Collaborative Report Editing

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The technology that allows multiple users to create and edit reports at the same time is a managed relational database.

A text file on a shared drive is not the best solution because it does not allow simultaneous editing. If two or more users open the file at the same time, the changes made by one user will overwrite those made by the other. Additionally, a text file lacks the advanced features and security of a database system.

An informational intranet page may allow multiple users to view the same information, but it does not provide a way for users to create or edit reports collaboratively.

Locally installed productivity software is designed for individual use, so it does not allow multiple users to work on the same file at the same time.

In contrast, a managed relational database is designed to handle multiple users simultaneously. It provides a centralized location for storing and managing data, with tools for creating, editing, and querying data. Users can access the database from different locations and collaborate on creating and editing reports. The database system ensures that multiple users can work on the same data simultaneously without overwriting each other's changes. Additionally, databases provide advanced features such as data validation, indexing, and security that make it a more robust solution than a text file on a shared drive.