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 Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
November 19, 2012
Users sometimes "want everything" to appear in a dashboard, which is not feasible because of performance concerns. Find out what other options are available to give dashboard users access to the data they need.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
September 06, 2012
Find out about best practices for universe design and testing universe design. Also read why the transition from the old Universe Designer to the new Universe Design Tool in BusinessObjects 4.0 has been effective.
by Kelly Bilodeau, Contributing Writer, BusinessObjects Expert
July 02, 2012
Get seven expert pointers from a trainer about how to improve user adoption when rolling out BusinessObjects BI 4.0.
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 Prakash Darji, Vice President and General Manager, Data Warehousing Solutions and SAP HANA Platform
May 11, 2012
Learn how SAP HANA works within BusinessObjects landscapes through examples that explain the details behind using SAP HANA as an operational data mart or Agile data mart.
by BusinessObjects Expert Staff
April 05, 2012
Download this webinar recording to hear advice from the field about installation pointers and challenges for BusinessObjects 4.0.
by Prakash Darji, Vice President and General Manager, Data Warehousing Solutions and SAP HANA Platform
March 13, 2012
Gain an understanding of the key differences between SAP HANA and traditional relational database systems in a BusinessObjects environment, and learn how BusinessObjects has been optimized for SAP HANA.
by Adam Getz, Manager BI and Reporting, TMA Resources
January 13, 2012
Designing BusinessObjects universes for an entire organization takes skill and knowledge of best practices. Learn about two unique approaches for designing and deploying BusinessObjects universes at the enterprise level so that all database tables and fields from every business unit, department, and subject area are incorporated.
by Jeswin Davidson Ebenezer, SAP BusinessObjects Consultant, YASH Technologies
December 09, 2011
Extracting the right data from your transaction system for analysis and decision making is important. You can standardize and correct data using BusinessObjects Data Services. A real-time data migration example illustrates the concepts and walks you through the process. The scenario can help technical teams in any organization understand the data quality process for data migration. You can use this process in a non-SAP environment when data warehouses are built on top of relational database systems for reporting and analysis. You can also use it when the target is in an SAP system.
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 Jim Brogden, Senior Consultant, Daugherty Business Solutions
October 17, 2011
Timely and accurate information are two of the foundational requirements of a successful business intelligence implementation. Without relevant and well-timed information, incorrect and potentially catastrophic decisions could be made at an organization. This type of risk can be minimized or even completely eliminated when printed reports are replaced by dynamic dashboards. In addition, by doing so, you’ll be going green and reducing your company’s carbon footprint.
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 Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
September 13, 2011
Introduce yourself to several new features in BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0, including what’s available in the new Dashboard Design start page and a tour of user enhancements for query browsing.
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 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 Chris Dinkel, IT Leader, Deloitte Consulting, and J.C. Raveneau, Director of Customers and Field Engagement, SAP, based on their book, Discover SAP BusinessObjects, published by SAP Press
May 27, 2011
Read why customers who already had an investment in BusinessObjects solutions should consider this investment safe and continue to rely on the solutions for their business moving forward.
by Ashwani Sharma, SAP BI and BusinessObjects Consultant, Accenture
May 19, 2011
Learn about the new architecture of the SAP Business Objects Information Design Tool and see how it can improve Web Intelligence reporting.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
May 18, 2011
Learn how users can help designers during Xcelsius dashboard development.
by David Hannon, Features Editor, SAPinsider and insiderPROFILES
May 05, 2011
Learn how Colgate-Palmolive adeptly achieved its goals to roll out new BusinessObjects Dashboards features.
Podcast with Anupam Gupta About Upgrading to BusinessObjects 4.0In this podcast, Anupam Gupta, EPM Practice Manager at The Principal Consulting, explains the reasons that should drive your decision to upgrade to BusinessObjects 4.0. He also talks about the timeline behind upgrades and what role users play during such a project.
May 04, 2011
by BusinessObjects Staff
May 03, 2011
Prepared for attendees of our sister BusinessObjects Seminar, this glossary explains more than 40 BusinessObjects and related SAP terms.
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.
by Scott Wallask, Managing Editor, BusinessObjects Expert
May 03, 2011
Learn about changes with running queries that Business Explorer Analyzer users can expect with the new BusinessObjects Analysis.