How does SAP Analytics Cloud support data integration from multiple sources?

SAP Analytics Cloud supports data integration from multiple sources primarily through the capability of enabling data blending from different sources. This feature allows users to combine data from various origins—such as on-premise databases, cloud applications, and even spreadsheets—into a cohesive analytic dataset. Such integration is crucial for providing comprehensive insights, as it allows analysts to draw connections and perform comparative analyses across diverse data elements.

By facilitating data blending, SAP Analytics Cloud empowers organizations to leverage their entire data ecosystem, enhancing the effectiveness of reporting and dashboard capabilities. This will enable users to create more nuanced and insightful visualizations without being limited to a single data source, thus maximizing the analytics potential from disparate datasets.

Other options do not align with the main capabilities of the platform. For example, supporting only SAP data sources would significantly limit the flexibility and effectiveness of the tool in integrating data from various environments. Similarly, while restricting data access based on user roles pertains to security and governance, it does not directly address how integration occurs. Lastly, allowing manual data entry only would not meet the needs for robust analytics that come from integrated data sources.