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.
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Conference Coverage
29 May 2025
SAP Sapphire 2025 news, trends and analysis
SAP showcased new business AI applications and continued to make the case for S/4HANA Cloud as the future of SaaS-based ERP innovation and digital transformation. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2025
SAP sits Joule at the helm of apps, data 'flywheel'
The vendor also made its Sapphire 2025 conference a showcase for solving AI data challenges with Business Data Cloud and integrated 'suites' of cloud applications. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Nov 2019
What should CIOs do with SAP ECC support ending in 2025?
SAP customers are faced with a tough decision: Move to S/4HANA or figure out how to extend support. Here's some expert advice on how to determine the right path forward. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2019
S/4HANA Cloud integrates Qualtrics for continuous improvement
The latest version of SAP S/4HANA Cloud embeds Qualtrics XM capabilities that provide a way for users to give direct feedback about the product. Analysts say it could be a differentiator but may take time. Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2019
HYCU backup for Google Cloud adds SAP HANA support
HYCU dives deeper into the Google Cloud Platform with backup for SAP HANA. The backup vendor aims to keep costs down and provide a fully managed service. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2019
SMBs focus on future with S/4HANA and SAP intelligent enterprise
Medical device startup Enable Injections is small now but intends to be big soon, so it's implementing SAP S/4HANA in phases to future-proof its company. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 Nov 2019
What are some SAP public cloud benefits for IT teams?
Some companies are facing decisions about whether to move to an SAP cloud and if so, which one. Here's a look at the SAP public cloud option and what it offers. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2019
SAP sees S/4HANA migration as its future, but do customers?
SAP S/4HANA is seen as an ideal platform for companies to build the intelligent enterprise, but SAP still faces problems getting customers to implement the 'next-generation ERP.' Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2019
President of SAP Customer Experience departs
Alex Atzberger is leaving his post as president of SAP Customer Experience. He will be replaced by industry veteran Bob Stutz. The news comes two weeks after Bill McDermott announced he was stepping down as SAP CEO. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2019
Road ahead for new SAP leadership team isn't an easy one
New SAP co-CEOs Jennifer Morgan and Christian Klein must clarify SAP's products strategy, explain the experience economy and help customers build the intelligent enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2019
CEO of SAP Bill McDermott abruptly resigns
Bill McDermott, CEO of longtime ERP, CRM and BI software vendor SAP, resigned Thursday triggering a succession plan that promotes Jennifer Morgan and Christian Klein to co-CEOs. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Sep 2019
SAP HANA database pivotal to SAP's past -- and future
In the last 20 years, SAP has gone from an ERP software vendor to a modern-day technology powerhouse. Analysts point to SAP HANA as the linchpin to its transformation. Continue Reading
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Answer
18 Sep 2019
Is SAP Cloud Platform architecture the same as SAP cloud migration?
With so many SAP products using the term 'cloud,' understanding what Cloud Platform is -- and isn't -- can be confusing. Here's a quick intro to help bring clarity to the issue. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Aug 2019
SAP third-party support saves money but may stifle innovation
Third-party support providers like Rimini Street offer SAP customers a way to stay on legacy platforms, but some say this may prevent them from using the most advanced versions. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
SAP S/4HANA Cloud 1908 gets more RPA, embedded analytics
The quarterly release of SAP S/4HANA Cloud includes new RPA and embedded analytics capabilities. One analyst was blunt about his take: He called the additions 'bells and whistles.' Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2019
S/4HANA migration concerns lead SAP 2019 stories so far
Industry observers believe that if SAP is to remain competitive, S/4HANA migrations need to pick up, and new leadership needs to convince customers of the intelligent enterprise's value. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2019
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
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Feature
29 Jul 2019
SAP digital core is the heart of the intelligent enterprise
Steve Niesman, CEO at Itelligence, believes customers who make the move from ECC to S/4HANA and C/4HAHA now are in a good position to reap competitive advantage. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2019
S/4HANA migration fears are overblown
Most SAP customers should not be afraid of going through an S/4HANA implementation, but they need to understand the benefits first, according to Approyo CEO Chris Carter. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2019
SAP PartnerEdge initiative offers free S/4HANA Cloud resources
SAP now offers free access to S/4HANA and C/4HANA test and demonstration systems to qualified partners. The new partner program is being met with enthusiasm, as SAP tries to keep pace with other cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jun 2019
What's new in SAP HANA Cloud Services and why it matters
Access to HANA in-memory data processing from a scalable elastic cloud and new options for balancing cost and speed are the main benefits of SAP's important new HANA offering. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jun 2019
Prepare for SAP S/4HANA 2025 by building your business case first
Organizations that are still considering the move from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA have six years left to build a viable business case and establish a sourcing process. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jun 2019
'SAP Nation 3.0' examines the state of the SAP economy
In this Q&A, analyst Vinnie Mirchandani discusses his book, 'SAP Nation 3.0,' the third in a series that examines the expansion of the SAP software empire and how companies manage it. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2019
SAP customers plan to stay on ECC6 beyond 2025 deadline
A new survey suggests SAP customers will stay on SAP ECC6, despite SAP's plan to pull support by 2025. One analyst said reports like this should be taken with a grain of salt. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2019
Plattner: Cloud is the way forward for S/4HANA systems
In this Q&A, SAP's Hasso Plattner explains why the cloud is the best option for SAP S/4HANA systems and why companies must know their customers' feelings in order to succeed. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2019
Hasso Plattner discusses the state of the SAP HANA database
In this Q&A, SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner explains why SAP HANA is now more accessible with the new HANA Cloud Services and can handle new enterprise database requirements. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2019
SAP HANA Cloud Services breaks in-memory database out of SAP ERP
SAP announced at Sapphire Now 2019 it is taking its flagship in-memory database platform to the cloud, pushing it beyond enterprise applications and making the technology more accessible. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2019
Sapphire 2019: Plattner vaunts public cloud as SAP future
At SapphireNow 2019 in Orlando, Florida, SAP co-founder and chair Hasso Plattner said public cloud is the future as raft of Hana database and analytics enhancements announced Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2019
SAP Sapphire Now to focus on Qualtrics and CXM, not restructuring
SAP is gearing up for its annual conference. Experience management and Qualtrics are sure to be on the agenda, but the vendor's recent layoffs and executive moves likely won't be. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
01 May 2019
SAP Sapphire 2019 news, trends and highlights
The annual user conference showcases emerging tech like AI, blockchain and IoT and advances the ball on HANA applications, with an eye to improving the customer experience. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2019
SAP earnings driven by strong cloud growth in Q1
SAP cloud revenue was up and S/4HANA added new customers, leading to a strong Q1 2019 earnings report. Cloud revenue for SAP rose in all regions, with especially strong growth in China and Japan. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Apr 2019
Confusion about features may hinder S/4HANA migration
SAP provides thousands of pages of documentation and online tools to compare ECC and S/4 features, but many customers remain unsure if the next-generation ERP does what they need. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2019
Overview of SAP HANA features and how it's being used today
There has been a lot of hype around SAP HANA since it became available nearly a decade ago, but what is it exactly and what role should it play in your organization today? Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Apr 2019
SAP HANA uses converge on analytics, transactions and apps
Many users, like clinical software maker HarrisLogic, combine all three HANA strengths in technology 'engines' for streamlined workflow, decision support and data integration. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2019
SAP layoffs may signal trouble for ABAP, HANA
Analysts say the moves could put SAP in a better position for new cloud investments, including untying SAP Cloud Platform from its HANA database underpinnings. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2019
Why some SAP shops move off Oracle to an SAP HANA database
While the vendors disagree on how many SAP customers have made the switch, Ferrara Candy has numbers that show a huge speed boost for its BI operations on SAP Business Warehouse. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2019
SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs. on-premises -- benefits, limitations, adoption
When it comes to SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs. on-premises, issues such as functionality and customization are paramount. Here's a look at where each shines and where each falls short. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Mar 2019
Criticism of SAP HANA database: Fair or false?
SAP HANA is an in-memory database and its namesake's highest profile product. The platform has added new functionality over the past decade, but industry experts disagree on how successful it has been. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2019
Inside SAP CoPilot for SuccessFactors, a digital assistant for HR
SAP's digital assistant, CoPilot, can now be put to use by human resources. Here's a look at how the technology can enable better service delivery through conversational AI. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2019
SAP S/4HANA migration still just a plan for most customers
According to a new survey by ASUG, most SAP users plan to move to S/4HANA eventually, but they're currently focused on other IT priorities, lack of confidence in S/4HANA or still need to build a business case. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2019
SAP S/4HANA Cloud 1902 release zeros in on manufacturing, finance
New features in SAP S/4HANA 1902 are meant primarily for manufacturers, but they may be challenging to take advantage of without preparation. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2019
Haribo can't bear SAP S/4HANA implementation
Haribo's recent deployment of S/4HANA may have led to problems getting its products into stores, but experts believe they could have been avoided with better project management. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2019
SAP intelligent enterprise helps Delivery Hero manage rapid growth
Delivery Hero may only be a midsize company, but its rapid business growth forced it to look for an enterprise-grade ERP product. The company eventually decided on SAP S/4HANA for the core of its intelligent enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2019
Cohesity backup gains ransomware detection, SAP HANA restores
Cohesity backup boosts its anti-ransomware capabilities with a new DataLock feature to prevent unauthorized backup deletion and releases a certified integration with SAP HANA. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2019
A successful S/4HANA implementation for SMBs hinges on best practices
Alain Dubois of Beyond Technologies tells how the company's own implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud provides it with insight that benefits its SMB customers. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Jan 2019
Where does SAP S/4HANA public cloud fit in two-tier ERP?
S/4HANA public cloud provides a less disruptive route to digital transformation than some options -- including the on-premises S/4 -- and smoother migration from legacy SAP. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jan 2019
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
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Opinion
02 Jan 2019
SAP C/4HANA, SAP intelligent enterprise top trends in 2018
The top five SAP trends from 2018 start with SAP C/4HANA and end with the intelligent enterprise. 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