[ SAP Ana... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-analytics-cloud/reviews) [ SAP Ana... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-analytics-cloud/reviews) # SAP Analytics Cloud Features ##### ## Reports (8) Reports Interface Reports interface for standard and self-service reports is intuitive and easy to use. Steps to Answer Requires a minimal number of steps/clicks to answer business question. Graphs and Charts Offers a variety of attractive graph and chart formats. Score Cards Score cards visually track KPI's. Dashboards Provides business users an interface to easily design, refine and collaborate on their dashboards Reports Interface Reports interface for standard and self-service reports is intuitive and easy to use. Share Reports Receive email reports and notifications regarding metrics. Steps to Answer Requires a minimal number of steps/clicks to answer business question. Show More ##### ## Self Service (6) Calculated Fields Using formulas based on existing data elements, users can create and calculate new field values. Data Column Filtering Business users have the ability to filter data in a report based on predefined or automodeled parameters. Data Discovery Users can drill down and explore data to discover new insights. Search Ability to search global data set to find and discover data. Collaboration / Workflow Ability for users to share data and reports they have built within the BI tool and outside the tool through other collaboration platforms. Automodeling Tool automatically suggests data types, schemas and hierarchies. Show More ##### ## Advanced Analytics (3) Predictive Analytics Analyze current and historical trends to make predictions about future events. Data Visualization Communicate complex information clearly and effectively through advanced graphical techniques. Big Data Services Ability to handle large, complex, and/or siloed data sets. Show More ##### ## Building Reports (4) Data Transformation Converts data formats of source data into the format required for the reporting system without mistakes. Data Modeling Ability to (re)structure data in a manner that allows extracting insights fast and accurate. WYSIWYG Report Design Provides business users an interface to easily design and refine their dashboards and reports. (What You See Is What You Get) Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Show More ##### ## Statistical Tool (3) Scripting Supports a variety of scripting environments Data Mining Mines data from databases and prepares data for analysis Algorithms Applies statistical algorithms to selected data Show More ##### ## Data Analysis (2) Analysis Analyzes both structured and unstructured data Data Interaction Interacts with data to prepare it for visualizations and models Show More ##### ## Decision Making (4) Modeling Offers modeling capabilities Data Visualizations Creates data visualizations or graphs Report Generation Generates reports of data performance Data Unification Unifies information on a singular platform Show More ##### ## Data Updates (5) Historical Snapshots Ability to track historical data. Real-Time Updating Track metrics in real time with consistent and frequent updates. Email Reports Receive email reports and notifications regarding metric. Historical Snapshots Ability to track historical data. Real-Time Updating Track metrics in real time with consistent and frequent updates. Show More ##### ## Financial Insight (3) Budgeting Uses collected data to assist organizations in understanding what they can afford now, and in years to come. Forecasting Creates a continuous and recurrent planning process that can be calculated according to a specified and customizable timeline. Planning Leverages data from budgeting and forecasting processes to help corporations understand their reality and make decisions accordingly. Show More ##### ## Data (4) Data Visualization Offers methods of visualizing data via customizable dashboards, statistical graphs, and charts. Data Analysis Scours data for actionable insights. Custom Reporting Allows users to customize their own reports according to business needs. Reporting Templates Provides pre-built reporting templates to organize data for payroll, manufacturing, and other company factions. Show More ##### ## Status Communication (4) Collaboration Allows for searchable communication within the tool via notes, checklists, and discussions to ensure clarity between users. Version Control Reflects updates immediately, ensuring users have the most recent data while maintaining records of past performance. Real-Time Data Updates Updates varying factors in real-time, assuring forecasts and inferences are continually made according to the most recent information. Scorecards Displays and shares company performance data to increase transparency across the board. Show More ##### ## Data Preparation (2) Connectors Ability to connect the analytics platform with a wide range of connector options for common data sources, including popular enterprise applications. Data Governance Connects to enterprise data governance software, or provides integrated data governance features to avoid misuse of data Show More ##### ## Data Modeling and Blending (3) Data Querying Using formulas based on existing data elements, users can create and calculate new field values Data Filtering Business users have the ability to filter data in a report based on predefined or automodeled parameters. Data Blending Allows the user to combine data from multiple sources into a functioning dataset. Show More ##### ## Financial Planning (3) Extended Planning Analysis that creates business plans outside of finance, including sales, marketing, or HR. Reporting Reports on departmental KPI metrics measured against targets. Integration Consolidates planning processes across an organization into a single solution. Show More ##### ## Visualization (4) Graphs and Charts Offers a variety of attractive graph and chart formats. Score Cards Score cards visually track KPI's. Dashboards Provides business users an interface to easily design, refine and collaborate on their dashboards Formats Allows one to create and export visualization into various formats (PNG, JPEG, etc.) Show More ##### ## Collaboration (3) Sharing Provides the ability to easily share visualizations. Co-Editing Allows multiple users to edit and create visualizations together. Devices Has the ability to edit visualization across devices and device types (e.g. computer and phone). Show More ##### ## Generative AI (6) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms (4) No-code Dashboard Builder Enables non-technical users to build dashboards through intuitive, drag-and-drop interfaces Report Scheduling and Automation Enables automated report generation and scheduled delivery to stakeholders Embedded Analytics and White-labeling Allows dashboards and analytics to be embedded into external apps with branding flexibility Data Source Connectivity Supports integration with major data sources like cloud data warehouses, SQL/NoSQL databases, and SaaS applications Show More ##### ## Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms (2) Large data handling and Query Speed Efficiently processes large datasets with minimal lag and ensures high performance under load Concurrent User Support Maintains performance and uptime during high traffic from multiple users or teams Show More ##### ## Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms (3) Data Modeling and Governance Supports semantic data layers, role-based access controls, and metadata governance Notebook and Script Integration Integrates with Jupyter, Python, or R for custom analytics and modeling Built-in Predictive and Statistical Models Provides native tools for statistical analysis, forecasting, and trend prediction Show More ##### ## Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms (4) Auto-generated Insights and Narratives Uses AI to generate textual summaries, key takeaways, and data stories from dashboards Natural Language Queries Allows users to query data and build reports using conversational or plain language Proactive KPI Monitoring and Alerts Detects and notifies users about KPI anomalies or significant metric changes in real time AI Agents for Analytical Follow-ups Recommends next questions, analyses, or exploration paths using autonomous AI agents Show More ##### ## Personalized Intelligence - 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