Latest InforSense KDE delivers integrative data analysis, visualisation, and software composition to decision-makers; increased productivity gained by quicker and more precise workflow deployment
InforSense has unveiled the new version of its flagship informatics platform, InforSense KDE 3.0, for enterprise-wide decision-support.
This latest version of InforSense KDE enables organisations to integrate and deliver tailored informatics environments - data resources, analytic software tools and applications - to specific decision-makers across the organisation within a unified informatics framework.
Scientists and business analysts will then use these resources in a highly dynamic and iterative way to answer business-critical problems more quickly and efficiently.
"We are excited to see InforSense KDE 3.0 which represents a significant milestone for both InforSense, and the evolution of workflow tools," commented Stephen Calvert, VP cheminformatics at GlaxoSmithKline.
"Its robust engineering both supports our large-scale deployment plans enterprise-wide and enhanced ease of use for developers and scientists will make a difference to our ability to deliver new informatics tools as our business evolves".
The new release of InforSense KDE provides enhancements for all types of users across the enterprise.
Scientists and business analysts have expanded support for personalised data manipulation and reporting.
Informaticians and analytical workflow builders can more easily define and deploy tailored interactive applications to address specific business and user needs.
Administrators can better support diverse user populations and applications across large and distributed enterprises.
"InforSense KDE is rapidly becoming the de facto standard for workflow-based intelligence delivery across enterprises in many industries," said Yike Guo, CEO and founder, InforSense.
"The new 3.0 version enables organisations to achieve a truly horizontal integrative environment where every decision-maker can more easily access tailored information as they need it.
"The potential impact on enterprise productivity is immense".
Overview of InforSense KDE 3.0 Enhancements.
For scientists and business analysts - the new release contains new, interactive functions in both the main client interface and in applications deployed to users via the portal.
These enhancements include additional file import/export options, including direct Excel file import; improved performance for handling large datasets; interactive control of long-running jobs; more reporting and output options including email notification; expanded choice of visualisation options and curve fitting for scatter plots; customisable table cell rendering and enhanced interactivity with charts and visualisation tools in portals; and access to guided end user applications from both the main desktop client and the portal interface.
For informaticians and analytical workflow builders - new features enable informaticians to build tailored analytic solutions and portals.
Accessed via a redesigned client graphical user interface, enhancements include control workflow constructs to link and orchestrate multiple analytical workflows according to business rules; support for Oracle Database 10g Release 2 in-database processing and data mining functions; easy-to-use service creation and deployment wizards; definition of mid-workflow user intervention points; deployment of guided end user applications within the full client interface and portal; workflow annotation to explain workflow steps within collaborative environments; and the use of standardized JSR 168 portlet specifications for easy integration of InforSense KDE workflows into standard portal applications.
For system administrators - new capabilities to facilitate enterprise-wide access include web start loading of the client; customisable look and feel for different users; role-based component loading; enhanced auditing of workflow usage and execution; and improved performance and failsafe mechanisms for wide-area network execution.
InforSense KDE 3.0 provides the analytic workflow infrastructure to support all InforSense add-on modules: InforSense BioSense, ChemSense, TextSense, in-database Oracle analytics, and the Spotfire Connector.
This latest version is fully compatible with previous releases of the InforSense platform and additional modules, and existing users can easily upgrade.
In addition, InforSense announces a series of webcasts for customers and partners to showcase the latest features of KDE 3.0.
The initial webcast in the series 'What's New in InforSense KDE 3.0', takes place on Wednesday 25 January 2006 at 10:00amEST/3:00pmGMT and 10:00amPST/1:00pmEST.
