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SAP BusinessObjects BI

SAP BusinessObjects BI · Walldorf, Germany · founded 1972

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Private cloud edition

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Subscription based on number of users · fully managed by SAP · single fee

SAP BusinessObjects BI (CS)

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Perpetual license · license only the functionality and users needed · quote required

SAP BusinessObjects BI (user)

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Perpetual license · license only the functionality and users needed · quote required

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Audience
SAP describes the suite as serving business users and decision makers through reporting, self-service analytics, and role-based dashboards.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Dashboards
It provides self-service visualization tools, cross-enterprise sharing, and interactive role-based dashboards.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Deployment
SAP lists deployment on customer infrastructure or an IaaS provider, as well as a private cloud edition fully managed by SAP.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Embedded analytics
Yessap.com · read 20 Sep 2026
Extensibility
SAP lists a Java SDK for the BI Semantic Layer and RESTful Web services for customization.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Hybrid analytics
SAP describes connectivity with on-premise and cloud SAP systems, including access to data through BI Universe Connectivity and use of existing reports in the cloud.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Office integration
The suite supports large-scale data analysis using Microsoft Excel and embedding analytics information in Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Purpose
SAP BusinessObjects BI is a centralized suite for data reporting, visualization, and sharing, positioned as the on-premises BI layer for SAP Business Technology Platform.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Refresh frequency
real-timesap.com · read 20 Sep 2026
Reporting
The suite offers enterprise reporting and ad hoc queries and reporting for business users.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Row-level security
Yessap.com · read 20 Sep 2026
SAP integrations
The feature page says the product connects with SAP Business Warehouse and SAP HANA for real-time analytics.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Scale
SAP says its flexible architecture can support deployments from a few users to tens of thousands of users.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Scheduled reports
Yessap.com · read 20 Sep 2026
Security
SAP Help describes platform security features including single sign-on, granular object rights, resource access security, and third-party authentication.help.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Support
SAP directs customers to its Support Portal and SAP ONE Support Launchpad to search its knowledge base, find solutions, and report incidents.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Supported installation platforms
SAP’s technical page links installation guidance for UNIX and Microsoft Windows and says the detailed system requirements require customer login.sap.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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