The Semantic Layer allows for powerful analysis of any relational database based on time. The ability for administrators to create complex time-based measures and filters, means that business users can access the data they need to answer any adhoc questions. We covered these topics in more detail in the previous two posts. In the past, […]
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Supercharge Your Universe with Time-Series Analysis – Part 2
Using time is one of the most important ways to analyze information. Each day, week, month and year is unique and can best be understood within it’s specific context. In my last post, we showed how you can use the Semantic Layer to create time-based filters. Today we are going to discuss Time Specific Measures. […]
Supercharge Your Universe with Time-Series Analysis – Part 1
To some degree or another, as we close out the year, we will all reflect on 2009 and what has been accomplished. There are always things we might have done better, but looking at things over the time helps to put them in perspective– both in life and in business. This is the first in […]
WebIntelligence Integration with SAP
After attempting to move my blog off wordpress.com on Friday, I decided it was going to be more involved and I had a bit more testing to do before I was willing to make the final switch… but that’s another story. So what do I have for you this week? Well, I ran across a […]
Sets Integrated into the Semantic Layer
On August 5, 2009, the SAP BusinessObjects Innovation Center announced a prototype for moving Sets Technology directly into the Semantic Layer. Potential Future of Sets Since the EOL announcement of BusinessObjects Performance Manager and two of the three analytic engines, Process Analysis and Predictive Analysis, there has been an ongoing question on the future of […]