SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Consulting

Transform Business Intelligence with SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud is the comprehensive cloud analytics platform that unifies business intelligence, planning, and predictive analytics in a single solution. We help you leverage SAC’s full capabilities to drive data-driven decision-making across your organization.

Our SAC Services

End-to-End SAC Implementation

Complete SAC deployment from requirements to production:

• Requirements gathering and use case workshops
• Data source connectivity (SAP and non-SAP)
• Data model design and implementation
• Story and dashboard development
• Planning model configuration
• Security and authorization setup
• User training and adoption support
• Go-live and hypercare

Typical Duration: 2-4 months depending on scope

Dashboard & Story Development

Create compelling analytics experiences:

• Executive Dashboards - High-level KPI monitoring with drill-down capabilities
• Operational Reports - Real-time business monitoring and alerts
• Analytical Stories - Deep-dive analysis with advanced visualizations
• Mobile Dashboards - Optimized for tablets and smartphones
• Embedded Analytics - Integrate SAC into business applications

Best Practices We Follow:

• User-centric design workshops
• Performance optimization (query design, data reduction)
• Responsive layouts for multi-device access
• Consistent branding and styling
• Accessibility compliance (WCAG)

SAC Planning Solutions

Implement collaborative planning and forecasting:

• Financial Planning - Budget, forecast, rolling forecasts
• Sales Planning - Territory planning, quota management
• Supply Chain Planning - Demand planning, inventory optimization
• Workforce Planning - Headcount planning, compensation
• Project Planning - Resource allocation, project budgets

Planning Capabilities:

• Multi-dimensional planning models
• Data actions and allocation logic
• Approval workflows
• Version management
• Planning calendars
• Value driver trees
• What-if scenarios

Predictive Analytics & ML

Leverage AI and machine learning for advanced insights:

• Predictive scenarios and smart insights
• Time series forecasting
• Classification and regression models
• Smart discovery for automated insights
• Integration with SAP AI Business Services
• Joule copilot configuration (2025 features)

Data Connectivity

Connect SAC to your complete data landscape:

SAP Sources:

• SAP S/4HANA (CDS views, queries)
• SAP BW, BW/4HANA
• SAP Datasphere
• SAP HANA Cloud
• SAP SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur

Non-SAP Sources:

• SQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
• OData services
• REST APIs
• Excel and CSV imports

Key SAC Features We Implement

Business Intelligence

• Interactive dashboards and visualizations
• Geo maps and custom widgets
• Drill-down and drill-through
• Input controls and filters
• Responsive design
• Collaboration and commenting

Planning

• Multi-user collaborative planning
• Data actions and calculations
• Calendar and version management
• Workflow and approvals
• Variance analysis
• Driver-based planning

Predictive Analytics

• Smart insights with Joule AI
• Time series forecasting
• Classification models
• Regression analysis
• What-if simulations

Data Management

• Import, acquire, wrangle data
• Data modeling (dimensions, measures)
• Blending data from multiple sources
• Scheduled data refresh
• Data quality monitoring

Our SAC Implementation Approach

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-2)

• Stakeholder workshops
• Use case prioritization
• Data source assessment
• SAC tenant provisioning
• Architecture design

Phase 2: Data Layer (Weeks 3-4)

• Connection setup
• Data model development
• Data acquisition and refresh
• Testing and validation

Phase 3: Analytics & Planning (Weeks 5-8)

• Story/dashboard development
• Planning model configuration
• Predictive model training
• User acceptance testing

Phase 4: Deployment (Weeks 9-10)

• Production deployment
• Security configuration
• User training
• Documentation
• Go-live support

Common Use Cases

Financial Analytics

Real-time P&L monitoring, variance analysis, cash flow tracking, consolidation reporting

Sales & Marketing Analytics

Pipeline analysis, quota tracking, campaign performance, customer segmentation

Supply Chain Analytics

Inventory monitoring, demand forecasting, supplier performance, logistics tracking

HR Analytics

Headcount analytics, turnover analysis, compensation benchmarking, recruitment metrics

Executive KPI Dashboards

C-suite dashboards with company-wide KPIs, alerts, and strategic metrics

Why Choose Varnika for SAC?

SAC Best Practices We Follow

• Performance First - Optimize data models and queries from the start
• Responsive Design - Build once, work everywhere (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Reusable Components - Templates, themes, and widgets for consistency
• Security by Design - Role-based access, data-level security
• Governance - Naming conventions, development standards, change management
• User Adoption - Training, documentation, center of excellence

Technologies & Integrations

• SAP Analytics Cloud (latest 2025 features)
• SAP Analytics Hub
• SAP Analytics Application Designer
• SAP Custom Widgets SDK
• SAP BTP integration
• Third-party data connectors
• R and Python for advanced analytics

Pricing Models

Story/Dashboard Development

Fixed-price per dashboard with defined requirements and scope.

Full Implementation

Time & materials for complete SAC deployment with discovery phase.

Planning Projects

Fixed-price or T&M for planning model implementation.

Support & Enhancement

Hourly or retainer-based ongoing support.

Case Study Preview

Financial Services Firm
Challenge: Legacy Excel-based planning, manual consolidation, delayed insights
Solution: SAC planning + BI with live S/4HANA connectivity
Results: 70% reduction in planning cycle time, real-time analytics, 95% user satisfaction

View Full Case Study →

SAC + Custom Widgets

Extend SAC’s capabilities with custom widgets:

• Advanced visualizations not available out-of-box
• Third-party API integrations
• Branded components matching corporate identity
• Industry-specific chart types
• Interactive controls and input forms

Learn About Custom Widget Development →

Ready to Unlock SAC’s Full Potential?

Let’s discuss your analytics and planning requirements and how SAC can transform your business intelligence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can SAC replace our existing BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, BusinessObjects)?
A: For SAP-centric organizations, yes. SAC offers native SAP connectivity, integrated planning, and predictive analytics. We help assess based on your specific landscape.

Q: How does SAC pricing work?
A: Subscription-based per user per month. Different tiers (Viewer, Planner, Professional). We help optimize license allocation based on user roles.

Q: Can we embed SAC dashboards in our applications?
A: Yes, SAC supports URL embedding, iframe embedding, and SAP Analytics Hub for seamless integration.

Q: What’s the learning curve for SAC?
A: End users: Low (similar to Excel). Power users: Medium (story design). Developers: Medium-High (calculations, scripting). We provide comprehensive training.

Q: Do you support SAC migrations from BusinessObjects or other legacy BI?
A: Yes, we have migration methodologies for legacy BI to SAC, including content assessment, priority roadmap, and phased migration.

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