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SAP PLM software

• November 16, 2018 16 Nov'18

  With CEM market in sight, SAP must fit in new Qualtrics pieces

  One of SAP's top priorities must now be integrating Qualtrics into the ERP giant's product suite, analysts and a customer said. But putting the pieces together may not be easy.

• November 13, 2018 13 Nov'18

  SAP's Qualtrics acquisition adds CX to HR and transactional data

  X and O data is coming to the forefront for SAP customers following the Qualtrics acquisition this week. A Forrester analyst weighs in on the $8 billion deal.

• October 05, 2018 05 Oct'18

  SAP Cloud Platform ABAP reflects openness theme at SAP TechEd

  Openness and the cloud were the main themes presented at SAP TechEd 2018. While customers liked the message, they may not be ready to put the technologies into real applications.

• September 11, 2018 11 Sep'18

  Digital transformation goals spark new S/4HANA migration momentum

  S/4HANA upgrades form the core of digital transformation for SAP organizations, but many underestimate the challenges, such as complex legacy systems, bad data and customizations.

• August 06, 2018 06 Aug'18

  SAP S/4HANA Cloud update adds functionality for two industries

  SAP focuses on manufacturing and professional services with the new features it's adding to S/4HANA Cloud. The enhancements are a continuation of what SAP calls 'intelligent ERP.'

• July 03, 2018 03 Jul'18

  Suit alleging SAP HANA database built on stolen IP questioned

  Teradata sued SAP, claiming HANA was developed through thievery. But do the claims have merit? Or, is it a case of sour grapes due to loss of market share to a competing technology?

• July 03, 2018 03 Jul'18

  A recap of news and events from SAP Sapphire Now 2018

  SAP Sapphire Now 2018, which took place on June 5 to 7 in Orlando, had a wealth of information about SAP technologies and how companies are using them in their digital transformation efforts.

• June 27, 2018 27 Jun'18

  Plattner: 'Speed is the essence' for SAP HANA Data Management Suite

  It's nothing new, but SAP HANA Data Management Suite could simplify the vendor's data management portfolio. SAP also embeds cloud analytics into S/4HANA Cloud.

• June 14, 2018 14 Jun'18

  New tools unveiled to monitor, manage and optimize SAP environments

  Vendors announced software to help organizations move to SAP systems, including test automation, code profiling for HANA apps, user experience management and GDPR compliance.

• June 08, 2018 08 Jun'18

  C/4HANA suite gets qualified thumbs up at SAP Sapphire Now

  SAP debuts its Salesforce challenger, C/4HANA, at Sapphire Now 2018. But users probably won't implement it soon, and questions remain about SAP's ability to redefine the CRM market.

• June 04, 2018 04 Jun'18

  SAP and Accenture collaborate on entitlement management platform

  SAP collaborates with Accenture on entitlements management and digital transformation platform for defense organizations. AppDynamics releases new application monitoring tool for SAP.

• June 04, 2018 04 Jun'18

  Practical info on tap at SAP Sapphire Now 2018

  At Sapphire Now 2018, SAP needs to combine high-level conceptual information with practical examples of how its technology helps businesses solve real business problems.

• April 17, 2018 17 Apr'18

  SAP indirect access debate tackled in new licensing model

  SAP wants to resolve the indirect-access issue with a new, document-based licensing model. Analysts think customers will be happy, but SAP needs to build trust.

• March 30, 2018 30 Mar'18

  Demand-driven MRP an upgrade for SAP digital supply chain

  SAP and Accenture announced plans to develop DDMRP functions for SAP Integrated Business Planning; SAP DataGenius Challenge tries to get March Madness predictions right.

• March 12, 2018 12 Mar'18

  SAP Ariba Live focuses on procurement for purpose

  SAP Ariba Live 2018 focused on the idea that businesses can use procurement technology to do good in the world; for example, by using supply chains to expose forced child labor.