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
Learn the SAP BusinessObjects Strategy
Explore the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio of solutions
Understand the value for SAP customers and prepare to get started or transition to the new solutions
Chris Dinkel
Chris Dinkel has over 12 years of experience managing, developing, and implementing large-scale complex information systems. He has extensive experience in all phases of the SDLC of enterprise-wide data warehouses, Business Intelligence solutions, and custom client/server and Web applications. His prior background includes project management, ETL, business analysis, design, development, and administration of data warehouses supporting SAP, PeopleSoft, relational databases, and SAP BW/BusinessObjects systems. He has helped large and small enterprise customers to build robust reporting and analytic architectures that support operational, ad-hoc, and dashboard requirements. Chris has built hundreds of reports, analytics, metrics, and dashboards that are in use around the world today. He has worked in various business verticals including finance, energy, real estate, human resources, utilities, telecommunications, and technology for commercial and government organizations.
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