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"The most valuable feature is building ad hoc reports.""The solution can read and write 500 different types of outputs.""I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. It's highly scalable and can handle significant data volumes.""It stands out for its ability to work across different platforms, support mainframe data, offer cloud integration, automate report scheduling, and provide a robust scripting language."

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"Great capability, performance, flexibility, visuals, and the solution is also very cost effective.""I am looking forward to testing their full graphics that are available, as they looked very interesting in the demo."

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"If there were to be any improvements right now, their documentation needs to get in sync with their product.""The solution can be improved by adding more automated options for reporting.""When it comes to customer support, we don't always reach the right person. Sometimes, we get junior-level reps who aren't as knowledgeable as we are.""The challenge lies not in what the tool can do but in how you use it and understand the data."

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"There should be a better or an easier way to establish that connection to external sources.""Would like the ability to be able to benchmark."

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  • "I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with ten being expensive."
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  • "14,000 Pounds per year for licensing."
  • "I am still using the two-week trial, but at first sight, the price is reasonable."
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    Overview

    WebFOCUS is a strategic enterprise business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform that enables any executive, manager, analyst, employee, partner, or customer to execute smarter business from trusted data. The platform includes cutting-edge capabilities that provide organizations with everything they need to turn data into insight, and insight into impact.

    Produce insightful, interactive reports on, company-wide metrics for any business audience. Now all in Excel.
    Pixel-perfect financial reporting with the skill sets you already have. No IT required.
    Meet XLCubed: The data-connected Excel add-in for all your reporting needs.

    Sample Customers
    Ace Hardware, AutoZone, Fred Hutch, MasterCard, OFS Brands, PostFinance, Real D, Yellow Pages, ABC Financial, AcuSport, BBVA, Babcock
    Marshalls Ltd, BP Exploration and Production, Thorntons, Ted Baker, Bristol-Myers, Rank Group, ING Bank Genve, Cargill Value Investment, Chloride Power, Auchan, Erste, UEFA, Novartis, Porsche Informatik, Raiffeisen Bank International
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Government62%
    Insurance Company15%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Logistics Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise75%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    Information Builders WebFOCUS is ranked 6th in Predictive Analytics with 18 reviews while XLCubed is ranked 26th in Reporting. Information Builders WebFOCUS is rated 8.8, while XLCubed is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Information Builders WebFOCUS writes "A flexible mainframe product with unique file features and a rock solid scheduling feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of XLCubed writes "Cost effective with great capability, performance, flexibility and visuals". Information Builders WebFOCUS is most compared with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform, Alteryx and Databricks, whereas XLCubed is most compared with Microsoft Power BI and Tableau.

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