Advantages:
integration with SAP
SAP Business Objects created a firm company determined to stir the market;
Good data modeling and data-management support;
SAP Business Objects provides tools for data mining and quality; profiling due to many acquisitions of other companies.
Quick learning curve and ease of use
Disadvantages:
SAP Business Objects is seen as two different companies
Uncertain future. Controversy over deciding which method of delivering data integration to use (SAP BW or BODI).
BusinessObjects Data Integrator (Data Services) may not be seen as a stand-alone capable application to some organizations.