In an ever-flattening world (as written by Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist), every enterprise competes globally. And according to technology research firm Gartner, one of the biggest hurdles of business intelligence (BI) has been “meeting business expectations.” In 2010 Gartner states, “Without business in business intelligence, BI is dead,” urging business stakeholders and process owners to become actionable and accountable partners in business intelligence initiatives.

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Most business stakeholders have little time for technical training on BI solutions or applications. However, those same stakeholders also have an inherent responsibility to ensure that business expectations are met.

This presentation focuses on providing a business value attainment (BVA) guideline for business executives, a description of how to maximize business ROI from investments in the accelerated version of SAP BusinessObjects Explorer and business intelligence initiatives, and an executive SWOT analysis along with tips and tricks for defining how to plan for an SAP BusinessObjects Explorer initiative.

Topics

• BI business expectations-what are the current business pains and global success factors in all things business intelligence?
• What drives business value and successful BI for information consumers?
• Business value attainment (BVA)-how to plan for it; how to achieve it
• Tangible approaches for success (considerations for SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse Accelerator, and SAP BusinessObjects Explorer, accelerated version)
• When and how businesses can leverage informatics with SAP BusinessObjects Explorer, accelerated version
• Conclusions

Speakers

• Hari Guleria, Author, BI Valuenomics: Business Value--Delivered, HCL AXON
• Snehanshu Shah, SAP BusinessObjects Center of Excellence, SAP Americas
• Teri Bean, Director, SAP BusinessObjects Center of Excellence, SAP Americas