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SAP HR security assignments for authorized managers

Expert Corwin Slack addresses an SAP HR Portal access security concern Continue Reading
Moving to SAP SCM

Expert Harish Narayanan explains how to break into SAP SCM Continue Reading
Fixing a common OPEN_FORM and START_FORM error in SAPscript

Expert Mark Smithson explains how to fix a common error in SAPscript. Continue Reading
SAP roles and buffer space

SAP BASIS expert Bert Vanstechelman explains the connection between SAP roles and buffer space Continue Reading
Should I upgrade to ECC 6.0 from SAP ECC 4.7?

Expert Bert Vanstechelman describes the proper upgrade path from SAP ECC 4.7 Continue Reading
Make function module calls in SAP from an external system

How to make function module calls in SAP from an external systemContinue Reading
Business Objects support issue will be resolved by next week

A lack of passwords had kept thousands of Business Objects customers from accessing a new support portal.Continue Reading
Installing SAP CRM 2007 on Windows x64 VMware with an Oracle database

I am installing SAP CRM 2007 on Windows x64 VMware with an Oracle database. What are the high-level steps and issues involved with an install like this?Continue Reading
'Best Practice' add-on problems when upgrading to ECC 6.0

We are currently running SAP R/3 4.7 extension set 1.0 and will upgrade to ECC 6.0. How will the upgrade handle the existing "Best Practice" add-on that we have installed? Is there something special we need to do?Continue Reading
Is it better to enter sales in SAP CRM or SAP ECC?

Our company is deploying SAP CRM and SAP ECC. Which is a better application for entering sales orders? Is SAP CRM robust enough for EDI sales orders? Can sales orders be modified in CRM if created in ECC and vice versa?Continue Reading
What's the difference between an SAP system and a non-SAP system?

What is the difference between an SAP system and a non-SAP system?Continue Reading
Error when clicking the SAP GUI logon button

An SAP user receives a curious error message when he clicks the logon button in the SAP GUI.Continue Reading
How many modules and test scripts are in SAP CRM?

One reader wants to know how many modules and test scripts are there in SAP CRM?Continue Reading
Becoming an SAP administrator: The self-study route

I am new to SAP, but I wish to learn more about SAP administration. My experience includes a bit of network administration. What do I have to do to become an SAP administrator? Keep in mind I will be going the self-study route.Continue Reading
Is C, C++ and Java knowledge required when learning SAP?

Is knowledge of programming languages like C, C++ and Java required when learning SAP?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 ...