This recommendation is respectfully submitted to the superintendent for his recommendation to the Barrow County Board of Education.  Upgrade Existing Business Objects Server (Crystal Reports) to an upgraded version (Business Objects Business Intelligence Suite) that offers a complete and integrated suite of reporting and visualizations tools for the district while adding 100-user license capacity.

The Business Objects Business Intelligence Suite expands on a product we have been using successfully for many years with add-on modules that provide the ability to produce custom data visualizations.  This will allow us to replace Tyler Pulse with a more user-friendly, and useful product while saving money in annual maintenance costs.  

Cost Analysis

Upgrade cost for Business Objects Business Intelligence Suite                                        $48,061

Annual Maintenance Cost                                                                                             $19,260

Initial Upgrade Cost                                                                                                     $67,321

Less Pro-rated Credit for existing maintenance                                                               -$4,000

 Year 1 Cost                                                                                                                $63,321         

Cost Avoidance/Reduction for Annual Maintenance      Current       Future     Savings

Current Business Objects/Crystal Reports                    9,000                                                                 

Current Tyler Pulse                                                  17,900

new Business Intelligence Suite                                                  19,260

Total Maintenance                                                  $26,900      $19,260    $7,640