Business Objects launched new tools for data federation and metadata management on Wednesday. Both tools are intended to improve the quality and consistency of information provided by business intelligence reporting systems by presenting data from multiple sources through a common interface. The company expects such tools for enterprise information management (EIM) to play an important role in its future growth, it said.One of the new tools, Data Federator XI, creates a virtual, integrated view of disparate data sources in real time, making it easier for users to examine sources of operational data, Business Objects said. The company already offers Data Integrator XI, a tool for physically integrating such data on a batch basis by extracting it from the original data sources, transforming it and loading it into a data warehouse.The other new tool, Metadata Manager XI, allows systems administrators to analyze metadata collected from sources including business intelligence systems and relational databases, in order to explore data relationships and identify business rules. Such functions can be useful in compliance activities, as they can help managers identify the source and reliability of information, the company said. Both products are now generally available, Business Objects said. To accompany the new products, Business Objects also introduced a range of EIM services, including data integration and warehousing, or an analysis of customers’ existing systems. The range will also include support for partner companies to provide such services. -Peter Sayer, IDG News ServiceCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content News Nvidia accelerates enterprise adoption of generative AI Nvidia’s AI Foundations as-a-service offering aims to help enterprises build and run AI models that generate text, graphics, and even proteins. By Peter Sayer Mar 21, 2023 5 mins Cloud Management Infrastructure Management Artificial Intelligence BrandPost The Era of Multi-Cloud Services Has Arrived How to unlock the benefits of multi-cloud environments By Adelino Simao Mar 21, 2023 4 mins VMware BrandPost Why CISOs Are Looking to Lateral Security to Mitigate Ransomware How to fight ransomeware attacks with lateral security By Adelino Simao Mar 21, 2023 4 mins VMware BrandPost 4 Factors That Influence Modern App Success in a Multi-Cloud Environment Enable your developers to do what they do best: code By Adelino Simao Mar 21, 2023 5 mins VMware Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe