What advantage does importing data into SAP Analytics Cloud offer over live data connection?

Importing data into SAP Analytics Cloud provides the advantage of data manipulation and transformation. When data is imported, users can leverage the full capabilities of the tool to manipulate the dataset as needed. This includes applying calculations, aggregating data, creating new dimensions, and cleansing the data to meet specific analysis requirements. The ability to reshape the data before using it in visualizations or models empowers analysts to derive deeper insights and tailor the information to their specific needs.

In contrast, a live connection typically does not allow for extensive data manipulation, as it reflects the real-time data state from the source system. While this offers certain advantages like real-time analysis, it limits the extent of custom preprocessing and transformation that can be applied within the analytics platform. Additionally, while the other options mention benefits that may come with different types of connections or use cases, the core strength of importing data lies in the ability to transform and prepare it for analysis.