by Anurag Barua, Senior Director, GyanSys, Inc.
May 23, 2013
Straight from the field, learn about seven features in SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP that are prompting companies to transition from ad-hoc analysis in SAP BEx to Analysis.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
March 15, 2013
Interested in how the new Desktop Intelligence Compatibility Pack helps convert reports into a BusinessObjects 4.x environment? Consider joining SAP’s feedback group.
by Frank Rambo, Director, Customer Solution Adoption EMEA, SAP
December 27, 2012
Walk through features in SAP Visual Intelligence that might appeal to BusinessObjects users and business analysts.
by Jennifer McKune, Senior Consultant, Decision First Technologies
December 03, 2012
Save time creating Web Intelligence reports by learning best practices for correctly implementing a corporate reporting standard at the outset of a project. Explore the benefits of a consistent, enterprise-wide report format and learn who within your organization should be involved in the creation of a standardized template.
by Adam Getz, Practice Manager, Business Intelligence, DCS Consulting, Inc.
October 04, 2012
Get an overview of the features in Crystal Reports and Web Intelligence, and learn how to determine which tool to use for specific reporting, query, and data analysis needs.
by BusinessObjects Expert Staff
August 27, 2012
Take away expert recommendations to help you design better Crystal Reports.
by BusinessObjects Expert Staff
August 01, 2012
Download a slide presentation about BI picture books as explained by Mario Dini of IT-Logix.
by Jim Brogden, Daugherty Business Solutions
June 21, 2012
Now that Desktop Intelligence has been retired and direct access to SAP Business Explorer queries has been added, Web Intelligence will be used more than ever before. As Web Intelligence continues to evolve and new features are added, query, analysis, and reporting capabilities continue to improve.
by BusinessObjects Expert Staff
June 15, 2012
Take a quick look at ways to boost the design of your Crystal Reports.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
February 13, 2012
Intelligent calendars can automate certain functions for BusinessObjects reports, eliminating potential human errors.
by Adam Getz, Manager BI and Reporting, TMA Resources
November 28, 2011
Get a high-level, side-by-side comparison of the features in Crystal Reports 2011 and Crystal Reports for Enterprise, and gain an understanding of the new functions available in Crystal Reports for Enterprise.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
November 03, 2011
Web Intelligence 4.0’s greatest strength may be the way it allows users and report developers to control all aspects of chart appearances.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
October 05, 2011
Beyond its tabbed appearance, Crystal Reports for Enterprise also offers beneficial changes for connecting to multiple data sources and developing charts.
by Jim Brogden, Senior Consultant, Daugherty Business Solutions
September 23, 2011
By adding links to other BusinessObjects documents in your Web Intelligence reports, you can provide “drill-through” capabilities to reports and significantly cut down on the time it takes to analyze a dataset. Learn the details about how to create and edit links to reports.
by David Allison, SAP Business Intelligence Consultant, Bluefin Solutions, Ltd.
September 06, 2011
Find out how to simply implement user-definable inputs that can be used within Web Intelligence reports so users can take advantage of dynamic values needed for more interactive reporting.
by Jim Brogden, Senior Consultant, Daugherty Business Solutions
August 03, 2011
Effective Web Intelligence report design is generally measured by a user's level of satisfaction with their ability to efficiently analyze business data in a report. The likelihood of success improves greatly when reports are designed for a particular group of users and a specific purpose. Among the key factors to consider when designing reports include the placement and relative position of elements on the report canvas, customization of formatting properties, and adjustment of page layout settings.
by Jim Brogden, Senior Consultant, Daugherty Business Solutions
July 20, 2011
Walk through common scenarios for adding sections and breaks to a Web Intelligence report, and learn how to edit section and break properties. These steps make information easier to use and improve navigation for users.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
June 29, 2011
In this Q&A, representatives from the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba discuss how BusinessObjects Enterprise helped the agency in its goal of transitioning from paper to electronic claims and related documents.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
June 24, 2011
Two new releases of BusinessObjects Crystal Reports point to more significant future changes in the software.
by Ingo Hilgefort, Director, Solution Management, SAP
June 17, 2011
Learn the basic steps to use BusinessObjects Explorer, including how to search for answers, explore the data, and use common functionality.
by Evan J. Albright, Contributing Editor, insiderPROFILES
June 13, 2011
Discover what attracted a beer brewer to BusinessObjects Explorer.
by Jim Brogden, Senior Consultant, Daugherty Business Solutions
June 08, 2011
Formulas, variables, and functions are important elements in BusinessObjects Web Intelligence data analysis and report creation. The extensive set of functions used in combination with operators allows for the creation of complex, unique, and informative custom objects. The ability to add formulas and modify existing ones while viewing reports provides users with an increased level of convenience.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
May 17, 2011
Take away a trio of ideas that can bridge the gap between BusinessObjects users and IT.
by Praveen Misra, BI Architect, Systech Integrators
May 13, 2011
BusinessObjects Web Intelligence and BusinessObjects Voyager offer different ways to approach reporting. Find out how these two front-end options compare and who the target user is for each one.
by Kennedy Wong, IBM Global
May 12, 2011
This tool offers an easy-to-follow template for creating and using a Web Intelligence report.
by Davin Wilfrid, Senior Analyst, insiderRESEARCH
May 03, 2011
SAP’s roadmap for business intelligence (BI) has been the subject of intense focus and debate since SAP bought BusinessObjects in 2008. The user-facing applications from the renamed SAP BusinessObjects have been the strategic direction for BI for more than three years, but still many companies struggle to move forward. Learn four tips for project managers gleaned from a new research report.