The Weather Channel needed to increase business insight, streamline reporting processes and improve data control. In 2012, it implemented a flexible Business Intelligence (BI) solution based on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 to take advantage of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Power View via a portal and virtual desktops. As a result, The Weather Channel saves more than 160 hours each month generating reports, improves security and control, boosts efficiency and increases insight and agility. Initially, The Weather Channel planned to implement QlikView as a BI tool.