Microsoft
will now offer SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation as the preferred
solution for customers running their business applications on the Microsoft platform.
The
new partnership between Microsoft and SAP is what SAP have described as a ‘commitment
to customers around the globe using the Microsoft platform to tap the business
value of SAP BusinessObjects applications’
The
companies are currently identifying potential targeted go-to-market initiatives
to accelerate the adoption of SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation
among the Microsoft user base, as well as the SAP BusinessObjects Edge Planning
and Consolidation application among small to midsize organizations.
The
companies are also planning to collaborate to further optimise these solutions
for the Microsoft platform to deliver performance for customers at a lower cost
of ownership.
The
companies aim to help customers tap the business value of a best-in-class
application to perform efficient and effective planning, budgeting and
forecasting and deliver a faster, more compliant financial close.
John
Hagerty, vice president and research fellow at AMR Research said SAP are being
forthright with their objectives.
“SAP
has taken an aggressive stance that its business planning and consolidation
product from the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio can be used by all firms, not
just SAP customers,” he said.
“The
company commits to continued development and support with Microsoft’s product
stack. Existing customers and prospects should rest assured they can choose the
technical platform that makes most sense for them.”
Tom
Casey, general manager, SQL Server Business Intelligence, Microsoft Corporation
said SAP’s planning and consolidation solution is delivering value for MS customers.
“The
application takes advantage of the latest available versions of Microsoft
Office 2007, including integration with Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and
Microsoft SQL Server 2008, enabling customers to use the familiar tools they
work with every day while benefiting from the features of Microsoft SQL Server
2008 database and SQL Server Analysis Services,” Casey said.
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