Oracle Cloud Reporting: BIP vs. OTBI vs. FDI – What’s the Difference?
If you're working with 甲骨文 Cloud Applications, understanding the right reporting tool for the job can be a game-changer! Let's break down the three major reporting tools:
?? BI Publisher (BIP) – Think Pixel-Perfect Reports
? Best for highly formatted reports (invoices, POs, payslips)
? Supports complex data models & multiple data sources
? Requires SQL knowledge & template design (RTF, Excel, PDF, etc.)
?? Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI) – Think Self-Service Analytics
? Best for ad hoc, real-time reporting with a business-friendly UI
? Uses subject areas (drag & drop functionality, no SQL needed)
? Great for dashboards & operational insights
?? Financials & Supply Chain Data Insight (FDI) – Think Prebuilt Data Analytics
? Best for Financial & Supply Chain Analytics (prebuilt KPIs, trends)
? Extracts & transforms data for deeper insights
? Leverages Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) for extended reporting
?? Which one should you use?
?? Need a structured, formatted report? ? BIP
?? Need quick operational insights? ? OTBI
?? Need advanced financial or supply chain analytics? ? FDI
Choosing the right tool depends on who needs the report and how they will use the data or you can ask the experts at Camptra Technologies Harv Tuli Arideep Mukherjee Gaurav Bhardwaj Saurav Dutta Megan Ketter Scott K. Kushal Pujara
Which reporting tool do you use the most in Oracle Cloud? Drop your thoughts below! ??
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Ex. Experienced Senior Business Analyst, Solution Architect at Hi3G Access AB
2 周One (of many) key underlying assumtion in this reasoning is that all relevant needed data is available, which is seldom true. Then there are the questions of data quality and correcteness and the report correctness and maintenance. So it is rarely as straightforward as Oracle presents it.
Empowering Enterprises through Oracle Cloud & AI | Specialist in Business Transformation
2 周Great breakdown of Oracle Cloud reporting tools! One key factor in choosing the right tool is the end user’s needs. Operational users often rely on OTBI for real-time insights to support daily decision-making, while executive management may prefer FDI, as it provides summarized visualizations and trend analysis for strategic planning. Each tool serves a different audience, so understanding the user’s perspective is crucial!
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2 周I use Camptra for all my reporting needs?? Camptra Technologies ???