SAP NetWeaver MDM and SAP BusinessObjects are complementary Enterprise Information Management (EIM) capabilities making a perfect match when it comes to ensuring optimum master data quality across the IT landscape. Therefore, an integrated approach is highly beneficial in master data consolidation and harmonization scenarios. In this continued integration path basic steps have already achieved by now. For details, see the following sources of information:
How-to Guides Info about SAP NetWeaver MDM - SAP Business Objects Data Services Interaction
- MDM and Data Services Integration Scenarios - Part I: Advanced Consolidation (How-to Guide about SAP NetWeaver MDM - SAP Business Objects Data Services interaction to perform address cleansing and matching for data, and finally to import this data into MDM)
- MDM and Data Services Integration Scenarios - Part II: Consolidation On Data Entry (How-to Guide about SAP NetWeaver MDM - SAP Business Objects Data Services interaction to perform on-entry and periodic cleansing)
- Integration of the ETL capabilities of SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (How-to Guide with linked code sample)
- Rapid Deployment Solution for Customer Data Integration (B2B) eClass
SAP Documentation
- Service-based DQ Integration for address validations (data enrichment) (SAP BusinessObjects Data Services documentation)
- Setting Up a SAP Business Objects Data Quality Environment (SAP NetWeaver MDM Documentation)
Blogs
- Blog: The SAP NetWeaver MDM and SAP BusinessObjects Data Services Integration Path Continues
- Blog: SAP Business Objects and SAP NetWeaver MDM - Bringing Together The Best of Two Worlds
- Blog: Optimized Supplier Spend Reporting
- Blog: Continuously Assuring and Controlling Master Data Quality (Part One)
- Blog: Collaborative Material Master Data Creation Quick Starter (featuring SAP NetWeaver BPM and SAP BusinessObjects Data Services integration)
- Blog: Aggregate Physician Spend Quick Starter
- Blog: Benefit Now From Support Package 5 for SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1
Demos and E-Learning Material
- Customer Testimonial: Lexmark on SAP NetWeaver MDM and SAP BusinessObjects Data Services
- Demo: Optimized Supplier Spend Reporting with SAP MDM and SAP BusinessObjects Data Services
- Demo: Consolidate Master Data
- Service-based DQ Integration in SAP NetWeaver MDM and BPM based data creation scenario. (Animated quick demo and deep-dive session)
Presentations and Articles
- Presentation: Overview of SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1 (incl. SAP BusinessObjects Data Services integration aspects)
- SDN Article: SAP BusinessObjects Data Quality Management - Version for SAP NetWeaver MDM - XI 3.1 Supported Platforms
- SDN Article specifiying SAP NetWeaver MDM and BPM based governed data creation scenario, includes SAP BusinessObjects Data Services
- SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1 SP05 - Session recording and presentation