David Simon

David Simon is an independent software publisher whose work is distributed through GitHub, offering a focused catalog centered on tools for business intelligence and data analysis. The publisher's flagship and sole listed product, CubeScope, is a modern, open-source successor to MDX Studio designed for use with SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Multidimensional. Positioned within the database development and analytics software category, CubeScope addresses the needs of data professionals who build, test, and debug MDX queries against OLAP cubes. Typical use cases include writing and executing multidimensional expressions, inspecting cube metadata such as dimensions, hierarchies, measures, and calculated members, and analyzing query performance during cube development and troubleshooting. As an open-source project, CubeScope appeals to BI developers, database administrators, and analytics engineers who prefer transparent, community-driven tooling over closed commercial alternatives, particularly those maintaining legacy SSAS Multidimensional environments where the original MDX Studio is no longer actively developed. The product fits into workflows involving enterprise reporting, financial planning, and data warehousing, where multidimensional models remain widely deployed despite the industry's shift toward tabular and cloud-native analytics platforms. By reviving a well-regarded utility with a modern codebase, the publisher serves a niche but dedicated audience of Microsoft BI practitioners seeking a lightweight, capable client for interactive MDX work. Distribution via GitHub also allows users to inspect the source, contribute improvements, and track ongoing development directly through the repository.