This paper provides a technical overview of BusinessObjects Edge Series-the end-to-end business intelligence (BI) solution for growing organizations.

Edge Series from Business Objects takes advantage of extensive BI capabilities to empower your end users and decision-makers with greater information insight. Its intuitive web interface gives you access to flexible ad hoc reporting, robust query and analysis capabilities, and information-rich dashboards, enabling fast, flexible decision-making-- all without relying on IT. Your users gain convenient, "live" access to company information, leveraging the tools they use everyday, like Microsoft Office and SharePoint. Backed by BusinessObjects™ Enterprise XI--our proven, open BI platform--and our powerful, scalable data integration platform, Edge Series enables secure, managed, and trusted information access--so the right user receives the right information at the right time.