The mandate to provide business intelligence (BI) tools, either as standalone software for query, reporting and analysis, or as a component of an enterprise application, is now stronger than ever. CIOs are increasingly required to invest in technologies that drive business transformation and strategic change. The fact that BI is a top priority for CIOs indicates that they see BI as part of the answer to this requirement.

Capitalise on the Demand for Business Intelligence

BI can deliver on this promise because it can improve decision making and operational efficiency – which in turn drives the top line and the bottom line. Additionally, organisations are faced with unprecedented competitive and regulatory pressures and heightened uncertainty. In this environment, improved decision making serves as a competitive advantage.

SAP BusinessObjects Portfolio of Solutions

SAP BusinessObjects software includes solutions for performance management, reporting, query and analysis, and information management. Other award-winning products from the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio include the full line of SAP Crystal Reports offerings of reporting software and SAP Crystal Dashboard Design for data visualisation:

• SAP Crystal Reports software – Leverage a complete report management solution.
• SAP Crystal Reports Server, OEM edition – Leverage this scalable, multiserver reporting solution to add high-performance reporting into applications without database dependency. (Available only to OEM partners.)
• SAP Crystal Dashboard Design – Leverage dynamic and customisable data visualisation software.
• SAP BusinessObjects Explorer software – Unite intuitive information search and exploration functionality with the high performance and scalability of SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse Accelerator.
• SAP BusinessObjects Edge solutions – Benefit from interactive, open business intelligence and performance management solutions.
• SAP BusinessObjects information management (IM) solutions – Take advantage of SAP BusinessObjects IM solutions that can help you deliver integrated, accurate and timely data – both structured and unstructured – across your enterprise.
• SAP BusinessObjects business intelligence (BI) solutions – Leverage SAP BusinessObjects BI solutions that can empower your users to make effective, informed decisions based on solid data and analysis.