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Unit 1: Overview and Positioning

Figure 5: The Intelligent Enterprise Framework

Human bias, delayed insights and lack of clarity can be caused by data analysis which is:
● Fragmented, inconsistent and reactive
● Siloed, theoretical and disconnected

Effective data analysis allows you to:

● Make decisions fast and with confidence
● Operate beyond human bias

SAP Analytics Cloud is automating the discovery of insights and giving you the opportunity to
leverage data science, without the need for a PhD in mathematics.
● The Smart Assist suite of embedded intelligent features brings predictive and Machine
Learning features to every user; you can now simply ask your information a question and
receive a response .
● The new Search to Insight capability brings natural language query capabilities to SAP
Analytics Cloud. There’s no requirement to be fluent in structured query language or
scripting. Ask plain-language questions, and the system gives you the answers.
● How do you find hidden patterns and insights? With Smart Discovery, SAP Analytics Cloud
uses predictive modeling and simulation to understand your data, automated algorithms
process the information to show the factors influencing the most important KPIs in your
business.

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