Abstract: A method, system and article of manufacture are provided which enhance the ability to aggregate, analyze and report data from a multidimensional database in a memory. The database consists of a hierarchy of data items, each item representing an account. Each account may hold either numerical data (figures) or multimedia content. The invention is particularly useful in assisting financial controllers of a multinational company or other organization in gathering data and generating reports. The invention complies with existing on-line analytical processing (OLAP) standards, and improves upon conventional OLAP methods, software and systems. The present invention includes some innovative new features, such as: incubescent data structure, joint dimensions, delegation using “datareqs,” cycle preservation, enrichment and instant consolidation. Navigation and communication tools are also included.