SAP data management
Through SAP data management, SAP users can clean their data, create reports on the fly and set up dashboards. SAP data management entails SAP business intelligence, SAP business information warehouse, SAP MDM, analytics and reporting, SAP CPM software, and governance, reporting and compliance (GRC).
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News
28 Aug 2024
SAP-Collibra deepen integrations for Datasphere
SAP and Collibra expand their partnership, integrating Collibra's data governance tools into SAP Datasphere, bolstering data management and governance for AI and analytics. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
17 Jun 2024
SAP Sapphire 2024 news, trends and analysis
SAP showcases new Business AI applications and continues 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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Definition
25 Jul 2024
What is data lifecycle?
A data lifecycle is the sequence of stages that a unit of data goes through from its initial generation or capture to its archiving or deletion at the end of its useful life. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
17 Jun 2024
SAP Sapphire 2024 news, trends and analysis
SAP showcases new Business AI applications and continues 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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04 Jun 2024
SAP highlights business AI partnerships, puts Joule in spotlight
On the first day of Sapphire, SAP focused on business AI and the criticality of its GenAI assistant. But analysts say the emphasis on AI might be too forward-looking for customers. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2024
SAP, Nvidia partner to boost Business AI development
SAP and Nvidia are working together to combine platforms and services that help customers build business-specific generative AI capabilities across SAP's cloud products. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Mar 2024
transportation management system (TMS)
A transportation management system (TMS) is specialized software for planning, executing and optimizing the shipment of goods. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Mar 2024
supplier relationship management (SRM)
Supplier relationship management (SRM) is a systematic approach to evaluating and partnering with vendors that supply goods, materials and services to an organization, determining each supplier's contribution to success, and developing strategies to improve their performance. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2024
SAP Datasphere adds data governance, GenAI for analytics
SAP introduced new functionality in SAP Datasphere to help customers better manage their data environments with governance, modeling and GenAI. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jan 2024
vendor management system (VMS)
A vendor management system (VMS) is an enterprise software platform that helps companies control the process of procuring and managing a flexible workforce. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2023
SAP S/4HANA migration needs careful data management
Dealing with data is one of the most challenging aspects of an S/4HANA migration as customers must decide what data to move to and how to migrate it. Continue Reading
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09 May 2023
Coveo brings AI to SAP Commerce Cloud search
The Coveo Search and Recommendations platform can now be integrated into SAP Commerce Cloud, echoing a trend in e-commerce and bolstering the enterprise vendor's embrace of AI. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2023
SAP Datasphere looks to build a business data fabric
A new service on SAP Business Technology Platform is aimed at helping companies get value from SAP and non-SAP data by keeping context when data moves. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2022
What are some SAP HANA backup options available today?
When backing up SAP HANA databases, having the right tools for the organization is critical. Data snapshots are one option, but not the only one available. 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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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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Feature
04 Feb 2022
ERP critical to achieving sustainability goals in 2022
Sustainability is a major priority for businesses in 2022, driven by internal goals, customer demand and regulations. ERP systems are at the center of sustainability projects. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Oct 2021
SAP Cloud for Customer (SAP C4C)
SAP Cloud for Customer (SAP C4C) is a software as a service (SaaS) platform for sales and service. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Oct 2021
SAP Predictive Analytics
SAP Predictive Analytics is business intelligence software from SAP that is designed to enable organizations to analyze large data sets and predict future outcomes and behaviors. 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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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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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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Definition
09 Nov 2020
SAP BusinessObjects BI
SAP BusinessObjects BI (SAP BO) is a centralized suite of reporting and analytics tools for business intelligence (BI) platforms. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2020
SAP customer data platform strategy comes into focus
SAP acquires Emarsys, which has a CDP included in its customer experience data handling toolbox. SAP execs shed light on how it will fit in with the company's own CDP. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2020
Syniti platform helps enable better data quality management
FrieslandCampina uses Syniti Knowledge Platform for data governance and data quality to improve its SAP ERP and other enterprise systems. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2020
How can SAP Analytics Cloud help boost business agility?
SAP Analytics Cloud is meant to boost business agility, which business leaders need now more than ever. Take a look at the tool's features and how it might help. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2020
Clariba partners with SAP clients for intelligent enterprise
In this Q&A, Marc Haberland, founder of Clariba, explains why SAP needs partners to co-innovate with customers on applications that enable the intelligent enterprise. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2020
SAP Business Technology Platform aims for simplification
SAP's Business Technology Platform groups SAP products into one foundation for developers; the SAP industry cloud initiative is designed to help develop vertical industry applications. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2020
SAP's Climate 21 program sets sights on global sustainability
At SAP Sapphire Now, SAP unveiled Climate 21, a program designed to make the intelligent enterprise more sustainable. Continue Reading
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19 May 2020
How can SAP Data Custodian boost public cloud data control?
Public cloud technology has evolved, but business leaders still worry about its ability to manage and protect their data. Learn how Data Custodian may help. Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
What is a benefit of Qualtrics Text IQ sentiment analysis?
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound effect on consumers. Text IQ provides sentiment analysis to understand just what that effect is -- as it evolves. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Apr 2020
How Concur AP automation streamlines accounts payable
Some finance departments are turning to SAP Concur for accounts payable automation to manage processes and increase accuracy. Here's what the automated process looks like. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Mar 2020
4 SAP Leonardo use cases
With IoT and blockchain capabilities, some companies are putting SAP Leonardo to work. Here are four examples that illustrate the product's use cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2020
Take care of ERP data security when moving to the cloud
In this Q&A, ERP data security expert Greg Wendt of Appsian discusses data security needs to be addressed by organizations as they move ERP systems to the cloud. Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2020
SAP Data Hub opens predictive possibilities at Paul Hartmann
When medical supply firm Paul Hartmann AG tested a supply chain analysis system built on SAP Data Hub, it found that it could predict demand better than the company's sales team. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2019
SAP Data Warehouse Cloud may democratize data analytics
SAP's new SAP Data Warehouse Cloud promises to make data analytics more accessible to the business. It's a needed addition to SAP's analytics portfolio, but faces well-established BI competition. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Oct 2019
SAP vs. Oracle: Compare their cloud platforms
SAP Cloud Platform vs. Oracle Cloud Platform is an important issue for organizations that are considering either vendor. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2019
SAP HANA application collects concussion data for real-time analysis
Protecht, an SAP HANA based system, enables teams in contact sports to measure and analyze data about hits though an IoT sensor embedded mouthguard that sends data to a HANA database. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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28 Mar 2019
How Bumble Bee is using SAP blockchain for food traceability
Bumble Bee is using the SAP Cloud Platform Blockchain service to enable greater food safety and traceability, but the project is complicated. Here are specifics on how it works. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2019
SAP Leonardo IoT bridges gap between IoT and transactional data
SAP wants to stake a claim in IoT with SAP Leonardo IoT and integration with Microsoft Azure IoT Hub, but observers call the announcement more marketing exercise than anything. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2019
10 record-to-report tips in SAP ECC for audit compliance
Ensuring a comprehensive segregation of duties and limiting the financial postings that can be made manually are some of the ways to ensure better business controls. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2019
What it's like to implement SAP Leonardo
Pregis implemented Leonardo's IoT technology to improve its customer service and ensure that its machines run effectively, but it ran into some challenges along the way. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jan 2019
SAP Analytics Cloud
SAP Analytics Cloud (or SAP Cloud for Analytics) is a software as a service (SaaS) business intelligence (BI) platform designed by SAP. Analytics Cloud is made specifically with the intent of providing all analytics capabilities to all users in one product. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2019
SAP Leonardo makes progress with new branding strategy
Leonardo initially suffered from high expectations, but SAP is unearthing opportunities in new industries to improve its branding strategy and show there are practical applications. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2019
How can SAP Master Data Governance improve ERP master data?
These nine key components of SAP MDG help ensure regulatory, legal, environmental and financial compliance of your master data and improve operational efficiency. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
To create a real-time data analytics system, 49ers huddle with SAP
The San Francisco 49ers teamed with SAP to develop a real-time analytics platform on SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP HANA that enhances the fan experience at Levi's Stadium. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2018
Experts laud SAP Analytics Cloud but question market position
The platform may be solid for predictive analytics, financial planning and other tasks of business analysts. But why use it instead of SAP BusinessObjects or a third-party BI tool? Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2018
UCSD graduates to advanced analytics with SAP HANA platform
The University of California, San Diego implemented an SAP HANA platform that uses advanced analytics and machine learning to run operations and help students graduate on time. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Sep 2018
SAP BW (Business Warehouse)
SAP Business Warehouse (BW) is a model-driven data warehousing product based on the SAP NetWeaver ABAP platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2018
French transit develops chatbot with SAP Conversational AI
The transit system in the Paris metropolitan area is tackling an AI-driven chatbot project to create an easy way for riders to access personalized information. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
Plattner: 'Speed is the essence' for SAP HANA Data Management Suite
It's nothing new, but SAP HANA Data Management Suite could simplify the vendor's data management portfolio. SAP also embeds cloud analytics into S/4HANA Cloud. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2018
Data managers must hustle preparing for GDPR regulations
Data privacy expert and SAP consultant Stephen Lofthouse outlines a six-step process that data managers can follow to be compliant with GDPR regulations. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2018
Demand-driven MRP an upgrade for SAP digital supply chain
SAP and Accenture announced plans to develop DDMRP functions for SAP Integrated Business Planning; SAP DataGenius Challenge tries to get March Madness predictions right. Continue Reading
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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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29 Jan 2018
SAP HANA database drives analytics for ARI's fleet management
Telematics and IoT have made advanced analytics available in new ways, and for fleet management company ARI, SAP HANA proved to be the best way to manage and process all the data. Continue Reading
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05 May 2015
Sapphire 2015: McDermott declares SAP natively digital
SAP CEO Bill McDermott declares the company “digital” at Sapphire 2015 and made “empathy” the watchword of his keynote Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2013
Tips for creating an SAP Business Blueprint for Solution Manager deployment
In this second part on building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, expert Tony de Thomasis looks at creating a Business Blueprint. Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2013
How SAP BW and HANA will merge over time -- and why it matters
The differences between SAP HANA and Business Warehouse will melt away, says expert Ethan Jewett in this second of a two-part series. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2012
HANA or Business Warehouse? Choice depends on SAP data management needs
Do companies need SAP Business Warehouse or HANA? It depends on SAP data management needs, says expert Ethan Jewett in this first of a two-part series. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2011
Understanding master data types in SAP materials management
In this SAP Press book chapter excerpt, find introductions to material master data and vendor master data types used in SAP materials management. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2008
Adding custom fields for retail product comparisons in SAP BW
Need to analyze and compare product sales, product cost and suggested retail price etc? This tip shows you how to customize the R/3 BW datasource/extractor to get elementary fields such as AFS color and size into BW. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2008
Deleting entries from a dynamic table
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05 Dec 2007
What's the difference between ODS and DSO in SAP BI?
In SAP BI, what is the difference between ODS and DSO? Continue Reading
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Quiz
26 Sep 2007
SAP BW certification quiz
Preparing for the SAP BW certification exam? Take our quiz to make sure you're up to speed on the key concepts. Continue Reading
