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• How to pick a SuccessFactors implementation partner

  Selecting the right SuccessFactors implementation partner is a critical step in the journey to deploying the system. Check out these six tips for finding a partner. 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

• Is the SAP ECC support deadline extension important?

  With an extension to the SAP ERP Central Component end-of-support deadline, customers are wondering what it means for them. Here's a look. Continue Reading

• What capabilities does Qualtrics EmployeeXM offer?

  Employee Experience Management tools from Qualtrics are meant to give managers and HR concrete ways to gather feedback and support workers. Here's a look at five features. Continue Reading

• What are some key SuccessFactors onboarding capabilities?

  Onboarding is critical to employee experience and a company's reputation as a talent destination. Learn about SuccessFactors functionality to help improve this important process.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

• Pros and cons of SAP migration to the cloud

  Hosting SAP on cloud services can bring added security and scalability. But organizations must also watch out for issues such as resource mismanagement and downtime.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

• Is SAP Cloud Platform architecture the same as SAP cloud migration?

  With so many SAP products using the term 'cloud,' understanding what Cloud Platform is -- and isn't -- can be confusing. Here's a quick intro to help bring clarity to the issue.Continue Reading

• S/4HANA public cloud vs. private cloud: Compare the pros, cons

  In addition to SAP's on-premises and hybrid models, the vendor offers S/4HANA in public and private clouds. Here's a look at the differences in some important areas.Continue Reading

• How does SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding support crossboarding?

  Onboarding a new hire is one thing, but what about when an employee simply moves from their role into a different one at the same company?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 can SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding help retain employees?

  A well-run onboarding process can also be a savvy retention tool. Here's how the SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding module can help provide a positive experience for new hires.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

• 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

• 5 third-party apps for the SuccessFactors Recruiting module

  SuccessFactors is a capable recruiting platform, but it can't be all things to all people. The right external application can provide the specialized help your organization needs.Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting

  SAP's primary recruiting platform is capable and feature rich, but users should consider these important factors before adopting the cloud-based system.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

• SAP Leonardo technologies seek to empower the digital enterprise

  Learn the fundamentals of Leonardo, how it has evolved over the years and key steps to using its advanced technologies to build a responsive, real-time digital enterprise.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

• '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

• Where can I get SAP SuccessFactors online training?

  The SAP Learning Hub has a wealth of resources for training, certification and knowledge sharing for users and administrators of the SuccessFactors suite.Continue Reading

• What are the top 5 reasons to move to SAP Cloud Platform Portal?

  Gavin Quinn of Mindset Consulting shares why organizations should take advantage of the portal to ensure their users are getting the best experience possible.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

• 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

• 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

• Overview of SAP HANA features and how it's being used today

  There has been a lot of hype around SAP HANA since it became available nearly a decade ago, but what is it exactly and what role should it play in your organization today?Continue Reading

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central time management choices

  If implementing SuccessFactors Employee Central is in your company's future, you should know which options you'll need for time management. Here's a look.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

• SAP ERP systems explained, compared to Oracle and others

  There are five main SAP ERP systems. Which is best for your organization, and how do they compare to offerings from Oracle, Microsoft and Infor in terms of ERP ROI?Continue Reading

• Inside SAP CoPilot for SuccessFactors, a digital assistant for HR

  SAP's digital assistant, CoPilot, can now be put to use by human resources. Here's a look at how the technology can enable better service delivery through conversational AI.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

• 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

• 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

• Closer look at SAP cloud integration with Cloud Platform tools

  Time to connect all the moving parts of the digital enterprise. But are the SAP integration tools up to the task? Experts give the lowdown on APIs, ABAP and more.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

• 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

• How do SAP ERP systems stack up against the competition?

  What are the differences in SAP ERP, S/4HANA, S/4HANA Cloud, Business One and Business ByDesign? And how does SAP ERP software compare against the competition in terms of ERP ROI?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

• A complete guide to SAP Cloud Platform integration

  There's a lot to consider when contemplating a move to SAP Cloud Platform, and this Essential Guide provides a starting point, including practical advice, case studies and in-depth analysis.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• Which SAP C/4HANA deployment options create great customer experience?

  Companies looking to SAP to help them create great customer experience should understand C/4HANA deployment options and which is best for them.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

• 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

• Sapphire conference intros raise SAP integration questions

  Unveiling of Salesforce challenger C/4HANA and lingering indirect licensing issue give mixed message about SAP's willingness to integrate with popular products from competitors.Continue Reading

• Five important questions about the SAP S/4HANA HCM 'sidecar'

  SAP's transitional vehicle for on-premises SAP HCM owners is a detour to SaaS HR on SuccessFactors. To help you prepare, here are answers to your most pressing questions.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

• 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

• What are three ways SAP Material Ledger improves product costing?

  Implementing SAP Material Ledger in a manufacturing environment expedites the month-end financial closing process through inventory valuation at actual costs. Here's how.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

• 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

• What does a smooth, post-acquisition ERP transition entail?

  Continuing to use existing ERP systems and enlisting ERP services support are just two key areas that CIOs must focus on after a company is acquired. Here's more.Continue Reading

• What is the best way to upgrade to SAP Process Orchestration?

  Upgrading from SAP Process Integration to SAP Process Orchestration is possible, but learn why many companies are opting for a side-by-side migration from PI to PO and some of the steps involved.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

• What can employees do with the SuccessFactors mobile app?

  Self-service SuccessFactors features for employees and managers are numerous, and learning tools, including online course downloading, will run on some Android and iOS devices.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

• UPS and SAP deliver on-demand additive manufacturing technology

  UPS is moving from shipping products to becoming a manufacturer of spare parts through a 3D printing network that was developed with SAP, using SAP Leonardo technology.Continue Reading

• How is the recurring inspection process in SAP QM activated?

  The recurring inspection functionality available in the SAP Quality Management component can help effectively maintain materials that are managed in batches and have expiration dates.Continue Reading

• How can the SAP CRM system help foster customer service success?

  A logical extension of the Sales and Distribution component, and part of Business Suite, SAP CRM has components to tackle sales, marketing, service and more. Here's a look.Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA public cloud infrastructure options increase

  An SAP systems integrator goes on the public cloud to deploy S/4HANA to help its clients and improve its financial reporting, gaining a world-class accounting system quickly.Continue Reading

• GDT gets the inside story with the help of SAP ITOA

  SAP ITOA is a HANA-based tool that helps companies like GDT monitor IT systems and data centers in real time and make better business decisions on how to resolve problems.Continue Reading

• What has replaced SAP Process Integration?

  Historically, SAP Process Integration was the first choice for joining SAP and non-SAP systems. Things are changing, however, and you'll want to know how and why. Here's a look.Continue Reading

• What features does the SAP Sourcing component of SRM offer?

  The Sourcing component in SAP Supplier Relationship Management is meant to offer end-to-end procurement for globalized and complex procurement processes. Here's what to know.Continue Reading

• SAP HANA-based project management platform helps track projects

  The Sablono platform is an SAP HANA-based system that helps construction firms monitor projects in real time, and it provides collaboration and transparency.Continue Reading

• SAP Anywhere: Front-office software for the small business

  SAP is known primarily as a vendor of large enterprise systems, but it's going after another kind of business with the SAP Anywhere front-office software for very small businesses.Continue Reading

• How does the TCO of Employee Central Payroll compare?

  The higher upfront costs of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll don't seem so bad when you consider the fees charged by competing payroll providers.Continue Reading

• How can demand-driven S&OP improve materials planning?

  Demand-driven S&OP is meant to close the gap between a company's long-term forecasts and its short-term responsiveness. Here are the fundamentals of this new approach.Continue Reading

• Adita Technologies harnesses S/4HANA Cloud to handle growth

  Adita Technologies, a young professional services firm, implemented SAP S/4HANA Cloud in 10 weeks to consolidate financial systems and plan for growth.Continue Reading

• SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll vs. MCPO: Which wins?

  Learn how combining Employee Central Payroll with multi-country payroll outsourcing may be the best way to cover smaller workforces across the globe.Continue Reading

• Choosing SAP HR module complicated by S/4HANA, SuccessFactors options

  A SuccessFactors consultant explains the benefits and challenges of adding to or replacing on-premises SAP HCM with the newer ERP and cloud platforms.Continue Reading

• SAP Leonardo next-generation technologies sparking interest

  Call them what you will, next-generation technologies, like blockchain and machine learning, had their own growth paths before coming under the SAP Leonardo umbrella.Continue Reading

• SAP data as a service helps wine shop seek truth about customers

  SAP DCI data as a service helps New York's Veritas Studio Wines understand who their customers are and where they live.Continue Reading

• What deployment models are included in an SAP SRM overview?

  If your company is thinking about implementing SAP Supplier Relationship Management, you'll want to know how it works with Materials Management and what the deployment models are.Continue Reading

• Jack Link's Beef Jerky feeds its HANA side with SAP HEC

  Jack Link's Beef Jerky went with a hosted deployment on SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud when upgrading SAP ECC to HANA. Here are some lessons on how to thrive in a hosted environment.Continue Reading

• SAP Leonardo: Masterpiece in the making or just a rough outline?

  SAP's attempt to corral IoT, AI and big data products into an expanded SAP Leonardo tent meets with skepticism, while questions over S/4HANA's roadmap and indirect licensing linger.Continue Reading

• S/4HANA Cloud adoption starts to flourish in fast-growing companies

  But growth of S/4HANA Cloud deployments still appears to lag on premises by a huge margin, and many of those cloud moves are to private clouds rather than multi-tenant SaaS.Continue Reading

• SAP development tools on slow march to standardization

  S/4HANA and Web GUI support a range of web browsers, but SAP development tools and operations environments don't play as well with others. Here's how to decide what works best.Continue Reading

• SAP ERP vs. Oracle ERP: Which system is best for you?

  Although SAP and Oracle have more competition from other ERP vendors, they're still leading choices, especially for large enterprises. Here's information to help choose between them.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 should I do a fit-gap analysis with the SAP landscape in mind?

  Business and IT teams require a common vision to prevent missed opportunities, false starts and unnecessary costs. Learn what to look for when performing an SAP fit-gap analysis.Continue Reading

• Why should companies include OEE in their manufacturing KPIs?

  Overall equipment effectiveness is a measurement of how well your manufacturing operations are performing, and SAP ERP can enable the monitoring of this critical KPI. Here's how.Continue Reading

• Chatbots provide faster self-service on SAP systems

  The SAP SuccessFactors partnership with collaboration software vendor Slack is just one of many efforts to make little robotic helpers available throughout the SAP ecosystem.Continue Reading

• What is the difference between SAP components, modules and applications?

  The SAP landscape can be a confusing one, with the numerous acquisitions and constant rebranding of products. To clear up some confusion, here are the differences among three foundational areas.Continue Reading

• SAP Hybris e-commerce fuels digital transformation for biotech firm

  The SAP Hybris e-commerce platform and the back-end analytics tool Customer Insights Engine have helped the biotech firm Qiagen to gain customer insights and boost revenue.Continue Reading

• Charlotte Hornets use Phizzle built on HANA to analyze fan behavior

  Chris Zeppenfeld of the Charlotte Hornets explains how Phizzle FanTracker, a data warehouse built on the SAP HANA database, helps the team get to know its fan behavior better.Continue Reading

• SAP HANA, express edition makes HANA easier for non-SAP developers

  Relaxed RAM and licensing requirements and the ability to run on local machines could help popularize the HANA in-memory platform with Java, JavaScript and .NET developers.Continue Reading

• SAP futurists name five future technology trends to plan for now

  Three SAP futurists explain what future technology trends in augmented reality, blockchain, AI, robotics, and contingent labor could mean for enterprises.Continue Reading

• What SAP inventory optimization software should I consider?

  Inventory Optimization Cockpit works in combination with MRP Monitor to evaluate key performance indicators. Here's a look at five critical features it offers.Continue Reading