August 2012

August 29, 2012 29 Aug'12
Nine things you need to know about SAP mobile device management

Want to learn how to get your SAP mobile device management program up and running? Here are nine articles that are sure to help. Continue Reading
August 24, 2012 24 Aug'12
Beyond the resumes: What to look for in a SAP implementation partner

It's important to look beyond technical expertise and consider cultural factors when choosing a systems administrator, according to experts. Continue Reading
August 23, 2012 23 Aug'12
With MDM platforms, tech hurdles start with juggling devices, security

Deploying a mobile device management (MDM) platform is no easy task. Here’s a rundown of the tech challenges companies need to know before considering implementation. Continue Reading

August 23, 2012 23 Aug'12
Going mobile with SAP Supplier Relationship Management

Purchasing functions can provide a quick hit in a company's SAP mobility strategy. Learn successful approaches and pitfalls to avoid when bringing mobility to SAP Supplier Relationship Management. Continue Reading
August 16, 2012 16 Aug'12
Mobile device management policies: It's about strategy, not machines

Sound MDM policies go way beyond just the juggling of devices and mobile applications, industry watchers say. Continue Reading
August 15, 2012 15 Aug'12
Integrate SAP Quality Management for a more efficient supply chain

Applying SAP Quality Management to supply chain management saves time and money by cutting down on wasted stock. Consultant Jawad Akhtar explains how. Continue Reading
August 15, 2012 15 Aug'12
SAP Rapid Deployment software a mixed bag, according to experts

Quicker deployment and fixed cost are among the many advantages of SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions, according to experts. But some say the news isn't all good. Continue Reading
August 15, 2012 15 Aug'12
Integrate SAP Quality Management for a more efficient supply chain

Applying SAP Quality Management to supply chain management saves time and money by cutting down on wasted stock. Consultant Jawad Akhtar explains how. Continue Reading
August 13, 2012 13 Aug'12
As more workers roam, pundits tout mobile device management strategy

Companies are allowing employees to work anywhere using mobile devices, but industry watchers say MDM is just one part of a strong overall mobile strategy. Continue Reading
August 10, 2012 10 Aug'12
Looking for SAP support, services or products? Experts compile an 'SAP Survival Guide'

A new Gartner report lays out the top places to go online for information on SAP support, products and services. Continue Reading

August 10, 2012 10 Aug'12
Oracle breaks losing streak with TomorrowNow decision

Oracle is walking away with a hefty settlement of $306 million in damages in its TomorrowNow lawsuit against SAP. Not quite the amount they really wanted, but certainly a haul. Continue Reading
August 09, 2012 09 Aug'12
SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, BusinessObjects integration getting easier

It's never been easy to integrate SAP BusinessObjects and SAP BusinessWarehouse, but that's slowly beginning to change, says expert Ethan Jewett. Continue Reading
August 07, 2012 07 Aug'12
New technologies, clearer roadmaps benefiting SAP SCM customers

The SAP supply chain management roadmap has long been a source of confusion for users. Now SAP has begun to clarify its SCM roadmap for customers. Continue Reading

Oracle makes its ERP financials smarter -- and talkative

At its user conference in Las Vegas, Oracle demonstrated how voice can now be used to conduct complex business actions, including...

7 critical ERP digital transformation questions CIOs must answer

We've compiled a list of key questions you must ask before embarking on a digital transformation of ERP to ensure that it's ...

Get a holistic digital transformation strategy or get left behind

At IDC Directions 2019, IDC's Meredith Whalen said digital transformation at the project level is a recipe for failure. Companies...

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Oracle Database 19c new features and what users need to know

Oracle Database 19c is the last update to the 12c Release 2 line of Oracle's database software. This handbook examines its new ...

Oracle 19c database software promises stability, compatibility

Oracle Database 19c offers automatic indexing and support for external data partitions but carries upgrade issues like apps ...

First take on Oracle 19c: 6 useful enhancements for DBAs

Database administrator Brian Peasland lists some of the new and updated features coming in Oracle Database 19c that he thinks ...

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Machine learning approaches gain critical mass for data pros

Machine learning will bring change to analytics and data management, said data luminary Michael Stonebraker. Others agree ...

Big data management practices gain attention amid risks

Many data professionals have yet to solidify traditional data management practices, but they have a new set of challenges to ...

Aerospike database garners Spark, Kafka connectors

Apache Kafka and Apache Spark connectors ease use of the Aerospike NoSQL data store in high-speed applications such as analytics ...

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AWS Direct Connect tiers address planned network spikes

AWS Direct Connect pivots toward higher bandwidth requirements and cuts prices on lower tiers to handle customers' seasonal ...

Maximize Amazon S3 reliability with shrewd choices

IT organizations moving to AWS might have data protection concerns. However, with replication across regions and versioning ...

Accelerate data migration with AWS DataSync

Dig into the details of AWS DataSync, such as deployment options and availability. Compare it to similar AWS services and see how...

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Tableau-VoiceBase deal brings speech analytics data to users

Tableau's partnership with AI speech analytics vendor VoiceBase enables users both inside and outside of the contact center to ...

NYPD's Patternizr crime analysis tool raises AI bias concerns

The NYPD has rolled out Patternizr, a machine learning algorithm that helps analysts identify crime patterns but highlights the ...

Users find data preparation tools vital to BI strategies

Data preparation isn't the sexiest topic, but it's critically important to IT and business users, according to a study by Dresner...

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Adobe Experience Platform likely to get boost, Adoption Scoring debuts

Adobe Experience Platform (formerly Adobe Cloud Platform) focus of Summit, as analytics, AI and open-data initiatives with ...

Microsoft Government Community Cloud adds Teams, Dynamics 365

U.S. government agencies are undergoing a digital transformation, and Microsoft hopes that upgrades to its Government Cloud ...

Q&A: How to narrow down your CRM vendor choices

SaaS consultancy Lunar goes over the dos and don'ts for choosing a CRM system, whether you're licensing one for the first time or...

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4 Office 365 collaboration tools that mirror SharePoint

In order to convince users to move away from SharePoint, Microsoft has built Office 365 collaboration tools that improve upon the...

9 killer use cases for CMS blockchain

Uses for blockchain technology in content management and social media exist largely in the realm of the theoretical. But there's ...

Content services and archiving records: It's complicated

Content services complicate archiving. Microservices render records dynamically for many devices, while an archive should be a ...

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11 hiring process best practices to improve recruitment

While there isn't one right way to approach the hiring process, certain best practices -- from using software to training ...

Users at Qualtrics X4 Summit share a common philosophy on role of HR

Two Qualtrics customers talk about how they've successfully measured employee experience, and how doing so has effectively ...

10 steps for developing a recruiting strategy

To ensure your organization is attracting and hiring the right candidates, evaluate existing policies and strategies and update ...