Overview
SAP BusinessObjects (aka 'BI Suite') is one of the main operational reporting tools here at the University. With it, staff can find a range of officially provided reports to meet their business needs, or they can create their own reports from a mix of University datasets and their own local data, e.g. from an Excel spreadsheet.
BusinessObjects has two main components:
BI Launchpad | This is what you first see when logging into BusinessObjects
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Web Intelligence | When you click to open a report, the Web Intelligence report viewer launches. This is where you can view, edit, create and export reports.
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Requesting access
To request a user account for BusinessObjects, you must first contact the content provider that supplies the reports and data you wish to view and use. If approved, an account will be setup for you.
The following page provides contact details for the main content providers in BusinessObjects.
Requesting Access to University Datasets
Note that while ISG maintains the BusinessObjects platform, ISG does not process access requests for data and reports managed by other content providers.
Logging in
To log into BusinessObjects, please visit the Reporting + Analytics channel in MyEd (direct link).
Then, click the blue BI Launchpad button to begin the login process.
You will then be asked to enter characters from your secret word (this is step is called the EASE 'second challenge')
How to set your secret word
If you have never set, or have forgotten, your secret word, you will need to re-register for EASE. During this process you will be able to set a new secret word:
Training
Training is currently available for all staff. Visit the Tutorials and Learning Resources page for more information.