SAP Business Objects versions since Inception

Business Objects started way back in 1990 with their tool called Skipper SQL 2.0 x.

After four year i.e in 1994 company have come up with  "Business Objects v3.0" and its was the same year when Business Objects first french software company has got listed in NASDAQ.

than later version BO 4.0 is launched.

In 1997: Introduces WebI thin client, which enables shared information across an extranet.

2001: SAP signs an OEM and reseller agreement to bundle Crystal Reports. Acquires Blue Edge Software.

2003: Acquires Crystal Decisions for $820 million.[11] Business Objects releases Dashboard Manager, BusinessObjects Enterprise 6, and BusinessObjects Performance Manager.

2004: Debuts new combined company with the slogan, "Our Future is Clear, Crystal Clear." Launches Crystal v10 and BusinessObjects v6.5.

2005: Launches BusinessObjects XI. Acquires SRC Software, Infommersion, and Medience. Launches BusinessObjects Enterprise XI Release 2.

2007: Continuing its string of acquisitions, Business Objects acquires Cartesis[14] and Inxight.

2007: In October, SAP AG's Chief Executive Henning Kagermann announced a $6.8 billion deal to acquire Business Objects.

2008: In January, SAP absorbs all of Business Objects' offices, and renames the entity "Business Objects, an SAP company". Following the acquisition of Business Objects by SAP, the founder and CEO of Business Objects, Bernard Liautaud, announces his resignation.

2009: Business Objects becomes a division of SAP instead of a separate company. The portfolio brand "SAP BusinessObjects" was created. All former BO employees now officially work for SAP.

after realasing BO XI in 2005 later on the several version have Come up.

BO XI R1

BO XI R2

BO XI R3

BO XI 3.1 

BO XI 3.1 Edge Version

BO XI 3.2

and Now the latest version BO XI 4.0 or SAP BO 4.0 is launched in 2011.

Current Version which is in market callled as 

- SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence 4.1 Sp7