{"id":111311,"date":"2026-09-14T17:19:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T15:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rapidviews.io\/?p=111311"},"modified":"2026-11-08T23:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T22:36:38","slug":"bi-smart-repository-whats-new-in-version-7-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rapidviews.io\/en\/blog\/bi-smart-repository\/bi-smart-repository-whats-new-in-version-7-1","title":{"rendered":"BI Smart Repository – What’s New in Version 7.1"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introduction<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Version 7.1 of BI Smart Repository<\/a> has just been deployed to production with a host of new features.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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BO v2 Audit \u2013 Overall Improvement of the Feature<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We have enhanced the BO analytical audit feature. New filters are now available, including filtering by folder, report complexity, universe, or business domain.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Filtering\t\t\t\t\t

In addition, we have improved the display of active and inactive reports, with the option to export the list of reports to Excel files.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Analytics\t\t\t\t\t

We did the same for the display of redundant reports<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Redundancy\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Data Search - AI-Generated Report Descriptions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A new button now lets you automatically generate a description of your reports using AI, regardless of which connector you use.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The generated description outlines the main elements of the report:
- Overview: provides an overview of the report's content and the information it contains.
- Purpose of the report: explains its purpose and the decisions or analyses it enables.
- Key metrics: Identifies the main data points, metrics, and dimensions displayed in the report.
- Data sources: Describes the origin of the data used to generate the report.
- Use Cases: Provides concrete examples of situations in which the report can be used by various business units.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Data\t\t\t\t\t

Enabling the feature:
This feature is disabled by default. To enable it, please contact our sales team. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Model used:
Descriptions are generated using GPT, and the model may evolve as the feature is improved.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Data submitted to GPT models via <\/em>Azure OpenAI <\/em><\/a> is treated as confidential, is not used to train Microsoft or OpenAI models, and remains isolated within the customer's Azure tenant in accordance with Microsoft's privacy commitments.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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BW Connector \u2013 Improvements<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The BW connector includes several enhancements designed to enrich the reported data and improve the reliability of connections between different types of objects.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Management of BEx Queries has been improved, with more comprehensive reporting of exported data and better management of connections to upstream objects, including Composite Providers, Infosets, and CDS Views.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The display of labels in French and English has also been improved for various types of objects to provide more comprehensive and consistent information.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Finally, Composite Provider management has been enhanced to improve the reporting of columns and better identify their sources.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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General Improvements<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The platform is evolving with a migration of the back end to .NET 10<\/a> to improve its performance, security, and maintainability.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The password management policy has also been strengthened to improve overall account security. From now on, all new accounts and password changes must meet the following criteria: a minimum length of 12 characters, at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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New Connector: Talend<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A brand-new connector is here: Talend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Official\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Minority Extractor<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

SAP BW \u2013 Connections and Performance<\/strong>:
The SAP ABAP connection methods supported by SAP BW have been expanded. It is now possible to connect via an Application Server or a Message Server, with support for routing via SAProuter.
SAP BW exports have also been improved to optimize performance, particularly in terms of execution speed and resource usage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

SAP BO \/ Web Intelligence<\/strong>:
A new CSV export feature now allows you to extract audit data from SAP BO \/ Web Intelligence.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

General \u2013 Connection Error Handling<\/strong>:
The display of connection errors for various platforms has been improved to provide clearer and more explicit messages in the event of a connection problem.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Let's talk about your project<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Would you like to take things further after reading this article? Book a 30-minute call with a RapidViews expert to discuss your SAP challenges and optimize your infrastructure.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tBook an appointment\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n\t\t
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What enhancements have been introduced to BO Audit in version 7.1? <\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n
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BO analytical audit adds new filters by folder,report complexity, universe, and business domain, alongside upgraded displays and Excel export options for active,inactive, and redundant reports.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n

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How does the AI-driven report description feature work in Data Search? <\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n
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A dedicated action triggers Azure OpenAI to generate a structured overview of any report, summarizing its content, objectives, key performance indicators, data sources, and business use cases.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n

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Is data privacy ensured when using AI generation for report descriptions? <\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n
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Yes, data processed through Azure OpenAI is fully protected, never reused to train Microsoft or OpenAI foundational models, and remains strictly isolated within the customer's secure Azure tenant.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n

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What new connectors and technical upgrades are included in this release? <\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n
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This release introduces the new Talend connector, expands SAP BW metadata mapping, migrates the back-end infrastructure to .NET 10, and enforces stronger account password security policies.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n