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In This Issue
  1. InfoSol's Business Intelligence Seminar (IBIS 2010) - Online Registration Now Available

  2. Get Out of the Cold and Come to Sunny Arizona for some HOT BusinessObjects Training

  3. Xcelsius 2008 Tip: See how to dynamically change colors on backgrounds and charts based on user selection
    Crystal Reports Tip: See how to visually show/compare data at the detail-level

  4. Events:
    - ASUG Arizona Chapter Meeting February 26, 2010
    - Arizona BusinessObjects and Crystal User Group (AZBOCUG) March 25, 2010
    - InfoSol's Business Intelligence Seminar (IBIS) June 27-30, 2010
1. InfoSol's Business Intelligence Seminar - IBIS 2010


Learn Innovative Business Intelligence for a New Decade at IBIS 2010

While the usage and acquisition of most computer software declined over the last year, Business Intelligence solutions continued to thrive as most businesses and institutions realized the importance of understanding their data in order to make informed and critical decisions.

As we emerge from a difficult economic downturn and enter this new decade, Business Intelligence has never been more important in helping us to make the right decisions going forward.

The combination of the internet and powerful mobile devices has changed the way we communicate and interact. Social networks and delivery of information on PDA devices is no longer just for entertainment, but has become mainstream within the business world too.

SAP BusinessObjects provides the most popular and comprehensive suite of Business Intelligence solutions in the world. These include visually dynamic dashboards, powerful query and analysis tools for searching and mining data, and the ability to distribute this information to PC’s, the internet, mobile devices or wherever it is needed.

InfoSol’s Business Intelligence Seminar (IBIS) is well known for providing the perfect combination of hands on workshops, bootcamps, management style seminars and real-world knowledge exchange to help you to learn how to get the most out of the BusinessObjects products.

IBIS 2010 will deliver effective learning and best practices on the most popular Business Intelligence solutions for all levels of knowledge at an amazing all inclusive price.

IBIS EARLY BIRD, ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE, IS JUST $1,450 AND PROVIDES YOU WITH:
• 3 Days of Training, Knowledge Exchange and Workshops
• 3 Nights of Luxury Accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton Las Vegas Resort
• Group Meals, Scheduled Evening Events, and More...

Register online or call InfoSol at 623.707.7600 ext. 120.

Early Bird registration price ends April 16, 2010 (regular registration price is $1,850).

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IBIS 2010 OFFERINGS:

  • Xcelsius 2008 Beginner Bootcamp - HANDS ON
  • Xcelsius 2008 Master Bootcamp - HANDS ON
  • Xcelsius 2008 Guru Workshop - HANDS ON
  • Crystal Reports Bootcamp - HANDS ON
  • Web Intelligence 3.2 Advanced Workshop - HANDS ON
  • Data Services Bootcamp - HANDS ON
  • BusinessObjects 3.1 Architecture Forum
  • The Business of Business Intelligence
  • Tips and Tricks
  • User Case Studies

View Details and Register Now
 

2. Get Out of the Cold and Come to Sunny Arizona for some HOT BusinessObjects Training
 

The beginning of the year is one of the best times to take training before major annual initiatives get under way. It is also a great time of year to be in sunny Arizona. So why not consider combining some great BusinessObjects training with some great activities and put Winter on hold for a week.


Look what’s happening in Arizona the next two months:

  • Join over 1.3 million fans in a relaxing Cactus League game and watch major league players compete for roster spots among 15 major league teams during spring training.

  • Annually supporting the largest crowds on the PGA tour, The FBR Open at TPC Scottsdale has gained legendary status on tour for being unlike any other golf tournament.

  • Greater Phoenix provides more than 300 days of sunshine each year. This is the perfect place and time of year to enjoy more than 200 golf courses, Jeep tours,
    hot-air balloon rides, horseback riding and rock climbing    .

  • During this time of year Phoenix averages 70-75 degrees of beautiful weather to optimize outdoor living. Bring your sun block, sunglasses, and flip flops!


Look what InfoSol is offering for BusinessObjects training at the same time:

  • Top Certified BusinessObjects Trainers with real world consulting experience

  • A great facility with new computers, student lounge with free internet/email

  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

  
 

Q1 2010 Course Offerings

BOC310: Crystal Reports 2008
Report Design I – Fundamentals of Report Design
February 1-2
February 22-23
March 29-30

BOC320: Crystal Reports 2008
Report Design II – Business Reporting Solutions
February 3-4
February 24-25
March 31 – April 1

BOC330: Crystal Reports 2008
Report Design III – Business Processing Strategies
February 5
February 26
April 2

BOI210: BusinessObjects Data Integrator XI R1/R2 Accelerated:
Extracting, Transforming and Loading Data
February 16-18

BOI300: BusinessObjects Data Integrator XI 3: Core Concepts
February 1-3

BOR210: BusinessObjects Desktop Intelligence XI R2: Report Design
February 16-17

BOR220: BusinessObjects Desktop Intelligence XI R2: Advanced Report Design
February 18

BOU310: BusinessObjects XI 3 Universe Designer: Universe Design
March 22-24

BOU320: BusinessObjects XI 3: Advanced Universe Design
March 25-26

BOW310: Web Intelligence XI 3: Report Design
February 8-9
March 8-9

BOW320: Web Intelligence XI 3: Advanced Report Design  
February 10
March 10

BOX310: Xcelsius 2008 Enterprise: Core & Connectivity
March 15-17

 

  
 


If you have questions, please contact Lisa Rafferty or call 623.707.7600 ext. 120.  

  

 
 

3. Tips and Tricks

Xcelsius 2008 Q&A

QUESTION:
How can I dynamically change the colors on my charts or backgrounds based on user selection?

ANSWER:
Kudos to the Xcelsius development team SAP Business Objects for giving us so much in SP3!  One of the great new features is the option to bind the color to a cell in the Excel spreadsheet, which gives us the option to dynamically set colors on backgrounds, charts and selectors.  By using an IF statement in our Excel spreadsheet, we can dynamically reference html colors to take even more control of our visualizations. Click here to view full tech tip...

 

Crystal Reports Q&A

QUESTION:
Wouldn’t you like a way to visually show/compare your data right at the detail-level?

ANSWER:
With a little preparation and some simple formulas, it can be yours. Click here to view full tech tip...


Submit your questions to the InfoSol expert by e-mailing infosol@infosol.com. Also, check out our BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports and Xcelsius technical tips by visiting our web site.

 
4. Events
 
ASUG Arizona Chapter Meeting - February 26, 2010

View Details and Register for the February 26 meeting now.
 
 
AZBOCUG Meeting - March 25, 2010
(Arizona BusinessObjects and Crystal User Group)


Register for the March 25 meeting now.

Is there a topic of interest you would like to see presented? Or would you like to present at a future meeting? Please send us your ideas by clicking here.

 
IBIS 2010: June 27-30, 2010 at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas, Nevada

IBIS 2010

Join InfoSol for the 12th annual InfoSol's Business Intelligence Seminar (IBIS) at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas Resort.

View Details and Register Now
 
 
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