-- Market research firm Forrester named Host Analytics a "strong performer" in its Forrester Wave™ report on Business Performance Solutions. In the report Host Analytics was noted for having "a well- rounded offering and a clear vision and strategy for BPS." -- Market research firm THINKstrategies recognized Host Analytics with a Best of SaaS Showplace (BoSS) Award, given to cloud computing vendors whose solutions have been shown to increase sales, lower costs, improve customer satisfaction, speed operations and grow profitability. -- Host Analytics announced the launch of Host Analytics v9.0, the company's 17th major product release in the last 10 years, as well as Team Edition - Financial Consolidations, a product targeted to midmarket companies needing robust financial consolidation functionality. -- Host Analytics partnered with several technology leaders including Microsoft, NetSuite, Oracle, Right90, Tricipher, Callidus Software, and NeoClarus. In particular the partnership with Microsoft is significant because, as a Gold level partner, Host Analytics will have faster access to the latest Microsoft technology and technical resources, enabling Host Analytics to more quickly and easily rollout new functionality. -- Host Analytics introduced its Customer Community Ecosphere, a free portal in which the worldwide community of Host Analytics users can exchange ideas, review best practices, join industry or role-based groups, and network with peers."We were very excited to see Host Analytics rollout its customer community portal," said Sheilene Snipes, senior financial planning analyst at Thule, a Host Analytics customer and leading provider of sports and utility transportation equipment. "For new users the portal makes it easy to identify the features and functionality that are likely to deliver the best results. For experienced users like us, we get a wealth of information regarding budgeting, planning, and financial consolidations best practices." "This is, by far, the most challenging economy our customers have experienced, and finance executives are being asked to contribute more than just 'the numbers,'" noted Kondo. "These days finance is a key part the senior management team and their input is crucial to the decision-making process when it comes to highly strategic, cost-sensitive issues. Host Analytics' integrated suite of SaaS CPM solutions make the job of the finance executive easier, enabling users to make fully informed financial decisions." About Host Analytics Founded in 2000, Host Analytics is the leading provider of cloud-based corporate performance management (CPM) solutions to large and mid-market companies including JP Morgan Chase, Procter & Gamble, Otis Spunkmeyer, Pitney Bowes, and Red Roof Inns. Host Analytics' solutions help financial, line-of-business and departmental executives improve budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidations, dashboarding, scorecarding, reporting and analysis. Host Analytics delivers its suite of CPM solutions via the Software as a Service (SaaS) model, enabling customers to realize fast time-to-value and a continuous flow of new features and functionality. For additional information, visit http://www.hostanalytics.com/. © 2010 Host Analytics Incorporated. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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