Tips

Tips

• Is your business intelligence platform paying off?

  You've deployed the SAP BusinessObjects business intelligence platform. To ensure that your investment in analytics isn't wasted, track certain metrics to learn if the platform is being used effectively.  Continue Reading

• Prevent SAP ERP implementation failure

  An SAP ERP implementation or upgrade requires careful system integration. An expert shares tips for ensuring a successful project.  Continue Reading

• What is the SAP HANA XS Engine and how does it work?

  Ethan Jewett explains how the SAP HANA XS Engine is used to run lightweight applications on the SAP in-memory database platform.  Continue Reading

• SAP Crystal Reports for Enterprise offers more power for SAP BI users

  Despite a few weaknesses, Crystal Reports for Enterprise gives SAP BI users a few more tools over standard Crystal Reports -- including more speed -- writes Jamie Oswald.  Continue Reading

• SAP Crystal Reports great for handling a wide range of data sources

  Companies looking for one tool to produce sophisticated SAP BI reports against disparate data sources should consider SAP Crystal Reports, writes one consultant.  Continue Reading

• Know your options: Three SuccessFactors software deployment models

  Considering deploying SuccessFactors software? The type of deployment model an organization chooses affects the integration effort, data flow and designation of which system shall be the master system of record.  Continue Reading

• How to choose from SAP HANA cloud partners

  Scotts Miracle-Gro selected its choice from SAP HANA cloud partners like they do on the show 'House Hunters.' Find out how.  Continue Reading

• SAP Design Studio: Advanced tools for dashboarding pros

  SAP Design Studio is said to be the more advanced successor to the BEx Web Application Designer. Tammy Powlas takes a look at the realities.  Continue Reading

• SuccessFactors Workforce Analytics a great tool - if you have the data

  SuccessFactors Workforce Analytics is a robust tool that can help companies identify needs and trends – but it requires enough data to make it work.  Continue Reading

• Not enough focus on function? One BI expert reviews SAP Lumira

  There's a lot to like in SAP Lumira, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, writes BI expert Ethan Jewett in this detailed product review.  Continue Reading

• Top five tips for SAP BW

  Looking for ways to get more out of SAP Business Warehouse (BW)? Expert Ethan Jewett lays out five key strategies all SAP BW teams should follow.  Continue Reading

• Seize business benefits of using SAP SolMan in ERP implementation, upgrade

  The functional benefits of SAP SolMan (Solution Manager) are often underused or ignored, and that's a mistake, writes expert Jawad Akhtar.  Continue Reading

• Attach documents to an SAP object without having to use SAP DMS

  With SAP Services for Object, users can attach information to an SAP object without using the SAP Document Management System, writes Jawad Akhtar.  Continue Reading

• SAP XSteps now helps automate, simplify discrete manufacturing

  Long a staple in process manufacturing, SAP XSteps now helps discrete manufacturers record production data, as well as automate production processes.  Continue Reading

• Use SAP Backflush functionality to automate production processes

  Companies save themselves headaches by automating production processes using SAP Backflush and Automatic Goods Receipt functions, writes Jawad Akhtar.  Continue Reading