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Cloud computing apps on the fast track
Few enterprise technologies in IT history have needed as strong a reality check as cloud computing. Hyped as the heavenly escape from the hell of server reboots, virus attacks and hard drive crashes, the cloud has wafted into every corner of IT, prom... E-Zine
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Set up for success with an ERP upgrade project plan
In this first issue of Business Applications Digest, find advice from industry insiders on mastering the five success factors for enterprise resource planning (ERP) upgrades, choosing the best fit between 'best of breed' business intelligence (BI) an... E-Zine
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SAP sales order management software: A behemoth that works
In this exclusive e-book, find expert tips and strategies for using SAP sales order management software to regain control of your processes to increase efficiency, decrease problems, and boost customer satisfaction. E-Book
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Gaining control of order management processes
In this e-book, designed for business and IT professionals, find out more about using technology to gain control of sales order management processes. Learn how to navigate the many technology choices and choose between on-premise or SaaS/cloud option... E-Book
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SAP social collaboration strategy grinds forward with SAP JAM
SAP Jam is an improvement over SAP StreamWork in terms of integration with business processes, but questions still remain over its viability, William Newman writes. Feature
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SAP SapphireNow 2013: Special conference coverage
News and analysis from the SAP SapphireNow Conference in Orlando Special Report
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Software license audits come in different forms, expert says
Your next software license audit may be an inventory optimization exercise in disguise. Either way, the trick is to be prepared, writes one analyst. Feature
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Sentiment analysis just part of the SAP social media vision
Social media in the enterprise is in constant flux. One of SAP's top social media chiefs lays it out, from sentiment analysis to social collaboration. Feature
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Deploy SAP Solution Manager software faster with content accelerators
Companies that don't take advantage of content accelerators when deploying SAP Solution Manager software are missing out, writes Tony de Thomasis. Feature
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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. Feature
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Building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap: Where to start?
There's a method to creating an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, writes Tony De Thomasis in this three-part series that first looks at module sequence. Feature
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Enterasys taps Coupa for SAP purchase order workflow
As part of a 'cloud first' strategy, Enterasys Networks uses Coupa software to control its SAP P.O. processes and radically cut approval time. Feature
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Suppliers still the focus when it comes to SAP procurement, sourcing
Despite change alliances within the field of buyer and seller networks, companies should focus on where their suppliers are, analysts say. Feature
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Is having a mixed SAP environment worth the hassles?
Many companies are drawn to 'best of breed' applications to supplement their existing SAP environment. But that presents a whole new set of challenges. Feature
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Middleware tools for integrating SAP, third-party software growing
Middleware options for integrating SAP and non-SAP software are increasing. Choosing the right one depends on a range of factors, say experts. News | 27 Mar 2013
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Companies leveraging threat of third-party SAP support to cut costs
SAP customers are using third-party vendors to help cut support costs, even if they don't actually end up using them to manage their SAP software. News | 20 Mar 2013
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49ers scout for better football players with SAP analytics
At least one NFL team is looking to improve its draft-day decisions with new SAP analytics software. News | 01 Mar 2013
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ERP deployment delays growing longer, survey finds
A combination of economic and organizational factors is slowing down ERP deployment projects, according to a new report. News | 20 Feb 2013
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Will customers go for SAP Business Suite on HANA?
SAP has unveiled a new version of its Business Suite software that runs on SAP HANA. But adoption success hinges on a range of factors, experts say. News Analysis | 11 Jan 2013
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SAP Financials OnDemand debuts
SAP announced it is finally wading into the Software as a Service, or SaaS financials market with its new SAP Financials OnDemand. News | 12 Nov 2012
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SAP TechEd 2012 Conference Coverage
News and analysis from the SAP TechEd Conference in Las Vegas Special Report | 15 Oct 2012
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SAP TechEd 2012 attendees head to Vegas with questions
SAP's annual technical conference is set to begin on Monday, with attendees heading to Las Vegas for answers on everything from the NetWeaver Cloud, to how the company is engaging developers. News | 12 Oct 2012
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Users pan SAP licensing in new survey
A new SAP User Group survey finds widespread frustration over SAP licensing and pricing. SAP says they're listening, but what will they actually do? News | 10 Oct 2012
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EMC integrates M2M with Salesforce, Oracle and SAP dive in
Some large organizations have had success integrating machine to machine data with their enterprise apps, but there are hurdles, according to attendees at the Axeda conference. Blog | 07 Jun 2012
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Improve Imports process in SAP Materials Management with a workaround
The Imports process in the SAP Materials Management procurement function is not as good as it should be. Here's how to fix it, writes Jawad Akhtar. Tip
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Use SAP Classification to bring sanity to SAP master data
Managing SAP master data can be a headache, but it doesn't have to be, writes Jawad Akhtar. Tip
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Improve ROI with SAP Process Management, Execution Steps
SAP Process Management and Execution Steps (XSteps) can boost ROI even before production control systems are integrated. Tip
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Looking ahead with SAP Long Term Planning simulations
Use SAP Long Term Planning simulation scenarios to make better decisions about procurement, production, resource planning and warehouse storage. Tip
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Help prevent supply chain problems with SAP EWS
The often-overlooked SAP Early Warning System module alerts companies before supply chain problems arise, writes SAP expert Jawad Akhtar. Tip
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Fine-tune SAP procurement processes with materials management tools
Mastering procurement elements within the SAP materials management module can help companies wring more value out of their purchasing processes. Tip
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Sidestep paper and slow SCM processes with a SAP Digital Signature
Use digital signatures to manage SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes. They can save companies time and money, says SCM expert Jawad Akhtar. Expert Advice
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Integrating SAP xMII with Guided Procedure
Want to make a powerful composite app? Try these steps to integrate xMII with Guided Procedure. Tip
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Traversing the technology ruts – Part 2
This is part two of our career tip series addressing technology ruts. Part one can be found here. Tip
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Traversing The Technology Ruts – Part 1
Technology executives work in an uncertain environment. While trying to shape the future, you can get stuck in some ruts. This tip explores 5 common ruts and how to avoid them. Tip
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Aligning bar codes on an SAP Smart Form
An SAP user is trying to align a barcode in the center of a defined window on an SAP Smart Form. Ask the Expert
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How to establish communication between SAP Unicode and non-Unicode systems
Find out how to establish a connection between SAP R/3 4.7 and SAP ECC 6.0 non-Unicode systems, and learn how to maintain a connection when changing the SAP ECC 6.0 system to Unicode. Ask the Expert
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Using SAP apps in an Oracle read-only database
An SAP user wants to know if it's possible to open an SAP application in an Oracle read-only database. Answer
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How can we integrate SAP industry solutions into SAP ERP?
A beginning SAP Basis administrator wants to know how to integrate SAP industry solutions into SAP ERP, and this expert tip explains. Ask the Expert
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Re-log in to a sandbox client in ERP 5.0
How to re-log in to a sandbox client in ERP 5.0 after changing the user type from 'dialog' to 'system' Ask the Expert
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SAP R/3 to ERP 6.0: Upgrade the network infrastructure?
What is the value of upgrading the network infrastructure with an SAP migration from R/3 to ERP 6.0? Moving from a client-server architecture to enterprise SOA and browser-based clients, you would think it could put more pressure on the data center ... Ask the Expert
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Why are clients looking for consultants with a technical and functional experience mix?
I have 15+ years experience in SAP CRM and ERP with 12 years working with SAP implementations, conversions and upgrades. I'm neither an ABAP programmer nor a Basis consultant, but lately it seems there is a high demand for consultants with ABAP/Basis... Ask the Expert
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ECSS or SEM-BCS
Jay Narayanan offers some thoughts to Enterprise 47 users not sure which route to take on ECSS or SEM-BCS R/3. Ask the Expert
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Table GLT0 in ECC 6.0
Has table GLT0 changed in ECC 6.0 since 4.6C? Bert Vanstechelman answers. Ask the Expert
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ECC 6.0 system copy attach/detach method
If you think logfiles and target datafiles have anything to do with a system copy method then you better read this advice from expert Farooq Ali and learn the facts. Ask the Expert
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R/3
R/3 is the comprehensive set of integrated business applications from SAP, the German company that states it is the market and technology leader in business application software. Definition
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R/2
R/2 is a set of coordinated business applications from SAP, a German company that introduced the product in 1979. R/2 gained popularity until the mid-1990s, when it was superseded by the more capable R/3 product, later updated by mySAP.com. Definition
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Direct R/3
Direct R/3 is a partnership program between Dell Computer Corporation and the software company SAP that allows customers to use Dell's commercial Web site to order Dell products with pre-bundled, pre-configured AcceleratedSAP (ASAP) R/3 products. Definition
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ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP (enterprise resource planning) is an industry term for the broad set of activities that helps a business manage the important parts of its business. Definition
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suite
In computers, a suite is a set of usually related programs sold together in a single package. Definition
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user exit
In computer software, a user exit is a place in a software program where a customer can arrange for their own tailor-made program to be called. Definition
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ERM (enterprise resource management)
ERM also stands for enterprise relationship management. Definition
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Analyst Jon Reed on SAP SapphireNow 2013, SAP Fiori
Analyst Jon Reed gives his take on SAP Fiori, a collection of apps intended to cover a wide range of business processes as simply and efficiently as possible. Video
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Ariba Network announces QuickBooks integration
At its annual conference, Ariba announced a new tool by partner Dell Boomi that lets small businesses integrate their QuickBooks accounting with the Ariba Network. Video
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Mediafly CFO: Ariba software helping finance growth
Mediafly CFO John Evarts explains the financial advantages to using the Ariba supplier network. Video
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SAP: Rapid Deployment Solutions often misunderstood
The perception that SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions (RDS) were meant to be basic, plain vanilla software packages for any company is wrong, according to one SAP executive. Video
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SAP outlines plan for Sybase, SAP HANA in-memory platform integration
SAP is making progress on its plans to integrate its Sybase and HANA database platforms into one product, according to one company executive. Video
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SAP TechEd 2012 customer talks about his company's interest in SAP HANA
Kishore Kumar, a senior solution architect at a major consumer electronics company, explains why his company is interested in deploying SAP HANA. Video
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Video: Analyzing the SAP TechEd 2012 news
From the SAP HANA Cloud to the Amazon cloud, independent SAP analyst Jon Reed breaks down all the major news coming out of SAP TechEd 2012. Video
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Indigo CIO talks about customizing their SAP Extended Warehouse Management system
When Canada’s largest book retailer decided to ditch its troubled warehouse management system, it decided to go with SAP Extended Warehouse Management over best of breed vendors, even though it meant significant customization. Video
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Best practices for sales order processing and management
In this podcast for business or IT-focused SAP professionals, learn more about how sales order management technology works and the available deployment options. Podcast
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Abiomed CIO discusses plans for getting more from SAP applications
Sharon Kaiser, CIO, of Danvers, Mass.-based Abiomed, recently discussed the company's plans to get more value from its SAP ERP software in 2010. Kaiser talks about the successes that Abiomed, which implemented SAP ECC 5.0 in June of 2006, has had wit... Video
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SAP social collaboration strategy grinds forward with SAP JAM
SAP Jam is an improvement over SAP StreamWork in terms of integration with business processes, but questions still remain over its viability, William Newman writes. Feature
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Analyst Jon Reed on SAP SapphireNow 2013, SAP Fiori
Analyst Jon Reed gives his take on SAP Fiori, a collection of apps intended to cover a wide range of business processes as simply and efficiently as possible. Video
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SAP SapphireNow 2013: Special conference coverage
News and analysis from the SAP SapphireNow Conference in Orlando Special Report
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Ariba Network announces QuickBooks integration
At its annual conference, Ariba announced a new tool by partner Dell Boomi that lets small businesses integrate their QuickBooks accounting with the Ariba Network. Video
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Software license audits come in different forms, expert says
Your next software license audit may be an inventory optimization exercise in disguise. Either way, the trick is to be prepared, writes one analyst. Feature
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Sentiment analysis just part of the SAP social media vision
Social media in the enterprise is in constant flux. One of SAP's top social media chiefs lays it out, from sentiment analysis to social collaboration. Feature
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Deploy SAP Solution Manager software faster with content accelerators
Companies that don't take advantage of content accelerators when deploying SAP Solution Manager software are missing out, writes Tony de Thomasis. Feature
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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. Feature
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Building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap: Where to start?
There's a method to creating an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, writes Tony De Thomasis in this three-part series that first looks at module sequence. Feature
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Enterasys taps Coupa for SAP purchase order workflow
As part of a 'cloud first' strategy, Enterasys Networks uses Coupa software to control its SAP P.O. processes and radically cut approval time. Feature
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About SAP ERP software
Learn the concepts of SAP enterprise resource planning and how to keep SAP ERP deployments on time and under budget. Learn about SAP ERP components, including the SAP FI (financial) and SAP HR (human resources) modules.