Software AG CONNX vs. SAP Crystal Reports

Software AG’s CONNX provides data integration from the mainframe to the cloud. It uniquely provides standard SQL data access to non-relational data sources (e.g., VSAM, IMS) in just minutes. View data in a meaningful way whether via the desktop to handle queries or to visualize key business metrics on a mobile device. CONNX provides data access, data virtualization, and data movement solutions.

SAP Crystal Reports software is the worldwide de facto standard in desktop reporting. With SAP Crystal Reports, you can create powerful, richly formatted, dynamic reports from virtually any data source – delivered in dozens of formats, in up to 24 languages. A robust production reporting tool, SAP Crystal Reports turns almost any data source into interactive, actionable information that can be accessed offline or online, from applications, portals and mobile devices. SAP Crystal Server enables self-service access to reports, dashboards, and data exploration within a secure infrastructure.