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Learning SAP Analytics Cloud

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Learning SAP Analytics Cloud

Overview of this book

The book starts with the basics of SAP Analytics Cloud (formerly known as SAP BusinessObjects Cloud) and exposes almost every significant feature a beginner needs to master. Packed with illustrations and short, essential, to-the-point descriptions, the book provides a unique learning experience. Your journey of exploration starts with a basic introduction to the SAP Analytics Cloud platform. You will then learn about different segments of the product, such as Models, Stories, Digital Boardroom, and so on. Then, you are introduced to the product's interface: the Home screen, the main menu, and more. Then comes the hands-on aspect of the book, which starts with model creation. Next, you learn how to utilize a model to prepare different types of stories(reports) with the help of charts, tables, Geo Maps, and more. In the final chapters of this book, you will learn about Digital Boardroom, Collaboration, and Administration.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

The success of an organization depends on how the organization pursues its objectives. A business objective is an executive statement of direction in support of a corporate strategy. The business objective is a high-level goal, which is quantifiable, measurable, and result-oriented. Larger organizational strategies are evolved through business objectives. To monitor and improve these objectives, organizations use special measurements called key performance indicators (KPIs). Key performance indicators are the detailed specifications used to track business objectives.

The business objective is translated into a KPI, which enables the organization to measure some aspect of the process against a target that they define. When these targets fail, the concerned authority receives an alert in the notifications center. You create a KPI to evaluate and...