Podcast series: SAC and How it Can Benefit You and Your Organization

This six-part blog and podcast series features Mustansir Saifuddin and Hau Ngo discussing the elements and benefits of SAP Analytics Cloud, and explores some of the way SAC is being used by organizations today. Future podcasts will explore ongoing updates, so stay tuned to the Tech-Driven Podcast. In summer 2022, the two revisited this topic with a podcast, Where to Focus: Data Modeling or Data Visualization.

1. SAC is Like an Old Friend: There When You Need It

In this first of several “Tech-Driven Business” podcasts on SAC, Hau Ngo, who began working with SAC in 2017, shares his real-life experiences as both a customer and a developer. This is the “What You Need to Know” episode, first aired on Dec. 8, 2020.

2. Proof of Concept Clarifies Needs, Allows for Visualization and Enables Budgeting

How customers can get quick value out of SAP Analytics Cloud, using proof of concept. Mustansir and Hau discuss what customers often need, and how starting with a basic flat file of data to start to visualize and get to know the tool. This episode first aired Dec. 22, 2020.

3. SAC Design: What’s Your Data? What’s Your Challenge?

Mustansir and Hau Ngo discuss SAC design from the ground up and share tips on using SAC. Points discussed include user needs, company branding, and that more is not always better. This episode aired first on Jan. 12, 2021.

4. Analytics Designer: How to Get Started

Analytics Designer is a robust tool that allows users to create custom chart types, gauges, and even change the user experience. Listen in to understand when to use it versus out of the box programming that SAC provides. This episode first aired Jan. 26, 2021.

5. Planning in SAC Puts Control in the Hands of the User

How does SAC handle forecasting, budgeting and planning? Hau interviews Mustansir this time, as he is the expert in this area. This episode aired Feb. 3, 2021.

6. SAC Customer Journey: Tips for a Successful Adoption

How does SAC handle forecasting, budgeting and planning? Hau interviews Mustansir this time, as he is the expert in this area. This episode aired Feb. 12, 2021.

Where to Focus: Data Modeling or Data Visualization? It Depends on Setup

As technology tools like SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) become simpler and more powerful, the answer to this ongoing question changes depends on the client setup. This episode aired in September 2022.

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