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Improve Imports process in SAP Materials Management with a workaround

The Imports process in the SAP Materials Management procurement function is not as good as it should be. Here's how to fix it, writes Jawad Akhtar. Continue Reading
Companies leveraging threat of third-party SAP support to cut costs

SAP customers are using third-party vendors to help cut support costs, even if they don't actually end up using them to manage their SAP software. Continue Reading
Use SAP Classification to bring sanity to SAP master data

Managing SAP master data can be a headache, but it doesn't have to be, writes Jawad Akhtar. Continue Reading
Photo firm ups sales by delving deeper into Ariba supplier network

One of the nation's largest seller of photo and video equipment turned to the Ariba supplier network to connect with buyers it was missing out on before. Continue Reading
Improve ROI with SAP Process Management, Execution Steps

SAP Process Management and Execution Steps (XSteps) can boost ROI even before production control systems are integrated.Continue Reading
City gets help in managing SAP enhancement pack testing

The Canadian city of Nanaimo went looking for help when it didn't have enough IT personnel to cover the testing of SAP enhancement pack upgrades.Continue Reading
Looking ahead with SAP Long Term Planning simulations

Use SAP Long Term Planning simulation scenarios to make better decisions about procurement, production, resource planning and warehouse storage.Continue Reading
Help prevent supply chain problems with SAP EWS

The often-overlooked SAP Early Warning System module alerts companies before supply chain problems arise, writes SAP expert Jawad Akhtar.Continue Reading
Fine-tune SAP procurement processes with materials management tools

Mastering procurement elements within the SAP materials management module can help companies wring more value out of their purchasing processes.Continue Reading
Sidestep paper and slow SCM processes with a SAP Digital Signature

Use digital signatures to manage SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes. They can save companies time and money, says SCM expert Jawad Akhtar.Continue Reading
Is SAP HANA really a game changer?

SAP HANA may be a "game changer" in that it will help analytics pros achieve long-held expectations, according to one expert.Continue Reading
Microsoft-SAP Duet Enterprise extends supply chain, purchasing options

Duet Enterprise, a collaborative platform for SAP and Microsoft Sharepoint users, offers new flexibility in supply chain management and purchasing.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 announces additional support for Hadoop

SAP announces it is integrating Hadoop with a growing number of SAP analytics and database applications, including SAP HANA, its in-memory database platform.Continue Reading

Workday to acquire Adaptive Insights for $1.55 billion

Workday says its acquisition of Adaptive Insights, a financial planning and modeling system, will save it two years of ...

Oracle claims it can cut ERP system migration costs by 30%

A migration can cost millions, but Oracle believes its new automation and integration tools can significantly reduce the cost of ...

Key enterprise accounting software features and benefits

To find the best enterprise accounting software, businesses must outline specific criteria and compare those criteria against ...

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AI-for-IT-operations tools map Vegas systems to Oracle ERP

Mapping IoT activity and other IT data to Oracle ERP is the task Las Vegas set for FixStream's AIOps platform in an effort to ...

Oracle 18c features give DBAs incremental database capabilities

Oracle Database 18c is really another version of 12c Release 2 with a different name. It doesn't contain major new features, but ...

Cloud workloads see gradual uptake, but miles to go for databases

A picture of steady but not rapid migration to the cloud by Oracle users emerged at Collaborate 18, with database vets saying ...

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Hortonworks cloud options grow via Google, Microsoft, IBM

Hortonworks now supports Google Cloud Storage and has also broadened cloud deals with Microsoft and IBM, aiming to increase cloud...

Evolving data integration strategies target new analytics needs

Most companies don't have a shortage of data, but it's often stored in siloed systems or inconsistent formats -- problems that ...

What goes into a customer analytics data integration framework

Customer data integration is a minefield for IT teams to navigate. But incorporating a set of core technical functions into an ...

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AWS termination protection acts as resource safety belt

In the push to get applications to production quickly, mistakes can happen. But you can avoid potentially disastrous AWS resource...

How AWS Fargate reduces container management burdens

Enterprises face a number of management challenges when they adopt containers. While AWS Fargate eliminates some of these hurdles...

Pave a lasting AWS career path

While cloud certifications might help you land an AWS job, most employers look for IT pros with a mix of training and hands-on ...

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Data-driven strategy grooms dog care franchise for growth

Camp Bow Wow is growing its day care and boarding business for dogs with the help of a data-driven approach that's powered by a ...

Tableau acquisition of MIT AI startup aims at smarter BI software

Tableau acquires AI startup Empirical Systems in a plan to provide users with automated data modeling capabilities and enable ...

Choosing the right data discovery platform for the enterprise

Obviously, cost and scalability factor into data discovery platform buying decisions, but other features, like visualizations and...

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Data migration software coming for SAP CRM

At Sapphire Now, SAP unveiled C/4HANA, a suite of applications that brings together ERP and CRM. To make it easier to switch, ...

Separating customer service chatbot hype from reality

Vendors claim consumers want self-service chatbots. Turns out they'd rather scrub toilets or go to the dentist than converse with...

Tips and tricks for interacting with customers on social media

To customers, all channels are equal: phone, email, voice, video, chat, text messaging and social media. But managing social ...

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Cloud DAM platforms vs. on premises for digital asset management

Learn about digital asset management and how cloud DAM democratizes media management and delivery across the enterprise while ...

Box workflow gets upgrade with Progressly purchase

Box is hoping to upgrade its workflow capabilities by adding the startup Progressly to its team, while also still partnering with...

ECM gets a show of support from Zendesk Guide Enterprise

Guide Enterprise captures insights and curates knowledge bases for customer service representatives and customers while helping ...

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AI can reduce workplace bias, says CEO of leading HR group

AI technology may help HR reduce workplace bias, according to Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource ...

How to create an effective employee retention plan

The unemployment rate is low, and your workers are likely being courted by other companies. Here's how to create retention ...

Recruiting with social media: Tips, tools and challenges

Using social media in your company's recruiting efforts can help you find hidden talent pools and both active and passive ...