Item: SAP Analytics Cloud
Rating: 9
Author: Carolyn Drotsky

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

With SAP Analytics Cloud it is much easier to consolidate different data sources in a fast and interactive format, and now we can make data-based decisions live in a meeting. The time saved is enormous because we have been able to accelerate processes considerably. It allows us to automate and standardize most of the standard reporting and analyze the exponentially growing volumes of data and keep pace with the changes in our industry

Pros and Cons

SAP Analytics Cloud introduced uniform standards and key performance indicators throughout the company which has greatly improved our cooperation across various departments
We are becoming more efficient in our day-to-day business, and we can now see and understand our data without having to involve the IT department
Automates and standardizes reporting and now we are in a much stronger position than before to create and design our own analyses independently

Moving multiple sheets here and there is one area that it can improve
Takes time to get used to some of the expressions on the screen

Return on Investment

Gained competitive advantages through real-time analysis
It has helped us position our products in the marketplace, reduce costs and look for trends
We're able to go down a path where one piece of information in the data leads us to another and we're able to get a new result quickly

Alternatives Considered

MicroStrategy Analytics and Looker

SAP Analytics Cloud enables non-technical users to do analysis intuitively with the drag-and-drop functions. We loved also the convenience of accessing SAP Analytics Cloud dashboards on the go via mobile, allowing us to ask and answer questions during meetings. With more transparency and access to accurate and in-depth insights, it is easier to execute project decisions and strategies effectively on the ground

Key Insights

Do you think SAP Analytics Cloud delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with SAP Analytics Cloud's feature set?

Yes

Did SAP Analytics Cloud live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy SAP Analytics Cloud again?

Yes

Other Software Used

ConnectWise Control (formerly ScreenConnect), TeamViewer Meeting (formerly Blizz), Workday Adaptive Planning

Usability

SAP Analytics Cloud improved productivity across the company by increasing the speed of insight from one week to one day, and I like the fact that even non-technical users can use it to visualize and analyze data. It has changed the way we approach finding information and people have the ability to use that information and make decisions that drive business growth

Support Rating

SAP demonstrates a higher level of customer service that it's competitors and that's why we prefer them. It's support team is knowledgeable about their products and services, they can resolve issues quickly and educate customers about their products

Likelihood to Recommend

DRA Global benefits from SAP Analytics Cloud in the form of greater independence and faster results and a lot of people have now understood the central importance of data for the success of a company like ours. I believe the analytics and the new rapid decision making is a decisive competitive advantage for any company and distinguishes successful companies from the others

I think in order for SAP Analytics Cloud to be a success, you've got to make it part of your everyday routine

Overall Satisfaction with SAP Analytics Cloud