Is SAP Correct that Customers Should Use BW4HANA Instead of Other BI Tools for Integration to HANA?

Executive Summary SAP has told customers that they must use BW as a BI solution for HANA. How accurate is SAP on this topic? Introduction SAP has been communicating to customers that they should buy BW4HANA for BI because SAP is not designed to integrate well with 3rd party solutions. Our References for This Article…

How to Understand What is a Transalytical Database

Executive Summary SAP has made several bizarre comments regarding transalytical databases. Media entities are being paid by SAP to support SAP’s messaging, Forrester being one example. Convergent IS also provides terrible quality and 100% promotional information on transalytical databases. Introduction to the Transalytical Database (???) SAP has made some amazing claims regarding a “new database…

Is HANA the Right Choice for Being an EDW?

Executive Summary While there is a question as to whether HANA is appropriate for an enterprise data warehouse, SAP has a strategy for discounting HANA that connects to their overall strategy. HANA and BW can be compared to the enterprise data warehouse. Video Introduction: HANA for EDW Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video)…