Saturday, March 1, 2025

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) BI Features: Empowering Data-Driven Decisions

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) BI Features: Empowering Data-Driven Decisions

Table of Contents

  1. Data Connectivity & Integration
  2. Data Modeling & Preparation
  3. Data Visualization & Dashboards
  4. Augmented Analytics
  5. Collaboration & Sharing
  6. Mobile & Embedded Analytics
  7. Advanced Analysis & Calculation
  8. Integration with Other SAP Tools

1. Data Connectivity & Integration

  • Connects to SAP and non-SAP sources (e.g., SAP HANA, BW, S/4HANA, SQL, Google BigQuery)
  • Live and Import Data connections
  • Data blending from multiple sources
  • Integration with SAP Analysis for Office (AfO)

2. Data Modeling & Preparation

  • Data wrangling and transformation
  • Formula-based calculations and custom measures
  • Hierarchies and drill-down capabilities
  • Smart data preparation with automated suggestions
  • Build business-friendly semantic models

3. Data Visualization & Dashboards

  • Interactive dashboards and reports
  • Storytelling with dynamic visualizations
  • Chart recommendations based on data patterns
  • Geo maps and location analytics
  • Custom widgets and themes
  • Build dynamic, customizable dashboards with intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, providing real-time insights.
  • Craft compelling data narratives and guided analytics experiences to communicate key findings effectively.
  • Leverage a diverse library of charts, graphs, tables, and custom visualizations to present data in a clear and impactful manner.

4. Augmented Analytics

  • Smart Insights for automated explanations of data
  • Smart Discovery for pattern detection
  • Smart Predict for machine learning-driven forecasting
  • Natural Language Query (NLQ) for conversational analytics
  • AI-Powered Smart Assist: Receive intelligent recommendations for visualizations and insights, streamlining the analysis process.
  • Automated Smart Insights: Automatically analyze data patterns and identify outliers, highlighting critical anomalies.

5. Collaboration & Sharing

  • Commenting and discussions within reports
  • Role-based access control and permissions
  • Export to PDF, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Scheduled report distribution
  • Collaborative Workspaces: Facilitate team discussions and knowledge sharing with dedicated collaboration rooms.
  • Contextual Comments & Annotations: Add valuable context and insights directly to visualizations, enhancing understanding.
  • Secure Sharing & Publishing: Share content with specific users or groups, ensuring data security and controlled access.
  • Versatile Export Options: Export reports and visualizations to PDF, PowerPoint, and other formats for easy distribution.

6. Mobile & Embedded Analytics

  • Mobile-friendly dashboards (iOS and Android)
  • Embeddable analytics into SAP Fiori and other applications
  • SAP Digital Boardroom for executive presentations
  • Access critical insights on the go with responsive design optimized for smartphones and tablets.
  • Seamless Embedded Analytics: Integrate analytics directly into other applications, providing insights within existing workflows.

7. Advanced Analysis & Calculation

  • Time-series forecasting
  • Multi-dimensional analysis with drill-through capabilities
  • Variance analysis (e.g., YoY, QoQ comparisons)
  • What-if analysis for scenario planning
  • Accurately predict future trends based on historical data, enabling proactive decision-making.

8. Integration with Other SAP Tools

  • SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics
  • SAP BW/4HANA integration
  • SAP Data Warehouse Cloud connectivity
  • Integration with SAP Planning for extended planning and analysis (xP&A)

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