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• SAP quietly pulls the plug on SAP Anywhere

  Users and analysts say technical limitations and a failure to adequately understand the SMB market contributed to the demise of SAP Anywhere after just two years on the market.  Continue Reading

• SAP partner program delivers applications for SMB market

  SAP partners are optimistic that a new program for qualifying their applications and making them available on the cloud will drive new business in the SMB market.  Continue Reading

• Inside SAP's digital transformation strategy

  In this Q&A, Bertram Schulte, SAP's chief digital officer, discusses the how and why as the company goes through its own internal digital transformation.  Continue Reading

• SAP Cloud Platform architecture is glue for new technologies

  SAP Cloud Platform has numerous integration tools for linking next-gen technologies like blockchain, machine learning and IoT to each other -- and to SAP enterprise applications.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of SAP Cloud Platform integration tools

  While SAP offerings are often best for cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground integration, sometimes, it's better to look elsewhere. Here's a rundown of the many options.  Continue Reading

• Supply chain risk assessment a major focus of SAP Ariba

  SAP Ariba's Supplier Risk helps companies assess their suppliers in a number of risk categories, but building a responsible supply chain will take strong change management efforts.  Continue Reading

• Data managers must hustle preparing for GDPR regulations

  Data privacy expert and SAP consultant Stephen Lofthouse outlines a six-step process that data managers can follow to be compliant with GDPR regulations.  Continue Reading

• PrimeSource move to Virtustream Enterprise Cloud improves efficiency

  PrimeSource improved its SAP environment by moving from an on-premises SAP environment on DB2 to SAP HANA hosted by Virtustream, with a consumption-based billing model.  Continue Reading

• Software license management tools can help with SAP indirect usage

  Companies can use third-party license management tools to audit their SAP environment to address indirect access issues, but the tools need to be a part of an overall strategy.  Continue Reading

• New leadership and redesign may spark SAP Community revival

  SAP Community Network was once the best forum for SAP developers to share ideas, but user activity declined significantly. Can top executive attention and a redesign save SCN?  Continue Reading

• SAP's Barry Padgett on future of SAP Ariba Network

  In this Q&A, new SAP Ariba President Barry Padgett discusses the future of procurement and the experience he will bring to Ariba from his roles with the SAP SMB Group and Concur.  Continue Reading

• Avoiding SAP indirect access woes requires good faith

  Some customers are concerned that SAP will hit them for indirect access licensing fees, but they can avoid trouble if they act in good faith and better understand their contracts.  Continue Reading

• ControlPanelGRC app eases Steelcase's compliance pain

  When Steelcase's SAP environment grew in size and complexity, it turned to Symmetry ControlPanelGRC to save time, have more accurate data and take the pain out of compliance auditing.  Continue Reading

• Translytical data platforms emerge with SAP HANA as a leader

  SAP HANA is a leading translytical platform, according to Forrester, and consulting firm Convergent IS says the combination of transactional and analytical data creates new opportunities.  Continue Reading

• SAP indirect access issue needs clarity for users, experts say

  The indirect licensing access issue is confusing to many SAP customers, and the company's efforts to explain it have not been fully successful, according to industry analysts.  Continue Reading