Oracle Crystal Ball is the leading spreadsheet-based application for predictive modeling, forecasting, simulation, and optimization. It gives you unparalleled insight into the critical factors affecting risk. With Crystal Ball, you can make the right tactical decisions to reach your objectives and gain a competitive edge under even the most uncertain market conditions.

Spreadsheets and other data analysis tools lack the functionality, capacity and power to do the necessary “what-if” analyses required for successful performance management, business intelligence and predictive modelling. Crystal Ball is a suite of MS Excel-based applications that enable you to do just that. By extending the analytical power of spreadsheets and defining variable inputs in terms of realistic ranges of possible values, you can calculate all possible outcomes and pinpoint factors most likely to help you succeed in the near and long term.

KEY BENEFITS

• Get results quickly - Start using Oracle Crystal Ball in minutes from MS Excel.
• Use Monte Carlo simulation to automatically calculate and record results of thousands of different "what if" cases
• Share your findings through graphs, charts, and reports that let you vividly present and communicate the results of your analyses.
• Take uncertainty and constraints into account while you search for the best solution.
• Save time by using simulations to quickly and automatically model and visualize thousands of “what if” scenarios.
• Meet quality objectives by using simulation results and capability metrics to determine optimal product specifications and defect tolerances.
• Generate sensitivity charts that identify which variables have the biggest impact on your costs.
• Maximize growth while optimizing your ability to react effectively to market disruptions and random events
• Work as a team, sharing models and data to get your work done faster.