Ready to move beyond legacy reporting constraints?
Transition from SAP BusinessObjects to Power BI with expert guidance and real results—so you can realize your data’s full potential.

Is BusinessObjects still meeting your evolving analytics and reporting needs?
Could Power BI offer improved agility, usability, and Microsoft integration?
What would a structured, low-risk migration to Power BI look like?
Can you validate the transition with real report conversions before full-scale commitment?

This Assessment & Pilot engagement is built for organizations seeking clarity before moving away from BO. We deliver technical evaluation, a strategic migration roadmap, and pilot report migrations using your actual data—all designed to provide proof-of-value and de-risk your transformation.

Key benefits:

Evaluate the feasibility of migrating your BusinessObjects environment to Power BI
Identify pain points in universes, WebI reports, and scheduling
Align Power BI’s modern capabilities with your reporting and governance needs
See BO reports rebuilt in Power BI using your data—optimized for design and performance
Receive a tailored roadmap with preliminary cost and effort estimates

Engagement prerequisites:

Read-only access to BO systems (CMC, universes, WebI reports)
Sample reports selected for pilot migration
Summary of reporting challenges and desired outcomes
Availability of key stakeholders for workshops and feedback
Access to underlying data sources (e.g., SQL Server, SAP HANA)
High-level reporting and KPI requirements

Agenda:

1. Kickoff & Requirement Gathering

Align on goals, expectations, and project scope
Identify key technical and business stakeholders
Collect detailed reporting needs and BO pain points
Analyze current use of universes, WebI, and scheduling

2. BO Evaluation & Power BI Overview

Use MigrateFAST to scan BO assets and inventory reports
Review logic complexity, data dependencies, and scheduling
Deliver a tailored Power BI session (DAX, visuals, dataflows, governance)

3. Strategy Development & Pilot Execution

Define phased or full migration approach
Rationalize assets and select pilot reports
Rebuild selected reports in Power BI:
- Translate universe logic to Power BI models
- Recreate charts, prompts, filters using best practices
- Align RLS and scheduling to Power BI architecture

4. Report Optimization & Training

Refine reports for business usability and performance
Validate functional accuracy against BO versions
Conduct hands-on training for report editors and users
Tune data models and optimize query performance

5. Final Review & Roadmap Delivery

Present optimized Power BI reports and showcase improvements
Share detailed roadmap with timelines, costs, and milestones
Provide Power BI licensing guidance (Pro, PPU, Premium)
Outline risks and mitigation strategies
Host final Q&A and define actionable next steps

Deliverables:

Comprehensive Migration Report – Summary of BO environment, technical findings, and Power BI fit
Migration Roadmap – Phased plan with effort estimates, waves, and key milestones
Power BI Architecture Blueprint – Best practices for models, gateways, RLS, and workspace design
Effort & Cost Estimates – Rough order of magnitude and licensing recommendations
Optimized Power BI Reports – Pilot reports migrated and tuned with your real data
Training & Knowledge Transfer – Focused enablement sessions for BI teams and users
Next-Step Recommendations – Clear plan to move forward with full migration

Who should participate:

BI Managers & SAP BO Administrators
IT Architects & Infrastructure Leads
Data Analysts & Report Developers
Business Users with high-value reporting needs

Why MAQ Software?
Our certified Power BI experts bring hands-on experience migrating complex BusinessObjects environments—including universes, WebI reports, and scheduling logic—into modern, scalable Power BI solutions. With tools like MigrateFAST, we accelerate inventorying, rationalization, and prototyping. We don’t just migrate reports—we help modernize your analytics strategy for long-term success.

Get started
Experience the benefits of Power BI—built using your real reports and data. Contact CustomerSuccess@MAQSoftware.com to begin your migration journey.

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