Jan 18, 2022
•3 minute read
SAP Analytics Cloud
Data Connections For SAP Analytics CloudAnalytics is driven by data and hence even best-of-breed tools like SAP Analytics Cloud need robust data integration to harness their capabilities fully. Data connection and seamless integration to data sources are critical to building robust data and analytics capabilities. SAP Analytics Cloud supports a plethora of data sources and data connections. It offers a variety of connectivity options and can be integrated into an enterprise's existing data and analytics landscape or can be used as a stand-alone enterprise analytics platform. This article will provide readers answers to questions like:
• What are the types of data connections available in SAP Analytics Cloud ?
• What are examples of those data sources?
• What are the characteristics of these data connections?
Predictive Planning in SAP Analytics CloudSAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) has advanced Machine Learning (ML) functionalities built-in that can allow non-data science users to perform advanced modeling as well. Predictive analytics remains a key advanced analytics approach among various analytical approaches. In this blog, we will explore the smart predict functionality of SAC and understand how expert, non-data scientist users can leverage them to build predictive analytics models. Readers will get answers to questions like:
• What is predictive analytics?
• What is smart predict and how it can help create more “citizen data scientists”?
• What is augmented analytics and how does smart predict uses it to aid business users in predictive planning?
Jan 14, 2022
•3 minute read
Inventory Planning and Advanced AnalyticsInventory planning- The constant balancing act Inventory planning is one of the most critical and most challenging aspects in supply chain planning. This means that implementing an effective inventory planning and management strategy is crucial for an organization to stay competitive in today’s dynamic global supply chain landscape. There is always room to bring more […]
May 29, 2021
•3 minute read
Leveraging ChatGPT in The SAP WorldIn this article, we will cover how the underlying algorithm behind ChatGPT can be leveraged in SAP ecosystem in this article. ChatGPT, as you may know, is an AI model developed by Open AI, which leverages a specific type of algorithm, reinforcement learning, to engage and interact in the form of a conversational dialogue. The underlying algorithm behind ChatGPT, in combination with other algorithms, can be leveraged to significantly reduce the complexity of SAP technology portfolio for the end users.
May 27, 2021
•5 minute read
Build an Agile Data Platform with SAP Data Warehouse CloudData is the foundation for the reporting and analytics that are required to support decisions throughout an organization, and businesses need a way to enable access to this data from a variety of heterogeneous locations across their landscapes. This is where data warehouses come in, by serving as a central location of consolidated data. To help support its customers in this area, SAP provides a portfolio of data warehousing solutions that includes SAP BW/4HANA, SAP HANA for SQL data warehousing, and the latest addition, SAP Data Warehouse Cloud. In this article, you will learn about.
• The role of SAP Data Warehouse Cloud in SAP's data warehouse portfolio
• How it works with other solutions in the portfolio
• The most common usage scenarios for SAP Data Warehouse Cloud and the benefits it can provide
Jan 26, 2021
•7 minute read
SAP Analytics Cloud, Add-in for Microsoft OfficeSAP Analytics Cloud, add-in for Microsoft Office provides users with a Microsoft Office experience and offers tight integration with SAP Analytics Cloud, allowing users to slice and dice information from SAP Analytics Cloud models in any Microsoft Office version, even on a MAC. This blog will explain how to activate SAP Analytics Cloud, Add-in for Microsoft Office.
Sep 9, 2020
•3 minute read
How Can Data Science Help Businesses Thrive?In today’s climate of economic uncertainty, many firms are looking to reposition and adapt through automation. Investing in robotic process automation (RPA) can help SAP customers reduce bottlenecks and improve workplace efficiency. Bots can automatically perform manual and repetitive tasks, reducing the need for human intervention. However, firms need data scientists to oversee these systems and analyze data. In fact, the demand for data science skills is predicted to increase by up to 27.9% by 2026. More and more employers are acknowledging the value of technology to drive growth and expansion, and the increasing number of specialists studying data science at degree level online is feeding this demand. The rise in data science graduates led to Glassdoor naming it the best job in America in 2018, with the average job growth for research analysts alone at 27%. By hiring from this wide pool of expert data scientists, businesses can obtain fresh and actionable insights that will help them succeed in the future.
Aug 24, 2020
•3 minute read
Answers to Burning Questions on SAP S/4HANA Finance, Central Finance, Universal Journal, and MoreRead this recap of a live interactive Q&A from the SAPinsider 2020 conference where SAP finance expert Paul Ovigele, President and Founder of ERPfixers, shares his insights on what finance departments need to know about the new capabilities delivered with SAP S/4HANA.
Aug 19, 2020
•5 minute read
Session Recap: Make Fast, Confident Business Decisions with SAP Analytics CloudAnnie Kennedy, Associate Conference Producer, SAPinsider During day 1 of SAPinsider’s Virtual Conference Experience, Dave Williams, VP of Product Marketing at SAP, presented “Make Fast, Confident Business Decisions with SAP Analytics Cloud,” explaining that SAP Analytics Cloud is a modern, built for SaaS analytics solution. Capabilities of the software include predictive functioning, allowing users to run different types of scenarios and time-oriented question, and enterprise reporting […]
Aug 18, 2020
•3 minute read
A General Overview of SAP Analytics CloudManaging multiple reports, charts, tables, and models in a single environment and with real-time data from multiple sources can be challenging. Over the years SAP has designed multiple tools to support these tasks and help business users identify trends and behaviors. Most recently, SAP Analytics Cloud was created to provide a unified and secure public cloud experience to maximize data-driven decision making.
Read this article and learn:
- An overview of SAP Analytics Cloud, including its capabilities and key functionality;
- How to use this functionality to support and improve your business analytics requirements and customer experience;
- Types of data sources that can be connected to the solution; and
- Which AI tools are available in SAP Analytics Cloud to help you automatically create relevant information.
Aug 18, 2020
•7 minute read
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