This seems to have gone somewhat unnoticed but came to my attention again when I tried to get a copy of Pro Clarity.
Microsoft announced Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 This is "Comprehensive performance management application delivers business scorecarding, analytics and planning with familiar Office software."
It is clear that the Pro Clarity purchase is at the heart of this server solution.
Whats more there was a Q&A: Microsoft’s Business Intelligence Strategy with a MS VP Lewis Levin.
The Product home page is here
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