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SAP Data Hub is software that enables organizations to manage and govern the flow of data from a variety of sources across the enterprise. Continue Reading
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SAP BusinessObjects BI (SAP BO, also historically BOBJ) is a reporting and analytics business intelligence (BI) platform aimed at business users. Continue Reading
Real-time alerts play key role in digital transformation

SAP Fiori Launchpad can help employees use analytics software more effectively and become more proactive in addressing events that have a major impact on the business. Continue Reading
SAP Analytics Cloud helps paper-maker tell a good business story

SAP Analytics Cloud software is helping paper manufacturer Pratt Industries tell the story of monthly forecasts more accurately, replacing a cumbersome and time-consuming process. Continue Reading
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