The latest version of SAP Business Objects Access Control is creating quite a stir with the improvements it is bringing to its early adopters. The headlines are:

Performance has been improved through multi threading, which supports higher user volumes and faster run-times.

Cost of ownership is reduced due to better configuration management and change control

Risk Reduction is enhanced through improved change control and history, and the ability to automate a periodic review of users and their access.

The whole GRC functionality is generally improved:  there is

• Workflow for automating the periodic review of your SAP users and the access that they have
• Provisioning SuperUser Privilege Management users via Compliant User Provisioning
• A  new reporting capability with content delivered through BI 7.0
• New integration with Identity Management Products
• SoD analysis and provisioning extended to Enterprise Portal and UME
• An improved look and feel
• One launch-pad for all Access Control applications
• Enterprise Role Management  - which delivers significant cost benefits for easy role building
• The ability to use CUP password reset independently of SAP HR Configuration rules
• Centralised reporting on Firefighter (now called Super User Privilege Manager, SPM) usage

Note also that SAP has amended the version roadmap. Version 6.0 will no longer be released. Instead , enhancement packages including fixes and enhancements, will be released for version 5.3 until the next significant release currently termed AC2010. su53 will be monitoring the enhancements news so that customers can make best use of the enhancement packs.

su53 Solutions has incorporated its experiences and knowledge into an upgrade service which can deliver a technical upgrade to existing  Access Control implementations, quickly, safely and cost effectively,  leaving clients in the best possible position to begin exploiting the business benefits of Access Control (AC) v 5.3.

If you would like to know more about upgrading your Access Control, or about su53 Solutions, please contact us via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling +44(0)28 9008 0053.