WebI

Webi, short for Web Intelligence, is a web-based reporting and analysis tool within SAP's BusinessObjects BI platform. It enables business users to query, analyze, and report on data from a variety of sources through a web browser or a desktop client. WebI documents typically pull data via the Universe, a semantic layer that maps complex data sources into business-friendly terms, though direct connections to databases or SAP data sources are also supported.

With WebI, users can build ad hoc queries using a drag-and-drop interface, apply filters and prompts to shape results, and create calculated measures and variables for deeper analysis. Reports can be formatted, grouped, and broken by dimensions, and interactive features such as drill-down, sorting, and conditional formatting help highlight insights. Output can be exported to formats like PDF, Excel, CSV, or HTML, and reports can be scheduled or distributed through the BI platform.

In deployment, WebI is integrated into the SAP BusinessObjects BI platform, governed by centralized administration tools such as the Central Management Console and the BI Launch Pad for end-user access. Security and access control are managed via the platform’s authentication and authorization framework, including user roles and universes.

WebI has evolved across versions, with web-based editing and viewing in later releases alongside traditional design tools. It remains widely used for self-service reporting and analytical exploration within enterprise environments.