Seagate Software Links Crystal Reports to SAP Human Resources Application

Strategic Insights -

Seagate Software, a leader in business intelligence software, has announced a significant partnership with SAP, linking its Crystal Reports to the SAP Human Resources application. This strategic move will enable users to access advanced reporting capabilities, providing them with a richly formatted and easy-to-use business reporting experience. Over 200 custom reports will be developed for SAP HR to meet key customer reporting needs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Seagate Software has partnered with SAP to link its Crystal Reports to the SAP Human Resources application.
  • The partnership will enable users to access advanced reporting capabilities, providing them with a richly formatted and easy-to-use business reporting experience.
  • Over 200 custom reports will be developed for SAP HR to meet key customer reporting needs.
  • Seagate Software is working closely with the SAP Human Resources Management System group to have an optimized reporting driver completed by mid-1999.
  • The partnership is a significant move by Seagate Software to play a significant role in the ERP marketplace by providing complementary and flexible business intelligence solutions for ERP vendors like SAP.
  • SAP HR is a market-leading solution that provides enterprise management functionality, including workflow, employee self-service, manager access, competency models, and time management.
  • Seagate Crystal Reports will enhance the flexibility of the corporate reporting capabilities of SAP HR and allow organizations to formulate well-developed decisions based on essential data.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 custom reports will be developed for SAP HR.
  • Seagate Crystal Reports has shipped more than four million units and is bundled with over 160 software applications.
  • Seagate Software has a strategic relationship with over 10 industry leaders, including Compaq, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and others.

Sources:

  • Seagate Software press release, "Seagate Software Links Crystal Reports to SAP (TM) Human Resources (TM) Application," (PRNewswire) (May 3, 1999)
  • SAP AG press release (no date mentioned in the original text)
  • Seagate Software product information (no date mentioned in the original text)