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This book is a must read for anyone deploying BusinessObjects. It covers everything from planning your upgrade to the latest release, to best practices in universe design, and powerful report creation that maximizes business insight. This book covers the most frequently used features for the full BI suite, in one comprehensive book. There's in depth coverage of Designer, security via the Central Management Console, InfoView, Web Intelligence, and Desktop Intelligence. It goes beyond step-by-step instructions to cover how and why in a business context. Transition notes are interspersed for version 5 and 6 customers to understand the biggest changes in XI Release 2. If you drive BI requirements in your company or are a data warehouse program manager, Business Objects administrator, report author or consumer, this book is for you.

The definitive reference for building actionable business intelligence is completely revised for SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0.

Praise for Successful Business Intelligence highlights the essential elements for organizations aiming to leverage business intelligence (BI) effectively. Cindi Howson presents a comprehensive guide that encompasses technology, organization, strategy, and culture, making it indispensable for strategists and technologists alike. The book emphasizes that, when applied strategically, BI can significantly enhance agility, competitiveness, and profitability. It serves as a valuable resource for both newcomers to BI and those looking to optimize existing deployments. Through thoughtful analysis and real-world examples, Howson illustrates how organizations can harness BI to boost performance and maximize information utilization. The text outlines crucial steps for integrating BI into corporate culture, showcasing its potential as a competitive differentiator. Additionally, it addresses the challenges organizations face as they expand their analytics user base, offering practical advice to improve project success rates. Overall, this insightful work is a must-read for anyone interested in transforming their organization through effective business intelligence practices.