Update: SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 is now available – https://blogs.sap.com/analytics/2011/09/16/sap-businessobjects-bi-4-0-generally-available/
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To ensure SAP customers have the best possible experience with SAP technology solutions, all software releases adhere to strict guidelines and must meet specific quality and customer metrics before becoming a generally available (GA) release. With the BI 4.0 release, SAP is working closely with a large set of ramp-up customers, across various industries and regions, to ensure BI 4.0 meets and exceeds these metrics and is delivered to the market with the highest of quality. Given these requirements, expectations are for BI 4.0 to go GA in August.
About SAP Ramp-Up
SAP Ramp-Up is SAP’s standard process for launching its solutions on the market. The Ramp-Up process is a joint effort of field, support, and development to offer a program for secure and cost-effective implementation. In order to facilitate seamless interaction, a staged approach with three phases ensure the controlled and successful market introduction of all SAP solutions that pass through Ramp-Up. To learn more about the SAP ramp-up process, please visit https://service.sap.com/rampup.
Gaining Access to BI 4.0 Software
BI 4.0 is currently available to customers as part of un-restricted Ramp-Up and can be accessed via Service Marketplace with the appropriate permissions. To access BI 4.0 it is important to contact your account representative and request access.
For more information, please contact an SAP representative directly: http://www.sap.com/contactsap/
Announcing the General Availability of SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for MS Office
SAP BusinessObjects Analysis 1.1, edition for MS Office has exited ramp-up and is now generally available in the Service Marketplace. SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for MS Office is a powerful analysis client for BW and HANA that integrates with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Key new features in this release include support for SAP HANA, integration with the BusinessObjects BI 4.0 suite, and support for BW integrated planning. Gain access to SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for MS Office in the Service Marketplace today. Learn more about SAP BusinessObjects Analysis here.
Announcing the General Availability of SAP BusinessObjects Data Services 4.0
SAP BusinessObjects Data Services 4.0 has exited ramp-up and is now generally available in the Service Marketplace. This EIM solution delivers a single enterprise-class solution for data integration, data quality, data profiling, and text analytics that allows companies to move, improve, govern, and unlock data in support of information-driven operational and analytical initiatives. With Data Services 4.0 customers have access to all critical business data (regardless of data source, type, or domain) enabling greater business insights and operational effectiveness. Learn more about Data Services 4.0 here.
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August 8th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
The release dates for BOBJ BI 4.0 (GA) has been delayed a number of times. Is the software not ready for prime time? The inordinate delay in the release, doesn’t bode very well of SAP’s ability to execute a major software release.
August 9th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Hi Sujoy,
Thanks for your comment. As we explained in the blog post, BI 4.0 is fully functioning and available to customers as part of the ramp-up process. There are various milestones that all SAP products must reach before becoming generally available to ensure a successful launch of the product. I hope this clarifies your concern.
August 16th, 2011 at 8:54 am
Hello,
Is BO 4.0 GA today for ALL customers?
Thanks
August 16th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
We are looking for BI 4.0 to GA by the end of Aug 2011. Access to the RTC version of BI 4.0 is available via SAP service marketplace today.
September 1st, 2011 at 6:53 am
Check out https://blogs.sap.com/analytics/2011/08/31/update-on-sap-businessobjects-bi-4-0-general-availability/
BI 4.0 is production ready and available on service marketplace today.
August 25th, 2011 at 5:03 am
Nic,
Is the GA Date 29th Aug ?
September 1st, 2011 at 6:53 am
Check out https://blogs.sap.com/analytics/2011/08/31/update-on-sap-businessobjects-bi-4-0-general-availability/
BI 4.0 is production ready and available on service marketplace today.
August 31st, 2011 at 4:58 am
end of Aug 2011 – today…
September 1st, 2011 at 6:15 am
Hello,
the end of Aug 2011 is over now. When ist GA for BO 4.0? Usually Ramp-Up has a 6 months duration and the start was already in Nov 2010.
Thanks for a qualified answer.
September 1st, 2011 at 6:51 am
Just posted a new update on BI 4.0, production ready release is available on service marketplace today: https://blogs.sap.com/analytics/2011/08/31/update-on-sap-businessobjects-bi-4-0-general-availability/
September 2nd, 2011 at 4:36 am
Thank you.
December 27th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
Can you suggest how many SAP BI customers are on production as of now ? what are the critical success factors for a BI4.0 upgrade from BOXI R3.