Analytics

Use scc to harness the benefits of SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI

There are many valuable assets. For the past few years, one of the most sought-after has been data! It is not just a matter of collecting data, but also of using it effectively. And many companies still fail at this. On the one hand, because the data jungle is becoming increasingly complex. On the other hand, because there is a lack of expertise to sift through the data that will help the company move forward. So two things are needed: the right strategy and the right tools.

A clear strategy

A clear strategy and the necessary expertise are essential for collecting the right data and interpreting it correctly.

The right tools

You need the right tools to get processes off to the best possible start, manage them on an ongoing basis and optimise them continuously.

Experts in both

The good news: we’re experts in both areas and can support you with forward-looking strategies and modern analytics tools.

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Let your data speak for itself

Why analytics? Well, data can be used to generate information, which in turn provides the basis for making decisions. And in this context, financial data can be just as important as machine data – for example, to optimise processes or make better use of resources. But even modern financial and sales planning can no longer do without software solutions such as SAP Analytics Cloud.

Analytics has therefore become established at every level of the organisation. It influences both operational and strategic areas, and is beneficial for day-to-day business, reporting and long-term management. The order of the day is therefore: collect data, analyse it, take action.

Modern data analyses and perspectives provide unrivalled, in-depth insight into business operations, thereby increasing your confidence in decision-making. Right from the start, we take a holistic approach to your analytics strategy: whether you use SAP or Microsoft, our technology-agnostic analytics consultancy will take your reporting to the next level.

Clemens Stadler

LoB - Analytics & Planning

Always keeping an eye on the bigger picture

When we talk about analytics, however, we don’t just mean dashboards; the subject goes much further than that. Imagine an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean. The tip protruding from the sea represents the insightful reports. But there is far more hidden beneath the surface – the data foundation that makes such visualisation possible in the first place.

Here at scc, we’re equally experienced in both scenarios: we’re the deep-sea divers who collate and model the data. And we’re the mountaineers who take care of the visible tip. And we do all this, once again, with the right equipment – using modern tools such as SAP Datasphere, Analytics Cloud, Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Power BI:

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Back-end:

Data sourcing, data modelling using cloud data platforms such as SAP Datasphere or Microsoft Fabric

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Front-end:

Data visualisation using software solutions such as SAP Analytics Cloud or Microsoft Power BI

SAP or Microsoft
Analytics: Familiar with both
worlds

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Planning & Implementation

We work with you every step of the way, from strategy through to the finished architecture.

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Teaching & Training

We clear up any uncertainties and ensure you feel at home with the new system.

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Enhancement & Optimisation

We expand your solution, improve the design or carry out an upgrade.

Our comprehensive range of analytics services

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SAP Analytics

We work with you to get the most out of your SAP landscape and are happy to enhance your system with powerful analytics tools such as SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud.

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Microsoft Analytics

SAP is our core business, but we can also leverage the strengths of Microsoft products and are happy to optimise your analytics capabilities with solutions such as Microsoft Fabric, or Power BI.

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Strategy Development

Those who are still unsure will benefit from our holistic business intelligence strategy, including an analytics roadmap tailored to your specific business objectives.

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Sustainability

Sustainability is, of course, not purely an analytics issue, but it has a huge impact on it. We are happy to take a holistic approach to your sustainability strategy and optimise your ESG reporting.

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Advanced Analytics

We are also the right people to turn to for more complex analytics projects involving AI technologies, to give you a competitive edge and improve your IT landscape.

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Innovation Workshop

Under the theme Innovate like a start-up, we offer workshops specifically on the topics of digitalisation and AI to identify and harness existing potential.

Why scc? It’s simple:

Comprehensive consultancy

We are experts in both the SAP world and the Microsoft universe, and provide technology-neutral advice. At the same time, we do not limit ourselves to a single sector; we thrive on diversity.

In-depth expertise

In our core business, SAP, we can draw on 25 years’ experience and have built up a wealth of knowledge to provide you with the best possible support.

Open to new ideas

Expertise is one thing, openness another – we combine our broad expertise with new technologies, keep an eye on trends and always have our finger on the pulse.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)?

SAC is a cloud-based analytics, reporting and planning platform from SAP that supports organisations in making data-driven decisions, including financial and HR planning, real-time access and AI-powered forecasting.

What is Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Power BI?

Microsoft Fabric is a data and analytics platform from Microsoft. It combines data integration, data engineering, data science and business intelligence into a single solution and helps organisations manage and analyse large volumes of data. Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence solution for analysing and visualising business data. Interactive dashboards and reports allow information from various data sources to be clearly presented and evaluated.

What is the difference between SAP Analytics and Microsoft Analytics?

SAP Analytics and Microsoft Analytics share the same objective – to analyse business data and enable informed decision-making – but differ in their focus. SAP Analytics, for example with SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere, is specifically designed for organisations with an SAP system landscape and offers seamless integration with SAP applications. Microsoft Analytics, with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, is particularly well-suited to analysing data from various sources and offers impressive flexibility in visualisation options. Which solution is the better choice depends on the existing systems, business processes and the organisation’s specific requirements.

What advantages do modern analytics solutions (from SAP or Microsoft) offer?

No need for local installation, automatic updates provided by the vendor, versatile applications (strategic and operational), ease of use without the need for IT expertise, and integration with various source systems. Analytics solutions provide transparency into business processes, improve data quality and enable faster decision-making. They help companies recognise opportunities, identify risks at an early stage and continuously optimise processes.

How is AI used and further developed in SAP Analytics Cloud?

Analytics Cloud integrates machine learning for predictive analytics and simulations. The AI assistant, known as SAP Joule, is set to automate and accelerate data interpretation, dashboard creation and even script templates in future, including new Monte Carlo simulations in the SAP Business Technology Platform.

What is SAP Datasphere?

SAP Datasphere is a cloud-based data platform that centrally consolidates data from SAP and non-SAP systems and makes it available for analysis. It creates a consistent data foundation for reporting and business intelligence. SAP Datasphere is part of the SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC) and represents the semantic modelling component within it – whilst the SAP Analytics Cloud, as part of SAP BDC, provides the reporting and planning front end.

Which data sources can be integrated into an analytics solution?

Modern analytics platforms can consolidate data from ERP systems, CRM solutions, production facilities, financial systems, cloud applications and other internal and external sources, and analyse it centrally.

Which businesses are analytics solutions suitable for?

Analytics solutions are suitable for businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. Businesses with complex business processes or large volumes of data, in particular, benefit from a centralised database and meaningful analyses.

How does the process of integrating SAP or Microsoft Analytics into a company work?

An analytics project begins with an analysis of the existing data landscape and the definition of the company’s objectives. Data sources are then integrated, key performance indicators developed, dashboards created and the solution rolled out in stages.