Birst Launches Interactive Business Intelligence for Apple's iPad

In an effort to offer software-as-a-service (SaaS (News - Alert)) business intelligence to a much broader audience,  Birst, Inc., the leading provider of SaaS business intelligence (BI) and analytics, announced the availability of Birst Mobile for the Apple (News - Alert) iPad. Birst Mobile for the iPad provides secure and real-time access to highly interactive and visual SaaS BI. 

According to a press release, by taking advantage of the iPad's unique features, users can quickly flick through charts and tables, filter information of interest, and drill into more detail using what is increasingly becoming a commonplace computing device in many organizations.

"The Apple iPad is becoming the tablet of choice for business applications. Built with native iPad support, Birst Mobile for the iPad builds on this trend by providing organizations with a complete BI solution for delivering mobile analytics to their end users, quickly and cost effectively," said Stefan Schmitz, Vice President of Products at Birst, Inc.

Birst Mobile for the iPad gives users access to BI when and where they need it and does so in a way they're used to and safely.  The main features of the new capability includes Dashboard exploration via touch and gestures , secure access to any data, on-premise or cloud and access to insights when not connected.

"More and more of our enterprise clients increasingly rely on mobile devices to get their jobs done," said Sean Fynn, co-founder and vice president of IT and Development, of Evoco, Inc. "Birst Mobile for the iPad provides access to business insight that is available to decision makers who are on-the-go -- wherever and whenever they need it."

Birst Mobile for the iPad is immediately available for free download from the Apple App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/birst-mobile-for-ipad/id443572620.

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