
See SQL Server 2012 (“Denali”): Details on the next version of SSAS The tabular model uses xVelocity, DAX, and is built on your existing relational model, making it faster, easier to use, and quicker to develop than the multidimensional model. A new data model that along with the multidimensional model fall under the single unified platform called Business Intelligence Semantic Model (BISM). See SQL Server 2012 (“Denali”): Power View (“Project Crescent”) It is a web-based end-user BI tool based on Silverlight. A fun, visual, and powerful drag-and-drop ad-hoc reporting tool. Here are my top 12, in order of importance:

SQL Server 2012 has many new Business Intelligence (BI) features and enhancements.
