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Can you keep the cloud versions of S/4HANA straight?
The 'true' public cloud is the streamlined SaaS version of on-premises S/4. But private cloud options are often conflated with public cloud, making it hard to keep them straight.
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SAP S/4HANA migration: What you need to know
There's a lot to consider when contemplating a move to SAP S/4HANA, and this essential guide provides a starting point, including practical advice, case studies and in-depth analysis.
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Why some companies opt for the SaaS version of S/4HANA
Executives from midsize and large companies detailed their motivations and hoped-for benefits for migrating to the SaaS version of S/4HANA in a panel at the Sapphire Now conference.
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S/4HANA Cloud vs. S/4HANA on premises
Are you confused about the implementation options of S/4HANA? If so, learn about the various choices and their associated pros and cons.
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Explore how SAP's acquisition of Altisale will ease SAP big data integration, what SAP reps and industry analysts are saying about the latest versions of Vora, Replicate and SAP Cloud Platform Big Data Services, and much more.
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SAP wants to resolve the indirect-access issue with a new, document-based licensing model. Analysts think customers will be happy, but SAP needs to build trust.
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Teradata sues SAP: Legitimate case or sour grapes?
Teradata sued SAP, claiming HANA was developed through thievery. But do the claims have merit? Or, is it a case of sour grapes due to loss of market share to a competing technology?
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Should you hitch a ride in the S/4HANA HCM 'sidecar?'
SAP's transitional vehicle for on-premises SAP HCM owners is a detour to SaaS HR on SuccessFactors. To help you prepare, here are answers to your most pressing questions.
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10 steps to take before implementing SAP BW on HANA
Cleaning up data in Business Warehouse before implementing BW on HANA will make migration easier, save money and reduce downtime.
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ARI gets a grip on telematics data with SAP HANA
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.
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Enexis creates SAP apps with Mendix RAD tool
When a Dutch energy grid provider needed to develop new business apps on top of SAP ERP, it turned to the Mendix RAD platform to foster collaboration between IT and business users.
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Why some companies opt for the SaaS version of S/4HANA
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SAP S/4HANA migration: What you need to know
There's a lot to consider when contemplating a move to SAP S/4HANA, and this essential guide provides a starting point, including practical advice, case studies and in-depth analysis.
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S/4HANA Cloud vs. S/4HANA on premises
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SAP's cloud strategy focuses on HANA
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Why most S/4HANA owners prefer on-premises deployment
The pure cloud -- SaaS -- version of SAP's newest ERP, S/4HANA Cloud, lacks some of the same features of the on-premises version. But there are other reasons to keep S/4 close.
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Can you keep the cloud versions of S/4HANA straight?
The 'true' public cloud is the streamlined SaaS version of on-premises S/4. But private cloud options are often conflated with public cloud, making it hard to keep them straight.
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SAP S/4HANA
SAP S/4HANA is an ERP business suite based on the SAP HANA in-memory database that allows companies to perform transactions and analyze business data in real-time.
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SAP squashes any idea of a Salesforce bid
Regardless of whether the reports of Salesforce possibly seeking a bidder represent only rumors, SAP stated something as a fact: It won’t buy Salesforce. “We have zero interest in Salesforce.com,” said Bill McDermott, SAP’s CEO. McDermott spoke to reporters and other ...Continue Reading
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For SAP workers with tumors, HANA becomes part of the treatment team
Heading into SAP Sapphire this week, I legitimately feel good about the company. It’s not because of earnings or technology advancements or any of that business mumbo-jumbo; it’s simply because SAP is offering new-found support for a small amount of its employee who are going through...Continue Reading
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Teradata sues SAP: Legitimate case or sour grapes?
Teradata sued SAP, claiming HANA was developed through thievery. But do the claims have merit? Or, is it a case of sour grapes due to loss of market share to a competing technology?
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SAP shows HANA-based data management bundle
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.
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Vendors announced software to help organizations move to SAP systems, including test automation, code profiling for HANA apps, user experience management and GDPR compliance.