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Business Analytics Community Year in Review
It’s time again to take a retrospective look at the Business Analytics community in 2011.  Dec. 14, 2011
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Inclusiveness in Online Communities
At SAP TechED/SAPPHIRE NOW in Madrid, I attended the "Embracing Inclusion with Design Thinking" event. This remarkable event got me thinking about what inclusion means in the context of an online community. Nov. 23, 2011
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Mobile BI: Interview with Nic Smith, Director of Marketing
I recently sat down with Nic Smith, Director of Mobile BI Marketing, to get the latest scoop. Oct. 20, 2011
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New (or Not So New) to SAP TechED Madrid?
Announcing a meetup at SAP TechED Madrid for new attendees and a wiki to capture tips and tricks for getting the most out of in-person events. Oct. 15, 2011
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Tips for Getting More Out of In-Person Events
With the busy fall conference season upon us, I started to think about in-person events both large and small and specifically, tips for how to get more out of them. I reached out to a few veterans of in-person events and asked them for their best tips (and added a few of my own). Sep. 10, 2011
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A Conversation about the Journey to the Semantic Layer in BI 4.0
I recently spoke with Pierpaolo Vezzosi, Solution Manager, and Didier Mizoue, Group Product Manager, for the Semantic Layer about the road leading up to BI 4.0.  Aug. 10, 2011
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Shifting the Entry-level BI Landscape with Crystal Server (formerly Crystal Reports Server) 2011
The debut of Crystal Server 2011 marks an important shift in the entry-level BI landscape. I recently spoke with Geoff Bazira and Daniel Haver about the road leading up to this milestone, in this Letter from the Editor, Business Analytics BI Newsletter, July 2011 edition. Jul. 28, 2011
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A Conversation with Derek Wang, BI Platform Product Manager
I recently sat down with BI Platform product manager, Derek Wang, to talk about the journey to the SAP BI 4.0 launch, in this edition of the SAP Business Analytics Community BI June 2011 newsletter Jun. 16, 2011
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Missed SAPPHIRE 2011?
If you were unable to attend SAPPHIRE 2011 on May 16 to May 18, don’t despair as you can still access some great content. Letter from the Editor, Business Analytics community BI Newsletter - May 2011.  May. 20, 2011
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A Few Dashboard Design Principles
Kirby Leong discusses leading practices for user interface design, as it relates to designing dashboards, in this Letter from the Editor, SAP BusinessObjects BI Community April 2011 newsletter. Apr. 14, 2011
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Are Personal Work Projects Worthwhile?
Kirby Leong discusses a grassroots project that the SAP Business Analytics Community launched last year in this Letter from the Editor, SAP BusinessObjects BI Community newsletter, March 2011 edition. Mar. 22, 2011
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Interesting Results from the SAP Business Analytics Community about the 4.0 Launch
Sharing a few numbers from the SAP Business Analytics Community highlighting the recent 4.0 launch and more Mar. 15, 2011
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BusinessObjects Community Becoming the Business Analytics Community on February 28, 2011
Get an advance look at what to expect to see on the community on February 28, 2011. Feb. 19, 2011
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What's Your "Real World BI" Story?
Do you have a "Real World BI Story" to tell? If so, let's work together on it! Feb. 1, 2011
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A Few Things I'm Looking Forward To
January 2011 SAP BusinessObjects Community Newsletter - Letter from the Editor Jan. 19, 2011
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SAP BusinessObjects Community - 2010 Content Highlights
With 2010 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at what content was popular as well as at some hidden gems. Letter from the Editor, SAP BusinessObjects Community December 2010 Newsletter Dec. 15, 2010
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My Participation in an Offline Community
Letter from the Editor - SAP BusinessObjects Community November 2010 Newsletter Nov. 18, 2010
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SAP TechEd 2010 - My Favorite Season So Far
SAP BusinessObjects Community October 2010 Newsletter - Letter from the Editor Oct. 26, 2010
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Help us plant 400 trees in Niger, Africa!
Did you know a single tree can reduce up to 500 kilograms of CO2 over its lifetime? Find out how with just a few clicks you can help SAP Community Network plant 400 trees in Niger, Africa.  Oct. 10, 2010
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TechEd 2010 is a Must-Attend Event for SAP BusinessObjects Customers
This year's TechEd events provide unique and substantial learning opportunities about SAP BusinessObjects solutions, making them must-attend events for SAP BusinessObjects customers.  Oct. 1, 2010
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Letter from the Editor - SAP BusinessObjects Community September 2010 Newsletter
Editor Kirby Leong shares his thoughts in the September 2010 newsletter about two must see events. Sep. 15, 2010
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Letter from the Editor - SAP BusinessObjects Community August 2010 Newsletter
Letter from the Editor - SAP BusinessObjects Community August 2010 Newsletter Aug. 23, 2010
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Social Entrepreneurship 101: 2010 Program - The Results So Far
Kirby Leong shares what happened so far in the Social Entrepreneurship 101: 2010 program, run by the Sauder School of Business (Canada). Aug. 23, 2010
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BOC July 2010 Newsletter Letter from the Editor: A New Look and Looking for New BI Advice
Letter from the Editor for the July 2010 edition of the BusinessObjects Community Newsletter. Jul. 26, 2010
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Introducing Real World BI Stories
The SAP BusinessObjects Community is pleased to announce the launch of "Real World BI Stories". Jul. 16, 2010
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Letter from the Editor - SAP BusinessObjects Community June 2010 Newsletter
Letter from the Editor for the June 2010 edition of the SAP BusinessObjects Community Newsletter Jun. 22, 2010
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How Many Crystal Reports for Visual Studio 2010 Beta Downloads (So Far)?
In just six short weeks, the Crystal Reports for Visual Studio 2010 beta has been widely downloaded. View the statistics so far, with only a few weeks left in the beta program. May. 31, 2010
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BusinessObjects Community May 2010 Newsletter - Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor for the BusinessObjects Community May 2010 Newsletter May. 17, 2010
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Navigation Changes on BOC and SDN
Changes were made to the left-navigation menu on BOC and SDN. Find out what changes were made and why. Apr. 6, 2010
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Expansion of SAP BusinessObjects BI on SDN Coming February 1st
On Monday, February 1st, we will be adding technical SAP BusinessObjects content to SDN under the new "Business Intelligence" left navigation. Find out what will be part of this new addition. Jan. 28, 2010
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Social Entrepreneurship 101: 2009 Annual Report Now Available
2009 was a turning point for the Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa program. Read all about the key highlights and view the photos in the just released 2009 annual report. Jan. 22, 2010
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Change is Here and Coming to SCN
The SCN team implemented navigation changes to better organize EIM and EPM content, making it easier to find and navigate. Dec. 16, 2009
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Social Entrepreneurship 101: 2009, Part 3 - The Way Forward
The Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia in Canada runs a Social Entrepreneurship 101 (SE 101): Africa program to teach aspiring entrepreneurs how to turn their ideas into actionable business plans. In part 3 of this three-part blog, Kirby Leong of the BusinessObjects Community, shares what he learned from participating since 2008 in the SE 101 program. Nov. 10, 2009
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Social Entrepreneurship 101: 2009, Part 2 - Micro-Finance
The Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia in Canada runs a Social Entrepreneurship 101 (SE 101): Africa program to teach aspiring entrepreneurs how to turn their ideas into actionable business plans. In Part 2 of this three-part blog, Kirby Leong of the BusinessObjects Community, shares what he learned from participating since 2008 in the SE 101 program. Nov. 2, 2009
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Social Entrepreneurship 101: 2009, Part 1 - What a Difference a Year Makes
The Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia in Canada runs a Social Entrepreneurship 101 (SE 101): Africa program to teach aspiring entrepreneurs how to turn their ideas into actionable business plans. In this three-part blog, Kirby Leong of the BusinessObjects Community, shares what he learned from participating since 2008 in the SE 101 program. Oct. 25, 2009
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Tree-mendous SAP TechEd 2009
In keeping with SAP’s long-term, strategic commitment to sustainability, we’re trying something new with giveaways in this year’s Hacker Night, BPX Process Design Slam, and Insight Night at TechEd Phoenix, Vienna, and Bangalore. Oct. 5, 2009
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Business Objects Community - 2008 Year in Review
Highlights of 2008 for the Business Objects Community team Dec. 10, 2008
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Filtering Business Objects Sample Applications
Business Objects sample applications can now be filtered by product, SDK, and API. Nov. 18, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 16 – "Unexpected and Expected Blessings"
Kirby Leong concludes the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa with Part 16 - Unexpected and Expected Blessings Aug. 24, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 15 – “The Beginning of the End”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 15 - The Beginning of the End Aug. 24, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 14 – "About Feedback and Fears"
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 14 – About Feedback and Fears Aug. 24, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 13 - "Feedback"
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 13 - Feedback Aug. 17, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 12 - “Everyone Has a Story”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 12 - Everyone Has a Story Aug. 17, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 11 - “Having a Field Day”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 11 - Having a Field Day Aug. 16, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 10 – “Finance and More Finance”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 10 - Finance and More Finance Aug. 16, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 9 – “Traffic Hell”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 9 - Traffic Hell Aug. 16, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 8 - “Solving Tough Problems”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 8 - Solving Tough Problems Aug. 14, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 7 - “Play Dirt”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 7 - Play Dirt Aug. 14, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 6 - “The Facilitators Take Over”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part6 - The Facilitators Take Over Aug. 11, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 5 - “Surviving then Thriving”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 5 - Surviving Then Thriving Aug. 8, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 4 - And So it Begins
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 4 - And So It Begins Aug. 7, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 3 - “Preparing for the Start of SE 101”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 3 - Preparing for the Start of SE 101 Aug. 6, 2008
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Back in Africa, Part 2 - “Getting There and Getting Settled”
Kirby Leong continues the journal entries for Social Entrepreneurship 101: Africa Part 2 - Getting There and Getting Settled Aug. 4, 2008
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Back in Africa
Kirby Leong, content strategist for the Business Objects Community, shares about his past and upcoming experiences in Africa as he begins his tenure as part of a volunteer program to help deliver entrepreneurship training to Kenyan youth. Corporate Social Responsibility in action. Jul. 30, 2008
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Join the Conversation about the Diamond Technical Community
 Jul. 10, 2008
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NEW! Sample Crystal Reports Repository
 Jun. 23, 2008
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Confused about Business Objects terminology?
 May. 13, 2008
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Ending Soon: Got 10 Minutes to Change the Future of the Diamond Community?
 Apr. 14, 2008
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Crystal Reports Basic for Eclipse 3
 Apr. 11, 2008
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Sneak Preview: SAP Enterprise Services Explorer for Microsoft .NET
 Apr. 3, 2008
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New! Database of Sample Applications
 Feb. 21, 2008
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Integrating Crystal Reports 2008 and Xcelsius
 Feb. 18, 2008
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Join Us for an SAP and Business Objects Webcast
 Jan. 24, 2008
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Diamond Read Only on Sunday, January 20th
 Jan. 11, 2008
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Welcome to the New Diamond site!
 Jan. 7, 2008
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Using the Crystal Reports Viewer to Distribute Reports
 Nov. 8, 2007
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NEW! Crystal Xcelsius Community
 Jul. 24, 2007
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NEW! Developer Getting Started Section
 Jul. 5, 2007
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Creating Agile Project Reports with Team Foundation Server and Crystal Reports
 May. 28, 2007
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Announcing the launch of the Diamond Beta Community!
 May. 28, 2007
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And the next winner is...
 Apr. 16, 2007
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GIS and Business Intelligence
 Apr. 11, 2007
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Learn How Enterprise Information Management Delivers Better Business Intelligence
 Mar. 26, 2007
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A Content Contest Finalist
 Mar. 7, 2007
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BusinessObjects Enterprise XI Release 2 Security Model
 Mar. 7, 2007
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And the winner is...
 Feb. 23, 2007
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Web Services SDK Deep Dive
 Feb. 13, 2007
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What is CrystalReports.com?
 Feb. 6, 2007
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Crystal Reports Server XI - An Introduction
 Jan. 25, 2007
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BusinessObjects Web Intelligence XI - An Introduction
 Jan. 22, 2007
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BusinessObjects Enterprise XI SDKs Part II - Deep Dive
 Jan. 20, 2007
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BusinessObjects Enterprise Migration - Top 10 Best Practices
 Jan. 15, 2007
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