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SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage
Get SAPPHIRENOW updates on SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more. Conference Coverage
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Advantages found in big, small systems integrators
While many companies gravitate toward huge implementation service providers for more transformational changes, experts say niche firms can provide many benefits, including industry-specific expertise. Feature
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SAP case study: TomoTherapy completes SAP implementation in 16 weeks
It only took 16 weeks for medical equipment manufacturer TomoTherapy to implement SAP. Read a Q&A about the case study and find out how the team implemented SAP so quickly. Q&A
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Scenario 2: Should I become a functional or technical consultant?
Learn how to determine if you have the skills and the experience in SAP to become a freelance consultant in this career guide from SearchSAP.com. Checklist
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Scenario 4: How can I avoid outsourcing?
Learn how to determine if you have the skills and the experience in SAP to become a freelance consultant in this career guide from SearchSAP.com. Checklist
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Resources for potential SAP consultants
Do you have the skills and the experience in SAP to become a freelance consultant in this career guide from SearchSAP.com. Checklist
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Scenario 3: Planning the transition to consulting
Learn how to determine if you have the skills and the experience in SAP to become a freelance consultant in this career guide from SearchSAP.com. Checklist
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Scenario 1: I'm considering switching to SAP consulting
Learn how to determine if you have the skills and the experience in SAP to become a freelance consultant in this career guide from SearchSAP.com. Checklist
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SAP job seeker's guide
Trying to land an SAP job? You have come to the right place. This Search SAP.com guide gathers expert advice, resources, news and online learning tools designed to get you ahead in your job search and make you a valuable commodity in today's competit... Learning Guide
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SAP tells of a future built on in-memory, mobile, and cloud
SAP outlined its cloud strategy at the SapphireNow conference in Orlando. Are customers genuinely interested, or is it just SAP hype? News | 15 May 2012
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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. News | 10 May 2012
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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. News | 27 Apr 2012
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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. News | 18 Apr 2012
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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. News | 11 Apr 2012
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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. News | 29 Mar 2012
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McDermott addresses questions over SAP BusinessObjects 4.0, HANA
SAP co-CEO Bill McDermott talks about whether BusinessObjects 4.0 was moved into ramp-up mode before it was ready and why SAP needs to do a better job of explaining its roadmaps to customers. News | 31 Oct 2011
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Restaurant chain stumbles, then finds SAP BPC implementation groove
One of the nation’s largest fast food companies has learned that when it comes to implementing SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, it’s easiest to take a two-step approach. News | 17 Oct 2011
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IT pros heading to SAP TechEd 2011 packing questions for vendor
Users and analysts heading to the SAP TechEd conference in Las Vegas next week are looking to learn more about a range of issues, from in-memory technology to NetWeaver 7.3 and Gateway. News | 08 Sep 2011
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SAP on-demand honcho cites growing demand for hybrid deployments
In this Q&A, the new head of SAP's Line of Business OnDemand division talks about the future of SAP’s on-demand portfolio. News | 02 Sep 2011
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How to staff a successful mobile SAP project
Sometimes when you're deploying a mobile project in SAP, such as in SAP xApp Mobile Time and Travel 2.0, success is all in the staffing. This SDN post by Karsten Strothmann offers some tips for how to select personnel. Tip
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Effectively using vulnerability management data
As more organizations turn to outsourcing services for their vulnerability management, certain questions need to be addressed. Is there a way to make use of the collected data? Can information collected from internal scans or assessments be used to i... Tip
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Breaking into SAP consulting: tips for functional and technical SAP consultants
Interested in breaking into SAP consulting work? This extensive special report taps the expertise of SAP career gurus Jon Reed and Bill Scheer. Tip
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Spinning gold or churning mud: SAP's migration dilemma
SAP is pushing users hard to get them onto the mySAP ERP bandwagon. Could this aggressive tactic backfire? Get columnist Josh Greenbaum's take on the matter here. Tip
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Outsourcing woes touch independents, too
Not having a boss doesn't mean the outsourcing trend won't hurt you. Find out what you can do to protect yourself. Tip
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Outsource-proofing yourself
Relationships with the business side of your company may save you from being left out in the cold because of outsourcing. Tip
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Initial outsourcing costs will pay off later
Thinking about outsourcing some of your IT services? Don't be turned off by initial costs, namely the cost of hiring an advisor. The money you spend wisely now will pay off later. Tip
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Outsourcing: It's not just about cost cutting
Learn how outsourcing has become a critical management tool for IT executives. Tip
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Lone Rangers: Training for SAP Consultants
Look around an SAP training course these days and you'll see a lot of lone consultants.
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The job description for an SAP portals consultant
Expert Sam Gassem defines the role of an SAP portals consultant and lists the skills required. Ask the Expert
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Assigning 'set' to Business Partners
Expert Srini Katta provides a full menu path for assigning the 'set' attribute to Business Partners in CRM. Ask the Expert
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ABAP developer considering move into the the functional side to avoid outsourcing
I am an ABAP programmer with 10 years of experience. I have worked on several modules and have a good understanding of business processes. Due to the reality of outsourcing of jobs, especially in the technical arena, do you advise me and other techni... Ask the Expert
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How to make the best of an outsourcing decision
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Jobs vulnerable to outsourcing
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Functional vs. technical consulting
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Moving to SAP after 5 years in telecom consulting
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Opportunities for independent consultants
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3rd party training tools
Do you use any 3rd party tools for training? What would you recommend and why? Are you familiar with On-Demand? Ask the Expert
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The seven hidden costs of SAP support
Many midmarket companies are trying to save money by forgoing upgrades and new projects. But supporting applications in maintenance mode could have hidden costs. Learn why in this podcast. Podcast
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How to select an SAP managed hosting provider
Bill Martorelli of Forrester Research discusses trends in the SAP managed hosting arena. In this podcast he provides advice on finding an SAP managed hosting provider, as well as how to determine a provider's level of SAP know-how. Podcast
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Navigating the SAP managed hosting marketplace
Jim Shepherd, senior vice president of research with AMR, discusses how to determine if your right for managed hosting, what to look for in a provider and the key items in an SLA. Podcast
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Keys to SAP project success: It's the people
When implementing SAP, it is important to concentrate on more than the technology issues if your project is going to be successful. Podcasts
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SAP tells of a future built on in-memory, mobile, and cloud
SAP outlined its cloud strategy at the SapphireNow conference in Orlando. Are customers genuinely interested, or is it just SAP hype? News
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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. News
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SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage
Get SAPPHIRENOW updates on SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more. Conference Coverage
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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. News
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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. News
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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. News
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Advantages found in big, small systems integrators
While many companies gravitate toward huge implementation service providers for more transformational changes, experts say niche firms can provide many benefits, including industry-specific expertise. Feature
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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. News
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McDermott addresses questions over SAP BusinessObjects 4.0, HANA
SAP co-CEO Bill McDermott talks about whether BusinessObjects 4.0 was moved into ramp-up mode before it was ready and why SAP needs to do a better job of explaining its roadmaps to customers. News
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Restaurant chain stumbles, then finds SAP BPC implementation groove
One of the nation’s largest fast food companies has learned that when it comes to implementing SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, it’s easiest to take a two-step approach. News
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About SAP outsourcing and implementation partners
More companies are outsourcing their SAP infrastructures. Find out where managed hosting providers make the most sense, as well as trends in SAP business process outsourcing, SAP outsourcing best practices and how outsourcing can help you reduce infrastructure costs and develop core competencies.