Reporting and analytics with SAP BusinessObjects

One of the most valuable resources a company has (and often the most misused or under-used) is the massive amount of company data sitting in a database, including everything from sales figures and shipping expenses, to other key performance indicators and metrics. By using the SAP BusinessObjects suite of business intelligence (BI) tools, companies have the power to transform their data into a powerful strategic and tactical tool to manage and grow their businesses. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the reporting, analysis, and visualization tools available from SAP BusinessObjects. Introduction to all the SAP BusinessObjects Reporting and Analytics Tools Learn about the various tools, the different users of each tool, and the major functions for each of the tools. Enterprise Reporting with Crystal Reports Explore pixel perfect reporting with Crystal Reports and understand who this powerful tool is for and what it can do. Ad Hoc Reporting and Queries with Web Intelligence Discover how to enable users to create queries from scratch, format retrieved information, and easily analyze underlying trends and root causes. Integrating into Microsoft with Live Office Find out how to leverage content from your BusinessObjects Enterprise system in Microsoft(r) Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Creating Dashboards and Visualizations with Xcelsius Discover how to present complex business data clearly and provide decision makers the ability to interact with the information and manage their businesses proactively.