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.
Top Stories
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Conference Coverage
27 Apr 2026
SAP Sapphire 2026 news, trends and analysis
Here are the newest developments from SAP Sapphire in Orlando, Fla., with the enterprise software vendor's 2026 announcements and our writers' takes on the news. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Apr 2026
Rise with SAP vs. S/4HANA Cloud: What are the differences?
Learn more about Rise with SAP vs. S/4HANA Cloud and SAP's vision for Rise with SAP. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2018
Translytical data platforms emerge with SAP HANA as a leader
SAP HANA is a leading translytical platform, according to Forrester, and consulting firm Convergent IS says the combination of transactional and analytical data creates new opportunities. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Sep 2017
Start preparing infrastructure now for SAP S/4HANA migration
SAP has set 2025 as the date it will no longer support its Business Suite ERP system, and some infrastructure service providers believe customers should begin to plan now. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Sep 2014
What is the SAP HANA XS Engine and how does it work?
Ethan Jewett explains how the SAP HANA XS Engine is used to run lightweight applications on the SAP in-memory database platform. Continue Reading
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Answer
05 Jun 2014
The case for a phased SAP HANA implementation
Installing SAP HANA is no easy task. Read about why Scotts Miracle-Gro decided on a phased rollout of its HANA implementation. Continue Reading
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Answer
04 Jun 2014
The business case for integrating Hadoop with SAP HANA
Adobe tracks everything its users do and dumps the data into Hadoop. How did the company make the business case for integration with SAP HANA? Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Oct 2013
SAP NLS app, new HANA updates changing the data management equation
Developments including an SAP Near Line Storage application and new SAP HANA features are helping solve big data bottlenecks, writes Ethan Jewett. Continue Reading