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Frequently Asked Questions About Edge BI?

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Easy to deploy, flexible, and affordable, SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI provides mid-size companies with a complete BI solution that helps transform the way they use information to drive their business. Here's why your organization should be next:

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How is SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI licensed?

SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI is licensed for both named-user licenses and concurrent access licenses (CAL). While named-user licenses are appropriate for users who are active in the system throughout most of the day, the concurrent access license provides an economical way to support casual system users. A single CAL license will typically support 5-10 users, depending on the type of useage they require.
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What is the difference between SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI and SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise?

Both SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI and SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise share the same underlying platform and tools. The difference is that Edge BI is designed and priced for mid-sized organizations, and is therefore licensed differently.

While Enterprise can be implemented for unlimited users across multiple servers and includes clustering and failover capabilities, Edge BI is restricted to a single server and a user count more appropriate for mid-sized organizations.
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What if my company outgrows Edge BI?

The SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI platform is fully compatible with SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise, SAP's enterprise business intelligence suite. As your organization grows, you can upgrade to SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise—and easily migrate all of your BI content including users, groups, reports, dashboards and universes.
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What is the best way to implement Edge BI and get up and running?

To achieve rapid returns on your software investment and ensure that you're able to hit the ground running, we strongly recommend taking advantage of our Edge BI QuickStart Implementation Package.

Using a proven methodology that's been developed for over ten years, we take you through planning and requirements gathering, through installation and configuration, report and dashboard development, and training and mentoring. There's no better way to ensure a successful business intelligence launch for your organization!
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My company currently has around 150 Crystal Reports that we've developed over the years. Can I use them with Edge BI?

Absolutely. Your investment in your existing Crystal Reports is not lost. Simply import your Crystal Reports to the Edge BI repository, and you will immediately begin taking advantage of the additional features Edge BI offers-leveraging and extending your investment.