A major justification for deploying a Data Warehouse is to empower Business Users to use, explore and analyze business information without the need for MIS assistance and programming. This can only be accomplished if Business Users know what is available, where to find it and how to use it. It is also designed to be the primary means for recording, documenting and communicating information about the Data Warehouse to and between Business Users. Provide a seamless, integrated knowledge source for effective use of corporate information Interpret and communicate Information content in a business context from the underlying technical environment Provide a business oriented focal point for the entire Data Warehouse environment Intuitive User Interface and Open architecture for flexible integration with many Data Warehouse environments. Business User information requirements and usage vary by job function and decision making empowerment.
Active documentation provides descriptive content and usage guidelines.
Provides active documentation and visualization of the Data Warehouse information. Integration with the Data Warehouse facilitates 'data mining' and creation of Decision Support Applications. Enables Business Users to manage the Data Warehouse Information. Direct 'Accessibility Links' are logically embedded for ease of use. Business Users are able to logically locate what they are looking for in a business context and then easily request that the application be executed and information delivered.