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Consulting and development services related to SAP Business Intelligence

BI-Strategies

Your tailor-made BI strategy

The SAP BI Strategy is an important component of any successful corporate planning. It defines the target image for the Business Intelligence system and determines how the company wants to utilize the acquired data to position itself in the market and optimize business results.

An SAP BI Strategy consists of various elements, including data integration, data analysis, and the use of Business Intelligence tools.

The most important components include:

Data Integration: An effective SAP BI Strategy must ensure that data from all areas of the company are consolidated and linked together to obtain a comprehensive view of business activities.

Data Quality: Monitoring and improving data quality is a crucial task. This involves data validation, checking for completeness, and correcting errors.

Data Analysis: The BI Strategy determines how the acquired data will be evaluated and transformed into understandable information for decision-making purposes.

Business Intelligence Tools: The BI Strategy specifies which tools will be used to visualize and analyze the acquired data.

Architecture: Another important task of the BI Strategy is designing a flexible and scalable architecture that enables meeting the requirements of the corporate strategy and business needs.

Security and Governance: The BI Strategy also aims to ensure data security and compliance with governance policies. This includes configuring access rights, monitoring user activities, and conducting audits.

Thus, a BI Strategy is the key to effective and targeted utilization of Business Intelligence within a company. It helps improve business results and enhance competitiveness.

Data Warehouse / Data Management

The basis of the central data management

An SAP Data Warehouse is a central data repository where data from various sources such as SAP systems, ERP systems, CRM systems, etc., can be collected, integrated, and analyzed. It enables companies to optimize their business processes and decisions by utilizing data.

Our consulting services in the area of SAP Data Warehouse include support in the conceptualization, implementation, and optimization of such a Data Warehouse. This includes consulting on the selection of suitable technology, data modeling and integration, as well as report and analysis creation.

We help companies introduce the right processes and tools for data preparation and analysis to ensure maximum benefit from the SAP Data Warehouse. This also includes support in implementing compliance requirements and protecting sensitive data.

Our consulting services include, among others:

Creation of analyses and concepts (POC) for optimal decision-making
Automation of daily reporting requirements, tailored to users' needs
Review of existing solutions and performance optimization (reporting and ETL performance)
Customized workshops and SAP coaching

We support you in planning and implementing your SAP Data Warehouse solution. Years of experience in building customized SAP BI architectures and system landscapes, combined with knowledge of the latest SAP technologies and a pragmatic approach, guarantee a successful project execution.

The following BI Data Warehouse solutions are our focus:

SAP BW 7.5 on HANA

SAP BW/4HANA

SAP Datasphere

Snowflake Data Cloud

SAP BW 7.5 on HANA

SAP BW 7.5 on HANA is a combination of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) and the HANA database platform. It allows companies to analyze and process large volumes of data in real-time.

BW on HANA is the predecessor version of SAP's Business Warehouse platform, designed to run on SAP HANA. It offers similar functionalities as SAP BW/4HANA.

Overall, SAP BW/4HANA is the more modern and current option, while BW 7.5 on HANA is an older system still supported by SAP's maintenance strategy until 2027 (extended maintenance until 2030 is possible). It is important to consider the specific needs and goals of a company when choosing a platform.

Technical features of SAP BW 7.5 on HANA include:

Support for HANA-specific features such as text and image recognition, geospatial analysis, and predictive analytics.

Use of HANA as the central database repository for BW data, resulting in higher performance and scalability.

Utilization of HANA-specific optimization techniques like column-based storage and in-memory technology for faster queries and analyses.

Support for using HANA-specific tools such as SAP Predictive Analytics for data analysis.

Development work is still largely done using the SAP GUI, with partial usage of Eclipse/HANA Studio.

Both classic BW objects like classic DSOs, InfoCubes, and MultiProviders, as well as new advanced DSOs and CompositeProviders, can be operated simultaneously. This allows for an easy transition to the new object types in a step-by-step manner.

SAP BW/4HANA

SAP BW/4HANA is a powerful business intelligence solution that enables companies to analyze large volumes of data and make real-time decisions. With SAP BW/4HANA, you can optimize your business processes by quickly and reliably providing relevant information.

SAP BW/4HANA leverages the in-memory technology of SAP HANA to process data in real-time and enable faster reporting and analysis.

It simplifies data modeling by using virtual tables based on multiple physical tables.

It supports the use of columnar and row-based storage to optimize performance and storage capacity.

It allows the use of native SAP HANA features such as text analysis, geo-analysis, and predictive analytics.

Additionally, it simplifies the administration of BW systems through the use of HANA-based maintenance and backup tools.

With our expertise and experience, we are able to offer you customized solutions that are precisely tailored to your requirements and business goals. Contact us to learn more about our consulting services for SAP BW/4HANA and how we can help improve your business intelligence strategy.

SAP Datasphere

SAP Datasphere is a solution that helps you streamline your business processes so you can act faster and more successfully. The SAP Datasphere approach is SAP Datasphere is a solution that helps you optimize your business processes, enabling you to act faster and more successfully. The approach of SAP Datasphere is "Federation-First," which means you can leave your data where it is. You can create models and later decide whether to fully replicate tables or use view persistence. This allows you to consider the workload of the source system and data transfer to the cloud (data egress).

The main features of SAP Datasphere include:

Delivering reliable data

SAP Datasphere provides direct access to critical data and metadata from SAP and non-SAP applications, which can be easily integrated into complex models while ensuring data governance throughout the lifecycle.

Enriching data projects

SAP Datasphere harmonizes heterogeneous data and offers data bundling, data replication, and trusted data partners through the marketplace. The platform seamlessly integrates with leading data and AI platforms to maximize the value of data investments.

Simplifying data landscapes

SAP Datasphere enables access to all data in cloud and hybrid environments, regardless of their location. With SAP Datasphere Spaces, users can access data products and reuse existing SAP BW models and transformations for cloud innovations.

Enabling a business data fabric

SAP Datasphere enables a business data fabric architecture that brings critical data together throughout the organization, empowering business experts to make key decisions. It supports integration, cataloging, semantic modeling, data warehousing, and workload virtualization for SAP and non-SAP data. It facilitates insights from real-time data across clouds and on-premises systems, eliminating the need to move data to another data storage layer and simplifying your landscape.

Self-service BI with a stronger business focus

With SAP Datasphere, the focus is on the business's fundamental understanding of data and data models in the context of business processes. This means that the IT department no longer needs to serve as a translator and developer to create data models for different business areas and corresponding reports. Additionally, the tools for report development have been simplified, allowing users to easily build the required basic knowledge and independently design and develop reports. The following SAP partnerships underline this approach.

SAP announced four strategic new partnerships to support the concept of a business data fabric and better enable the integration of non-SAP data within a unified consumption context. These partnerships expand SAP Datasphere and allow companies to build a unified data architecture that securely brings together SAP and third-party data.

Databricks - Integrates SAP data with their Data Lakehouse platform, providing the full context.

Collibra - Ensures future-proof data governance, privacy, and compliance initiatives.

Confluent - Empowers data movement with their data streaming platform.

DataRobot - Enables organizations to harness advanced intelligence with automated machine learning.

Snowflake Data Cloud

Snowflake’s Data Cloud is powered by a cutting-edge data platform that is offered as a fully managed service.

Snowflake features a new SQL query engine, and a unique architecture designed specifically for the cloud. It offers all the functionalities of an enterprise analytic database.

Leveraging the infrastructure and services of major cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Snowflake offers a state-of-the-art data warehousing and analytics platform. With such versatile functionalities, Snowflake can be used for a variety of different data-related business needs:

Data Warehousing and Data Management
AI/ML and analytics
Data Visualisation

Data Warehousing and data management:

Snowflake offers a data warehouse that provides a unified platform for data management, sharing, engineering and analytics. Snowflake data warehousing and management services provides following features:

Cloud-Native Design

Built specifically for the cloud, leveraging the scalability and flexibility of cloud infrastructure.

Data Management and Analytics

Supports storage and analysis of both relational and non-relational data types. Provides a unified repository for diverse data formats within the same ecosystem.

Scalability and Elasticity

Highly scalable and fully elastic, adapting to varying workloads and data volumes.

Integrated Services

Includes a comprehensive layer of services for security, governance, data sharing, metadata management, and transaction management.

Low administration efforts

Minimal administrative overhead for infrastructure management.

Efficient Data Sharing

Facilitates easy and secure data sharing, reducing the need for complex ETL processes.

Consistency Across Analytic Projects

Ensures data consistency and governance across all types of analytic projects, enhancing data integrity and usability.

Seamless data integration

Snowflake supports connections to and from various sources like AWS, Azure Cloud, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and others thus, facilitating easy data sourcing and migration to and from the snowflake platform.

AI/ML and analytics:

Snowflake provides two main categories of advanced features powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

Snowflake Cortex is a collection of AI features that utilize large language models (LLMs) to interpret unstructured data, respond to natural language queries, and offer intelligent assistance. The suite includes:

Snowflake Cortex LLM Functions
Universal Search
Snowflake Copilot
Document AI
Cortex Fine-tuning
Cortex Search

Snowflake ML offers tools to help you develop your own models. The ML Functions simplify the creation and deployment of traditional machine learning models, allowing users to identify patterns in structured data.

For custom models, Snowpark ML provides an environment for creating solutions tailored to specific data challenges, all within the Snowflake platform.

With Snowflake's AI capabilities, you retain full control over your data, ensuring:

Security: All AI models operate within Snowflake's secure and governed environment.

Data Privacy: Snowflake does not use your customer data to train models that are available to other customers.

Control: You manage access to AI features through familiar role-based access controls, maintaining oversight of your team's use of these tools.

Reporting and Analysis

Visualization of the Data

Data transparency is created through understanding your data through proper analysis. To obtain a meaningful data foundation, it is essential to identify key performance indicators and establish appropriate connections between relevant data. The resulting metrics not only make your data measurable but also contribute to your business success.

Meaningful visualization with the right information is our specialty. One challenge is making data available to different user groups using suitable presentation methods. With our extensive experience, we can train our clients in using relevant reporting tools to visualize data flexibly and efficiently at a glance.

We integrate your historical and operational data into advanced analytical applications with high data model quality in the desired infrastructure. We leverage our years of experience to support your domain-specific and subject matter experts in utilizing the latest analytical tools, not only for analyzing your data but also for making the right decisions to sustainably grow your business.

The following BI solutions are our focus:

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

SAP Analysis for Office (AfO)

SAP UI5 / Flowers

Snowflake (Snowsight)

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

SAP Analytics Cloud is a cloud-based business intelligence and analytics software developed by SAP. The solution enables companies to visualize data from various sources to make informed decisions.

With SAP Analytics Cloud, users can integrate and analyze data from different sources such as SAP systems, Excel files, and other databases within a unified environment. The solution also provides a range of pre-configured dashboards and reports that allow users to quickly gain key insights.

Some of the key features of SAP Analytics Cloud include:

Ad-hoc analysis and report creation
Dashboards and visualizations
Forecasting and planning tools
Collaboration and sharing capabilities
Mobile access

SAP Analytics Cloud is available both as a standalone license and as part of SAP's Intelligent Suite. It is also part of SAP's Business Technology Platform and can be integrated with other SAP solutions, such as SAP Data Warehouse Cloud and SAP Cloud for Customer.

The product is suitable for companies of all sizes and industries, enabling users to make data-driven decisions in real-time, improving business processes, and increasing profitability.

We are happy to support you in the implementation and utilization of SAP Analytics Cloud. We offer customized training, configuration and optimization consulting, as well as assistance in creating analyses and reports. Contact us to learn more about the benefits of SAP Analytics Cloud for your business.

SAP Analysis for Office (AfO)

SAP Analysis for Office is a powerful analysis software built on the Microsoft Office platform that helps businesses quickly and easily analyze and visualize their business data. With SAP Analysis for Office, users can easily combine data from various sources such as SAP systems, Excel spreadsheets, or other databases and present them in intuitive charts and tables.

Thanks to its integration with Microsoft Office, SAP Analysis for Office can be seamlessly integrated into users' familiar working environment. This allows them to perform their analyses directly within Excel spreadsheets and incorporate the results into PowerPoint presentations. By enabling real-time analysis, businesses can quickly respond to current business data and make decisions based on up-to-date and reliable information.

Another important feature of SAP Analysis for Office is the ability to create and manage analyses and reports easily. Users can update their analyses with a click of a button and share them with other users, ensuring that the entire organization works on a unified and current data basis.

Our consulting firm is happy to support you in the implementation and utilization of SAP Analysis for Office. We offer customized training, configuration and optimization consulting, as well as assistance in creating analyses and reports. Contact us to learn more about the benefits of SAP Analysis for Office for your company.

SAP UI5 / Flowers

The SAP UI5/Fiori Framework is a platform for developing user-friendly and modern applications for businesses. It is based on the OpenUI5 technology and enables developers to create responsive and engaging applications that cater to the users' needs.

An important aspect of SAP UI5/Fiori is the concept of "Design Thinking," which prioritizes the requirements and desires of the users. This allows for the creation of applications that are intuitive and easy to use, efficiently supporting users' workflows.

The SAP UI5/Fiori Framework also offers a variety of pre-built components and controls, enabling developers to work faster and more efficiently. These components include buttons, lists, tables, and forms, among others.

Another key feature of SAP UI5/Fiori is its support for customizing applications to align with a company's corporate identity. This allows for integrating applications into the company's corporate design, ensuring a consistent user experience.

Overall, the SAP UI5/Fiori Framework provides businesses with a powerful platform for developing user-friendly and modern applications that optimize users' workflows and support the company's corporate identity.

We are ready to support you in implementing SAP UI5/Fiori in your company.

Snowflake (Snowsight)

Snowflake offers robust visualization and reporting functionalities through its native interface, Snowsight. This feature enables users to create and manage interactive dashboards, which are a key tool for visualizing and communicating data insights.

Dashboards in Snowsight

Flexible Layout: Dashboards in Snowsight are highly customizable, making data interpretation and analysis very easy.

Chart Generation: Charts within these dashboards are derived from the results of SQL queries or Python scripts. Users can run queries directly within Snowsight, and the output can be visualized in various chart formats.

Integration with Worksheets: Snowsight dashboards seamlessly integrate with Snowflake worksheets. Users can easily convert query results from worksheets into dashboard tiles, enabling a smooth workflow from data exploration to presentation.

Real-Time Data: Since dashboards are built directly on Snowflake's platform, they can reflect real-time data updates. This capability is particularly valuable for making data-driven decisions based on the most current information.

Planning

Your specifically designed planning application

The planning functions of SAP encompass various areas such as supporting financial and production planning, as well as optimizing inventory and resources.

For example, in financial planning, SAP can be used to create annual financial statements and forecasts. The system can automatically consolidate data from different departments and update it in real-time to deliver fast and accurate results.

Overall, using SAP enables more efficient planning and control of business processes, contributing to increased competitiveness.

The following SAP Planning Applications are our focus:

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Planning Edition

SAP BPC

Embedded Modell

SAP BW4/HANA

BPC

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Edition

SAP Analytics Cloud Planning is a powerful cloud-based platform for enterprise planning and analysis. It offers a variety of features and tools that enable companies to automate and optimize their planning processes.

By leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud Planning, companies can streamline their financial planning, workforce planning, and demand planning. The platform also provides integrated analytics capabilities, allowing companies to visualize and analyze their data for better business decision-making.

Another key feature of SAP Analytics Cloud Planning is the ability to adjust planning in real-time. By integrating live data and the ability to quickly respond to changes, companies can become more agile and flexible in adapting to market changes.

We offer professional consulting and support for the implementation and utilization of SAP Analytics Cloud Planning in your company. Our experts have extensive knowledge and experience in utilizing the platform and can help you harness the full potential of SAP Analytics Cloud Planning.

Whether you are conducting a new implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud Planning or seeking to optimize your existing usage, we are the ideal partner for you. Contact us today to learn more about our consulting services and discover how we can assist you in leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud Planning.

SAP BPC - Embedded Model

S4/HANA BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) Embedded is a software solution integrated into the S4/HANA system that enables companies to automate and optimize their financial and business planning processes.

Some of the technical details of S4/HANA BPC Embedded include:

Integrated architecture: The solution is fully integrated into the S4/HANA system, leveraging the power of the S4/HANA database to deliver fast and accurate results.

In-Memory technology: S4/HANA BPC Embedded utilizes the in-memory technology of S4/HANA to process large volumes of data in real-time and generate fast analyses and reports.

Support for multiple currencies and languages.

Support for multiple accounting standards: The solution supports various accounting standards such as IFRS and US GAAP, allowing companies to plan, consolidate, and report financial data according to applicable accounting standards.

Automated processes: S4/HANA BPC Embedded automates many financial and business planning processes, including budget creation, financial data consolidation, and financial report generation.

Collaboration and access: The solution enables companies to share and collaborate on financial data and processes, facilitating collaboration and access to financial data.

We provide consultation and support for the implementation of SAP BPC Embedded in your company.

SAP BW4/HANA BPC

BW4/HANA BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) is a solution for enterprise planning and consolidation built on the SAP HANA database platform. It enables companies to automate and optimize their planning and consolidation processes.

The technical details of BW4/HANA BPC include:

In-Memory technology: As the solution is built on the HANA database platform, all data is processed in real-time in-memory, significantly improving performance and speed.

Real-time consolidation: BW4/HANA BPC allows companies to consolidate their financial data in real-time, enhancing accuracy and responsiveness in decision-making.

Integrated planning: The solution provides integrated planning functionality, enabling companies to coordinate and optimize their financial, human resources, sales, and production planning.

Flexible modeling: BW4/HANA BPC offers flexible modeling capabilities, allowing companies to tailor their planning and consolidation processes to their specific requirements.

Mobile access: The solution also provides mobile access capabilities, allowing users to access their planning and consolidation data from anywhere.

Security: BW4/HANA BPC offers comprehensive security features to protect data integrity and control access to confidential information.

Our professional consultants support you in the implementation and application of BW4/HANA BPC in your company. With our extensive knowledge and project experience, we help you realize the full potential of BW4/HANA BPC.

Project Management

We advise on projects and carry out projects for you

Project management refers to the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects. It involves the organization and coordination of resources, creation of project plans, and monitoring of progress to ensure that projects are completed within the planned timeframe, budget, and specific requirements.

Our project managers work closely with other departments such as the IT team, marketing, finance, and sales to ensure that all project objectives are achieved. This includes communication with all project stakeholders to ensure that all requirements and expectations are met.

Some of the key tasks include creating project plans, monitoring progress, managing resources, communicating with all project stakeholders, and resolving any issues that may arise during the project.

To be successful, we possess a wide range of skills, including leadership qualities, project management experience, technical understanding, and excellent communication skills. It is also important to be flexible and responsive to changes in order to ensure successful project completion.

ARSA Infotech has demonstrated these capabilities in numerous large-scale international projects and rollouts. Feel free to discuss this with us!

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