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• 6 critical steps of a successful SAP S/4HANA migration

  A successful S/4HANA project starts with knowing why your organization should even make the move, then nailing down whether S/4 will do what you need.  Continue Reading

• 4 SAP Leonardo use cases

  With IoT and blockchain capabilities, some companies are putting SAP Leonardo to work. Here are four examples that illustrate the product's use cases.  Continue Reading

• Understand SAP ECC vs. HANA vs. S/4HANA vs. R/3

  SAP ECC, HANA, S/4HANA and R/3 are all valuable tools in the IT world, but it's easy to get them confused. Learn about their similarities and differences.  Continue Reading

• Take care of data before SAP S/4HANA migration

  In this Q&A, Rajesh Rengarethinam of ERP security vendor Appsian discusses why reviewing data security and business processes are important when planning a move to SAP S/4HANA.  Continue Reading

• SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration: 4 essential issues

  The ERP landscape is transforming and SAP customers in particular are dealing with decision overload related to ECC to S/4HANA migration. Here's some top advice.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA migration should be business-driven

  In this Q&A, Ekrem Hatip of Syntax Systems discusses what SAP customers need to consider as they embark on an SAP S/4HANA migration. It should be driven by business, not IT needs.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA migration: Critical advice for moving off ECC

  With the end of SAP ECC support looming in 2025, organizations must make some tough decisions. Here's a look at your choices.  Continue Reading

• New SAP leadership faces big challenges in 2020

  Industry analysts discuss SAP's biggest issues in 2020, including how the two new CEOs will guide the company deeper into the cloud age and jump-start S/4HANA migration momentum.  Continue Reading

• SAP Data Hub opens predictive possibilities at Paul Hartmann

  When medical supply firm Paul Hartmann AG tested a supply chain analysis system built on SAP Data Hub, it found that it could predict demand better than the company's sales team.  Continue Reading

• 5 SAP case studies from 2019 to inspire, caution you

  These five SAP case studies serve as learning tools so you can avoid making the mistake someone has already made and get succinct reminders of what's important.  Continue Reading

• SAP leadership changes and S/4HANA were top 2019 SAP stories

  The resignation of CEO Bill McDermott and veteran executives was the top SAP story of 2019, along with the company's push for S/4HANA migrations, intelligent enterprise adoption and Qualtrics integration.  Continue Reading

• An SAP Cloud Platform overview: Capabilities and benefits

  SAP Cloud Platform is often confused with other SAP cloud products. Dispel any confusion with an explanation of how the technology works and what it can do.  Continue Reading

• How to use Qualtrics employee experience tool to gather feedback

  SAP Qualtrics is meant to be a powerful employee experience tool. Discover its features, feedback software and which products are currently available.  Continue Reading

• The move to SAP Intelligent Enterprise starts with small steps

  When it comes to moving to SAP Intelligent Enterprise, taking the journey one step at a time is the best method.  Continue Reading

• What is an SAP Intelligent Enterprise? Don't look for a clear answer

  What does Intelligent Enterprise actually mean? If the SAP term confuses you, you're not alone. Learn what the experts say and why the concept might matter more than you think.  Continue Reading

• SAP vs. Oracle: Compare their cloud platforms

  SAP Cloud Platform vs. Oracle Cloud Platform is an important issue for organizations that are considering either vendor. Here's what you need to know.  Continue Reading

• SAP HANA database pivotal to SAP's past -- and future

  In the last 20 years, SAP has gone from an ERP software vendor to a modern-day technology powerhouse. Analysts point to SAP HANA as the linchpin to its transformation.  Continue Reading

• SAP third-party support saves money but may stifle innovation

  Third-party support providers like Rimini Street offer SAP customers a way to stay on legacy platforms, but some say this may prevent them from using the most advanced versions.  Continue Reading

• Experts debate whether SAP acquisition of Qualtrics can deliver CX

  Ten months after SAP paid $8 billion for the SaaS experience management platform, experts still differ on what Qualtrics adds to SAP's portfolio, especially its C/4HANA CX suite.  Continue Reading

• How SAP C/4HANA could transform the CRM market

  Find out how C/4HANA is not only changing the CX game, but also transforming the relationship with CRM by combining front-office CRM apps with back-end transactional ERP systems.  Continue Reading

• S/4HANA migration needs strong project management

  Vinci Energies Group shows that an SAP S/4HANA migration is a difficult project that requires strong management, but the new functions have real business value.  Continue Reading

• Inside SAP C/4HANA and how it's changing the customer experience

  SAP has officially entered the CX game with C/4HANA, but what is it exactly? Here's a breakdown of the platform and its components to ensure buyers and users have a firm understanding.  Continue Reading

• Project Embrace SAP hyperscaler options offer holistic cloud route

  Analysts and SAP provide more details on the vendor's new program to ease cloud migrations through its partnerships with AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.  Continue Reading

• SAP digital core is the heart of the intelligent enterprise

  Steve Niesman, CEO at Itelligence, believes customers who make the move from ECC to S/4HANA and C/4HAHA now are in a good position to reap competitive advantage.  Continue Reading

• As SaaS ERP, S/4HANA Cloud not meant to replicate ECC

  In a Q&A, Jan Gilg, SAP's new global head of S/4HANA, joined SVP Sven Denecken to explain the differences between the on-premises and cloud versions of S/4.  Continue Reading

• Experts' tips for evaluating SAP cloud computing options

  For a successful deployment of SAP software in the cloud, your company must consider factors including what's required of the application as well as the industry itself.  Continue Reading

• Prepare for SAP S/4HANA 2025 by building your business case first

  Organizations that are still considering the move from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA have six years left to build a viable business case and establish a sourcing process.  Continue Reading

• 'SAP Nation 3.0' examines the state of the SAP economy

  In this Q&A, analyst Vinnie Mirchandani discusses his book, 'SAP Nation 3.0,' the third in a series that examines the expansion of the SAP software empire and how companies manage it.  Continue Reading

• SAP.iO gives startups a leg up with resources and investment

  Goodr and Ruum are part of SAP.iO, a startup incubator that provides investment, as well as technical and business resources to bring innovative products to market. SAP gets something out of it, too.  Continue Reading

• SAP NS2 execs on why secure cloud services are the future

  In this Q&A, SAP NS2 executives discuss how the company helps national defense, intelligence and security entities move to the cloud -- and why doing so is inevitable.  Continue Reading

• New Onapsis service helps uncover SAP security issues

  Security firm Onapsis released its Business Risk Illustration, which helps companies assess and deal with SAP security vulnerabilities, such as the 10KBLAZE exploit.  Continue Reading

• Qualtrics XM platform helps identify the 'why'

  Zig Serafin, president at Qualtrics, discusses the experience economy and how Qualtrics XM applications with SAP's operational data helps companies get the 'why' in business processes.  Continue Reading

• Patch early, patch often to manage SAP exploit

  In this Q&A, Onapsis CEO Mariano Nunez and SAP security head Tim McKnight discuss the recent SAP security system threat and what companies can do to protect systems and data.  Continue Reading

• Hasso Plattner discusses the state of the SAP HANA database

  In this Q&A, SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner explains why SAP HANA is now more accessible with the new HANA Cloud Services and can handle new enterprise database requirements.  Continue Reading

• SAP vs. Oracle: Which ERP system is right for your company?

  The choice often comes down to flexibility vs. standardization. Here are the key differentiators between the two vendors and advice on how to match their strengths with your needs.  Continue Reading

• Confusion about features may hinder S/4HANA migration

  SAP provides thousands of pages of documentation and online tools to compare ECC and S/4 features, but many customers remain unsure if the next-generation ERP does what they need.  Continue Reading

• Verizon works to integrate its supply chain management system

  Verizon chief procurement officer John Vazquez explains why the company is integrating several SAP systems to help manage more than $80 billion in annual spend.  Continue Reading

• SAP partner program promises to focus on customer happiness

  SAP's partner program shifts from sales emphasis to customer happiness; to lead the efforts, SAP named Karl Fahrbach as the company's first chief partner officer.  Continue Reading

• SAP HANA uses converge on analytics, transactions and apps

  Many users, like clinical software maker HarrisLogic, combine all three HANA strengths in technology 'engines' for streamlined workflow, decision support and data integration.  Continue Reading

• SAP layoffs may signal trouble for ABAP, HANA

  Analysts say the moves could put SAP in a better position for new cloud investments, including untying SAP Cloud Platform from its HANA database underpinnings.  Continue Reading

• Why some SAP shops move off Oracle to an SAP HANA database

  While the vendors disagree on how many SAP customers have made the switch, Ferrara Candy has numbers that show a huge speed boost for its BI operations on SAP Business Warehouse.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs. on-premises -- benefits, limitations, adoption

  When it comes to SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs. on-premises, issues such as functionality and customization are paramount. Here's a look at where each shines and where each falls short.  Continue Reading

• Criticism of SAP HANA database: Fair or false?

  SAP HANA is an in-memory database and its namesake's highest profile product. The platform has added new functionality over the past decade, but industry experts disagree on how successful it has been.  Continue Reading

• How Bumble Bee is using SAP blockchain for food traceability

  Bumble Bee is using the SAP Cloud Platform Blockchain service to enable greater food safety and traceability, but the project is complicated. Here are specifics on how it works.  Continue Reading

• SAP security risks need more attention, but patching is a challenge

  SAP organizations are more vulnerable than ever, as hackers are increasingly targeting ERP systems. Experts warn SAP customers to implement security patches early and often.  Continue Reading

• SAP blockchain service helps fight counterfeit drugs

  SAP's new blockchain service may help drug wholesalers verify the authenticity of returned drugs, but it faces business process challenges before more organizations come on board.  Continue Reading

• Release of ABAP in SAP Cloud Platform to extend S/4HANA

  ABAP's future is bright with the support of SAP technology like S/4HANA, but having ABAP in the cloud will take some adjustment, and developers may face challenges along the way.  Continue Reading

• SAP managed services weed out IT complexity at Ball Horticulture

  Ball Horticultural outsourced its SAP Basis administration to Symmetry when the complexity of its SAP environment grew, but internal change management was a challenge.  Continue Reading

• Haribo can't bear SAP S/4HANA implementation

  Haribo's recent deployment of S/4HANA may have led to problems getting its products into stores, but experts believe they could have been avoided with better project management.  Continue Reading

• SAP intelligent enterprise helps Delivery Hero manage rapid growth

  Delivery Hero may only be a midsize company, but its rapid business growth forced it to look for an enterprise-grade ERP product. The company eventually decided on SAP S/4HANA for the core of its intelligent enterprise.  Continue Reading

• SAP iPad application gives NHL coaches real-time stats

  Design thinking and SAP HANA database tech are the keys to an iPad app that will allow NHL coaches to access real-time stats on an Apple iOS tablet -- and others could follow.  Continue Reading

• What it's like to implement SAP Leonardo

  Pregis implemented Leonardo's IoT technology to improve its customer service and ensure that its machines run effectively, but it ran into some challenges along the way.  Continue Reading

• A successful S/4HANA implementation for SMBs hinges on best practices

  Alain Dubois of Beyond Technologies tells how the company's own implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud provides it with insight that benefits its SMB customers.  Continue Reading

• UX analysis is key to S/4HANA migration at AES

  User experience software from Knoa helped an energy company choose what transactions to migrate from SAP ECC 6 on an Oracle database to an SAP HANA database, and then to S/4HANA.  Continue Reading

• SAP Leonardo makes progress with new branding strategy

  Leonardo initially suffered from high expectations, but SAP is unearthing opportunities in new industries to improve its branding strategy and show there are practical applications.  Continue Reading

• SAP intelligent enterprise, C/4HANA are trends to watch in 2019

  Industry experts sound off on what SAP trends customers should watch in 2019. They also don't mince words about where SAP should head in the New Year.  Continue Reading

• SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment brings ABAP to the cloud

  SAP ABAP developers can now use their skills in a cloud environment with SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment, but they will need to update their development methodologies.  Continue Reading

• SAP Enterprise Asset Management targets IIoT data

  Manufacturers are using IIoT data they gather with the SAP Enterprise Asset Management platform to provide predictive maintenance services to customers and to sell machine uptime.  Continue Reading

• Do SAP Cloud Platform integration services deliver?

  SAP Cloud Platform is touted for its integration capabilities, but some think that while it's good for SAP-to-SAP, it may not be the best platform to connect SAP and non-SAP systems.  Continue Reading

• How good is SAP Cloud Platform integration with non-SAP apps?

  An analyst and a user say SAP partners continue to release adapters for specific applications, filling in gaps in SAP's offerings and saving the time spent using generic adapters.  Continue Reading

• SAP Cloud Platform is the glue for the SAP intelligent enterprise

  Here's how SAP Cloud Platform makes the connection between applications and technologies to enable the intelligent enterprise and transform organizations' business processes.  Continue Reading

• SAP intelligent enterprise melds core apps with analytics engine

  Built on three integrated pillars, the intelligent enterprise helps companies become more innovative, flexible and responsive, according to SAP CTO Björn Goerke.  Continue Reading

• To create a real-time data analytics system, 49ers huddle with SAP

  The San Francisco 49ers teamed with SAP to develop a real-time analytics platform on SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP HANA that enhances the fan experience at Levi's Stadium.  Continue Reading

• Experts laud SAP Analytics Cloud but question market position

  The platform may be solid for predictive analytics, financial planning and other tasks of business analysts. But why use it instead of SAP BusinessObjects or a third-party BI tool?  Continue Reading

• SAP C/4HANA name irks some Hybris users, but most take in stride

  Some Hybris customers give the rebrand to SAP Customer Experience and SAP C/4HANA a thumbs-down, but others believe that it's all part of the IT name game.  Continue Reading

• 3 users say SAP development tools save time

  SAP developers share their experiences with two SAP development tools: Attunity's Gold Client data management application and Neptune Software's Planet 8 low-code platform.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA real-time analytics best for tactical decisions

  Experts say the built-in tool is fine for operational decisions when running S/4HANA business processes, but not for sophisticated strategic planning and predictive analytics.  Continue Reading

• S/4HANA supply chain trends: More visibility, complex integration

  The need for digital supply chain transformation is clear. SAP has the right platform, but implementation is a challenge for companies, according to some analysts.  Continue Reading

• Exploring the SAP ERP system lineup

  With its five main ERP products, SAP cast a wide net in the ERP market. Here's a rundown of SAP ERP software offerings, including its stalwart on-prem ERP and next-gen S/4HANA.  Continue Reading

• UCSD graduates to advanced analytics with SAP HANA platform

  The University of California, San Diego implemented an SAP HANA platform that uses advanced analytics and machine learning to run operations and help students graduate on time.  Continue Reading

• King's Hawaiian bakes transformation into S/4HANA implementation

  King's Hawaiian's aging Sage ERP couldn't handle growth, so the company is implementing SAP S/4HANA, which will improve processes and open new markets.  Continue Reading

• Greg Tomb: HANA underpins SuccessFactors, post-2025 SAP HCM

  The cloud has loomed large in Greg Tomb's SAP career. Now, he has a year under his belt at SuccessFactors and much to say about where SaaS fits in the migration from legacy HCM.  Continue Reading

• Trust grows in public cloud adoption for HANA, consultant says

  In this Q&A, Matt Lovell of SAP consultancy Centiq talks about the current state of cloud deployments for SAP HANA and why an S/4HANA move is more difficult than adopting HANA.  Continue Reading

• French transit develops chatbot with SAP Conversational AI

  The transit system in the Paris metropolitan area is tackling an AI-driven chatbot project to create an easy way for riders to access personalized information. Here's a look.  Continue Reading

• Renewed push for Business One could boost SAP SMB strategy

  SAP has strived to dispel a reputation for pricey, hard to deploy ERP with aggressive marketing and products for small businesses. How's it going, and where does S/4HANA fit in?  Continue Reading

• Q&A: Mike Lackey on SAP digital manufacturing

  In this Q&A, SAP head of digital manufacturing Mike Lackey discusses the SAP digital manufacturing network and how it helps manufacturers meet the demands of the new digital economy.  Continue Reading

• SAP users tell why they are building an intelligent enterprise

  Four SAP customers from a variety of industries explained why their companies are building intelligent enterprise systems. Reasons include responding to business and data growth.  Continue Reading

• On-premises, hosted most popular S/4HANA deployment options

  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.  Continue Reading

• S/4HANA public cloud version can get lost in cloud confusion

  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.  Continue Reading

• Journey to SAP S/4HANA Cloud driven by need for agility

  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.  Continue Reading

• 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

• SAP HANA database drives analytics for ARI's fleet management

  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.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA Cloud and indirect access will dominate 2018

  Industry experts say SAP S/4HANA Cloud migrations, Leonardo and Cloud Platform are the technology issues for SAP in 2018; on the business side, the top issue is indirect access.  Continue Reading

• Enexis' citizen developers empowered by the Mendix RAD platform

  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.  Continue Reading

• SAP's Timo Elliott on enterprise chatbot AI technology

  The SAP global innovation evangelist expects AI to affect businesses in three ways: human-computer interaction, automation of knowledge work and doing the previously impossible.  Continue Reading

• SAP Leonardo, SAP Cloud Platform led the way for SAP in 2017

  Here's a roundup of interesting trends and stories in the SAP world in 2017, including SAP's push into leading-edge technologies, like IoT, and new ways to get value from data.  Continue Reading