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10 May 2012 Spinnaker to fight Rimini Street for third-party SAP support market
It was only a matter of time before SAP third-party support and maintenance provider Rimini Street had some competition from other vendors. That time has come.
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09 May 2012 In-memory database caching helps AltEgo bring online avatars to life (SearchDataManagement.com)
In-memory database caching technology is helping gamers take charge of their online identities.
SAP SapphireNow attendees heading to Orlando looking for answers
SapphireNow attendees are looking for answers to a long list of questions on issues ranging from mobility to the acquisition of SuccessFactors and SAP’s long-term cloud strategy.
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07 May 2012 Basic planning, data cleansing seen as crucial to HR system integration (SearchFinancialApplications.com)
Save time and money by establishing human resources processes and scrubbing data before embarking on a project to integrate systems, industry watchers say.
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03 May 2012 SAP and Oracle get bloody over HANA and in-memory (SAP Watch)
Who needs pay-per-view boxing when you can watch two of the world’s largest tech companies hold their own enterprise software version of Fight Club?
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02 May 2012 Datachick gives 'big data' a verbal beat down at Enterprise Data World (SearchDataManagement.com)
"Big data" technologies took a verbal shellacking from consultant and well-known Twitterer Karen Lopez in an Enterprise Data World conference session.
Eight stories tell the tale of SAP mobility
From its growing ecosystem to Sybase Afaria, here is a collection of SearchSAP.com stories that clarify what SAP’s evolving mobile roadmap means for customers.
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27 Apr 2012 Gartner names “cool” SAP ecosystem vendors for 2012
From faster batch processing to managing custom ABAP code, Gartner gives its nod to a handful of “cool” -- but largely unknown -- ecosystem vendors that are making life easier for SAP customers.
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23 Apr 2012 IBM aims new database squarely at Oracle users (SearchDataManagement.com)
The latest version of IBM's flagship DB2 database offers several features designed to coax Oracle customers out of their software comfort zones.
Master the five success factors for ERP upgrades (SearchManufacturingERP.com)
An expert in ERP upgrades explains why having a firm grip on five critical issues can ensure a strong return on investment.
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19 Apr 2012 Are SAP customers in for a hard(er) sell? (SAP Watch)
SAP’s recent growth streak may be coming at the cost of customer satisfaction.
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18 Apr 2012 Company trades SAP systems integrator Capgemini for niche firm
Florida Crystals’ decision to leave Capgemini came down to finding a niche provider that could provide specialized cloud skills and a closer, more strategic business relationship.
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17 Apr 2012 Can SAP databases compete with Oracle? (SearchOracle.com)
SAP claims it wants to be the No. 2 database vendor by 2015, and it’s pushing to do so. But is its goal realistic, and what is Oracle doing about it?
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13 Apr 2012 Eight most popular HANA in-memory stories
From use cases and running ERP systems on HANA to predictive analytics and new applications for SMBs, here’s a rundown of SearchSAP.com’s most popular stories on the HANA in-memory platform.
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12 Apr 2012 Can SAP keep its promises of database dominance? (A Business Application Summation)
SAP's been making some promises about its database ambitions. Can they back it up?
It's a SaaS world for travel and expense management software (SearchFinancialApplications.com)
Automating this business process can help companies find cost savings, especially in Software as a Service options, but they also must consider the change management required.
SUP mobile ecosystem slow to take off, SAP admits
SAP’s plan is for its ecosystem to deliver the vast majority of its mobile applications. The company concedes it’s got a way to go before it hits that mark.
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11 Apr 2012 SAP plans to dominate mobility, database markets with SUP, in-memory
SAP says it’s moving on a range of fronts, from the further development of its HANA in-memory platform to new mobile partnerships and the acquisition of Syclo, a mobile application developer.
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04 Apr 2012 SAP BusinessObjects EIM 4.0 shows off new Data Services features
Expert Don Loden shares five reasons he is excited about the new developer features in SAP BusinessObjects Data Services 4.0.
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03 Apr 2012 SAP plans HANA-ready BusinessObjects for predictive analytics
SAP says that with its new SAP BusinessObjects Predictive Analysis software, customers wanting to perform predictive analytics no longer have to look to third-party vendors.
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02 Apr 2012 From analytics to supplier management: 8 SAP supply chain case studies
Learn what SAP supply chain customers gained -- or didn’t -- from their software deployments, whether it was for analytics, warehouse management, or planning and forecasting.
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30 Mar 2012 Federal government to invest in 'big data' for science, technology R&D (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)
The federal government has announced a $200 million initiative for “big data” research, education and training.
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29 Mar 2012 Tech skills not enough with SAP implementation partners, expert says
Finding an SAP implementation partner with expertise is only part of the equation, according to one Gartner analyst. Fitting with a company’s culture is just as critical.
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26 Mar 2012 Talent management software helps cultivate skilled workforce, experts say (SearchManufacturingERP.com)
The pressure is on to recruit -- and retain -- skilled employees. Industry watchers say talent management software can make that process less painful and more successful.
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23 Mar 2012 SAP BusinessObjects plays Moneyball (SAP Watch)
Major League Baseball is using customized SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 applications to pinpoint anything from what type of injury a player is most likely to experience to a pitcher's release point.
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21 Mar 2012 Medical device maker puts product compliance tools at everyone’s disposal (SearchManufacturingERP.com)
SAP PLM integration gave Varian compliant designs, but downstream enforcement at sales, supplier and production stages proved even more critical.
Novus uses SAP Supply Chain Performance Management to jazz up dashboards
One company is deploying SAP Supply Chain Performance Management for a better understanding of what’s going on across its sprawling global network.
Supply Chain Performance Management 2.0 offers better integration, analytics
SAP BusinessObjects Supply Chain Performance Management 2.0 includes a new Rapid Deployment option and ups the value in Enterprise Performance Management, according to consultant William Newman.
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13 Mar 2012 Bookseller picks SAP extended warehouse management, despite cons
Canada’s version of Amazon.com opted for SAP’s Extended Warehouse Management system even though that meant giving up on some functionality, and having to make the system more retail-friendly.
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12 Mar 2012 Company dumps SAP support for Rimini Street, funds projects with savings
One of SAP’s customers has turned to third-party support and used the savings to fund new projects it vitally needs.
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09 Mar 2012 Gartner Magic Quadrant shows shift to model-driven and SaaS WMS (SearchManufacturingERP.com)
Manhattan Associates and RedPrairie continue to own the “leaders” quadrant for warehouse management systems, while SAP and Oracle improve the most.
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07 Mar 2012 Shred-it goes small, choosing Sky Technologies for mobile SAP CRM
When it came time to mobilize its CRM service application, Shred-it chose Sky Technologies, a niche mobility vendor that specializes in SAP applications.
Waiting till near death before replacing ERP seen as fatal error (SearchManufacturingERP.com)
Replacing ERP is like surgery, one analyst contends. The problem is too many companies hesitate before heading to the operating table.
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01 Mar 2012 Strata Conference speaker reveals three traits of a data-driven CEO (SearchDataManagement.com)
To succeed in the big-data era, CEOs need to get involved in managing data in order to help their companies take full advantage of that critical "raw material," says consultant Diego Saenz.
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28 Feb 2012 Gartner touts ‘pace’ layers for ERP upgrades, consolidation (SearchManufacturingERP.com)
New Gartner research advises companies to divide their ERP into three abstraction layers so unwanted changes aren’t carried forward and customizations don’t affect core ERP.
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23 Feb 2012 Data discovery vendors cast spell in Gartner Magic Quadrant for BI (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)
Business users turn to data discovery vendors like Tibco, Tableau and QlikTech for easy-to-use and easy-to-deploy analytics tools, much to the chagrin of IT, according to Gartner.
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16 Feb 2012 Oracle-Taleo vs. SAP-SuccessFactors: a different feel (SearchOracle.com)
While Oracle’s acquisition of Taleo and SAP’s SucessFactors buy were both multi-billion human capital management deals, they’re very different, experts from Constellation Research said this week.
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15 Feb 2012 Gartner Magic Quadrant names Teradata the top data warehouse vendor (SearchDataManagement.com)
Teradata is the overall leader among data warehouse software vendors, followed by Oracle, IBM and three others, says a Gartner Magic Quadrant report.
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06 Feb 2012 Efficient SAP order management critical in tough economic times (SearchFinancialApplications.com)
Companies can better weather tough economic times by taking take full advantage of features within SAP order management, from Biller Direct to SAP Collections Management.
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01 Feb 2012 SaaS dominates the cloud (A Business Application Summation)
Private clouds and infrastructure as a service get plenty of the attention, but when it comes to deployments, research shows most users are focused on software as a service.
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26 Jan 2012 Forrester Wave: Informatica, IBM lead data virtualization tools market (SearchDataManagement.com)
Informatica and IBM are the top dogs in the data virtualization software market, thanks to a strong combination of “enterprise-class” features, according to Forrester Research Inc.
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25 Jan 2012 Increase system effectiveness through solid SAP business processes
Find out how SAP business processes and monitoring automation can affect SAP system performance.
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24 Jan 2012 Learn how to choose the best mobile ERP, BI devices (SearchManufacturingERP.com)
Define business needs before falling under the spell of the latest and greatest mobile ERP and BI hardware.
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16 Jan 2012 SAP acquires workforce performance software from datango AG (SAP Watch)
Today SAP announced its intention to acquire software and relevant assets from datango AG, provider of workforce performance software that companies can use for ERP training.
SAP system performance can hinge on hardware choices
Learn what to consider for server, CPU and server architectures to ensure optimal SAP system performance. Find out what to avoid and how the cloud fits into the landscape.
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10 Jan 2012 Gartner Magic Quadrant: Oracle, IBM lead product MDM software market (SearchDataManagement.com)
Oracle and IBM are the sole product MDM “leaders,” says Gartner, which also sees some vendors starting to focus on social media data and “big data.”
Want faster SAP financial reporting? Experts share how to get it
Experts share advice on how companies can make their SAP ERP Financials reporting more efficient.
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29 Dec 2011 'Avengers' and 'Spider-Man' top list of geek movies to watch in 2012 (SearchDataManagement.com)
The golden age of geek movies will continue in 2012 with films like "The Avengers," "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "Men in Black III."
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27 Dec 2011 Customer experience management must be built on trust, SAP exec says
Today’s companies have a range of tools and technology they can use to create a sense of trust with their customers, according to a new book on customer experience management (CEM).
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22 Dec 2011 Improve system efficiency and performance optimization across systems
When the system landscape includes multiple vendors, learn how third-party applications can increase system efficiency and performance optimization.
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19 Dec 2011 Gartner Magic Quadrant finds confusion in the customer MDM market (SearchDataManagement.com)
Acquisitions and product additions by the top vendors are making customer master data management software choices harder for users, Gartner says.
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16 Dec 2011 Salesforce, SAP, Oracle get ready for HR software battle (SearchCRM.com)
With the planned acquisition of Rypple, cloud giant Salesforce.com intends to target SAP and Oracle in the human resources software market.
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15 Dec 2011 SAP Business ByDesign takes on two-tier ERP
SAP is positioning its new SaaS-based SAP Business ByDesign environment as a two-tier ERP option for companies looking for more flexibility and faster time-to-deployment.
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14 Dec 2011 It’s not easy being green – or is it? (SAP Watch)
While at the 2011 SAP Influencer Summit yesterday, Scott Bolick, Vice President of Sustainability Solutions, commented “The real battle in sustainability is going to be on the energy side.”
SAP continues to push HANA, cloud, mobility
SAP’s Influencer Event in Boston focused on some familiar themes, but the company is demonstrating momentum.
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09 Dec 2011 Find right blend of standardization, specialization for two-tier ERP (SearchManufacturingERP.com)
An ERP expert analyzes a survey of two-tier ERP implementations and offers advice on planning, integrating and standardizing multiple ERP systems across business units.
SAP Research announces its Sustainable Business Network platform
A new intra-company supply chain program heads into a field test with selected SAP customers.
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08 Dec 2011 ERP or best-of-breed procurement software? Five questions to ask (SearchManufacturingERP.com)
Deciding between ERP and best-of-breed procurement software can be a tough challenge for manufacturers. Asking the right questions can make things easier, according to experts.
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06 Dec 2011 Is the ERP software market down to three vendors? (A Business Application Summation)
SAP, Oracle and Salesforce are consolidating the market for SaaS applications and software buyers should be concerned.
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05 Dec 2011 Does SAP’s acquisition of SuccessFactors make sense? (ComputerWeekly.com)
SAP is to acquire human capital management software-as-a-service (SaaS) supplier SuccessFactors, but appears to be paying a hefty premium.
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01 Dec 2011 HANA’s promises of speed and simpler landscapes have customers listening
While some customers are wondering why they need to spend yet more money on their BI operations, SAP contends their HANA in-memory appliance and its applications are an IT game changer.
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30 Nov 2011 Shell enterprise MDM foundation proof of concept disturbs rulebook (SearchDataManagementUK.com)
Shell has laid a foundation for enterprise master data management, choosing SAP MDM over Microsoft. The major lesson was that IT can build an enterprise MDM system to which the business will come.
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28 Nov 2011 For companies going mobile, is SAP Sybase necessary?
A lot of companies that run SAP are thinking of going mobile. But does that mean going with the Sybase Unwired Platform?
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22 Nov 2011 SAP can help business harness disruptive tech, says UK MD (ComputerWeekly.com)
Businesses currently face three disruptive technologies – mobility, big data and cloud computing – that will change the IT landscape forever, according to Steve Winter, managing director of SAP UK.
SAP needs clear, easy comms with no red tape, says UK&I SAP User Group (ComputerWeekly.com)
Unnecessary red tape is hampering SAP’s newest programme for getting feedback from customers around its short-term plans and current products, says the UK&I SAP User Group.
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18 Nov 2011 Maximize SAP Solution Manager for automated reporting and monitoring
Discover how automated reporting and monitoring functionality enables administrators to see problems before they affect users.
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17 Nov 2011 Sybase: Data warehousing too slow for ‘big data’ analytics (SearchDataManagementUK.com)
Sybase EMEA business development director speaks about ‘big data’ analytics’ need for speed and pronounces traditional data warehousing “antiquated.”
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14 Nov 2011 Looking into SAP HANA? Do your homework first
Customers thinking about SAP HANA and in-memory technology should consider a few questions before pursuing it. Read why SAP shops should also factor ROI into their decision.