Tips

Tips

• Extending on-premises software applications with SAP HCP

  HANA Cloud Platform isn't just for extending cloud apps. It's also effective for bringing the benefits of the cloud, modern UIs and mobility to hybrid environments.  Continue Reading

• Assessing the SAP-Apple iOS development partnership

  Until specifics are released about the SAP-Apple SDK, native apps and Fiori development, it's best to tread carefully. And the race will not necessarily go to the Swift.  Continue Reading

• Integrate cloud to on-premises with HANA Cloud Integration

  SAP offers a raft of prebuilt integrations that handle many of the key business processes between major cloud and on-premises applications, including SAP ERP.  Continue Reading

• Courtroom lessons from a failed SAP ERP implementation

  A consulting firm's expert witness explains what SAP and a global manufacturer did -- and didn't do -- that led to a major SAP ERP implementation failure.  Continue Reading

• Building data visualization with SAP Fiori tools

  Some BI developers will get by fine with features such as the Fiori Launchpad and Overview pages. Here's what's built into Fiori now, and what's on the horizon.  Continue Reading

• Learn these best practices for deploying SAP Lumira

  SAP's self-service data visualization tool is ready to take on most SAP users' business intelligence needs. Here's how to lay the groundwork and get users the right software.  Continue Reading

• Get started on SAP Fiori development

  Fiori brought big changes in how SAP applications are developed. An expert outlines the new tools and techniques -- plus some old standbys that work well with Fiori.  Continue Reading

• Five SAP HANA implementation tips CIOs should know

  Your journey to a successful implementation of HANA begins with analyzing the information that is currently available. Here's what you need to know.  Continue Reading

• Implementing modern practices in an ABAP development shop

  You don't have to wait for SAP to provide modern tools for automated testing, continuous integration and other key processes. Try these five steps first.  Continue Reading

• In-house SAP support vs. outsourcing SAP support: Which wins?

  Is it best to maintain an in-house SAP support team or should you outsource support service to a specialized vendor? Here's what you need to know about each side's pluses and minuses.  Continue Reading

• SAP ABAP programming needs to be brought into the modern era

  As a programming language, ABAP has improved. But the ABAP development platform lags behind modern approaches. Contributor Ethan Jewett argues for better tooling support from SAP.  Continue Reading

• SAP IoT products: How do they work with ERP and big data?

  SAP's list of IoT products is growing, but knowing what they do and how they fit with ERP and analytics is challenging. This overview will help bring clarity.  Continue Reading

• SAP Cloud for Analytics brings BI to the cloud ... again

  SAP Cloud for Analytics is SAP's latest stab at a cloud business intelligence platform. How does this compare with previous tries like Lumira, BI OnDemand and Crystal Reports?  Continue Reading

• Get users on board with stakeholder mapping

  Say no to SAP implementation failure by getting key stakeholders engaged. Here's how to identify potential issues and help ensure that users welcome the new ERP system.  Continue Reading

• SAP's S/4HANA promises simplicity, requires prep

  S/4HANA is SAP's commitment to a refresh of its core Business Suite software. This refresh focuses on three main areas, and potential users need to get up to speed on each one.  Continue Reading