SAP sets the standard for enterprise software, but its complexities can stretch an organization’s ability to provide analysis and reporting. SmartLink and SmartLink+ by Arbutus simplifies set up and access to your SAP data.
“I use Arbutus almost every day, and I can honestly say that Arbutus has changed the way we do business.”
- Irma Torres, Corporate Billing Manager, Disability Services of the SouthwestSmartLink is a powerful add-on component to the Arbutus Enterprise Edition that gives users direct, independent access to SAP® ERP data. It is a flexible, cost-effective way to access and analyze SAP ERP data as part of a centralized analytics solution.
As part of the Arbutus Windows Server, SmartLink enables users to have fewer limitations to efficiently deploy their specified reporting and analysis requirements. Specialized analyses can be quickly and easily developed to compare data between SAP systems, or between SAP and non-SAP systems, for enterprise-wide analysis.
Smart Link provides ultimate flexibility. Queries of large files can be scheduled to run during off-peak hours to minimize the impact on the SAP system. Smaller, or ad hoc queries, can be run in real-time.
SAP data can be quickly and easily moved and staged on the Arbutus Windows Server platforms with SmartLink. Users can select and move unlimited SAP tables at once. There are no limits on the number of fields or records in a table.
Locating the required tables can be a real challenge with many SAP systems, as there are often thousands of tables available. Smart Link for SAP makes it easy to search tables by either name or description
Flexible and budget-friendly licensing means SmartLink is a cost-effective solution to access SAP data. Smart Link can be up and running quickly, as minimal time and resources are required for implementation.
All SAP table and field names along with descriptions can be searched. Field level filters can be applied to make sure you are only extracting the data you need.
Arbutus technology provides read-only access to source data, so there is no risk of data being altered with SmartLink.
SmartLink can be installed and used without the need for any RFC components to be installed on your SAP system. As long as users have SAP access credentials, they can use SmartLink to query and extract SAP data without waiting and relying on components to be installed on your SAP System.
Business warehouses and associated query tools are fine for standard reporting and analysis.
But when an organization’s analysis needs go beyond the ‘standard’ requirements, the solutions available quickly become more complex and expensive.
SmartLink can fill the gap between existing extraction and query tools that are either too limited, costly, or complex to serve the specialized needs of auditors:
SmartLink+ is a powerful add-on component to the Arbutus Team Edition that gives users direct, independent access to SAP data from their desktop. It is a flexible, cost-effective way to access and analyze SAP®ERP data from your Windows desktop.
IMPROVE DECISIONS AND PRODUCTIVITY
When used with Arbutus Analyzer, SmartLink+ enables users to have fewer limitations to efficiently deploy their specified reporting and analysis requirements. Specialized analyses can be quickly and easily developed to compare data between SAP systems, or between SAP and non-SAP systems, for enterprise-wide analysis.
FLEXIBLE DATA SELECTION
All SAP table and field names along with descriptions can be searched. Field level filters can be applied to make sure you are only extracting the data you need.
SAP TABLE CONSOLIDATION/JOINING
SmartLink+ supports the ability to join multiple tables together as part of your extract, giving you a single view into your SAP data
DATA IS NEVER COMPROMISED
Arbutus technology provides read-only access to source data, so there is no risk of data being altered with Smart Link for SAP.
SmartLink+ is a powerful add-on component to the Arbutus Team Edition that gives users direct, independent access to SAP data from their desktop. It is a flexible, cost-effective way to access and analyze SAP®ERP data from your Windows desktop.
IMPROVE DECISIONS AND PRODUCTIVITY
When used with Arbutus Analyzer, SmartLink+ enables users to have fewer limitations to efficiently deploy their specified reporting and analysis requirements. Specialized analyses can be quickly and easily developed to compare data between SAP systems, or between SAP and non-SAP systems, for enterprise-wide analysis.
FLEXIBLE DATA SELECTION
All SAP table and field names along with descriptions can be searched. Field level filters can be applied to make sure you are only extracting the data you need.
SAP TABLE CONSOLIDATION/JOINING
SmartLink+ supports the ability to join multiple tables together as part of your extract, giving you a single view into your SAP data
DATA IS NEVER COMPROMISED
Arbutus technology provides read-only access to source data, so there is no risk of data being altered with Smart Link for SAP.
Arbutus SmartLink and SmartLink+ for SAP are each designed to address different requirements and roles with your SAP access and Arbutus solution.
| SmartLink | SmartLink+ | |
| Used with Team Edition (Analyzer desktop) |
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| Used with Enterprise Edition (Windows Server) |
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| Supports SAP Table Joins | ||
| No SAP side components Need to be installed | ||
| Multi-table downloads supported | ||
| Support for background query execution | ||
| Full search and filter capabilities |
