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• SAP wants to own intelligent enterprise, but firms have options

  SAP customers Paragon 28 and Merit Energy extoll the value of an S/4HANA-based intelligent enterprise, but an S/4HANA migration might not be needed to achieve the same benefits.  Continue Reading

• SAP pushes Rise, business network as keys to digital success

  At Sapphire Now 2021, SAP execs DJ Paoni and Julia White discussed how businesses can utilize Rise with SAP and the new SAP Business Network to meet the acceleration of change head on.  Continue Reading

• S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition: Buying team overview

  S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition is best for users who need greater flexibility and are willing to pay a bit more for it. Learn whether it's right for your company.  Continue Reading

• Move to S/4HANA or not? Some real-world experiences

  With end of support looming for ECC, the race to S/4HANA is on -- for some. Learn some pros and cons of S/4HANA and why some companies are taking a 'just say no' approach.  Continue Reading

• S/4HANA Cloud extended edition (EX): Buying team overview

  S/4HANA Cloud EX offers much of the multi-tenant version's simplicity and standardization but with much greater environment control. Learn more to see if it's a good fit for your company.  Continue Reading

• S/4HANA Cloud SaaS ERP: Buying team overview

  SAP's multi-tenant SaaS ERP, S/4HANA Cloud, is a viable choice for companies that need ease in their infrastructure management. Learn what it offers and what it requires of IT.  Continue Reading

• MSC Industrial Supply transforms to SAP S/4HANA private cloud

  MSC Industrial Supply needed to cut costs and modernize its ERP system, so it first moved to S/4HANA on a hybrid cloud and has recently completed a transformation to a SaaS model.  Continue Reading

• SAP partners sound off on Rise with SAP program

  SAP customers considering a move to S/4HANA may be attracted to the simplicity of Rise with SAP, a recently launched program that may also be a boon for SAP partners.  Continue Reading

• Understand SAP Industry Cloud and how it works

  SAP's industry-focused approach to the cloud is meant to provide vertical functionality and digital transformation with less disruption. Here are some examples.  Continue Reading

• Google's SAP on GCP investments may pay off

  Investing in data centers and bringing on former SAP executives, Google is hoping to turn its cloud platform into a public cloud destination for SAP customers.  Continue Reading

• SAP Commerce Cloud dresses up digital storefronts

  SAP Commerce Cloud is designed to help companies launch digital commerce sites, which may be useful for large enterprises and digital commerce sites with complex processes.  Continue Reading

• SAP Business Network, S/4HANA critical for SAP in 2021

  SAP's 2021 will be a mix of familiar challenges such as moving customers off legacy systems to S/4HANA and new opportunities such as its SAP Business Network, according to experts.  Continue Reading

• SAP Intelligent Spend Management shows where the money goes

  In this Q&A, SAP's John Wookey explains the current makeup of the SAP Intelligent Spend Management and Business Network group and how it helps companies track their spending.  Continue Reading

• SAP systems integrators' strengths align with project success

  Accenture, Deloitte and IBM approach SAP implementation projects differently. Knowing those differences could help companies save on costs and time.  Continue Reading

• Customer input drives S/4HANA Cloud development

  In this Q&A, SAP executive Jan Gilg discusses how customer feedback played a role in the development of new features in S/4HANA Cloud 2011.  Continue Reading

• How to create digital transformation with an S/4HANA implementation

  Moving off SAP's ECC software gives organizations the opportunity for true digital transformation. Here are some tips business leaders and CIOs can use to prepare for the change.  Continue Reading

• Decide on SAP S/4HANA Cloud: Single-tenant vs. multi-tenant edition

  Understanding the benefits and limitations of S/4HANA Cloud versions is essential to making the right choice. Here are some factors for consideration.  Continue Reading

• In a time of crisis, S/4HANA implementation strategies shift

  During a pandemic, organizations may consider pausing a major project like an S/4HANA migration, but experts believe they can use the disruption to their advantage.  Continue Reading

• Real-life look at SAP intelligent RPA uses, benefits, limitations

  SAP intelligent RPA works with the SAP ecosystem to help automate time-consuming processes. Learn what intelligent RPA is, how some companies are using it and a few of its limitations.  Continue Reading

• AWS: Cloud migration doesn't require a move to S/4HANA

  The AWS approach for migrating SAP systems to the public cloud doesn't emphasize a move to S/4HANA but enables customers to go at their own pace.  Continue Reading

• S/4HANA helps Queen of Raw improve textile sustainability

  Queen of Raw's S/4HANA-based textile marketplace app is helping suppliers of the fashion industry reduce waste by keeping unused inventory out of landfills.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA Cloud interest increasing

  In this Q&A, Jan Gilg, president of SAP S/4HANA, discusses the current state of S/4HANA Cloud and how interest in the SaaS version of SAP's ERP has grown during the pandemic.  Continue Reading

• Penn State graduates from legacy ERP to SAP S/4HANA

  Penn State University recently completed a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation to replace an old COBOL-based system with a modern, transformative ERP.  Continue Reading

• Overview of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll

  In this introduction to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, learn about the cloud-based payroll system meant to handle global enterprise needs.  Continue Reading

• Clariba partners with SAP clients for intelligent enterprise

  In this Q&A, Marc Haberland, founder of Clariba, explains why SAP needs partners to co-innovate with customers on applications that enable the intelligent enterprise.  Continue Reading

• SAP Business One ERP helps SMBs shift with changing markets

  Sagamore Spirit and Ellsworth Foods are using SAP Business One ERP to help deal with dramatic changes in demand caused by the COVID-19 crisis.  Continue Reading

• SAP Cloud Platform apps deal with pandemic problems

  SAP Cloud Platform is proving to be a useful development environment for applications that address issues brought on by the pandemic.  Continue Reading

• SAP HANA database turns 10

  In this Q&A, SAP's Gerrit Kazmaier discusses how the SAP HANA database has become the platform to enable the intelligent enterprise by combining transactional and analytical data.  Continue Reading

• SAP App Center a bridge between ISVs and customers

  SAP customers and ISV application developers describe how they use the SAP App Center to find and deploy useful, integrated and technically validated SAP apps.  Continue Reading

• SuccessFactors implementation methodology: Overview of choices

  There are three different SuccessFactors implementation methodologies. Here's the information you need in order to select the one that will work best for your company.  Continue Reading

• SAP mobile app helps zoo tame digital transformation

  Taronga Conservation Society Australia improved efficiency by implementing a mobile application built on the SAP Cloud Platform. The app has digitized old paper-based processes.  Continue Reading

• SAP Business One overview: Features, benefits and more

  SAP Business One promises holistic business management software. Learn more about its advantages and pitfalls, as well as pricing and integration, in this SAP Business One overview.  Continue Reading

• Floating the possibilities of SAP S/4HANA Cloud migration

  When weighing the advantages of abandoning legacy ERP systems for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, factors include implementation and support costs, functionality, flexibility and security.  Continue Reading

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

  With the end of SAP ECC support looming in 2027, organizations must make some tough decisions. Here's a look at your choices.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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