In the evolving landscape of Business Intelligence (BI), predictive analytics has become a critical capability enabling organizations to forecast trends, identify risks, and make data-driven decisions. SAP HANA, SAP’s in-memory database platform, offers powerful predictive analytics capabilities that can be integrated with SAP BusinessObjects (SAP BO) to enrich BI solutions with advanced forecasting and machine learning models.
This article explores how to create predictive models using SAP HANA within the SAP BusinessObjects ecosystem and highlights best practices to leverage this integration effectively.
SAP HANA combines high-speed data processing with embedded advanced analytics libraries, enabling real-time predictive modeling directly where the data resides. This eliminates data movement delays, accelerates insights, and supports complex algorithms on large datasets.
Key advantages include:
Predictive modeling starts with preparing quality data. SAP HANA supports SQL-based data manipulation, allowing users to:
SAP HANA’s built-in SQLScript and graphical tools like SAP HANA Studio or Web IDE facilitate efficient data preparation.
SAP HANA Predictive Analytics Library (PAL) offers a comprehensive set of algorithms including:
You can invoke these algorithms through SQLScript procedures or via SAP HANA Automated Predictive Library (APL) for streamlined workflows.
Once the algorithm is selected, the model is trained on historical data by:
SAP HANA enables model training within the database, avoiding data export delays and ensuring model freshness.
After validation, the model is deployed in SAP HANA for scoring new data in real time:
SAP BusinessObjects tools, such as Web Intelligence and SAP Lumira, can consume predictive outputs stored in SAP HANA:
This integration enhances decision-making by combining descriptive and predictive analytics in a unified BI platform.
Creating predictive models with SAP HANA empowers organizations to transform raw data into actionable foresight within the SAP BusinessObjects framework. By leveraging SAP HANA’s in-memory computing and advanced analytics capabilities, BI teams can deliver real-time predictive insights that drive smarter, proactive business strategies.
Integrating these models seamlessly with SAP BusinessObjects reporting and visualization tools ensures that predictive analytics becomes a natural part of everyday decision-making, enhancing the overall value of the SAP BI ecosystem.