. Introduction The first step for a company looking to analyze data so it can make better business decisions is to establish a goal for how the analytics will be used. Once a goal is set, the company can then figure out the process it will take to get there and which tools will make the journey fast and easy. SAP has two major programs - HANA and BusinessObjects - that meet that criterion. But which one is right for your company? SAP BusinessObjects BI ) is a suite of applications that allow business users to view, sort and analyze data.
High-Performance Analytic Appliance (HANA) is a platform for processing high volumes of operational and transactional data in real time. But do you really have to choose between the two?
SAP also offers HANA-ready BusinessObjects Predictive Analytics. The software is available as a standalone application or in conjunction with the platform, and allows customers to perform forecasting functions on large data sets. Read this guide to discover which best fits your organization's needs, and see what other for the future.
1SAP BusinessObjects - The SAP BusinessObjects evolution SAP BusinessObjects has undergone many metamorphoses since it was acquired by SAP in 2008. Significant steps in the evolution of BusinessObjects include the release of BusinessObjects 4.0, Feature Pack 3; integrating SAP BI and StreamWorks; revamping BusinessObjects tech support; and the release of HANA-ready BusinessObjects for predictive analytics. Read on to find out how to sort through and keep up with the numerous SAP BusinessObjects innovations and offerings. By submitting my Email address I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and 3Case studies - Case studies in SAP BusinessObjects and SAP HANA Even with all the information out there about SAP BusinessObjects and SAP HANA, it can still be overwhelming to know which direction to take.
Sometimes it's best to hear it straight from the horse's mouth: Read on for some real-world examples of companies that have already adopted and implemented SAP BusinessObjects or SAP HANA. Find out how they approached the decision and made their final choices, as well as how they feel about their chosen platform.