SAP S/4HANA
Built on the HANA in-memory platform, the SAP S/4HANA architecture is the next generation of the Business Suite ERP platform, which SAP will no longer support after 2025. Although 2025 may seem far off, experts say you should start planning your migration now. Look to our experts for migration tips and SAP S/4HANA best practices.
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Conference Coverage
07 Jun 2022
SAP Sapphire Now 2022 news, trends and analysis
The user conference puts sustainability and the supply chain front and center, along with SAP's continued quest to attract users to its cloud products. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Mar 2022
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
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News
09 Nov 2022
SAP Sustainability Control Tower looks to ease ESG reporting
SAP Sustainability Control Tower enables companies of all sizes to gather and manage ESG data. The revamped SaaS model focuses on better ease of use and quicker return of value. Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2022
SAP improves UX functionality for Intelligent Spend
At SAP Spend Connect, the vendor unveiled new updates to SAP Intelligent Spend applications, including a consumer-like buying experience and a centralized procurement capability. Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2022
Santander joins SAP MBC to embed financials into processes
SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity has added Santander Bank to its partner list to help companies reduce the complexity of embedding financial services into ERP applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Aug 2022
At 50, SAP finds itself at another crossroads
Over its 50-year history, SAP rode business and technology trends to the top of the ERP industry, but it now is at a crossroads and will need to continue to innovate to thrive. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Aug 2022
Third-party SAP support offers migration flexibility
Third-party support providers make a pitch that they can provide greater flexibility at a lower cost, but customers should think things through before making a switch. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2022
Saueressig: SAP's future is multi-tenant SaaS ERP
SAP's Thomas Saueressig explains the future of multi-tenant cloud ERP for SAP customers and why it will take some large companies longer to get there. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2022
SAP earnings reveal cloud as largest revenue stream
SAP reported strong cloud revenue for Q2 2022, driven by increased adoption of Rise with SAP. But it faces a challenging Q3 due to inflationary pressures and the Ukraine war. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2022
SAP exec talks new opportunities S/4HANA Cloud provides
In this Q&A, Thomas Saueressig, SAP's head of product engineering, discusses the advantages of S/4HANA Cloud, along with the complexities that customers face in making the move. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
07 Jun 2022
SAP Sapphire Now 2022 news, trends and analysis
The user conference puts sustainability and the supply chain front and center, along with SAP's continued quest to attract users to its cloud products. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
SAP exec: Begin to prepare a sustainability strategy now
In this Q&A, SAP's Jim Sullivan discusses why sustainability has become an issue that companies need to take seriously, taking into account more regulation and consumer attitudes. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2022
SAP's S/4HANA Cloud goal is outcomes, not deployment model
In this Q&A, Sven Denecken of SAP discusses deployment options for S/4HANA Cloud and how the cloud offers more flexibility for changing conditions. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
Skytap targets staged HANA migrations for IBM Power Systems
SAP customers who want to begin a cloud migration to HANA but aren't ready for a full migration can move workloads onto IBM Power Systems to the Skytap IaaS on Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
Faced with growing demand, 3 companies turn to S/4HANA Cloud
Three companies explain why they selected S/4HANA Cloud as a core system for digital transformation. One key takeaway: Good change management is required. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 May 2022
SAP innovation wing aims to shape future of ERP technology
Self-learning AI and analytics that are smart enough to launch dashboards and alerts are among the research projects that could someday become SAP products. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2022
Sapphire 2022 provided scaled-down value
Rise with SAP took a backseat to sustainability at SAP Sapphire 2022, which returned as a live event. There were no big products announcements, just a flurry of updates. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2022
SAP Sapphire focuses on speed, disruption, sustainability
At SAP Sapphire 2022, the ERP vendor highlighted accelerating business transformation, disruptions to supply chains and sustainability as main challenges that businesses face. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 May 2022
SAP Sapphire returns as a scaled-down live event
SAP Sapphire 2022 is back with an in-person and virtual program. Rise with SAP will be a hot topic, but SAP also needs to focus on SAP Business Network and Business Technology Platform. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2022
SAP teams up with BCG on sustainability strategy
SAP and BCG combine products to enable implementing sustainability programs around eliminating carbon emissions, reducing waste and tracking environmental, social and governance information. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Apr 2022
Top SAP S/4HANA alternatives to add to your ERP shortlist
SAP S/4HANA competitors from Microsoft, Oracle and QAD have much of the capability and scalability you need but with less of the hassle. Here's how they compare. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2022
Unilever pursues supply chain sustainability with blockchain
Unilever deploys blockchain-enabled GreenToken by SAP to help ensure the palm oil used in its products comes from responsible sources and doesn't contribute to rainforest loss. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2022
How to think long term about SAP ECC customizations
Because customizations have long-term implications, organizations currently running SAP ECC as their core ERP system must give careful thought to their approach. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2022
4 steps for creating an analytics strategy on SAP ECC
Many companies can benefit from analytics' capabilities, and organizations staying on SAP ECC can still create an effective analytics strategy. Learn how. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2022
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
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Tip
10 Mar 2022
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
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Feature
08 Mar 2022
5 SAP S/4HANA certification and training courses to consider
Online training from LinkedIn Learning, Skillshare, Udemy and SAP may be the fastest route to S/4HANA proficiency -- and higher levels of mastery including certification. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2022
SAP Business ByDesign vs. SAP S/4HANA: A comparison
After years of evolution, Business ByDesign has found a sweet spot in SaaS ERP for SMBs and the public sector compared with S/4HANA's strengths in larger enterprise deployments. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2022
5 steps for boosting SAP ECC security
Cybersecurity remains a top priority for organizations. Learn some key steps that companies with SAP ECC should follow to boost their security and stay safe. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Mar 2022
A short guide to primary SAP S/4HANA modules and LOBs
SAP groups S/4HANA modules around lines of business. Here's a quick overview of modules and features for finance, HCM, procurement, manufacturing and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2022
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
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News
23 Feb 2022
SAP Process Automation offers low-code RPA, workflow tool
Companies can now automate business processes with SAP Process Automation, a low-code tool that combines SAP Workflow Management and SAP Robotic Process Automation. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Feb 2022
How SAP tools could help you move to continuous accounting
SAP tools like SAP Business Planning and Consolidation can help companies switch from periodic closing to continuous accounting and planning. Learn more about how it works. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Feb 2022
Solving GAAP vs. IFRS, other accounting challenges with SAP
SAP ERP products can help users with international accounting challenges like GAAP vs. IFRS. Learn how the software can potentially make the process easier. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2022
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 Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Feb 2022
How can SAP's Financial Closing Cockpit streamline closing?
SAP's Financial Closing Cockpit and its next-generation cloud iteration could help companies manage their closing more efficiently. Learn more about the applications' capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2022
SAP reports strong Q4 earnings; acquires Taulia
SAP Q4 2021 cloud earnings were strong, and the company added to its portfolio by acquiring Taulia for cash management and investing in intelligent contract firm Icertis. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jan 2022
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
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Answer
19 Jan 2022
What SAP product supports project-based teams?
SAP's SuccessFactors Dynamic Teams could help support project-based teams in the workplace and solve associated challenges. Learn more about the new capabilities. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Jan 2022
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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Answer
23 Dec 2021
Should SAP users move from APO to IBP?
SAP is emphasizing its Integrated Business Planning product and moving its Advanced Planning and Optimization tools out of the spotlight. Learn whether users should transition to IBP. Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Dec 2021
How can SAP's predictive analytics improve SCM?
SAP's predictive analytics could help users with their supply chain management as supply chain problems persist. Learn more about how these capabilities could benefit users. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2021
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. Continue Reading
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Answer
15 Dec 2021
How can SAP's Signavio acquisition help companies?
Learn about process mining's capabilities and how Rise with SAP users could potentially benefit from the company acquiring process mining company Signavio. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2021
SAP strives to attract app developers with BTP
SAP wants its Business Technology Platform to compete with development platforms from AWS, Azure and GCP and help it to modernize its image. Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2021
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. Continue Reading
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Answer
01 Dec 2021
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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Feature
23 Nov 2021
Overview of SuccessFactors Opportunity Marketplace
SuccessFactors Opportunity Marketplace's core functionality is providing recommendations for employees, such as a training course. Learn how it could help your company. Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2021
SAP TechEd sets sights on hyperscalers with developer tools
SAP launched a series of developer products at SAP TechEd, including free tier access for the SAP Business Technology Platform and the low-code/no-code platform SAP AppGyver. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 Nov 2021
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
02 Nov 2021
Overview of SuccessFactors Center of Capabilities
Here's how SuccessFactors Center of Capabilities can help identify employee abilities, employees who should be upskilled and the projects that have attracted employee interest. Continue Reading
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Answer
18 Oct 2021
What types of companies can use Rise with SAP?
Certain types of companies will gain more from using Rise with SAP than others. Here are the kinds of organizations that are best suited for using SAP's new offering. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
Google-Lemongrass partnership boosts SAP on GCP
Google stakes its claim as the best public cloud option for SAP workloads thanks to a new partnership with Lemongrass, a well-known cloud managed services provider. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Sep 2021
The at-a-glance guide to the latest SAP ERP choices
IT leaders may find it difficult to distinguish between the versions of S/4HANA. Here's a cheat sheet on the strengths and weaknesses of each. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
21 Sep 2021
What's next for SAP HANA 1.0 users
SAP HANA 1.0 is now out of mainstream maintenance. Here's how that pertains to an SAP HANA 2.0 upgrade and what happens if users don't make the move. Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2021
Google Cloud and SAP forge ahead with Rise offerings
As SAP moves away from Microsoft Azure as its preferred public cloud provider, Google looks to fill the void. Customers should benefit from the competition. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Aug 2021
How does SAP intend to support a circular economy?
SAP's circular economy efforts include its new software Responsible Design and Production. Learn how it can help producers take responsibility for their environmental impact. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2021
IBM touts hybrid cloud for S/4HANA transformations
IBM's hybrid cloud presents a strong alternative to the public cloud hyperscalers for S/4HANA deployments, but many don't see the legacy vendor as an innovation leader. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2021
Bold vision for SAP Business Network not yet a reality
SAP is trying to create a 'network of networks' with its SAP Business Network, which it unveiled in June, but it still has to knit all the elements together. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jul 2021
IT complexity slows S/4HANA migration pace
Most S/4HANA projects are being held up by the complexity of SAP system environments, and organizations need to fully understand the systems and align IT and business to succeed. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jul 2021
Deloitte SAP Industry Cloud apps aim to fill ERP gaps
The head of Deloitte's $4 billion SAP practice explains the consultancy's role in SAP's new industry applications and how Kinetic Microservices can extend S/4HANA Cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2021
Rise with SAP won't move S/4HANA needle for large customers
Rise with SAP is good for smaller companies, but if Rise is going to be a success, SAP will need to figure out how to attract its largest customers, according to two experts. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2021
Which SAP software supports sustainability?
SAP is releasing new sustainability software to give organizations the environmental data they need to achieve climate targets. Learn more about each type. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2021
How does SAP Product Footprint Management work?
SAP Product Footprint Management can help companies assess and manage their environmental impact. Learn about some of the software's capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2021
Quadpack migrates to S/4HANA Cloud to unite data, processes
Faced with an aging on-premises ERP system, Quadpack is migrating to SAP S/4HANA Cloud while simultaneously upgrading its analytics and data warehousing capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2021
A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Any Premise on HEC
S/4HANA Any Premise on HEC is best for companies with a complex environment that are upgrading from an existing SAP system. Learn whether it's the best choice for your company. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2021
SAP makes play to be core of corporate sustainability efforts
SAP debuted sustainability products so that companies can measure and manage carbon emissions and participate in the circular economy. But are customers ready? Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2021
A buyer's guide to customer-managed S/4HANA Any Premise
Customer-managed S/4HANA Any Premise is best for users who prefer to use a different set of tools and processes than HEC and have more control over the environment. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jun 2021
SAP wants to own intelligent enterprise, but firms have options
SAP customers Paragon 28 and Merit Energy extoll the value of an S/4HANA-based intelligent enterprise, but an S/4HANA migration might not be needed to achieve the same benefits. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2021
SAP pushes Rise, business network as keys to digital success
At Sapphire Now 2021, SAP execs DJ Paoni and Julia White discussed how businesses can utilize Rise with SAP and the new SAP Business Network to meet the acceleration of change head on. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2021
SAP Business Network major focus at Sapphire Now 2021
SAP announced new initiatives such as the SAP Business Network to help companies become intelligent enterprises. Experts described the messaging as impressive but lacking in detail. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2021
Sapphire 2021: Unlocking an intelligent business community
Supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic enabled SAP to rethink business networks. Now its strategy is to reduce friction so businesses can work together as a community. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2021
Sapphire Now should elicit more details on Rise with SAP
At Sapphire Now, the SAP community is hoping for clarity on Rise with SAP and an honest look at the challenges facing SAP customers. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2021
SAP-Honeywell connected buildings app combines OT, IT data
The new Forge Real Estate Operations application from Honeywell and SAP marries operational data with enterprise data to help companies make better decisions on building usage. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
13 May 2021
What are the options as SAP HANA 1.0 support in the Neo environment sunsets?
With support for SAP HANA 1.0 in the SAP BTP, Neo environment ending soon, users will face a choice between the Neo environment and Cloud Foundry for SAP HANA 2.0. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2021
A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition
S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition is best for users who need greater flexibility and are willing to pay a bit more for it. Learn whether it's right for your company. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2021
SAP-NHL Coaching Insights app enhances real-time game data
A new version of the Coaching Insights app, a joint SAP-NHL effort, includes features that provide coaches with in-game analysis of player and game data. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2021
Move to S/4HANA or not? Some real-world experiences
With end of support looming for ECC, the race to S/4HANA is on -- for some. Learn some pros and cons of S/4HANA and why some companies are taking a 'just say no' approach. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2021
Celonis process mining aids Hager's S/4HANA journey
A successful SAP S/4HANA migration depends on companies fully understanding business processes. Here's how the Hager Group uses Celonis process mining to analyze and optimize processes. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2021
A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud extended edition (EX)
S/4HANA Cloud EX offers much of the multi-tenant version's simplicity and standardization but with much greater environment control. Learn more to see if it's a good fit for your company. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2021
SAP earnings strong for Q1, Oracle claims dismissed
SAP results in Q1 2021 were strong, led by a growth in cloud revenue and the growth of the customer base for SAP S/4HANA. However, there are weaknesses in the Intelligent Spend unit. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Apr 2021
A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud SaaS ERP
SAP's multi-tenant SaaS ERP, S/4HANA Cloud, is a viable choice for companies that need ease in their infrastructure management. Learn what it offers and what it requires of IT. Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2021
SAP forms financial services partnership with Dediq
SAP and financial industry investment firm Dediq are forming a new business unit to develop applications that help banks and insurance firms with changing processes. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2021
Unpatched applications threaten SAP security
Cyberattacks are a significant threat to unpatched, unprotected SAP applications, according to a new threat intelligence report from SAP and Onapsis. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Mar 2021
Understand your S/4HANA deployment options
SAP deployment options can be confusing, particularly with name changes. Learn which SAP program is right for your company based on your organization's goals and needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Mar 2021
MSC Industrial Supply transforms to SAP S/4HANA private cloud
MSC Industrial Supply needed to cut costs and modernize its ERP system, so it first moved to S/4HANA on a hybrid cloud and has recently completed a transformation to a SaaS model. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2021
SAP tools analyze usage, help ease S/4HANA migration
ODTH First Class Logistics and TGS lean on SAP tools to analyze SAP remote access and user experience and speed up an S/4HANA migration project. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2021
SAP partners sound off on Rise with SAP program
SAP customers considering a move to S/4HANA may be attracted to the simplicity of Rise with SAP, a recently launched program that may also be a boon for SAP partners. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
05 Mar 2021
Consider moving from ECC to S/4HANA sooner rather than later
Reinventing your business processes and revamping your ERP system is not as simple as pushing a button, but an S/4HANA conversion may not be as risky as you think. Here's why. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2021
SAP Store adds partner apps for one e-commerce experience
The SAP Store now includes the SAP App Center for partner applications as well as enhanced search capabilities that allow customers to quickly find specific applications. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2021
Security top of mind for digital transformation projects
Like the transformation of their IT systems, SAP customers will need to modernize their security strategies as they move to the cloud, according to a new ASUG and Onapsis survey. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Feb 2021
Understand SAP Industry Cloud and how it works
SAP's industry-focused approach to the cloud is meant to provide vertical functionality and digital transformation with less disruption. Here are some examples. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Feb 2021
Strategic advice for SAP ECC customers in 2021
In 2021, current SAP customers will need to make a decision on whether to stay with ECC, migrate to S/4HANA or consider alternatives. Here's what to consider. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2021
SAP earnings strong in Q4, but cloud growth questionable
SAP had a strong Q4 in 2020, but long-term growth prospects are unclear as they depend on SAP's transition to a true cloud-first company. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2021
SAP acquires process mining software vendor Signavio
Process mining and business process intelligence capabilities are a core part of SAP's new Rise with SAP subscription services and will be delivered through SAP's acquisition of Signavio. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2021
Rise with SAP streamlines business transformation
SAP debuted Rise with SAP, a new offering designed to help customers transform business models and processes so that they can become more flexible, resilient, data-driven enterprises. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2021
Google's SAP on GCP investments may pay off
Investing in data centers and bringing on former SAP executives, Google is hoping to turn its cloud platform into a public cloud destination for SAP customers. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
25 Jan 2021
Compare SAP S/4HANA vs. SAP ECC: Five main differences
As ECC users consider their options for the future, understanding how their current SAP ERP system compares to S/4HANA is critical. Here are some important differences. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Jan 2021
How can SAP Work Zone for HR help enable a digital workplace?
Part of SAP SuccessFactors HXM, Work Zone for HR is a digital workspace meant to boost employee experience. Learn more about its features and functions. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2021
More SAP leadership changes as Fox-Martin exits
SAP shuffles the executive ranks again as head of SAP customer success Adaire Fox-Martin leaves and ex-Microsoft Azure leader Julia White joins to head the SAP marketing organization Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2021
SAP Commerce Cloud dresses up digital storefronts
SAP Commerce Cloud is designed to help companies launch digital commerce sites, which may be useful for large enterprises and digital commerce sites with complex processes. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2021
SAP Business Network, S/4HANA critical for SAP in 2021
SAP's 2021 will be a mix of familiar challenges such as moving customers off legacy systems to S/4HANA and new opportunities such as its SAP Business Network, according to experts. Continue Reading