Launched in 2015 and evolving into the powerful SAP Analytics Cloud we know today, this platform has long empowered businesses with robust analytics, planning, and data communication capabilities. But what if you could extend the reach of your critical insights beyond dashboards and reports, directly onto the screens that capture attention every day?
Discover how you can harness the power of SAP Analytics Cloud to communicate vital information in real-time, directly to where it can have the most impact.
What is Digital Signage?
“Companies in manufacturing, logistics, and other industries with dispersed workforces are increasingly turning to workplace digital signage as a powerful tool to reach all employees, regardless of their location or role.
These companies want to improve internal communication (reach all people), enhance employee engagement, and drive operational efficiencies.”👉🏼 Read more about workplace digital signage.
The Advantages of Integrating SAP Analytics and Digital Signage
Businesses across various sectors are increasingly leveraging the power of SAP data on digital signage to drive informed actions and enhance operational visibility.
Here are some examples of the most popular use cases:
Manufacturing
Manufacturing floor displaying real-time production information and quality metrics
Logistics
A logistics hub can showcase on-time delivery performance and potential bottlenecks.
Machinery
The machinery industry can benefit by visualizing equipment uptime and maintenance schedules.
Retail (Back office)
For retail back offices, digital screens can display key sales figures, inventory levels, and even employee performance dashboards.
Every case example presented above is about driving data transparency and enhancing data-driven decision-making at all levels of an organization.
By visualizing real-time KPIs from SAP Analytics Cloud, companies can proactively address issues, monitor enterprise health, and ultimately gain a deeper understanding of their business performance to make confident, data-driven decisions. Learn more about Valotalive Customer stories.
Introduction to SAP Analytics Cloud & Valotalive Digital Signage integration
SAP Analytics Cloud
Integrating the power of SAP Analytics Cloud with Valotalive Digital Signage is a straightforward process.
You’ll begin by ensuring your key performance indicators and relevant data are visualized within SAP Analytics Cloud dashboards.
Valotalive Workplace Digital Signage
Next, you’ll leverage Valotalive’s platform to securely connect to your SAC environment through a secure, pre-built integration. This allows you to select specific dashboards (Stories) from SAC and display them dynamically on your chosen digital screens, bringing real-time insights directly to your intended audience. (14 day free trial available)
The needed components
To integrate Valotalive with SAP Analytics Cloud and display your valuable data on screens, you’ll need a few key pieces working together. These “needed components” essentially form the bridge between your SAP data and your digital displays
- A configured SAP Analytics Cloud environment with the data and visualizations you want to show.
- An active Valotalive account with access to the platform and the SAP Analytics Cloud integration feature. Start FREE trial
- The necessary credentials and potentially connectivity configurations to link the two systems. To set up the integration for the first time, the SAP Analytics Cloud admin credentials are needed.
- Your digital signage displays that are connected to Valotalive.
Let’s go through the screens and hardware in a bit more detail 👇🏼
1. The Physical Screens:
The choice for the display depends on the location, viewing distance, and the amount of information you intend to display. You might use standard LCD or LED screens, interactive touchscreens, or even specialized outdoor displays.
Commercial-Grade vs. Consumer-Grade: While consumer TVs might work in some limited scenarios, commercial-grade displays are generally recommended for digital signage. They are built for needed operation hours (often up to 24/7). Usually, they also have better brightness and contrast for visibility in various lighting conditions. And the displays come with commercial warranties and features like remote management capabilities (depending on the manufacturer).
2. Media Players & Connectivity
Media Player Hardware/Software: The display itself might have built-in smart capabilities to run the Valotalive software, or it might require an external media player device.
Dedicated Hardware: These are small, often fanless computers specifically designed for digital signage. They run the operating system and the Valotalive player software. Examples include devices running ChromeOS, or Microsoft Windows.
System-on-a-Chip (SoC): Many modern commercial displays have integrated System-on-a-Chip (SoC) technology, essentially a built-in computer. Valotalive has a native application that can run directly on Samsung Tizen displays, eliminating the need for external hardware.
3. Media Players & Connectivity
Valotalive Player Software: This is the crucial software component that runs on the media player or the SoC of the display. It connects to your Valotalive account, receives the scheduled content (including your SAP Analytics Cloud dashboards), and renders it on the screen.
You can find the links to the appropriate applications inside the Valotalive dashboard.
Connection to the Valotalive Platform: The digital signage mediaplayer or display needs to be connected to the internet to receive content from the Valotalive platform. This is typically done via Wi-Fi or a wired Ethernet connection.
The steps to activate SAP applications in Valotalive
When you have your setup in place and a free trial or active Valotalive account you can follow these steps
1. Authentication
This initial phase is all about securely connecting your SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) environment with your Valotalive account. Think of it as Valotalive needing permission to access and display your SAC dashboards.
2. Activate App & Give the Appropriate Settings
Once the connection is authenticated, you need to activate the specific SAP application within Valotalive and configure it according to your needs. This step tailors the integration to display the right content in the desired way.
3. Assign Your App to Your Display
The final step is to tell Valotalive where you want this SAP application and its content to be displayed. This involves assigning the activated and configured SAP app to one or more of your connected displays within the Valotalive platform.
Ready to Visualize Your SAP Data in a New Way?
Take the first step towards transforming your data communication. Start your free trial of Valotalive today and experience the power of seamlessly integrating your SAP Analytics Cloud insights with dynamic digital signage. See firsthand how easy it is to connect your data and bring it to life on screens that capture attention and drive action.
