Third Party Add-ons for Xcelsius 2008 (BO-XC-SDK)
SAP Integration and Certification - Integration Scenarios
Xcelsius 2008, offered by SAP Business Objects, is the first and only dynamic and customizable data visualization software that enables users of different skill levels to create insightful and engaging dashboards from any data source with point-and-click ease. Users like Xcelsius because it gives them the capability to easily visualize complex data modeled in Excel.
In response to user demands for new and custom visual and non-visual components to be added to Xcelsius, SAP Business Objects has released the Xcelsius Component SDK (Xcelsius SDK). Xcelsius SDK enables Flex developers to add new or modify existing components in Xcelsius. Flex developers can convert any Flex widget or component and add it to the Xcelsius designer. This new technology will introduce exciting new aspects to visualization and data connectivity. More information of the Xcelsius SDK can be found on its page on the SAP Community Network.
Third party developers can submit their Xcelsius SDK-based add-ons (add-on) to SAP for integration certification. Among other things, the SAP certification test will test/check:
- Add-on Installation and Un-installation
- Add-on Component Initialization
- Add-on Naming
- Add-on Workflow
- Custom Excel Functions
- Custom Connections
- Project Plan/Getting Started
- Technical Documentation
- Price List
- Validity of Certifications
- SAP Training and Help
- Branding, Logos, and Partnership Opportunities
- Related Content
Project Plan/Getting Started
Getting Started with Integration and Certification
We recommend that you begin here. The Getting Started page helps you select the correct integration scenario and contains technical information, streaming media presentations, step-by-step guides, and much more.
To request integration certification right away, please fill in our online application form.
Technical Documentation
Detailed information of the Xcelsius 2008 Component SDK can be found at https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/boc/xcelsius-sdk.
The test plan of this certification describes in detail what will be tested / checked during the certification test. It is available for download here.
As part of the certification process, the 3rd party developer will need to submit detailed description of their Add on product by filling in a Technical Product Profile (TPP). The TPP will be provided to you by SAP once you've signed the certification agreement.
Xcelsius 2008
BO-XC-SDK was introduced as a certifiable interface in this release.
Price List
7,000 USD (for Americas and Japan); 5.000 Euros (for all other countries).
This one-time fee includes:
- Consulting and one day testing at SAP facility or remotely;
- Certificate, logo(s), online listing for customer and SAP sales awareness;
- Entry-level marketing support (e.g. press release review).
Validity of Certifications
SAP ICC Re-certification Service Package
SAP customers rely on certified integrations from third-party vendors which are based on the most recent releases and technologies available in the market. These releases and technologies are changing rapidly in the IT industry. While the SAP Integration and Certification Center does some release monitoring on the SAP-solution side (see above technical documentation), we have no way of knowing how release changes on the side of the third-party product affect an integration.
Following the announcement in November 2007, integration certifications will have a validity of 3 years. Third-party vendors and partners are encouraged to keep their integration certifications current by re-certifying their integrations regularly. SAP has been looking for new ways to support vendors in their product life cycles and is now introducing the SAP ICC Re-certification Service Package, which includes among other attractive offerings a 50% discount on re-certifications.
SAP Training and Help
Please refer to SAP Education for Xcelsius 2008 related training offerings.
Branding, Logos, and Partnership Opportunities
Marketing Benefits for SAP Certified Solutions
Certification Benefits overview page
For a complete list of marketing benefits after certification, please visit the 'Certification Benefits overview page'. Here you can find information on branding guidelines, the different logos, their usage and much more.
This particular integration scenario qualifies for the following branding:
- Every certified integration receives the SAP Certified - Integration with SAP BusinessObjects logo.
- Every certified integration receives a written test report and certificate.
- Every certified integration receives a listing in the SAP Partner Information Center (PIC).
- Integration certification of your solution is an important pre-requisite for full membership in SAP PartnerEdge. We encourage you to also register as a pre-member of SAP PartnerEdge early in the integration process. Find out more about the program, benefits and (pre-)membership criteria by visiting Partner with SAP and selecting Software Solution Partners.
Related Content
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