by Stephanie Buscemi, SAP
SAPinsider - 2012 (Volume 13), January (Issue 1)

Most CIOs would likely agree that the ability to demonstrate deep business knowledge and a clear impact from IT investments is important to success. This feat is not always easily managed, however, as new trends and technologies create challenges in the business world. Familiar with these challenges, SAP is giving businesses a way to turn them into opportunities by using technology to harness data assets and enable systems of engagement. This article looks at four organizations that use business analytics solutions from SAP to gain more value from their data.

by SAP and Partners
SAPinsider - 2012 (Volume 13), January (Issue 1)

When it comes to opening the door for new innovations, both big data and mobility play a major role. In this special report, you'll hear from SAP's partners about some of the solutions and services that you can leverage to capitalize on the unique opportunities that big data and mobility have to offer, while also maximizing your investment in SAP software and achieving better business results.

by Pravin Datar, Director, SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidations Solution Management
BI Expert - Volume 9 (2011), Update 8

Take away pointers to automate the execution of Data Manager packages by following an example of the detailed process to automate the loading of data using a flat file. Learn the benefits of running SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver process chains from the enterprise data warehousing layer using SAP NetWeaver BW as part of the Data Manager package automation.

by Pravin Datar, Director, SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidations Solution Management
BI Expert - Volume 9 (2011), Update 8

Discover tips and tricks to better load data from a business warehouse InfoProvider to SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver. Learn the pros and cons behind various alternatives, including useful features that you can use while creating transformation and conversion files.

by Danielle Larocca, Director of North American Operations, SpinifexIT
HR Expert - Volume 9 (2011), Update 6

Determine which of the five available SAP ERP HCM reporting tools are the best for meeting your company’s reporting requirements.

by Stephanie Buscemi, Jason Rose, Byron Banks, Dan Kearnan, Michael Lortz, James Fisher, SAP
SAPinsider - 2011 (Volume 12), April (Issue 2)

True business analytics should enable everyone in an organization to know all aspects of their business, make decisions with confidence, and act boldly. In this special report, SAP’s Stephanie Buscemi introduces SAP’s current and future business analytics initiatives—from technology innovations to the Silver Cloud Marketplace. You’ll also hear from other SAP executives with their insights into hot business analytics topics, such as SAP HANA and the new releases of BI, EIM, GRC, and EPM solutions.

by Anthony Fresina, Development Manager at SAP, IBU Banking and Ravin Angara, BW Architect at SAP, P&S Ops COO Mgmt US
BI Expert - Volume 9 (2011), Update 1

Engage executives, management, and end users with real-time data visualizations using Virtual InfoProviders and Xcelsius.

by Gary Nolan, BI Strategic Architect, TekLink International
BI Expert - Volume 8 (2010), Update 9

Deciding where to apply the unit of measure (UoM) conversion logic in your BEx queries in your SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 system requires the consideration of factors such as performance during query runtime. Discover four options you have for applying UoMs, from using a central table conversion with table T006 to enabling users to select the UoM variable during query runtime.

by Anurag Barua, Director
BI Expert - Volume 8 (2010), Update 9

Get the facts about some common misconceptions about SAP BusinessObjects, including fallacies about data management and which SAP BusinessObjects applications replace which SAP NetWeaver BW tools. Then review three tips to help you get the most of your SAP BusinessObjects BI implementation and ensure widespread adoption.

by David Hannon
insiderPROFILES - 2010 (Volume 1), October (Issue 4)

Day & Zimmermann’s success hinges on getting its inventory to the right place at the right time. But for this industrial, defense, and workforce solutions firm, its inventory is its people. Learn how Day & Zimmermann gained real-time visibility into its workforce of contractors and workers through a unique set of real-time dashboards built on top of SAP ERP Human Capital Management — and the positive business impact that resulted.