As we come to the end of Q3 2023 we take a look back at all the new features in SAP Analytics Cloud in QRC3 2023. In this blog we roundup all of the content, blogs and videos describing the features delivered for the quarter.
Sneak Peak:
We started by giving you a Sneak Peak of the top and most requested new features in this release. These included:
- Custom Widget – Linked analysis support
- Multi-actions – Public API for execution
- Plan Entry – Version conflict resolution for users planning in parallel
- Microsoft Excel Integration – Support for a new cell-based custom formula SAP.SETDATA
- Export of content network package to SAP Business Technology Platform
First Look:
We expanded this in our What’s New Video where we gave a first glimpse of these features, including short demos and an overview of the business benefits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AufMt3qyqok&list=PLWV533hWWvDkw5QptEH2_IirJ4rydRifh&index=2
This was followed by our in-depth video delving into all the new innovations for Q3 2023:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie0EiEL3iwE&list=PLWV533hWWvDkw5QptEH2_IirJ4rydRifh&index=1
Expert Blogs on key topics:
As we got closer to our release date we delved a little deeper in to all of the new features to expect in SAP Analytics cloud in Q2 2023 in this great Product Update Blog by meganhoy and also some great blogs from our experts:
Enterprise Planning:
One of our Top 5 features for Q3 2023 was the introduction Multi-actions Public API. Check out the below blog to learn more:
Introduction of SAC Multi-actions Public API by manu.xu
Story Design & Extensibility
Another of our Top 5 was the support of linked analysis for Custom Widgets described by marouferchichi in the below blog:
How to use Linked Analysis with Custom Widget
We also explored recent performance improvements with Optimized Story Experience:
SAP Analytics Cloud New Optimized Story Performance Deep Dive and Recommendations by jove.shi
Finally, we looked at some great new filtering features coming your way:
Recent and upcoming features in the filter area of SAP Analytics Cloud by arnoklein
Administration & Service Management
We had many new features in the area of Administration including another of our Top 5:
SAP Analytic Cloud Content Network Package Transport via BTP Transport Management service by ashokkumar.kn
We had many more in this area from usage tracking to license management and security, listed below:
SAP Analytic Cloud Usage Tracking Content will be replaced with new System Overview (Admin Content) by thomas.fery
SAP Analytics Cloud – Feature Adoption (System Overview) by thomas.fery
SAP Analytics Cloud – Role Based Security for SAC Content Models by thomas.fery
SAP Analytics Cloud – Changes with managing licenses (Q3 2023) by matthew.shaw
Track User Activity Logs – in SAP Analytics Cloud by aayushsinha
Data Integration
There was a lot of great new developments in the area of Data Integration neatly summed up in this great blog by amanda.murphy
What’s New in SAP Analytics Cloud Data Integration QRC 3 2023
Microsoft Integration
Last but at no means least jeanne.bigonnet keeps us up to date with all the new front-end enhancements between SAP Analytics Cloud and Microsoft Office
*Update *- Extending the reach of SAP Analytics Cloud data with Microsoft Office front ends
Finally:
We were delighted that so many of our new features in this release were inspired by our customers through the Customer Influence portal. In Q3 we had a whopping 39 requests with more than 1000 votes delivered and you can find more details in our blog and I hope this continues you to add requests and vote for the features you want to see.
To see what’s coming next please check out our new interactive Roadmap Explorer and you can also get details on our Quarterly release dates here.
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