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Alternatives to sub queries using Query & Analysis in Desktop Intelligence and Web Intelligence

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The Query & Analysis tools from SAP BusinessObjects – Desktop Intelligence and Web Intelligence – are very powerful when it comes to analyzing corporate information. They give you the ability to add complex conditions without the need to know SQL language. A problem that may arise when generating your query is that, when defining conditions with sub queries, the complexity (an indicator of the performance that the query will have when transformed into SQL language) escalates causing your query to take an enormous amount of time to generate, or not to generate at all. Let’s look at the root causes of these facts and a workaround that can be used to make your analysis quicker.

Embedding Xcelsius dashboards in Dashboard Builder

If your goal is to build a balanced scorecard that is interactive and also secure, you can achieve this by embedding an existing Xcelsius dashboard in Dashboard Builder.

With Xcelsius you have the tools to design an interactive and user-friendly dashboard. And with Dashboard Builder you can build a well-structured scorecard and define which users or group can access it. So with the combination of both tools, you can create a dynamic, user-friendly scorecard which can be integrated with the SAP BusinessObjects XI security model.

Clariba Launches Expert Business Intelligence Training

Clariba, a leader in end-to-end Business Intelligence (BI) consultancy and SAP BusinessObjects services and solutions, recently launched an enhanced training program, to fill a knowledge gap in the market. Following extensive research, Clariba found that there was a need not only to raise the general level of awareness about Business Intelligence in the corporate world but also to address knowledge gaps within BI-enabled companies. Clariba has been training end-users of  SAP BusinessObjects for over seven years. Within the past year, Clariba has expanded both their training portfolio and their customer base in Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.

Spanish Insurance Provider Benefits from BusinessObjects XI Migration

Clariba demonstrates the value of Business Objects XI within Adeslas, a progressive health insurance provider in Spain.

Adeslas, a progressive health insurance provider in Spain, recently engaged Clariba to help them gain rapid and reliable access to policyholder data. The Adeslas Business Objects (BO) Administration team recognized the importance of updating their version of BusinessObjects in order to increase the functionality and productivity of their BI tool. Clariba consultants used their experience gathered in prior migrations to provide a smooth transition to Business Objects XI with minimal impact to the end-user base.

"Clariba understood our BI requirements from the beginning. As a result of their Business Objects expertise, this was the easiest migration we have ever experienced in the IT systems area," says Alberto Sisí, IT Manager at Adeslas. "The project was delivered to the fullest satisfaction of the BO Administration team and end users."

As a result of the migration to BO XI, the Adeslas BO Administration team no longer manually delivers and distributes reports, resulting in immediate ROI. With this migration Adeslas has also achieved integration with their IT platforms and security policies, allowing single sign-on for their users. This seamless integration into the work environment, coupled with Business Objects XI best-in-class reporting capabilities, has had a very positive effect on user satisfaction.

"Our consultants led the effort of transitioning old customized developments to the new platform without the loss of any functionality. This was achieved not by deploying an 'out of the box' installation, but by planning an adapted migration aligned to the customers' expectations," says Marc Haberland, Founder and Managing Partner of Clariba.

The new capabilities of Business Objects XI will allow Adeslas to expand the reach of its business intelligence platform to a wider network of users - something the company is now evaluating for its regional offices.

Picis Implements FastTrack BI for Better Customer Insight

Picis, the leading worldwide provider of information systems for surgery, emergency department and intensive care units across the hospital enterprise, recently implemented Clariba's FastTrack Business Intelligence (BI) for Siebel Customer Relationship Management (CRM). FastTrack BI is a comprehensive end-user reporting environment based on the Business Objects platform, which allows Picis to easily tap into the wealth of customer information stored in their CRM system from Siebel.