Discover SAP BusinessObjects
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Discover what SAP BusinessObjects is all about and learn how the new products and solutions can improve your business processes. In this book, you'll find what you need to really understand where SAP BusinessObjects can fit into your operations and your SAP...
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Discover what SAP BusinessObjects is all about and learn how the new products and solutions can improve your business processes. In this book, you'll find what you need to really understand where SAP BusinessObjects can fit into your operations and your SAP BI strategy. Whether you're a decision-maker, consultant, or new SAP professional, this reader-friendly
reference will take you on a complete journey-from the history of Business Objects to a look at each SAP BusinessObjects portfolio solution. You'll find everything from Xcelsius (Dashboards), Web Intelligence, to Crystal Reports, to customer scenarios, and the SAP BusinessObjects roadmap.
1. Discover the SAP BusinessObjects Strategy
Investigate the history of Business Objects and see how it has evolved.
2. Explore the SAP BusinessObjects Applications
Learn about the different applications and see how they can be applied to your business.
3. Find the Tools You Need
Find all the details you need to understand business intelligence with SAP and the technology that enables it.
4. Learn About SAP BusinessObjects in the Real World
Explore in-depth case studies for various topics to find out how other companies have improved business processes and enhanced efficiency.
5. Navigate as You Like
Go directly to the chapter that interests you, or read from cover to cover, and be sure to make use of the glossary and list of resources.
Highlights:
- SAP and Business Objects
- Business Intelligence
- Strategy and Execution
- Xcelsius (Dashboards)
- Web Intelligence
- Crystal Reports
- On-Demand Solutions
- Enterprise Information Management Solutions
- Enterprise Performance Management Solutions
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance Solutions
Klappentext zu „Discover SAP BusinessObjects “
Discover what SAP BusinessObjects is all about and learn how the new products and solutions can improve your business processes. In this book, you'll find what you need to really understand where SAP BusinessObjects can fit into your operations and your SAP BI strategy. Whether you're a decision-maker, consultant, or new SAP professional, this reader-friendlyreference will take you on a complete journey-from the history of Business Objects to a look at each SAP BusinessObjects portfolio solution. You'll find everything from Xcelsius (Dashboards), Web Intelligence, to Crystal Reports, to customer scenarios, and the SAP BusinessObjects roadmap.
1. Discover the SAP BusinessObjects Strategy
Investigate the history of Business Objects and see how it has evolved.
2. Explore the SAP BusinessObjects Applications
Learn about the different applications and see how they can be applied to your business.
3. Find the Tools You Need
Find all the details you need to understand business intelligence with SAP and the technology that enables it.
4. Learn About SAP BusinessObjects in the Real World
Explore in-depth case studies for various topics to find out how other companies have improved business processes and enhanced efficiency.
5. Navigate as You Like
Go directly to the chapter that interests you, or read from cover to cover, and be sure to make use of the glossary and list of resources.
Highlights:
SAP and Business Objects
Business Intelligence
Strategy and Execution
Xcelsius (Dashboards)
Web Intelligence
Crystal Reports
On-Demand Solutions
Enterprise Information Management Solutions
Enterprise Performance Management Solutions
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Solutions
Discover SAP BusinessObjects will answer the many questions you as a decision maker or current SAP or BusinessObjects customers may have about the new BI strategy from SAP. It explains the business value of the new SAP BusinessObjects solutions and teaches you how to get started or transition to these solutions. The emphasis throughout the book is on describing and positioning all of the key solutions in the new SAP BusinessObjects portfolio, and explaining how they fit together and into existing SAP customer landscapes The book is broken into 5 major parts covering the strategies, solutions, typical scenarios for existing SAP customers and all other customers, as well as the future of SAP BusinessObjects solutions. Real-world examples are used throughout to describe the capabilities and their value propositions, and numerous screen shots, examples, tips, and case studies are also provided.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Discover SAP BusinessObjects “
1 Acknowledgments 15 1 Preface 17
PART I SAP and Business Objects 21
1 Why Business Intelligence Matters 23
1.1 The Business Intelligence Fact Gap 24
1.2 A Business Intelligence Definition 27
1.3 How BI Can Help Your Organization 29
1.4 Key BI Functionality in the Market Today 32
1.5 BI User Profiles 39
1.6 The Future of Business Intelligence 40
1.7 Summary 45
2 Business Objects: A Historical Perspective 47
2.1 A Good Idea Can Go a Long Way 47
2.2 Examining the Growth of Business Objects 50
2.3 Business Objects in 2007 55
2.4 Summary 56
3 SAP and Business Objects: The Perfect Match 57
3.1 Complementary Products 57
3.2 SAP ERP 58
3.3 SAP NetWeaver Platform 65
3.4 SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management 67
3.5 SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence 69
3.6 SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Information Management 70
3.7 Long-Time Product Integration 72
3.8 A Clear Market Leader 73
3.9 Summary 74
PART II SAP BusinessObjects Portfolio Solutions 75
4 Closing the Gap Between Strategy and Execution 77
4.1 Your Organization's Performance: The Humbling Statistics 77
4.2 How Organizations Close the Gap Between Strategy and Execution 79
4.3 The SAP Advantage 80
4.4 Case Study 83
4.5 Summary 84
5 Business Intelligence and On Demand Solutions 85
5.1 The Need for a Business Intelligence Platform 85
5.2 SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Solutions 95
5.3 Dashboards and Visualization 117
5.4 Search and Exploration 123
5.5 SAP StreamWork and SAP BusinessObjects BI OnDemand 125
5.6 Summary 139
6 SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Information Management Solutions 141
6.1 SAP BusinessObjects Data Services 141
6.2 SAP BusinessObjects Universal Data Cleanse 152
6.3 SAP BusinessObjects Text Analysis 156
6.4 SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator 163
6.5 SAP BusinessObjects Metadata Management 166
6.6 SAP BusinessObjects Rapid Marts Packages for PeopleSoft 170
6.7 SAP BusinessObjects
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Rapid Marts for Siebel 172
6.8 SAP BusinessObjects Rapid Marts for Oracle 174
6.9 Case Study 179
6.10 Summary 181
7 SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management Solutions 183
7.1 SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 183
7.2 SAP BusinessObjects Strategy Management 187
7.3 SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation 191
7.4 SAP BusinessObjects XBRL Publishing 195
7.5 SAP BusinessObjects Financial Information Management 200
7.6 SAP BusinessObjects Intercompany 206
7.7 SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management 208
7.8 SAP BusinessObjects Spend Performance Management 215
7.9 SAP BusinessObjects Supply Chain Performance Management 219
7.10 Case Studies 223
7.11 Summary 225
8 SAP BusinessObjects Governance, Risk, and Compliance Solutions 227
8.1 SAP BusinessObjects Risk Management 228
8.2 SAP BusinessObjects Access Control 236
8.3 SAP BusinessObjects Process Control 241
8.4 SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services 247
8.5 SAP Environment, Health, and Safety Management 251
8.6 SAP BusinessObjects Sustainability Performance Management 256
8.7 Case Studies 259
8.8 Summary 262
9 Solutions for Small Businesses and Midsize Companies 263
9.1 Unique BI Needs of Small Businesses and Midsize Companies 263
9.2 SAP Crystal Reports 264
9.3 SAP Crystal Dashboard Design 268
9.4 SAP Crystal Reports Dashboard Design Package 270
9.5 SAP Crystal Reports Server 271
9.6 SAP BusinessObjects Edge Business Intelligence (BI) 274
9.7 SAP BusinessObjects Rapid Marts 280
9.8 SAP BusinessObjects Edge Planning and Consolidation 281
9.9 SAP BusinessObjects Edge Strategy Management 283
9.10 SAP BusinessObjects OnDemand 285
9.11 Case Studies 286
9.12 Summary 289
PART III SAP BusinessObjects Solutions for Non-SAP Customers 291
10 Customers with Previous Investments in SAP BusinessObjects 293
10.1 Investment Protection 293
10.2 Upgrade Considerations 295
10.3 Access to a Complete Portfolio of Solutions 299
10.4 Get More Value from SAP Enterprise-Ready Standards 302
10.5 Case Study 305
10.6 Summary 307
11 Customers New to SAP BusinessObjects Solutions 309
11.1 The Safe Choice 309
11.2 Blueprint for Adopting SAP BusinessObjects Solutions 313
11.3 Summary 317 PART IV The Future of SAP BusinessObjects Solutions 319
12 SAP BusinessObjects Product Directions and Roadmap 321
12.1 In Memory 321
12.2 Extend the Reach 323
12.3 Software as a Service and Cloud 326
12.4 Social BI and Collaboration 327
12.5 Summary 330
13 SAP BusinessObjects Innovation Center 331
13.1 Customer-Driven Innovation 331
13.2 Get Involved 333
13.3 Summary 334
- Appendices 337
A Glossary 339
B Technical Landscapes 349
C References 367
- Index 369
6.8 SAP BusinessObjects Rapid Marts for Oracle 174
6.9 Case Study 179
6.10 Summary 181
7 SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management Solutions 183
7.1 SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 183
7.2 SAP BusinessObjects Strategy Management 187
7.3 SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation 191
7.4 SAP BusinessObjects XBRL Publishing 195
7.5 SAP BusinessObjects Financial Information Management 200
7.6 SAP BusinessObjects Intercompany 206
7.7 SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management 208
7.8 SAP BusinessObjects Spend Performance Management 215
7.9 SAP BusinessObjects Supply Chain Performance Management 219
7.10 Case Studies 223
7.11 Summary 225
8 SAP BusinessObjects Governance, Risk, and Compliance Solutions 227
8.1 SAP BusinessObjects Risk Management 228
8.2 SAP BusinessObjects Access Control 236
8.3 SAP BusinessObjects Process Control 241
8.4 SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services 247
8.5 SAP Environment, Health, and Safety Management 251
8.6 SAP BusinessObjects Sustainability Performance Management 256
8.7 Case Studies 259
8.8 Summary 262
9 Solutions for Small Businesses and Midsize Companies 263
9.1 Unique BI Needs of Small Businesses and Midsize Companies 263
9.2 SAP Crystal Reports 264
9.3 SAP Crystal Dashboard Design 268
9.4 SAP Crystal Reports Dashboard Design Package 270
9.5 SAP Crystal Reports Server 271
9.6 SAP BusinessObjects Edge Business Intelligence (BI) 274
9.7 SAP BusinessObjects Rapid Marts 280
9.8 SAP BusinessObjects Edge Planning and Consolidation 281
9.9 SAP BusinessObjects Edge Strategy Management 283
9.10 SAP BusinessObjects OnDemand 285
9.11 Case Studies 286
9.12 Summary 289
PART III SAP BusinessObjects Solutions for Non-SAP Customers 291
10 Customers with Previous Investments in SAP BusinessObjects 293
10.1 Investment Protection 293
10.2 Upgrade Considerations 295
10.3 Access to a Complete Portfolio of Solutions 299
10.4 Get More Value from SAP Enterprise-Ready Standards 302
10.5 Case Study 305
10.6 Summary 307
11 Customers New to SAP BusinessObjects Solutions 309
11.1 The Safe Choice 309
11.2 Blueprint for Adopting SAP BusinessObjects Solutions 313
11.3 Summary 317 PART IV The Future of SAP BusinessObjects Solutions 319
12 SAP BusinessObjects Product Directions and Roadmap 321
12.1 In Memory 321
12.2 Extend the Reach 323
12.3 Software as a Service and Cloud 326
12.4 Social BI and Collaboration 327
12.5 Summary 330
13 SAP BusinessObjects Innovation Center 331
13.1 Customer-Driven Innovation 331
13.2 Get Involved 333
13.3 Summary 334
- Appendices 337
A Glossary 339
B Technical Landscapes 349
C References 367
- Index 369
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Autoren-Porträt von Chris Dinkel, J. C. Raveneau, Thierry Audas
Thierry Audas has been with Business Objects since 1995. After various senior roles in program and product management he started to focus on business intelligence (BI) solutions for SAP customers in the early 2000's. He worked extensively in BI, particularly focusing on providing SAP customers with best practices in mapping out BI strategies. Since the purchase of Business Objects by SAP, he has worked in a product marketing role and spends the majority of his time working directly with SAP customers to help them better understand how SAP BusinessObjects BI solutions work within their SAP environments to provide enhanced BI capabilities across the organization.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Chris Dinkel , J. C. Raveneau , Thierry Audas
- 2011, 380 Seiten, Maße: 18,2 x 23,2 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- By Chris Dinkel, J. C. Raveneau, Thierry Audas et al.
- Verlag: Rheinwerk Verlag
- ISBN-10: 1592293158
- ISBN-13: 9781592293155
- Erscheinungsdatum: 28.11.2010
Sprache:
Englisch
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