Word of the Day: SAP Analytics Cloud

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | January 31, 2019 SAP Analytics Cloud SAP Analytics Cloud (or SAP Cloud for Analytics) is a software as a service (SaaS) business intelligence (BI) platform designed by SAP. Analytics Cloud is made specifically with the intent of providing all analytics capabilities to all users in one product. SAP Analytics Cloud evolved out of the SAP Cloud for Planning product, which was released in February 2015. In addition to business planning, the other key components are BI (for reporting, dashboarding, data-discovery and visualization), predictive analytics and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). The BI functions released in November 2015 and the predictive capabilities were added at a later date. Built natively on SAP HANA Cloud Platform (HCP), SAP Analytics Cloud allows data analysts and business decision makers to visualize, plan and make predictions all from one secure, cloud-based environment. SAP claims this differs from other BI platforms, which often require data to be integrated from various sources and users to jump between different applications when performing tasks, such as creating reports. With all the data sources and analytics functions in one product, Analytics Cloud users can work more efficiently, according to SAP. The key functions are accessed from the same user interface that is designed for ease-of-use for business users. Features and Benefits Additional features include: Integration with SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office: This includes read and write functions for users who want to import data and work in readily familiar environments. Data locking and enhanced data access rights: Used for forecasting processes, where responsibilities held by planners are enforced by data locking and additional locked states (open, locked and restricted) are defined by enhanced data access rights. Predictive analytics: Implements machine learning to perform guided analysis using Smart Discovery, transformations and insights. Access to on-premise and cloud data: Provides real-time access to SAP applications such as HANA, as well as non-SAP applications for on-premise and cloud locations. Embedded analytics: Allows for users to access analytic features such as what-if analysis and ad-hoc. Access to SAP S/4HANA: This combines transactions, analytics, and planning in one application. Creation and modification tools: For data-driven budgeting, analysis, and forecasting from one cloud interface.   Continue reading... Quote of the Day "The capabilities within SAP Analytics Cloud are best for dedicated analysts, planners and forecasters, since financial planning and budgeting are part of the SAP Analytics Cloud portfolio." - Christine Parizo Trending Terms SaaS predictive analytics SAP Cloud Platform business intelligence SAP S/4HANA Cloud Tableau Learning Center Experts laud SAP Analytics Cloud but question market position Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of SAP Analytics Cloud and what experts say about its market positioning vs. SAP BusinessObjects and third-party BI tools. SAP Analytics Cloud helps paper-maker tell a good business story Paper manufacturer Pratt Industries implemented SAP Analytics Cloud and used its visualization and flexibility to build better financial forecasts. To create a real-time data analytics system, 49ers huddle with SAP Find out how the San Francisco 49ers are improving the fan experience at Levi's Stadium with a real-time data analytics platform based on the SAP HANA database and SAP Analytics Cloud. SAP intelligent enterprise melds core apps with analytics engine In this Q&A, SAP CTO Bjorn Goerke discusses the SAP intelligent enterprise and the three interconnected pillars that support it: intelligent suite of applications, intelligent technologies and a digital platform. SAP S/4HANA real-time analytics best for tactical decisions Learn what kind of real-time analytics capabilities are available inside SAP S/4HANA, and read why experts say you probably need a separate BI tool -- from SAP or another vendor -- for more sophisticated functions, like predictive analytics and strategic decision-making. Quiz Yourself To remain effective, analytical processes must ________ fine-tuned. A. constantly stay B. stay constantly Answer Stay in Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed! FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.

Tips on how to recruit data scientists; the potential advantages of graph databases; Qlik adds AI chatbot to BI tools

AI, Analytics and Big Data Digest Artificial intelligence, BI and data management content from TechTarget | Jan. 31, 2019 FEATURED ITEM Tips on recruiting data scientists for AI and machine learning work Mark Labbe, News Writer When hiring data scientists, be sure to include the data science team in the interview process and help build a data-literate HR department. So says Bitly's CDO, who also sees a role for AI tools -- up to a point. (SearchEnterpriseAI.com) Advertisement NEWS   Advantages of graph databases: Easier data modeling, analytics Graph databases are finding a place in analytics applications at organizations that need to be able to map and understand the connections in large and varied data sets. (SearchDataManagement.com)   IBM Project Debater uses public input to boost its AI, NLP skills Project Debater, an AI system to be featured at IBM Think 2019, creates viewpoints with the help of people who type in arguments on topics. That may also help drive future business uses. (SearchEnterpriseAI.com)   Qlik's CrunchBot acquisition adds AI chatbot to analytics Qlik's acquisition of CrunchBot, an AI chatbot, aims to help users of its BI software find data more easily and underscores a growing enterprise trend: conversational analytics. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Future of Oracle centers on the cloud, AI and automation 2018 saw Oracle deepen its embrace of cloud computing, AI software and IT automation tools. What can Oracle users expect from it in 2019? More of the same, most likely. (SearchOracle.com) EXPERT ADVICE   5 infrastructure technologies to evaluate for data management It's the start of a new year -- is your organization ready to face the data management challenges that lie ahead? Here are five infrastructure technologies to consider adopting. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Better sentiment analysis can bolster customer data analytics Customer data analytics are easy to gather in the social media era, but they can be misleading if they're based on sentiment analysis culled from automated social media monitoring. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Information Management Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.

Commvault CEO prepares handoff following solid quarter

Data Protection Digest A roundup of data protection content from TechTarget's network |Jan. 31, 2019 FEATURED STORY Commvault's Hammer says he's going out on a high note Dave Raffo, Executive News Director Commvault CEO Bob Hammer pointed to the backup vendor's previous quarter as evidence the strategy he put in place before retiring is paying off. But the job isn't finished. (SearchDataBackup) Advertisement NEWS   University books Spectra for data backup Vanderbilt University recently implemented a Spectra tape library to store a large volume of research data. Find out how the university will also use the BlackPearl Converged Storage System. (SearchDataBackup)   Backup upstarts get fresh funds, challenge old guard Since June 2018, Veeam, Actifio, Cohesity and Rubrik funding rounds all topped $100 million or more, giving these relatively new backup vendors resources to challenge Commvault, IBM and other established names. (SearchDataBackup)   Asigra introduces unlimited use licensing model A new, unlimited use subscription model targeting Asigra backup customers who are service providers offers a fixed rate and doesn't charge for going over-subscription. (SearchDataBackup)   XenData offers tape migration to cloud service XenData introduces a new service for migrating magnetic tape backup data to either newer tape formats or to the cloud. Learn why doing this yourself can be more time- and resource-consuming than having a third party help you. (SearchDataBackup) EXPERT ADVICE   3 backup guidelines for ransomware recovery Your ransomware backup strategy may be slightly different from your standard backup planning. Consider your recovery as you proactively plan to defend against (and recover from) an attack. (SearchDataBackup)   What to look for in a DR team adviser Is the disaster recovery expert you're considering really an expert? Here's how to find an experienced consultant for your disaster recovery team who can help develop a strategy that covers all the bases. (SearchDisasterRecovery)   How to maintain security during the recovery process Attackers never sleep, and neither should security during a crisis situation. In this tip, we went over four key steps to ensuring secure disaster recovery. (SearchDisasterRecovery)   Best practices to protect backups from ransomware Unfortunately, now, you need to make sure to protect your backup from ransomware. Explore a couple of different avenues for how to best defend your organization. (SearchDataBackup) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Data Protection Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Storage Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.

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