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30 Aug 2018
How does SAP S/4HANA digital core enable digital transformation?
The S/4HANA digital core is an initiative of SAP to help companies turn big data emanating from various sources, such as sensors, into actionable insights. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2018
What are your S/4HANA supply chain software integration options?
Starting with S/4HANA supply chain software and adding additional capabilities through components such as Ariba and C/4HANA can solve some of the thorniest supply chain issues. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2018
Which SAP C/4HANA deployment options create great customer experience?
Companies looking to SAP to help them create great customer experience should understand C/4HANA deployment options and which is best for them. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jul 2018
SAP users tell why they are building an intelligent enterprise
Four SAP customers from a variety of industries explained why their companies are building intelligent enterprise systems. Reasons include responding to business and data growth. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2018
SAP Q2 2018: Cloud revenue shows momentum, 600 more S/4 customers
SAP’s second-quarter results show cloud revenue now at one-fifth of total, indicating momentum. S/4 Hana customers now number 8,900 Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2018
Deployment options -- SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs. on-premises vs. hybrid
Are you confused about the implementation options of S/4HANA? If so, learn about the various choices and their associated pros and cons. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2018
C/4HANA suite gets qualified thumbs up at SAP Sapphire Now
SAP debuts its Salesforce challenger, C/4HANA, at Sapphire Now 2018. But users probably won't implement it soon, and questions remain about SAP's ability to redefine the CRM market. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2018
Sapphire 2018: SAP will take over CRM market, says McDermott
SAP’s chief executive Bill McDermott tells 2018 Sapphire conference the supplier will storm the CRM market with its C/4 Hana business applications suite Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2018
Practical info on tap at SAP Sapphire Now 2018
At Sapphire Now 2018, SAP needs to combine high-level conceptual information with practical examples of how its technology helps businesses solve real business problems. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2018
SAP partner program delivers applications for SMB market
SAP partners are optimistic that a new program for qualifying their applications and making them available on the cloud will drive new business in the SMB market. Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2018
SAP Q1 2018: Cloud revenue breaks €1bn, 400 more S/4 customers
SAP’s overall first-quarter revenue was flat, but cloud revenue and profitability were up, while its S/4 Hana customer base stands at 8,300 Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2018
SAP bids to modernise indirect licensing with new pricing model
SAP has announced a new pricing model for indirect licensing scenarios that has been welcomed by user groups, who are still pressing for reassurance that they won’t pay more Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2018
Software license management tools can help with SAP indirect usage
Companies can use third-party license management tools to audit their SAP environment to address indirect access issues, but the tools need to be a part of an overall strategy. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Hana and S/4 users more sophisticated but beset by licensing doubts
Research sponsored by SAP consultancy Centiq finds SAP customers maturing their use of SAP Hana and S/4 Hana, but hindered by licensing concerns and dearth of skills Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2018
Avoiding SAP indirect access woes requires good faith
Some customers are concerned that SAP will hit them for indirect access licensing fees, but they can avoid trouble if they act in good faith and better understand their contracts. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2018
SAP indirect access issue needs clarity for users, experts say
The indirect licensing access issue is confusing to many SAP customers, and the company's efforts to explain it have not been fully successful, according to industry analysts. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2018
SAP 2017 results: Cloud revenue nears €3.8bn, 7,900 S/4 Hana customers
SAP has declared full year 2017 revenue of €23.5bn, of which nearly €2.8bn was cloud, alongside acquisition of Callidus, a cloud-based “lead to money” service Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2018
SAP S/4HANA Cloud and indirect access will dominate 2018
Industry experts say SAP S/4HANA Cloud migrations, Leonardo and Cloud Platform are the technology issues for SAP in 2018; on the business side, the top issue is indirect access. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2017
SAP Q3 2017 results show steady growth in cloud revenue to €937m
SAP’s third quarter 2017 results show steady growth in cloud revenue, S/4 Hana adoption, and some uptake for its “digital transformation” spearhead SAP Leonardo Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2017
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim gets 'faster in the head' with SAP analytics
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim has been using SAP’s Hana database and applications to speed up players mentally, as well as using SAP Hybris to sell shirts Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2017
New report says users aren't eager for SAP S/4HANA migration
A survey from Rimini Street says that almost 90% of SAP users have no plans for an S/4HANA migration, in part due to satisfaction with their existing SAP ERP. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2017
Greggs bakes in business change programme with SAP
UK baker and food-to-go retailer says it has significantly advanced its business change programme with a full panoply of SAP software Continue Reading
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17 May 2017
Sapphire 2017: McDermott declares SAP indirect licensing policy change
At SAP’s annual Sapphire Now conference in Orlando, Florida, CEO Bill McDermott ruled out charging for static read access from third-party systems, after recent controversy Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2017
High Court rules for SAP, against Diageo in indirect licensing case
Judge rejects Diageo’s submission that SAP PI is a “gatekeeper” licence for gaining access to the SAP suite of applications and database Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2017
SAP aims to clarify S/4 Hana, cloud apps roadmaps for customers
The SAP board has launched an initiative to publish and clarify roadmaps, especially in respect of S/4 Hana and its cloud applications, and one product of this is a new technology choice tool Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2017
What can a materials planner do to better manage inventory?
Creating material groupings, assigning replenishment strategies and ensuring timely monitoring for changes are some important keys to effective materials planning. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2016
Boots SAP centre of expertise helps take back control
Walgreens Boots Alliance has built an SAP centre of expertise to take back control of the strategic direction of its IT organisation from its previously outsourced structure Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2016
Manchester City builds digital fan wall on Hana Cloud Platform
Football club has unveiled an interactive fan wall, built on SAP’s Hana Cloud Platform, to engage fans better Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2016
CW@50: Spreadsheets and ERP – 50 years of software coding business
Business software has been a rich field for IT professionals over the past five decades, and we are on the cusp of a new era of customers rolling their own for competitive advantage Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2015
Oracle OpenWorld 2015: Larry Ellison vaunts Oracle’s cloud services over rivals
Larry Ellison promoted his company’s cloud services and berated rivals in his opening keynote at Oracle OpenWorld 2015 Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2014
SAP announces program to develop industry-focused cloud apps
SAP says its plan to build industry-focused cloud apps will give customers new options for meeting business-specific needs in this news roundup. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2014
Beer maker dishes on challenges, advantages of SAP BW on HANA
Molson Coors' trek to running SAP BW on HANA began with a frustrated finance department. Continue Reading
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05 May 2014
Vishal Sikka's exit at SAP stuns, but does it matter?
It seems few anticipated the departure of Vishal Sikka, the very public face of SAP's technical vision. But how much does it matter to SAP users? Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2014
Book excerpt: Production Planning and Control with SAP ERP
Read a chapter from a book by Jawad Akhtar that provides a step-by-step approach to creating different production types in SAP ERP. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2011
Gartner: HANA architecture is a work in progress
A recent Gartner report, “SAP Throws Down the Next-Generation Architecture Gauntlet With HANA,” gives SAP HANA high marks, but cautions it could be a challenge for SAP to convince “conservative” customers about the need for it. Continue Reading
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News
25 Aug 2010
Bringing SAP's customer network down to earth
Nina Simosko, senior vice president for SAP’s Premier Customer Network, and her team are aiming to add some clarity to what it means to be a part of this group. Continue Reading
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Report
27 Apr 2010
Special Report: Choosing hardware for SAP environments
SAP application performance starts with smart hardware decisions. In this special report, find out how to choose hardware for SAP environments. Continue Reading