DataTerrain's DesignerPlus: Streamlining Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C Migration

Organizations facing the end of Oracle's extended support for Hyperion BRIO Interactive Reporting (IR) now confront the complex task of converting Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C. This transition presents significant challenges for businesses that have relied on BRIO's intuitive features for years. With Oracle's extended support ending in April 2018, enterprises must find efficient pathways for BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C conversion while maintaining reporting continuity.

Plugin preserving BRIO functionality in OBIEE with minimal XML coding and familiar report interfaces.

The Solution for Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C Migration

DataTerrain, a recognized leader in Business Intelligence reports conversion automation solutions, has announced the launch of "BI DesignerPlus," specifically designed to address the challenges of BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C transition. This innovative tool enables organizations to create complex reports in OBIEE with minimal training and technical expertise.

The BI DesignerPlus plugin is an extension for Oracle OBIEE that effectively bridges the functionality gaps when moving from BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C. Incorporating familiar BRIO features into the OBIEE environment significantly reduces the learning curve associated with BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C migration.

Preserving BRIO Functionality in Your Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C Conversion

One of the primary concerns during Oracle OBIEE 12C migration is the potential loss of popular BRIO features that report developers have relied upon. BI DesignerPlus addresses this challenge by integrating these essential functions directly into the OBIEE reporting environment :

• CUME Function Support : Maintains the ability to calculate cumulative running totals that BRIO users depend on
• Alternate Row Coloring : Preserves visual formatting for improved report readability
• Duplicate Suppression : Continues the BRIO capability to eliminate redundant data display
• Distinct Count Aggregation : Maintains advanced charting functionality
• Running Sum Function : Preserves calculation capabilities for progressive totals
• Running Count Function : Ensures consistent enumeration methods from BRIO to OBIEE

These integrated features ensure that the Oracle OBIEE 12C migration retains the reporting capabilities that business users expect while providing access to OBIEE's enhanced visualization and analytics capabilities.

Technical Benefits of BI DesignerPlus for Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C Transformation

The BI DesignerPlus solution delivers significant technical advantages for organizations undertaking BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C migration:

Reduced Complexity

Complex OBIEE reports can be created with minimal XML coding knowledge, significantly reducing the technical barriers associated with Oracle OBIEE 12C conversion.

Enhanced User Interface

The intuitive GUI for chart creation and report development mirrors the simplicity BRIO users expect, making the Oracle OBIEE 12C transition smoother for report developers.

Streamlined Workflow

BI DesignerPlus integrates directly into the Oracle OBIEE environment, ensuring the Oracle OBIEE 12C migration doesn't disrupt existing reporting workflows.

Business Value of Implementing BI DesignerPlus for Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C Migration

Organizations leveraging DataTerrain's solution for their Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C transformation realize significant business benefits:

Time Savings

The out-of-the-box functionalities significantly reduce report development time, with most customers experiencing up to 80% reduction in effort when creating BI Publisher reports after BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C migration.

Cost Efficiency

By reducing dependency on specialized XML developers during Oracle OBIEE 12C conversion, organizations can reallocate technical resources to more strategic initiatives.

Error Reduction

The simplified interface minimizes manual coding errors that commonly occur during Oracle OBIEE 12C migration when recreating complex reports.

Implementation Approach for Successful Oracle OBIEE 12C Transition

DataTerrain recommends a phased approach to Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C migration:

1. Assessment : Evaluate existing BRIO reports to identify critical functionality that must be preserved
2. Tool Implementation : Install and configure the BI DesignerPlus extension within the OBIEE environment
3. Conversion : Systematically migrate reports using the enhanced features of BI DesignerPlus
4. Validation : Compare output between original BRIO reports and new OBIEE reports to ensure consistency
5. Training : Provide focused training on the familiar BRIO-like features now available in OBIEE

Accelerating Your Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C Journey

DataTerrain's commitment to addressing complex business intelligence needs is evident in the BI DesignerPlus solution for the Hyperion BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C migration. Organizations can maintain reporting continuity by providing a bridge between these platforms while gaining access to OBIEE's advanced capabilities.

For additional information and a free trial of DataTerrain's BI DesignerPlus tool to support your BRIO / SQR to Oracle OBIEE 12C migration, visit www.dataterrain.com/tools . Submit your request via our web contact form to receive the free tool and begin your streamlined migration journey today.