SAP Sapphire 2007 Atlanta: SearchSAP.com Special Report |
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By SearchSAP.com Editorial Staff
10 Apr 2007 | SearchSAP.com |
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SearchSAP.com's editorial team was out in full force at SAP Sapphire 2007 in Atlanta, April 23-25. Our coverage includes breaking news, case studies and podcasts from the event, as well as news, analysis and tips from our archives. We also have new product announcements from the exhibit hall floor.
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- Shai Agassi's (missing) Sapphire 2007 keynote
Shai Agassi's resignation before Sapphire had attendees wondering what he might have said if given the chance; Agassi answered with a blog post on what his keynote would have been about.
- Sapphire 2007: Users talk Duet, upgrades and MDM problems
Duet, master data management, and governance, risk and compliance were some of the topics on the minds of Sapphire 2007 attendees.
- Is SAP losing the CRM usability race?
At last year's Sapphire conference, SAP announced a revamped user interface, but it is still not widely available. Meanwhile, CRM competitors continue to focus on usability.
- Sapphire 2007: SAP, Microsoft make nice with Duet
SAP and Microsoft announced a Duet roadmap taking the product through the next few years.
- Sapphire 2007: The state of NetWeaver
NetWeaver continues to be a point of emphasis for SAP. Sapphire attendees have mixed thoughts on the obstacles and benefits of NetWeaver upgrades.
- Anatomy of a CRM project: Replacing Siebel with SAP
Dow Corning made the switch from Siebel to SAP CRM to better fit with its long-term technology roadmap.
- Sapphire 2007: Themes to watch
Experts listed SAP's midmarket push, its leadership shake-up and service-oriented architecture (SOA) focus, as well as the battle with Oracle, as key themes for Sapphire 2007.
- SAP master data management demo and trends: Master data management (MDM) is becoming an important technology for many SAP customers. This podcast gives a demonstration of SAP's MDM offering from Sunil Gupta, director of solutions marketing for SAP Labs, looks at some of the latest SAP MDM news from Sapphire, and previews what's coming next.
Listen to the podcast from this Web page by clicking "play":
- Cast Iron Systems introduces new integration applicances for SAP:
Integration applicance vendor Cast Iron Systems has introduced a new family of appliances specifically designed for SAP applications. The products promise rapid deployment and come ready to connect SAP applications with CRM systems, databases, SaaS, custom applications and many more out-of-the-box endpoints.
- HP, Microsoft and SAP deliver appliance for Duet
HP, Microsoft and SAP has unveiled a new HP ProLiant server pre-installed with Duet software. The joint project features pre-loaded scripts and short implementation times, allowing users to quickly evaluate Duet and start realizing return on investment sooner.
- Seeburger announces B2B dashboard for SAP XI
Seeburger Inc. has announced a new operational dashboard that provides added value to Seeburger's XI-enabled EDI adapters. The dashboard speeds up messaging, facilitates compliance and provides a package of pre-define reports, the company said.
- OnDemand Software releases OnDemand Personal Navigator 9.0
OnDemand Software, a division of Global Knowledge, has released a synchronized content development platform for business process documentation, test scripts, tailored role-based training and performance support. The product promises to reduce content development time, enable acceleration of multiple-language deployments and enhanced content management.
- SAP introduces new business performance solution to help CFOs
SAP has announced a new initiative to help CFOs meet business and compliance requirements. The cross-functional unit will tap the power of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) and SAP Business Profitability Management application by Acorn to manage risk and optimize the financial value chain.
- Gamma unveils new InfoShuttle suite
Gamma Enterprise Technologies has announced a new application data management suite. The suite promises to help customers using SAP solutions a flexible, unified architecture to easily and cost effectively manage their application data for lowered deployment risk and improved efficiency.
- SAP announces E-Sourcing on-demand solution
The new offering from SAP enables companies to quickly ramp up and engage in sourcing activities such as online auctions and RFP events, the company said. The solution allows for future extension to a full Supplier Relationship Management application as needs evolve.
Sapphire 2007 quick takes, part 2
The second part of the Sapphire quick takes-series covers SAP's new commitment to Web 2.0, the new ERP on-demand solution code named A1S and why mySAP ERP 2005 became SAP ERP 6.0.
Sapphire 2007 quick takes
Get additional commentary on why Sapphire was a little odd this year, what the big deal with Harmony is, and what's in store for Duet in the next few incarnations.
SearchSAP.com Editorial Blog : This is the place for additional commentary and discussion about recent events and news at Sapphire.
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