Power Systems Research Boosts Business Intelligence Performance With Information Builders

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 6, 2008) - Power Systems Research, a global market research and consulting company specializing in the power products industry, was looking for a cost-effective solution to expand its customer offerings and drive its internal business intelligence. The company has chosen WebFOCUS by Information Builders, the independent leader in production business intelligence (BI) systems.

Power Systems Research has been leading the way in meeting the information needs of the engine and engine component industries since 1976, establishing itself as the authoritative source of market information for the world's leading engine, vehicle, equipment, and component manufacturers. As the power products industry has grown, companies have faced diminishing margins and increased competition, making the demand for reliable, timely information more important than ever.

"We wanted to make our existing systems more powerful, both for internal operations and our customers," said George Zirnhelt, CEO of Power Systems. "We looked at other BI vendors, but found them very expensive. WebFOCUS gives us a way to meet all our needs and get up and running fast. It's very cost-effective and prepares us for the future."

"We're always happy to see a company whose business is information choose WebFOCUS," said Gerald Cohen, CEO of Information Builders. "Power Systems customers count on them for the best information, made available in the most accessible and timely way. Information is what gives their customers a competitive edge, and WebFOCUS, provides that insight and edge."

About Power Systems Research

With 30 years of specialized experience, Power Systems Research is the leading authority on the global power products industry. A global market research and consulting company specializing in the engine, original equipment and components industries, Power Systems Research has conducted over 2,500 diverse, yet targeted studies for the world's leading corporations. From proprietary databases in market research, forecasting, competitive intelligence, and surveys to custom projects and consulting services, Power Systems Research's success is built upon high-quality research and timely customer service.

About Information Builders

Information Builders award-winning combination of business intelligence and enterprise integration software has been providing innovative solutions to more than 12,000 customers for the past 30 years. WebFOCUS is the world's most widely utilized business intelligence platform. It provides the security, scalability, and flexibility needed at every level of global extended enterprises. Its simplicity helps create executive, analytical, and operational applications that reach dozens to millions of users. Information Builders iWay Software suite provides state-of-the-art, multi-purpose, pre-built integration components that address all SOA, application, data, and information management requirements. Its integration adapters have been adopted by the leading software platform providers. Together, these products give Information Builders customers the ability to live up to the company motto: "Your Business. No Barriers."

Information Builders award-winning technology has successfully provided quality software and superior services to more than 12,000 customers, including most of the Fortune 100 and U.S. federal government agencies. Headquartered in New York City with 90 offices worldwide, the company employs 1,450 people and has more than 350 business partners. For more information visit http://www.informationbuilders.com.

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