Data analysis and data extraction :

ETL: Short for extract, transform, load, three database functions that are combined into one tool to pull data out of one database and place it into another database. Extract -- the process of reading data from a database. Transform -- the process of converting the extracted data from its previous form into the form it needs to be in so that it can be placed into another database. Transformation occurs by using rules or lookup tables or by combining the data with other data. Load -- the process of writing the data into the target database

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PowerCenter 9.0 Informatica SAP Business Objects Data Services XI 3.2 Talend Open Studio & Integration Suite 4.0 SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) 10 IBM Information Server (Datastage) 9.1 Pervasive Data Integrator 9.2 SAS Data Integration Studio 4.21 Open Text Integration Center 7.1 Elixir Repertoire 7.2.2 Oracle Warehouse Builder (OWB) 11gR1Clover ETL 3.0.1 Information Builders Data Migrator 7.7 DB2 Warehouse Edition 9.1 DataFlow Manager 6.5 Pitney Bowes Data Manager/Decision Stream 8.2 Transformation Manager 4.1.4 (ETL Solutions) Pentaho Data Integration 4.1 Adeptia Integration Suite 5.1 Astera Centerprise 5.0

SAS :
SAS Enterprise Data Integration Server enables organizations to extract, transform and load (ETL) data from across many different sources to create consistent, accurate information. A point-and-click process design desktop makes it easy to build logical workflows, quickly identify input and output data flows, and create business rules in metadata, all of which enable the rapid generation of data warehouses, data marts and data streams. SAS also supports the ELT approach of extracting data, loading it into a target database and using database capabilities to transform the data directly within the database (ELT). You simply define whether a process runs in-database or within SAS. In addition, SAS provides organizations with the flexibility to go beyond the prepackaged transformations to build unique routines without fear of losing vendor support for custom work. y y y y Enables rapid generation of data warehouses, data marts and data streams. Lets you create ETL processes that are reusable, easily modified and have embedded data quality processing. Increases returns on existing IT investments by providing multiple-platform scalability and interoperability. Provides a choice of executing data integration processes within SAS or within a database.

Features
y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y A powerful, yet easy-to-use transformation user interface that supports collaboration, reuse of processes and common metadata. Single or multiple-source data acquisition, transformation, cleansing and loading to create data warehouses, data marts, or BI and analytic data stores. Metadata is captured and documented throughout the data integration and transformation processes and is available for immediate reuse. Transformations can run on any platform with any data source. More than 300 predefined table and column-level transformations. Ready-to-use analytical transformations, including correlations and frequencies, distribution analysis and summary statistics. Transformation Generator wizard or Java plug-in design templates for creating reusable and repeatable transformations that are tracked and registered in metadata. Transformation processes are callable through custom exits, message queues and Web services, so they are reusable in many different projects and different technology environments. Transformations can be executed interactively and scheduled to run in batch at set times or based on events that trigger execution. Framework for publishing information to archives, a publishing channel, email or various message-queuing middleware. Easily refresh, append and update during loading. Optimize loading techniques with user-selectable options. Database-aware loading techniques, including bulk load facilities, index and key creation, and dropping and truncating of tables. Ability to easily design, create and load OLAP cubes. New transformations generate SAS code that is very efficient with high performance. New transformations include: Type 1 SCD support for merge and hash techniques, table differencing and enhancements for Type 2 SCD loaders.

New Compare Tables transformation compares two data sources and detects changes in data.

The following new features are available: In the Preferences dialog box, the Use ODS Graphics check box was added to the Results tab. Selecting this box enables you to automatically generate graphs when running procedures that support ODS graphics. Display Format Attributes, which enables you to view the attributes of a format in a library, was added to the Explorer window documentation.

SAP business objects dashboard :

Securely and easily source your dashboards from any live data connection to any back-end system. Then share insightful visualizations live via Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, the Web, SAP Crystal Reports, or the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform or SAP portal. With SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards you can:

Experience unparalleled interactivity

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Track operations with interactive real-time ready dashboards for every user. Share interactive insights across your business ecosystem with any and all users. Optimize successful decision making with scenario planning using what-if analysis capabilities.

Gain unrivaled flexibility

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Visualize any operational and analytical information assets with direct connectivity to SAP BusinessObjects universes, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, and other live data sources. Embed and interact with dashboards within portals, reports, presentations, and PDFs. Extend dashboards to include any custom visualization components using SDK.

Design inspirational dashboards

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Leverage a library of commonly used visualization components to help users unmask complexity of data. Design simple or extraordinary dashboards with drag-and-drop and free-form design. Use pre-built templates and samples to expedite dashboard design and deployment

With SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards, you can reap benefits such as:

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Ability to make informed decisions faster using an interactive dashboard with connection to streaming real-time data feeds Alignment with employees and business partners on meeting company goals via one visual version of the truth Cost and time savings thanks to the ability to work directly with any data source Faster sharing of key operational metrics with multiple output formats Flexibility to build, deploy and re-use your own visualization components using the SDK Improved user adoption of dashboards because of business-friendly visualizations Time and effort saved in using one dashboard design tool that can be used by IT and business users Scale to users inside and outside an organization

Data stage , SAS , Business objects Tools used in each phase Data Stage features and benefits
IBM InfoSphere DataStage and IBM InfoSphere DataStage for Linux on System z provide these unique capabilities: The powerful ETL solution supports the collection, integration and transformation of large volumes of data, with data structures ranging from simple to highly complex. IBM InfoSphere DataStage manages data arriving in real-time as well as data received on a periodic or scheduled basis. The scalable platform enables companies to solve large-scale business problems through high-performance processing of massive data volumes. By leveraging the parallel processing capabilities of multiprocessor hardware platforms, IBM InfoSphere DataStage Enterprise Edition can scale to satisfy the demands of ever-growing data volumes, stringent real-time requirements, and ever shrinking batch windows. Comprehensive source and target support for a virtually unlimited number of heterogeneous data sources and targets in a single job includes text files; complex data structures in XML; ERP systems such as SAP and PeopleSoft; almost any database (including partitioned databases); web services; and business intelligence tools like SAS. Real-time data integration support operates in real-time. It captures messages from Message Oriented Middleware (MOM) queues using JMS or WebSphere MQ adapters to seamlessly combine data into conforming operational and historical analysis perspectives. IBM InfoSphere Information Services Director provides a service-oriented architecture (SOA) for publishing data integration logic as shared services that can be reused across the enterprise. These services are capable of simultaneously supporting high-speed, high reliability requirements of transactional processing and the high volume bulk data requirements of batch processing. Advanced maintenance and development enables developers to maximize speed, flexibility and effectiveness in building, deploying, updating and managing their data integration infrastructure. Full data integration reduces the development and maintenance cycle for data integration projects by simplifying administration and maximizing development resources. Complete connectivity between any data source and any application ensures that the most relevant, complete and accurate data is integrated and used by the most popular enterprise application software brands, including SAP, Siebel, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. Flexibility to perform information integration directly on the mainframe. InfoSphere DataStage for Linux on System z, provides:

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Ability to leverage existing mainframe resources in order to maximize the value of your IT investments Scalability, security, manageability and reliability of the mainframe Ability to add mainframe information integration work load without added z/OS operational costs

SAS Data Visualization:

Interactive data visualization for analytics:

Benefits:
y y y y y y y Allows users to interact with graphs to clarify results and take action. Provides immediacy and responsiveness for greater productivity. Exports interactive animations to insert into presentations, Web pages and other documents. Overcomes data limitations. Provides a powerful and comprehensive analytical environment without having to code. Helps achieve corporate and governmental compliance. Lets users create and utilize custom add-ins.

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y y y y y Highly interactive statistical graphics Visual querying and data filtering Extensible visual analytics Comprehensive set of tools for advanced statistical analysis Core SAS capabilities

Components of Predictive Analytics and Data Mining

y y y y Exploratory Data Analysis Get dynamic visualization, advanced statistical techniques and core data mining capabilities to quickly identify relationships and opportunities. Model Development and Deployment Go from raw data to accurate, business-driven analytical models with a seamless, efficient process. Analytics Acceleration Generate faster results and improve data governance with in-database analytics. Scoring Acceleration Maximize the performance and accuracy of your analytic models. For customers who are interested in in-database analytics with a Teradata data warehouse, be sure to learn about SAS Analytic Advantage for Teradata.

Econometric and time series analysis for modeling, forecasting and simulating business processes

Benefits:
y y y y y Analyze the impact of promotions and events. Model customer choices. Measure and predict marketing investment activities. Provide the information needed to make better staffing decisions. Model risk factors and predict economic outcomes.

Features
y y y y y y y Full range of forecasting and time series methods Time Series Forecasting System Econometric analysis State space modeling Time series data management and preparation Financial analysis Tools to access commercial and government databases

SAP business objects : Reports and analysis are enabled by : y y

SAP Crystal Reports Connect to virtually any data source, design and format interactive reports, and share them internally or externally. SAP BusinessObjects Predictive Workbench Mine your information assets to predict future trends.

SAP Crystal Reports Connect to virtually any data source, design and format interactive reports, and share them internally or externally. SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for OLAP Perform analysis of multi-dimensional data sets using this OLAP tool designed for financial and business analysts. SAP BusinessObjects Analysis, edition for Microsoft Perform advanced analysis of data residing in your business warehouse (BW) using an intuitive UI within your Microsoft Office environment. SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence Perform ad hoc queries and intuitive analysis across heterogeneous data sources online or offline. SAP BusinessObjects Predictive Workbench Mine your information assets to predict future trends.

SAP BUSINESSOBJECTS DASHBOARDS:

Features:
Securely and easily source your dashboards from any live data connection to any back-end system. Then share insightful visualizations live via Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, the Web, SAP Crystal Reports, or the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform or SAP portal. With SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards you can:

Experience unparalleled interactivity

o o o y

Track operations with interactive real-time ready dashboards for every user. Share interactive insights across your business ecosystem with any and all users. Optimize successful decision making with scenario planning using what-if analysis capabilities.

Gain unrivaled flexibility

o o o y

Visualize any operational and analytical information assets with direct connectivity to SAP BusinessObjects universes, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, and other live data sources. Embed and interact with dashboards within portals, reports, presentations, and PDFs. Extend dashboards to include any custom visualization components using SDK.

Design inspirational dashboards

o o o

Leverage a library of commonly used visualization components to help users unmask complexity of data. Design simple or extraordinary dashboards with drag-and-drop and free-form design. Use pre-built templates and samples to expedite dashboard design and deployment

Benefits:
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Ability to make informed decisions faster using an interactive dashboard with connection to streaming real-time data feeds Alignment with employees and business partners on meeting company goals via one visual version of the truth Cost and time savings thanks to the ability to work directly with any data source Faster sharing of key operational metrics with multiple output formats Flexibility to build, deploy and re-use your own visualization components using the SDK Improved user adoption of dashboards because of business-friendly visualizations Time and effort saved in using one dashboard design tool that can be used by IT and business users Scale to users inside and outside an organization

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