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PowerView will be a powerful force for exploration, visualization in BI

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PowerView, previously called Project Crescent, is a powerful self-service BI toolkit. Some new features include browser-based data exploration and visualization, enhanced integration management and data mash-up capabilities. SQL Server PowerView can provide data visibility opportunities to everyone from client services employees to analysts to management. PowerView also enables you to share your insights with others in your organization through interactive presentations.

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