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Where can I find SAP FI/CO certification questions to prepare for the exam?

Learn the best sources for finding SAP FI/CO certification questions to help you prepare for this important exam. Continue Reading
As SAP R/3 support fades, upgrades to ECC 6.0 accelerate

With the clock ticking on the end of SAP R/3 support and maintenance, the pace of customers upgrading to SAP ECC 6.0 is picking up, according to a survey of SearchSAP.com readers. Continue Reading
Better SAP support, contract language at top of users’ wish lists

SAP customers are going into the new year hoping for a few changes from SAP. Some called for better SAP support; others say altered contract language and licensing are important. Continue Reading
Want faster SAP financial reporting? Experts share how to get it

Experts share advice on how companies can make their SAP ERP Financials reporting more efficient. Continue Reading
SAP HANA best suited for solving ERP performance issues

SAP expert Tony De Thomasis lays out a plan for companies looking to deploy SAP HANA. Continue Reading
Will SAP Enterprise Support increases roil the waters again?

Constant price hikes in Enterprise Support might once again cause SAP customers to question the value of the support they’re getting from the software manufacturer.Continue Reading
Company shares its SAP support staff with others to cut IT costs

One California company is saving nearly $1 million a year by sharing its SAP IT staff with companies that have similar SAP environments.Continue Reading
The move from SAP support to Rimini Street pays off for some

The move to Rimini Street means lower SAP software support costs for companies that don't see the value in upgrading to ECC 6.0.Continue Reading
SAP StreamWork now supports open programming standard OpenSocial

SAP now supports the open programming standard OpenSocial, in a move intended to further develop the fledgling application and make it more attractive for business users.Continue Reading
Choosing an SAP Basis support provider rests on many factors

In addition to pricing, companies need to take into account cultural fit, personal chemistry and proven expertise when evaluating SAP Basis outsourcing partners.Continue Reading
Outsourcing SAP support with one provider or two a dilemma for many

Choosing one provider to host SAP and deliver Basis support can result in cost savings, operational efficiencies and better quality of service.Continue Reading
Java administration in SAP: Three tips for Basis administrators

Sooner or later, Basis administrators will have to get used to Java administration in SAP. Read tips for finding information on a Java instance and monitoring memory utilization.Continue Reading
How to evaluate managed SAP hosting providers and design an SLA

In this e-book, experts share their advice on the things that can make or break an SAP managed hosting project. Readers will learn about the current market for managed hosting providers, what to include in an SLA, and the key considerations when ...Continue Reading
SAP extends support and maintenance on R/3 4.6c

With many customers still on older releases, SAP announced it would extend the timeline for support and maintenance, allowing customers more time to move to ECC 6.0.Continue Reading
SAP releases new Rapid Deployment applications for CRM, supply chain, and manufacturing

Analysts say SAP unveiled SAP Rapid Deployment in response to complaints about cost overruns and shelfware and to stop defections to SaaS competitors like Salesforce.com.Continue Reading

CFOs could benefit from digital technologies in finance

Find out why emerging digital technologies like chatbots, blockchain, AI and machine learning are not only beneficial to finance,...

Key considerations in global supply chain management

Globalization adds geopolitical and cybersecurity risks to the already daunting challenges of supply chain management. Read how ...

3D printing industry growth tied to specialized applications -- for now

Specialized production manufacturing drives 3D printing in three industries, but prototyping will remain the key use case in more...

SearchOracle

How to connect to a pluggable database in Oracle Multitenant

Once you've created pluggable databases in an Oracle Multitenant system, the next step is to connect applications to them so they...

Creating an Oracle Multitenant container database and PDBs

Database administrator Brian Peasland outlines how to create the container and pluggable databases that are at the heart of the ...

Oracle cloud adoption and hybrid cloud adoption pros and cons

More businesses are adopting cloud systems or thinking about it. But cloud and hybrid cloud setups have pluses and minuses that ...

SearchDataManagement

The main picks for Hadoop distributions on the market

Check out the current top Hadoop distribution vendors in the market to help you determine which product is best for your company.

Inside view of Tibco integration architecture planning

Tibco's acquisitions of well-regarded, small software specialists such as SnappyData are part of a drive toward what it calls '...

Lumina launches Radiance, a data risk management platform

In an effort to prevent data loss, Lumina launched Radiance, a SaaS data risk management platform. It collects and analyzes data ...

SearchAWS

AWS Pricing Calculator promises better cost estimates, with limitations

Quickly generate cost estimates for your cloud with the AWS Pricing Calculator. Find out how it could help you budget, as well as...

Storage Gateway basics to set an AWS hybrid storage strategy

AWS Storage Gateway deploys a gateway that connects on-premises tasks and applications to the AWS cloud. This sets your IT ...

Access and modify data for mobile apps with AWS AppSync

Consider AWS AppSync to support mobile app development. Look into key features, such as real-time updates and in-app data ...

SearchBusinessAnalytics

Latest Tableau BI software update upgrades map technology

Tableau Software has released Tableau 2019.2, an update to previous BI software. It includes upgrades to location data, new ...

McDonald's orders up customer service analytics, shakes up fast food

The fast-food giant is acquiring Dynamic Yield, a big data analytics platform, in pursuit of a more personalized customer ...

Sisense acquisition of Periscope yields versatile BI platform

The Sisense merger with Periscope Data is expected to create a new, combined BI product that will cater to casual business users ...

SearchContentManagement

Box workflow automation software, Box Relay, overhauled

Content management software vendor Box makes over Box Relay, integrating the workflow automation system more fully into the Box ...

Fluid Framework opens the door to new Microsoft capabilities

Fluid Framework provides multiuser co-authoring capabilities -- offering never-seen-before flexibility. It also has the potential...

The power of enterprise collaboration software and tools

Research indicates that companies are snapping up enterprise collaboration software. But do they know how to boost worker ...

SearchHRSoftware

HR data issues caused by lack of customization in HR systems

As more HR systems move to the cloud, organizations may be unable to customize certain features to ensure accurate data capture. ...

Improved HR security may be why W-2 scams are down

HR's focus on better securing employee data may be working. In its annual data breach investigations report, Verizon found a ...

Manage information overload with AI, insight curation tools

With information increasingly spread across several sources, knowledge workers often struggle to find what they need quickly. ...