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This Blog contains all things relevant to Dream Report in the Power Generation and Power Distribution marketplace.

36 Factors Make a 5 STAR Industrial Report and Dashboard Solution

In the past, business products were used to generate industrial reports and dashboards.  These included Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SAP Crystal Reports.  Now, Dream Report is the leading “Purpose Built” solution for industrial reports and dashboards.  But what does “Purpose Built” mean?  It’s not just [...]

36 Factors Make a 5 STAR Industrial Report and Dashboard Solution2017-11-25T13:43:39+00:00

Dream Report Version 4.7 Release – New Features

See a video about the new release Even after 10 years, we're finding exciting new ways to improve Dream Report.  We are on the cusp of a new era, where Dream Report transitions from Document Generation to Ad Hoc Analytics.  Version 4.7 is a major step in that journey, while also delivering [...]

Dream Report Version 4.7 Release – New Features2018-02-27T21:32:41+00:00

Improve Data Access – Organize Tags with Folders and S95 Equipment Hierarchy

Unless you’ve installed a new automation system recently, it’s very likely that your legacy solution is still delivering a flat tag space.  Most are.  And many Historians do as well.  Some older systems have significant tag name limitations that have driven your information (Tag Names) to be cryptic rather than [...]

Improve Data Access – Organize Tags with Folders and S95 Equipment Hierarchy2018-02-09T16:43:41+00:00

Dream Report Document Management Extension for Microsoft SharePoint

If your company is using SharePoint, then you already know that document management and retrieval is a critical component of a well-oiled enterprise.  When using a powerful document generator like Dream Report, you’ll want to make sure your automatic and manually created reports are managed consistently, along with your other [...]

Dream Report Document Management Extension for Microsoft SharePoint2018-02-09T16:41:45+00:00

7 KPI Attributes and the Idea is to Do More, Not Just Do Different…

In automation, we’re seeing more and more companies looking for better and better tools to enable their employees to gain insights and improve the business.  On the surface, that sounds very good.  But I’m guessing that your employees are already fully booked with things to do.  The last thing they [...]

7 KPI Attributes and the Idea is to Do More, Not Just Do Different…2017-11-25T13:36:23+00:00

Dream Report NEW Statistical Process Control (SPC)

December 2015 will represent a significant time for Dream Report.  It’s the time that we introduce Statistical Process Control functions, and open up vast new markets for Dream Report to address.  There are many other enhancements, but SPC is by far the most important and exciting. We’ll focus on SPC [...]

Dream Report NEW Statistical Process Control (SPC)2018-02-09T16:35:44+00:00

The 5 Whys and the Value of Automation Information

The 5 Whys test typically brings you to the root cause or root value of any situation.  With respect to automation information, the 5 Whys will drill down to one of two outcomes, you will save money, or you will make money. It goes like this: Why use Automation Information [...]

The 5 Whys and the Value of Automation Information2017-11-25T13:29:41+00:00

Real-time Corporate KPI Dashboard with Dream Report, an Intel Compute Stick and a TV

The Dream Report name conjures up the idea of document generation.  While that’s an important capability, Dream Report delivers a powerful and interactive Web Portal.  This portal can be applied to many things, but with the right computing hardware, and a flat-screen TV, you have a wonderful KPI Dashboard. The [...]

Real-time Corporate KPI Dashboard with Dream Report, an Intel Compute Stick and a TV2018-02-09T16:17:50+00:00

Dream Report version 4.64 is available to OEMs and ODS Customers

It’s a technically classified as a service pack and available to all 4.6 customers, but it also includes a number of great new features.  You can download it from the Ocean Data Systems site or your Dream Report OEM.  Please check with them on branded version availability. See a PowerPoint [...]

Dream Report version 4.64 is available to OEMs and ODS Customers2018-02-09T16:06:29+00:00

The six major uses of a Historian. Number 2 may surprise you.

A leading Historian vendor sampled their customers with the question: “What are the most important uses of a Historian in your business?” The results are interesting, typical, and here is the Ocean Data Systems interpretation. #1 - Obviously, a Historian is a long term repository of data. It stands to [...]

The six major uses of a Historian. Number 2 may surprise you.2018-02-09T15:59:11+00:00