SAP HANA

SAP HANA, an in-memory database and application development platform for processing high volumes of data in real time, is SAP's highest profile product. Read the latest news and expert advice about the SAP HANA platform as the architecture evolves. Also, independent case studies detail lessons learned from peers about their implementation of the SAP HANA architecture.

March 02, 2022 02 Mar'22
Benefits of ERP cloud migration need reality check

In this Q&A, Roan Low of Syntax explains why organizations should consider a system transformation, not a lift-and-shift upgrade, to take full advantage of an ERP cloud migration.
February 11, 2022 11 Feb'22
IBM Breakthrough targets Rise with SAP, deepening ties

IBM's new Breakthrough, a bundle of IaaS and consulting services, is aimed at giving SAP customers one-stop shopping for S/4HANA cloud transformations. v
December 16, 2021 16 Dec'21
Security initiatives can accelerate an S/4HANA migration

In this Q&A, Juan Pablo Perez-Etchegoyen, CTO at Onapsis, discusses why it's important for companies to include security measures at the beginning of an S/4HANA migration project.
December 07, 2021 07 Dec'21
A year in, Rise with SAP sees traction, but messaging still muddy

After a year, the returns on Rise with SAP are mixed. For some, it's just the right package to spur a move to S/4HANA, while for others, the simplified cloud model is not needed.

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SAP S/4HANA Finance

SAP S/4HANA Finance is a financial application in the SAP S/4HANA ERP platform. Continue Reading
SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA is an ERP business suite based on the SAP HANA in-memory database that allows companies to perform transactions and analyze business data in real time. Continue Reading
SAP S/4HANA Cloud

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a SaaS version of SAP S/4HANA ERP, a suite of integrated business applications. Continue Reading

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SAP S/4HANA migration: A definitive guide

Implementing S/4HANA comes with significant risk -- yet it also offers a real opportunity for digital transformation. Here's the information and best practices to ensure success. Continue Reading
9 top SAP S/4HANA benefits for businesses

For today's highly nimble business models, SAP S/4HANA can provide speed, flexibility, simplicity, faster analytics, lower costs and the strength of HANA's in-memory database. Continue Reading
Is Rise with SAP a good fit for you?

The service Rise with SAP is likely a good fit for some organizations but not for others. Learn how to decide if SAP's new offering is right for your company. Continue Reading

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Compare SAP greenfield vs. brownfield approach for S/4HANA

Here's an explanation of the key differences between SAP greenfield vs. brownfield, what a third, hybrid approach can do for an S/4HANA migration and questions to help you decide. Continue Reading
Rise with SAP will continue to evolve in 2022

Experts see Rise with SAP as a mixed bag. The program has the tools to provide a path to S/4HANA, but SAP still needs to show the value of an S/4HANA cloud migration. Continue Reading
How can SAP IBP help address supply chain challenges?

As supply chain issues continue to affect companies, SAP's Integrated Business Planning could help improve users' supply chain management. Learn how. Continue Reading

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S/4HANA migration needs strong project management

Vinci Energies Group shows that an SAP S/4HANA migration is a difficult project that requires strong management, but the new functions have real business value. Continue Reading
UX analysis is key to S/4HANA migration at AES

User experience software from Knoa helped an energy company choose what transactions to migrate from SAP ECC 6 on an Oracle database to an SAP HANA database, and then to S/4HANA. Continue Reading
What does S/4HANA Supply Chain offer production planning?

The line of business Enterprise Management product S/4HANA Supply Chain offers a production-planning component that features materials planning tools and intuitive dashboards. Continue Reading