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What are the top 3 barriers to SAP S/4HANA migration?

Many SAP customers are taking a wait-and-see approach to the vendor's next-generation ERP business suite. One expert shares three reasons why. Continue Reading
How does SAP S/4HANA digital core enable digital transformation?

The S/4HANA digital core is an initiative of SAP to help companies turn big data emanating from various sources, such as sensors, into actionable insights. Here's a look. Continue Reading
What are my options for SAP support services?

Learn about the many other online resources -- both inside SAP and in the broader tech community -- for finding answers to your questions before starting a support ticket. Continue Reading
What's the best way to write an SAP support ticket?

Try other avenues first, but then prepare an SAP support ticket that will clearly describe and recreate your incident, so SAP can assign it to the right experts. Continue Reading
How does SAP Maintenance Event Builder enable upkeep?

SAP Maintenance Event Builder brings better organization to smaller maintenance projects by combining maintenance tasks, rescheduling and resource availability checking. Continue Reading

How can Plant Maintenance in SAP ERP support lean principles?

The SAP PM component offers three types of financial and business controls that can help ensure your organization runs more efficiently to ensure success. Here's what to know. Continue Reading
What should companies know about the refurbishment process in SAP PM?

SAP Plant Maintenance enables a great degree of visibility and financial control over the refurbishment process. Here's a detailed look at the steps you'll need to take. Continue Reading
How can SAP Project System be used for large maintenance projects?

Routine preventive maintenance is key to the success of manufacturing plants, but it requires a host of project management tasks. Here's how PS can help. Continue Reading
What should I consider for an SAP cutover strategy?

Implementing a robust cutover strategy holds the key to a successful SAP project. One SAP expert gives advice on the important components. Continue Reading
What are some best practices for working with SuccessFactors support?

Avoid wasting time with SuccessFactors support by communicating the right information about your issue. Here's what support representatives typically need to know. Continue Reading
What's new in the SAP Talent Hybrid packaged integration?

SAP's Talent Hybrid packaged integration could make qualifications management a smoother process. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading

How can companies keep track of SuccessFactors software upgrades?

SuccessFactors releases enhancements on a quarterly and ongoing basis -- here's how to stay on top of important updates and select the features your company needs. Continue Reading
How do I handle co-products, by-products in SAP ERP?

Learn the difference between co-products and by-products in the manufacturing process, and how to handle each within a company's SAP ERP system. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Can we get SAP ECC 6.0 support with an Oracle database?

Learn which versions of Oracle database allow for SAP ECC 6.0.support and get more information about SAP platform support in this tip. Continue Reading

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Globe and Mail's AWS migration drives digital engagement

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The Salesforce acquisition of Tableau complements Einstein Analytics

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Domo management expansion signals strategic shift

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Upgrades to Nintex Forms simplifies electronic form creation

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4 tips for migrating ECM to the cloud

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HR must contend with enterprise social network challenges

Enterprise social networks like Slack and Yammer are gaining steam as alternatives to traditional email, but they can raise some ...

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