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1/ What is Business Intelligence (BI)?

Business Intelligence is the field of enterprise computing that focuses on collecting, analysing and presenting data to support strategic decisions. Its aim is to give decision-makers relevant, useful information to improve the performance and the competitiveness of the company.

Collecting, cleaning, analysing and visualizing data are the processes BI uses to turn raw data into knowledge you can act on.

2/ What an SAP BI brings to a company

Data integration

Brings together data from SAP and from outside sources, for a complete and consistent overview.

Real-time analysis

Access to real-time data, for a faster response to change.

Advanced visuals

Interactive dashboards and dynamic charts, to understand data at a glance.

Deep analysis

Predictive analysis, machine learning and data mining, to spot hidden trends and insights.

Informed decisions

Precise, relevant information, for better strategic and operational decisions.

Lower costs and lower risk

Inefficiencies, waste and risk areas identified, to cut operating costs.

3/ A look at Angles4SAP, the BI that changed decision-making on SAP

Angles4SAP is a predictive BI that reads deep into SAP data, to bring out warning signs and risk areas through 800 preconfigured angles.

"You should never implement SAP S/4HANA without Angles4SAP."
CFO, Morgan Foods International

Angles4SAP by business area

🔗 Supply chain

  • Purchasing optimization and inventory management
  • Shortages identified quickly
  • Incorrect or incomplete orders detected
  • Supply and demand kept in step

💰 Finance

  • Asset tracking and financial optimization
  • Cost control, and savings identified
  • Sales profitability assessed
  • Cash flow optimized

👥 Human Resources

  • Talent management optimized
  • Labour costs monitored
  • Staff turnover trends assessed
  • Workforce planning optimized

✅ Quality

  • Recurring production defects identified
  • Quality control at the critical steps
  • Traceability of every production batch
  • Product recall management

Angles4SAP, distributed by Mycène

Mycène is the authorized VAD for Angles4SAP (insightsoftware) in France and French-speaking Europe.

My Angles4SAP demonstration Angles4SAP, predictive Business Intelligence for SAP, distributed by Mycène

Three ways to steer with your SAP data

The entry cost of Business Intelligence is not the tool, it is the data model. That is where projects get bogged down.

CriterionStandard SAP reportingData warehouse and generic BIAngles4SAP
Time to the first indicatorShortSeveral monthsImmediate, 800 preconfigured angles
Data model to buildNot applicableYes, and it is most of the projectNo, delivered preconfigured
Data freshnessReal timeDepends on the load frequencyReal time, on SAP data
Predictive analysis✗To be built✓
Usable by business teams alonePartlyAfter training✓
Connection to the main BI platformsLimitedNative✓ complete data model

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between SAP BI and SAP BW?
SAP BW (Business Warehouse) is the native SAP data warehouse, and it calls for serious technical skills. Angles4SAP is an analytics layer that installs on your existing SAP and opens up 800 preconfigured analyses, with no data warehouse project.
Does Angles4SAP replace traditional BI tools (Power BI, Tableau…)?
Angles4SAP can be used on its own or alongside traditional BI tools. It provides a complete data model that connects directly to existing BI platforms, while offering its own ready-to-use dashboards.
Does Angles4SAP work on SAP S/4HANA?
Yes. Angles4SAP is compatible with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA. The solution is natively integrated with both versions of the SAP ERP.
How long does it take to deploy Angles4SAP?
Angles4SAP can be deployed quickly, thanks to its 800 ready-to-use preconfigured angles. Mycène supports the rollout and the training of business teams, usually in less than a week.