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Vendor: SAP

Product: BusinessObjects XI

Here is a list of the content we have available on SAP BusinessObjects XI. To get an idea of the quality and depth of our vendor-independent product evaluations, register for a free preview.
Business Objects has emerged as the winner of the SAP takeover. It follows a very different strategy than its main competitors, and from SAP. The suite is now changing quickly to adapt to SAP's tighter product management practices. The product review includes coverage of WebIntelligence, Voyager and Polestar.

Product Review:
BusinessObjects - version XI release 3
last update: 09.2008
Customer verdict:
BusinessObjects XI
last update: 03.2009
Factbase:
Business Objects XI
last update: 03.2008
KPI Dashboards:
KPI Dashboards
last update: 03.2009


Product Review
Based on our expert analyst opinion, this review offers a detailed product assessment. Beginning with a vendor overview, it goes on to describe aspects of BusinessObjects such as licensing, architecture, administration, front-ends and reporting. The conclusion section gives a general overview of the product's strengths and weaknesses, and lists other similar products.

Factbase

This gives you our analysts' feature-by-feature evaluation of BusinessObjects accompanied by additional notes and commentary. Scores are awarded for 30 core criteria, while around 150 more features and functions are described. Every factbase is based on the same Excel template, enabling you to easily compare products side-by-side.

Customer Verdict
The customer verdict is based on the results of the world's largest and most detailed annual survey of BI user experiences: The BI Survey. BusinessObjects is analyzed against 26 key criteria to determine how it compares with competing solutions from a real-world user point of view.

KPI Dashboards

BusinessObjects is included in a series of dashboards showing the product rating across 26 key metrics, based on user feedback from The BI Survey. With 23 market-leading products appearing on each dashboard, you can quickly identify the best (and worst) solutions for your specific needs.