SAP infrastructure and cloud
SAP infrastructure is rapidly evolving from on-premises servers to public clouds, private clouds and cloud-like hosting services. Most owners of SAP software need to maintain a mix of infrastructure technologies while constantly monitoring opportunities to save money and minimize risk, and these tips and news updates can help.
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SAP Changes S/4HANA HCM Support
Explore how SAP is providing a cloud adoption program to bring together services and updated tools, and help with data integration. Learn how IT pros can make a safe cloud HR migration and minimize compliance risks and data loss.
SAP infrastructure and cloud News
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March 01, 2019
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Mar'19
SAP ups mobile ante with SAP iOS SDK, Android SDK
SAP debuted new versions of its iOS and Android software development kits at Mobile World Congress. They include new integrations and functions for developing SAP mobile applications.
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January 29, 2019
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Jan'19
SAP iPad application gives NHL coaches real-time stats
Design thinking and SAP HANA database tech are the keys to an iPad app that will allow NHL coaches to access real-time stats on an Apple iOS tablet -- and others could follow.
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July 31, 2018
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Jul'18
Report: ERP security is weak, vulnerable and under attack
ERP security is in trouble, according to a new report. Many ERP systems connected to the internet are insecure, and users are lagging in installing updates.
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March 05, 2018
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Mar'18
SAP debuts consumption-based pricing model for SAP Cloud
SAP Cloud Platform is now available as a consumption-based model, an alternative to the subscription model. SAP also updated the SCP SDK for iOS and released two new apps.
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Stay ahead of SuccessFactors integrations and implementations
Our editors and industry experts offer best practices and advice on implementing and integrating SAP SuccessFactors, including how to better use Employee Central. Continue Reading
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two-tier ERP
Two-tier ERP is a technology strategy taken by large, multinational enterprises that uses tier 1 ERP for financials and other core common processes at the corporate level and tier 2 ERP for divisions, subsidiaries and smaller locations of the ... Continue Reading
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SAP Cloud Platform
SAP Cloud Platform (SCP) is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) product that provides a development and runtime environment for cloud applications. Continue Reading
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A complete guide to SAP Cloud Platform integration
There's a lot to consider when contemplating a move to SAP Cloud Platform, and this Essential Guide provides a starting point, including practical advice, case studies and in-depth analysis. Continue Reading
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Journey to SAP S/4HANA Cloud driven by need for agility
Executives from midsize and large companies detailed their motivations and hoped-for benefits for migrating to the SaaS version of S/4HANA in a panel at the Sapphire Now conference. Continue Reading
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Pros and cons of SAP Cloud Platform integration tools
While SAP offerings are often best for cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground integration, sometimes, it's better to look elsewhere. Here's a rundown of the many options. Continue Reading
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SAP blockchain service helps fight counterfeit drugs
SAP's new blockchain service may help drug wholesalers verify the authenticity of returned drugs, but it faces business process challenges before more organizations come on board. Continue Reading
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SAP managed services weed out IT complexity at Ball Horticulture
Ball Horticultural outsourced its SAP Basis administration to Symmetry when the complexity of its SAP environment grew, but internal change management was a challenge. Continue Reading
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SAP intelligent enterprise, C/4HANA are trends to watch in 2019
Industry experts sound off on what SAP trends customers should watch in 2019. They also don't mince words about where SAP should head in the New Year. Continue Reading
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How do the cloud and on-premises SAP HANA deployment options differ?
You can offload most -- but not all -- management, handle it in-house or try something in between. Here's a rundown of the HANA deployment choices, ranked by administration effort. Continue Reading
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SAP mobility walks the runway
More companies say that making their ERP data accessible from mobile devices is a top priority, and the SAP mobility push is providing the tools to make that happen. Central to SAP mobility are Fiori applications. While the name is a bit mythical, ... Continue Reading
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How can effective SAP License Management lead to costs savings?
SAP licenses can be a huge expense, but there are ways for enterprises to reduce licensing costs and ensure a better ROI on SAP investments. Continue Reading