SAP BO Frontends (Webi) (Lumira)

Overview

Two tools, one comprehensive BI solution

SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence is a browser-based tool for ad-hoc analyses and flexible reporting. It enables the intuitive creation of reports on the web without the need for a client installation. The deep integration with SAP BW and the use of BEx queries as data sources make WebI a valuable tool for companies that want to create meaningful reports quickly and easily.

SAP Lumira, on the other hand, offers a modern platform for self-service analyses and the development of complex dashboards. With its two components, Lumira Discovery and Lumira Designer, it enables both specialist departments and IT teams to work together and support data-based decisions. Analyses can initially be created independently and later integrated into comprehensive dashboards, making the entire development process more efficient.

Advantages

The strengths of WebI and Lumira: flexibility and efficiency combined

The combination of WebI and Lumira offers companies a unique blend of flexibility, user-friendliness and performance. WebI enables users to create and analyze reports quickly and without IT support. The simple conversion of tables into charts, the intuitive drag-and-drop and the independent creation of formulas and calculations offer a high level of user-friendliness.

Lumira complements these capabilities by providing advanced analysis options and dashboard functions. Departments can perform ad-hoc analyses independently and summarize them in stories that can later be expanded into more complex management dashboards. This integration reduces the effort required for mock-ups and enables user requirements to be implemented more quickly and directly.

Thanks to the close integration of the two tools, companies benefit from an end-to-end BI solution that covers both short-term analyses and long-term reporting requirements. The connection between specialist departments and IT is strengthened by the possibility of sharing analyses and dashboards.

Application scenarios

WebI and Lumira can be used in many different ways. WebI is ideal for ad-hoc analyses and fast reporting on the web. It is particularly appreciated by users who want to create presentable reports without IT support.

Lumira, on the other hand, is suitable for companies that want to combine self-service analyses and complex dashboards in one platform. Departments can independently integrate and analyze data from different sources such as SAP BW or Excel. IT provides support in transferring these analyses into management dashboards, resulting in effective collaboration between departments.

Overview

The 8 key features of Webi and Lumira

SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence and SAP Lumira complement each other perfectly to provide a comprehensive tool for data analysis and reporting. The following features show why this combination is a powerful solution for modern business intelligence requirements.

Web-based reporting

With WebI, reports can be created and published directly in the browser without the need for installation. This enables fast and flexible reporting that can be used independently of specific software.

Self-Service BI

Lumira Discovery enables departments to independently analyze data and create visual stories. The intuitive operation makes it easier for users to carry out analyses without having to rely on IT resources.

Integration into SAP systems

Both tools use SAP BW and BEx Queries as central data sources. This deep integration ensures that companies can access consistent and quality-assured data.

Flexible display options

Both WebI and Lumira allow data to be displayed flexibly - from tables and diagrams to complex visualizations. Charts can be created and customized using drag-and-drop.

Complex dashboards

Lumira Designer offers the option of extending ad-hoc analyses from Lumira Discovery and converting them into comprehensive management dashboards. This enables consistent use of data for different requirements.

Effective collaboration between specialist departments and IT

Thanks to the close integration of the tools, specialist departments can create initial analyses, IT can develop these further and thus jointly design reports and dashboards. This saves time and promotes collaboration.

Intuitive operation through drag-and-drop

Both tools offer user-friendly drag-and-drop functionality that enables data to be analyzed quickly and reports to be designed flexibly.

Reusability and efficiency

Analyses and reports created in WebI or Lumira can be seamlessly reused. This reduces the development effort and enables consistent use of data and designs across departments.

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