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Mediafly CFO: Ariba software helping finance growth

Mediafly CFO John Evarts explains the financial advantages to using the Ariba supplier network. Continue Reading
Mobile content firm tackles financial challenges with Ariba software

Mediafly, a maker of mobile content management software, uses SAP's Ariba network to manage growth with existing funds while minimizing the need for outside financing. Continue Reading
SAP TechEd 2012 Conference Coverage

News and analysis from the SAP TechEd Conference in Las Vegas Continue Reading
Gartner lists seven things to seek in mobile device management software

Organizations interested in MDM software should evaluate vendors in advanced areas such as containerization and application management, according to Gartner. Continue Reading
Approaches to SAP mobility vary significantly at SAP shops

Take a look behind the walls of three very different companies that have reached various levels of maturity with SAP mobile applications. Continue Reading
Sybase Afaria Versus Third-Party MDM Vendors: How Does It Stack Up?

Sure, Sybase Afaria is pricey, but how does it compare with third-party vendors? It all depends on what you’re looking for when it comes to issues like cost and level of security, according to experts.Continue Reading
Shred-it goes small, choosing Sky Technologies for mobile SAP CRM

When it came time to mobilize its CRM service application, Shred-it chose Sky Technologies, a niche mobility vendor that specializes in SAP applications.Continue Reading
IT pros heading to SAP TechEd 2011 packing questions for vendor

Users and analysts heading to the SAP TechEd conference in Las Vegas next week are looking to learn more about a range of issues, from in-memory technology to NetWeaver 7.3 and Gateway.Continue Reading
SAP acquiring 3-D visualization software maker Right Hemisphere

SAP will integrate Right Hemisphere’s 3-D visualization software into its portfolio to provide manufacturers with visual tools that can help speed their products to market.Continue Reading
Special Report: Getting started with SAP mobile applications

In this special report, learn about SAP's mobile applications strategy and latest offerings. Find out the details of the SAP-Sybase merger. Read some SAP mobile project best practices.Continue Reading
SAP enhances mobile applications, playing catch-up with mobile vendors

SAP this week announced enhancements to its mobile applications, but smaller, mobile-focused vendors still have advantages in this growing market, analysts say.Continue Reading

RPA in manufacturing increases efficiency, reduces costs

In this Q&A, Shibaji Das of UiPath discusses why manufacturers should implement RPA to improve efficiency, help with ERP system ...

A look inside the new Redwood Oracle UI design

The two designers who head Oracle's Redwood user experience and branding effort explain the philosophy behind the new look and ...

Process mining software pulls back curtains on how processes work

Here's what two vendors, Celonis and Signavio, offer in the emerging field of process mining software, which enables ...

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Oracle Autonomous Database shifts IT focus to strategic planning

This handbook looks at what Oracle Autonomous Database offers to Oracle users and issues that organizations should consider ...

Oracle Autonomous Database features free DBAs from routine tasks

Oracle Autonomous Database can automate routine administrative and operational tasks for DBAs and improve productivity, but ...

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dead at 62, succession plan looms

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd's abrupt death at 62 has put the software giant in the position of naming his replacement, and the ...

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Amazon Managed Apache Cassandra Service stokes competition

Vendors in the open source Cassandra NoSQL database market voice their concerns about AWS' entry into the field, as the cloud ...

Aerospike 4.8 advances database persistent memory support

Aerospike 4.8 adds full support for Intel's Optane persistent memory, enabling the NoSQL database to run both the index and data ...

Data warehouse technologies evolve as vendors look skyward

The need for high-speed analytics and low latency are pushing data warehousing vendors to create and reinvent their platforms and...

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Prepare for an AWS outage with these preventative steps

Set up the proper data protection and recovery measures before a cloud outage hits. Follow these backup and disaster recovery ...

AWS seeks niche in the cloud UC market

AWS could play a bigger role in the cloud UC market in 2020 and beyond by targeting developers and existing AWS customers.

National Australia Bank cashes in on AWS training and certification

Structured training got nearly 1,000 National Australia Bank employees certified on AWS, while AWS-honed tactics such as ...

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Government IT pros: Hiring data scientists isn't an exact science

There's no such thing as a data science unicorn, U.S. government experts caution. You'll need more than programmers and technical...

Tableau 2020.1 unveiled for beta testing

Featuring improvements to Explain Data, an AI product that aims to explain the reasons behind data points, the update is made up ...

Data scientist vs. data analyst: What's the difference?

Data scientists and data analysts have a lot of crossover in their roles, but they're certainly not the same. Here's a look at ...

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DNA as a content storage device is closer than you think

Storing content in DNA may one day be possible, but today, it's neither practical nor cost-effective. Here's where this ...

Acquia acquisition of AgilOne CDP signals CX platform expansion

Acquia's acquisition of AgilOne, a customer data platform specializing in analytics, shows it's serious about competing against ...

Personalization engines help engage and retain customers

Content personalization is essential to getting the right material to the right customers. Here are some personalization engines ...

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US Army HR expects migration to Azure cloud will cut IT costs

The U.S. Army civilian HR operations is hoping for lower operational costs and improved services with a shift to the Microsoft ...

H-1B lottery change may drive increase in visa applicants

The U.S. is launching an H-1B electronic registration system in March. It should make the process of applying for a visa easier, ...

Fight the skills gap with a great upskilling and reskilling strategy

Just say 'no' to a skills gap and high turnover with upskilling and reskilling. Here's a look at the ins and outs of these ...