Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to define a first information object, where the first information object is operative to perform a first function when associated with a first system, and a second function when associated with a second system. A set of properties for the first information object is defined. The set of properties are divided into a first set of properties for when the first information object is in the first system, and a second set of properties when the first information object is in the second system.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to define a first information object, where the first information object is operative to perform a first function when associated with a first system, and a second function when associated with a second system. A set of properties for the first information object is defined. The set of properties are divided into a first set of properties for when the first information object is in the first system, and a second set of properties when the first information object is in the second system.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes computer executable instructions to receive an action type. A set of logic is associated with the action type. An action is defined based on the action type. The action includes a further set of logic that extends the set of logic associated with the action type. A mapping of data from a report to a target object is received in a business intelligence system. The mapping is included in the further set of logic. The action is associated with the report. The action is routed to a target system outside the business intelligence system.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes computer executable instructions to receive an action originated from a client application of a business intelligence system. Data providing context about the action is received from the business intelligence system. The action is passed to a business process system or a data source, such that the action is substantially completed within the business process system or the data source.