Unlocking Cost Savings with Infor Birst and Dragon Pack®

For organizations leveraging or transitioning to Infor CloudSuite Distribution (CSD), the choice of business intelligence (BI) platform is critical. A key consideration is the total cost of ownership, especially the often-overlooked costs associated with data extraction and compute. Here, Infor Birst—and by extension, Agile Dragon Group’s Dragon Pack®—offers a significant cost advantage over third-party BI tools. Let’s explore why.

Infor Birst: A Built-In Advantage

Infor Birst is a powerful, fully integrated BI solution included in the Infor CloudSuite™ ecosystem. This means that your subscription to Infor CloudSuite Distribution already covers the costs of using Birst. Importantly, this integration eliminates any additional charges related to Infor Data Fabric compute, a cost often incurred when third-party BI tools extract data from the Infor ecosystem.

With Birst, your data stays within the Infor environment, seamlessly leveraging the Data Fabric and avoiding extra compute or egress costs. This integration is a game-changer for organizations seeking to make data-driven decisions without the financial burden of data extraction.

The Hidden Costs of Third-Party BI Tools

Third-party BI tools, while robust in their own right, always introduce additional costs when used with Infor CloudSuite Distribution. These costs typically arise in two areas:

1. Data Fabric Compute Costs:

   • Extracting data to a third-party tool requires the use of Infor’s Data Fabric compute resources. This step incurs charges based on the volume and complexity of the data being processed.

2. Infor Cloud Egress Costs:

   • If data is moved entirely out of the Infor ecosystem, organizations may face egress fees. These costs can escalate quickly, especially for organizations with large or complex datasets.

Beyond these direct costs, organizations using third-party BI tools often encounter additional expenses related to integration, maintenance, and performance optimization.

How Dragon Pack® Maximizes the Birst Advantage

Dragon Pack®, Agile Dragon Group’s standardized reporting solution, enhances the value of Infor Birst for CloudSuite Distribution customers. By providing pre-built modules for Audit, Operations, and Financials, Dragon Pack® accelerates deployment and delivers actionable insights.

Because Dragon Pack® is built on Birst, customers benefit from:

• No Additional Compute Costs: Leveraging Birst avoids Data Fabric compute charges entirely.

• Simplified Deployment: Pre-configured modules minimize setup time and effort.

• Optimized ROI: With no need for third-party tools, organizations can focus their resources on driving business outcomes, not managing infrastructure.

Why This Matters for CSD Customers

For CloudSuite Distribution customers—whether already on Infor CloudSuite or in the process of migrating—the cost savings from using Birst with Dragon Pack® are clear. By staying within the Infor ecosystem, organizations can:

• Avoid unexpected expenses tied to data extraction.

• Simplify their technology stack and reduce maintenance overhead.

• Accelerate time-to-value with proven, out-of-the-box reporting content.

A Smarter Path to BI Success

Choosing the right BI platform is about more than features; it’s about understanding the full financial impact of your decision. Infor Birst and Dragon Pack® offer unparalleled cost efficiency, ease of use, and business value. For organizations on CloudSuite Distribution, this solution represents the smartest path to BI success—with no hidden fees.

If you’re ready to unlock the full potential of your data without incurring unnecessary costs, it’s time to explore the power of Dragon Pack® on Infor Birst. Contact us today to learn more.

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