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Chris Hickman
May 1, 20245 min read
Understanding Boomi: A Comprehensive Guide to Simplifying Your Integration Need
The digital world is changing fast, and so is the need to integrate different systems and applications effectively. This is where Boomi...
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Chris Hickman
Mar 9, 20246 min read
A New Look at the SAP Business Technology Platform
Software development used to require building everything from the ground up when new business needs arose. In an integrated development...
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Chris Hickman
Aug 27, 20232 min read
Data Strategy for Business Intelligence: A Comprehensive Guide
A data strategy is a comprehensive plan that outlines how an organization will collect, manage, store, and use data to support its...
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Chris Hickman
Jul 20, 20232 min read
The Future of SAP Services: Redefining the Role of Analytics in Business
In today's data-driven landscape, SAP's suite of services continues to lead the charge in driving business intelligence and transforming...
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Chris Hickman
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Empowering Businesses with Strategic, Data-Driven Insights: An Exploration of Blueline Insights' Val
Introduction: In today's dynamic business environment, the ability to leverage data to make strategic decisions is more than a...
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Chris Hickman
Jun 13, 20234 min read
Building a Center of Excellence: Driving Effective Business Intelligence
Building a Center of Excellence in Business Intelligence is not just about harnessing data
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Chris Hickman
May 30, 20232 min read
Announcing the launch of Blueline Insights!
I am thrilled to introduce Blueline Insights, a new company dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of services encompassing data...
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Chris Hickman
May 30, 20233 min read
Strategies for Increasing User Adoption in Data Analytics and Visualization Systems
Discover the Key Steps to Skyrocket User Adoption and Unleash the Full Potential of Data Analytics and Visualization for Unprecedented...
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Chris Hickman
Feb 4, 20223 min read
Revisiting SAP Analytics Cloud Report Design
Earlier in 2021, Protiviti published a blog post titled Taking a Test Drive of SAP Analytics Cloud Report Design. In that blog, we...
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Chris Hickman
Jan 26, 20223 min read
Automatic Predictive Forecasting in SAP Analytics Cloud
One of my favorite things about being in business intelligence consulting is demonstrating toolsets to both existing and potential...
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Chris Hickman
Jan 20, 20224 min read
A Modern Take on Data Visualization with SAP Analytics Cloud
I have been working in data connectivity and visualization for over a decade and have spent countless hours building reports and...
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Chris Hickman
Jan 14, 20223 min read
Taking a Test Drive of SAP Analytics Cloud Report Design
When I talk about SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), one question that I am asked quite often is “How do I get my Web Intelligence reports into...
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Chris Hickman
Jan 10, 20225 min read
The Power of Hybrid Analytics
As part of a typical business intelligence program, organizations are bound to take advantage of multiple systems. One system may provide...
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Chris Hickman
Feb 18, 20201 min read
The Power of a Name
How do you feel when someone says your name? Do you feel important? Put in the hot seat? Embarrassed? Recently my family and I visited...
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Chris Hickman
Jan 28, 20203 min read
Connect SAP Analytics Cloud to your On-Premises Data Sources
Lately it seems that I’ve been doing an inordinate number of on-premises data connections to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The process, in...
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Chris Hickman
Jan 11, 20201 min read
SAP Analytics Cloud Academy at SAP FKOM Las Vegas 2020!
It’s that time of year again! Starting January 14, Protiviti will attend the SAP Field Kickoff Meeting (FKOM) in Las Vegas! We will have...
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Chris Hickman
Jan 7, 20204 min read
Three Steps to Understanding Organizational Need in Business Intelligence
Any time I am asked to help an organization consider a data driven initiative or help sharped existing business intelligence systems,...
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Chris Hickman
Dec 18, 20192 min read
Getting Started with SAP Analytics Cloud – Creating a New Tenant
SAP Analytics Cloud is the flagship data visualization product from SAP. The SAP Analytics Cloud system is completely browser based and...
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Chris Hickman
Mar 17, 20154 min read
Deski is back! Using the BI4.1 Deski Compatibility Pack
Ok. Deski isn’t exactly “back” but you no longer have to wait to get your Deski reports converted to Web Intelligence to move to the...
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Chris Hickman
Mar 17, 20153 min read
Two Days in the Life: My Experience at BI2015 (Part 2)
Tuesday March 10 – Day 2 So my second day didn’t look like it was going to be hectic but things aren’t always how they appear. On...
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