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RangeFinder Plugin for SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards Released

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Over the past 6 Months, analysts and developers here at Altek Solutions have been vigorously working on putting together specifications for a new component add-on that could be utilized by dashboard designers to provide a new data visualization for end users. It has been a long and hard road but we have finally have a product that can do exactly that. RangeFinder is the first component in a new line of SAP BusinessObjects Dashboard plugins that Altek Solutions will be creating and constantly updating moving forward.

Xcelsius 2008 SP 3 Fix Pack 5 Now Available!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

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SAP BusinessObjects has put out another fix pack for Crystal Dashboard Design (Xcelsius 2008). I was able to access the documentation on fixed issues and the release notes and have attached them to the bottom of the page. For all the fixes check out the list below and the associated documentation.

Exploring 4.0: BI Launchpad

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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The new and improved version of InfoView will be available with the SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 release and will now be known as BI Launchpad. The learning curve for XI R2 and XI 3.x users will be a small one and the new features and updates will be guaranteed to outweigh any training needs that may come up. Here are some of the key additions and changes to the newly named BI Launchpad.

Exploring 4.0: Information Design Tool

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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The Information Design Tool is the brand new metadata modeling application used for creating universes in SAP BusinessObjects 4.0. The universe layer has been completely reworked for the 4.0 release and the Information Design Tool (IDT) is the front-end for those changes. The new model takes the traditional universe and breaks it down into three components: the Connection, the Data Foundation, and the Business Layer. These components all existed in some form in previous versions, but now they each get their own editor and a host of new features and options. Let’s review these in a bit more detail.

What’s New in Data Services 4.0

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

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Data Services 4.0 is currently in ramp-up with SAP. Just like in the new BusinessObjects version, there are a lot of changes to be seen here. Overall it is much more tightly integrated with the BusinessObjects platform, providing a much more streamlined and consistent user experience. Here’s a taste of what’s new.

Now Hiring: Senior SAP BusinessObjects Consultants

Thursday, February 24, 2011

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Now Hiring: Senior SAP BusinessObjects Consultants

Altek Solutions is a leading provider of end-to-end business intelligence and data management solutions. We are currently looking for experienced, full-time SAP BusinessObjects developers to add to our consulting staff. Your initial project would involve the analysis, design, development and maintenance of SAP BusinessObjects universes and reports for an ongoing effort we have with an existing client.

Happy Holidays from Altek Solutions!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

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All of us here at Altek Solutions would like to wish you and yours a very joyous holiday season and a happy new year. Without your dedication and trust in our offerings, we would not be able to see continually increased numbers in view counts from month to month. As we move into next year, we hope to continue to provide quality information to all of our followers.

We’re looking for a few good consultants…

Monday, October 18, 2010

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We’re looking for a few good consultants…

Due to our continued growth, Altek Solutions is currently seeking experienced Senior SAP BusinessObjects Consultants based in the Baltimore, MD area to add to our staff. Your initial project would involve the analysis, design, development and maintenance of SAP BusinessObjects universes and reports for a new effort with an existing client. About Altek Solutions Altek [...]

Open Letter to SAP Customers

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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Over the last three weeks, we have been highly energized and working hard to set SAP on a better course. The excitement we feel and the passion we have for this company is very much about who we are and what we are all about. And we know that the changes at SAP have led to some questions, and we have answers for them.