service to their clients. SageTree clearly understands the complexities of the supply chain environment and has created a strong solution to address the growing needs of their customers.'' Incorporated in September 1999, SageTree is the first to market a complete solution that applies advanced analytic and data warehousing technologies directly to the extended supply chain -- from suppliers' suppliers to customers' customers. About SageTree SageTree is a software company providing packaged analytic applications for Supply Chain Intelligence. The Company offers SageQuest, a suite of Web- based, enterprise- wide packaged analytic applications for the manufacturing industry. SageQuest is the first product to fully integrate Product Lifecycle Intelligence into Supply Chain Intelligence, a supply chain discipline that analyzes products and components at every stage of the product lifecycle. SageTree enables companies to make strategic business decisions that directly affect their profitability. For more information, visit http://www.sagetree.com or call 800.824.9373. SageTree and SageQuest are trademarks of SageTree, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies. Editorial Contact: Michael Quint MicroStrategy 703-848-8600 PR_info@microstrategy.com top of page |
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