BOSTON, USA: Business Objects, an SAP company and the world's leading provider of solutions that optimize business performance, has announced the availability of BusinessObjects(TM) Xcelsius(R) Present.

Xcelsius Present is a data-visualization tool that transforms ordinary, static Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets into captivating visuals and allows business users to share them via Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe(TM) PDF files.

Through interactive data visualizations and a simple, point-and-click interface, Xcelsius Present enables business users to create professional-looking visuals in just minutes, resulting in engaging experiences for presenters and audiences alike. Using interactive graphics -- including dials, charts and gauges that clearly convey business cases and demonstrate "what if"scenarios -- business professionals can involve, inform and persuade their audiences in meaningful ways with stunning visualizations. The announcement was made at the Business Objects Influencer Summit, being held in Boston on August 12.