Interactive Edge Announces New Version of DataDefractor

Convert complex semi-structured spreadsheets into standard Kimball-style star-schema dimensional models.

New York, NY – October 19, 2009 – Interactive Edge, award-winning provider of data analysis solutions, today announced the official launch of a new version of its data normalization product, DataDefractor™.

This new version includes full support for SQL Server Integration Services 2008 (SSIS) and Windows Server 2008. Support for SQL Server Integration Services 2005 is preserved and the new version of DataDefractor is backward compatible with previously created DataDefractor SSIS 2005 projects. The new version is shipped as a single installation package, which automatically recognizes the SSIS edition deployed to the target system and installs the appropriate binaries. SSIS 2005 / 2008 side-by-side installation is also supported.

DataDefractor is a visual data mapping and processing tool designed to automate the transformation of complex Excel and CSV spreadsheets into structured data delivered in a form suitable for loading into any data visualization application, data warehouse, OLAP cube or any Business Intelligence system.

DataDefractor SSIS is tightly integrated with Microsoft’s SQL Server Integration Services to deliver high performance Excel/CSV unstructured spreadsheet processing through a custom SSIS data flow source. DataDefractor Solo is a standalone edition of the product which processes unstructured spreadsheets into structured flat CSV files ready to be loaded into any standard analytical system.

Availability

A free fully functional 14-day trial version is available at www.datadefractor.com. Pricing and purchase information is available on the website as well. More information is available by calling 646-429-1618 or e-mailing info@datadefractor.com.

About Interactive Edge

Interactive Edge is committed to providing best-in-class tools and expertise for getting value out of any data, quickly, flexibly and effectively.

Its vision is to empower stakeholders throughout enterprises to achieve ROI on data investments by developing award-winning, standard software. In today’s information-rich business environment, Interactive Edge has excelled at providing tools for both IT and business personnel to take advantage of enterprise and line-of-business data.

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EDITORS’ NOTE: Copies of this news release, as well as the company’s press kit, are available by faxing requests to 646-478-9065, or by e-mailing pmoriarty@interactiveedge.com.

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