Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• Book excerpt: How the SAP HANA platform stores data

  This excerpt from 'Implementing SAP HANA, 2nd Edition,' explains the ins and outs of row and column storage, and how SAP HANA's approach to data storage can improve compression and performance. Continue Reading

• Inside SAP Simple Finance and the HANA technology that powers it

  In this chapter from 'SAP Simple Finance: An Introduction,' SAP provides an inside look at Simple Finance and how HANA technology helps the system remove redundantly stored data. Continue Reading

• Is SAP Fiori a set of apps or a technology?

  Concept, design and practical implementation all come together in the Fiori user experience. Continue Reading

• Employee Central: The answer to an outdated HR system?

  Organizations looking for a new HR system might want to take a closer look at the features and functionality in SuccessFactors' Employee Central. Continue Reading

• How can SAP ProMan help with the procurement process?

  SAP ProMan can be a one-stop tool for executing a project's procurement-related functions and providing better visibility into procurement processes. Continue Reading

• What useful features does SAP Audit Management offer?

  Previously available only in the PLM/CRM modules, Audit Management is now part of SAP ERP as well, providing a one-stop tool that can help companies meet a variety of audit requirements.Continue Reading

• What are some best practices for working with SuccessFactors support?

  Avoid wasting time with SuccessFactors support by communicating the right information about your issue. Here's what support representatives typically need to know.Continue Reading

• What's new in the SAP Talent Hybrid packaged integration?

  SAP's Talent Hybrid packaged integration could make qualifications management a smoother process. Here's what you need to know.Continue Reading

• SAP HANA architecture draws attention anew -- will it draw users?

  The HANA in-memory database has evolved from a specialized analytics platform to core infrastructure for more and more of SAP's applications, including cloud ERP. The company has even redesigned its flagship ERP product to take advantage of ...Continue Reading

• SAP CEM requires savvy CRM pick

  Integrating SAP ERP with CRM gives companies a whole view of the customer experience. But do you use SAP's own CRM product or look elsewhere?Continue Reading

• Supply chain analytics may find a home with SAP HANA

  SAP HANA offers many analytics tools that can benefit a company's supply chain -- but choose carefully when considering supply chain analytics options.Continue Reading

• How does Customer Service differ from Plant Maintenance in SAP?

  An expert explains the similarities and differences between the processes in SAP ERP's Plant Maintenance and Customer Service components.Continue Reading

• Sorting through the many SAP HANA deployment options

  With SAP HANA, an enterprise's options for tapping the cloud are wide open -- and only getting wider.Continue Reading

• SAP, businesses move toward customer engagement management

  Customer relationship management is giving way to customer engagement management as the new business strategy. SAP is evolving in recognition of this change.Continue Reading

• Planning for SAP HANA adoption can be challenging

  Choosing which SAP HANA enterprise application to run can be challenging. Here are strategies to consider when planning to adopt SAP HANA.Continue Reading