Sonata launches SonnetBI Analyzer Suite and Migration solutions to extend the power of Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Sonata Software (Sonata) today announced the launch of its SonnetBI packaged analyzer suite that addresses the analytics and reporting needs of enterprises. Built on Microsoft SQL Server 2005, SonnetBI covers the unique analytics needs of Finance, Sales, Promotion, Procurement, Inventory & Production managers. Sonata has also unveiled a host of tool-based migration services - SonnetSTARS - that help users transit from other databases, analytics & reporting solutions and adopt the SQL Server platform.

Sonata is a sponsor for the India launch of MS SQL 2005 and is showcasing the SonnetBI analyzer at the launch events in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata.

Battling intense competition and razor-thin margins, organizations are constantly looking for better ways to leverage their information assets to make quick, accurate business decisions. A seamless and real-time flow of information is rendered difficult due to the existence of multiple information silos and heterogeneous technologies. The absence of an integrated data management platform also results in increasingly complex BI implementations and high licensing costs. The capabilities of SQL Server 2005 edition, reinforced with Sonata's value-added solutions, provide the answer.

The SQL Server 2005 platform will deliver increased scalability, availability, and security enhancements to enterprise data and analytical applications, while making them easier to create, deploy, and manage. It is set to vastly enhance the manageability and productivity of enterprises as well as ISVs. We believe service providers like Sonata will leverage the power of this new platform and deliver value-added business intelligence solutions that help customers achieve dual benefits of lower cost of ownership and business insight through real-time visibility into enterprise data," said Mike Tuchen, General Manager of SQL Server at Microsoft Corp.

With a well-established BI practice and an experience of more than 35 BI implementations, Sonata is geared to help enterprises and ISVs adopt this new platform effortlessly. The SonnetBI analyzer delivers over 150 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across 6 functional areas, and reduces the time, cost & risks involved in BI implementations. Sonata's SonnetSTARS tools for migrating from other reporting & analytics solutions, and expertise on database migration tools, such as SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) for Oracle, provide cost-effective, faster migration to SQL Server.

B. Ramaswamy, President & Managing Director of Sonata Software, said: We have tremendous expertise in implementing complex solutions across multiple verticals and functional areas. This enables a deeper understanding of the clients' Business Intelligence needs and SonnetBI is a reflection of this knowledge. Also, our proactive investments in setting up a dedicated Microsoft BI Center of Excellence have resulted in value-added analyzer frameworks SonnetBI and tool-assisted migration solutions - SonnetSTARS - help clients adopt SQL Server quickly and cost-effectively."

About Sonata
Sonata provides IT consulting and software services to Global 2000 clients and ISVs through a proven global delivery model. Sonata's services focus on Business Intelligence, ERP/SCM/CRM implementations, Enterprise Application Integration, Application development, management and re-platforming. Sonata is a Gold Certified partner and has an established Competency Center dedicated to cutting edge Microsoft technologies.

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