While Jamie (who I saw through a window today, although I didn’t manage to say hello) is wondering about whether SQL Server Data Services will ever include a cloud-based OLAP engine, Panorama have just announced their own equivalent called Panorama PowerApps:
http://www.panorama.com/blog/?p=111
http://panorama.com/powerapps/
And guess what, it’s queryable through MDX! That means that not only will you be able to query it through Google Apps but also Excel. I’ve signed up to be a beta tester, so I’ll blog more when I have a chance to check it out.
From the look on your face you didn\’t even recognise me 🙂
Umm, well, no, but it was a small window and quite dark…