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• At 50, SAP finds itself at another crossroads

  Over its 50-year history, SAP rode business and technology trends to the top of the ERP industry, but it now is at a crossroads and will need to continue to innovate to thrive.  Continue Reading

• Third-party SAP support offers migration flexibility

  Third-party support providers make a pitch that they can provide greater flexibility at a lower cost, but customers should think things through before making a switch.  Continue Reading

• SAP innovation wing aims to shape future of ERP technology

  Self-learning AI and analytics that are smart enough to launch dashboards and alerts are among the research projects that could someday become SAP products.  Continue Reading

• SAP Sapphire returns as a scaled-down live event

  SAP Sapphire 2022 is back with an in-person and virtual program. Rise with SAP will be a hot topic, but SAP also needs to focus on SAP Business Network and Business Technology Platform.  Continue Reading

• Top SAP S/4HANA alternatives to add to your ERP shortlist

  SAP S/4HANA competitors from Microsoft, Oracle and QAD have much of the capability and scalability you need but with less of the hassle. Here's how they compare.  Continue Reading

• How to think long term about SAP ECC customizations

  Because customizations have long-term implications, organizations currently running SAP ECC as their core ERP system must give careful thought to their approach. Learn more.  Continue Reading

• 4 steps for creating an analytics strategy on SAP ECC

  Many companies can benefit from analytics' capabilities, and organizations staying on SAP ECC can still create an effective analytics strategy. Learn how.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA migration: A definitive guide

  Implementing S/4HANA comes with significant risk -- yet it also offers a real opportunity for digital transformation. Here's the information and best practices to ensure success.  Continue Reading

• 5 SAP S/4HANA certification and training courses to consider

  Online training from LinkedIn Learning, Skillshare, Udemy and SAP may be the fastest route to S/4HANA proficiency -- and higher levels of mastery including certification.  Continue Reading

• SAP Business ByDesign vs. SAP S/4HANA: A comparison

  After years of evolution, Business ByDesign has found a sweet spot in SaaS ERP for SMBs and the public sector compared with S/4HANA's strengths in larger enterprise deployments.  Continue Reading

• 5 steps for boosting SAP ECC security

  Cybersecurity remains a top priority for organizations. Learn some key steps that companies with SAP ECC should follow to boost their security and stay safe.  Continue Reading

• 9 top SAP S/4HANA benefits for businesses

  For today's highly nimble business models, SAP S/4HANA can provide speed, flexibility, simplicity, faster analytics, lower costs and the strength of HANA's in-memory database.  Continue Reading

• Rise with SAP will continue to evolve in 2022

  Experts see Rise with SAP as a mixed bag. The program has the tools to provide a path to S/4HANA, but SAP still needs to show the value of an S/4HANA cloud migration.  Continue Reading

• SAP strives to attract app developers with BTP

  SAP wants its Business Technology Platform to compete with development platforms from AWS, Azure and GCP and help it to modernize its image.  Continue Reading

• Overview of SuccessFactors Opportunity Marketplace

  SuccessFactors Opportunity Marketplace's core functionality is providing recommendations for employees, such as a training course. Learn how it could help your company.  Continue Reading

• Overview of SuccessFactors Center of Capabilities

  Here's how SuccessFactors Center of Capabilities can help identify employee abilities, employees who should be upskilled and the projects that have attracted employee interest.  Continue Reading

• The at-a-glance guide to the latest SAP ERP choices

  IT leaders may find it difficult to distinguish between the versions of S/4HANA. Here's a cheat sheet on the strengths and weaknesses of each.  Continue Reading

• How does SAP intend to support a circular economy?

  SAP's circular economy efforts include its new software Responsible Design and Production. Learn how it can help producers take responsibility for their environmental impact.  Continue Reading

• Bold vision for SAP Business Network not yet a reality

  SAP is trying to create a 'network of networks' with its SAP Business Network, which it unveiled in June, but it still has to knit all the elements together.  Continue Reading

• IT complexity slows S/4HANA migration pace

  Most S/4HANA projects are being held up by the complexity of SAP system environments, and organizations need to fully understand the systems and align IT and business to succeed.  Continue Reading

• Deloitte SAP Industry Cloud apps aim to fill ERP gaps

  The head of Deloitte's $4 billion SAP practice explains the consultancy's role in SAP's new industry applications and how Kinetic Microservices can extend S/4HANA Cloud.  Continue Reading

• Rise with SAP won't move S/4HANA needle for large customers

  Rise with SAP is good for smaller companies, but if Rise is going to be a success, SAP will need to figure out how to attract its largest customers, according to two experts.  Continue Reading

• Quadpack migrates to S/4HANA Cloud to unite data, processes

  Faced with an aging on-premises ERP system, Quadpack is migrating to SAP S/4HANA Cloud while simultaneously upgrading its analytics and data warehousing capabilities.  Continue Reading

• A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Any Premise on HEC

  S/4HANA Any Premise on HEC is best for companies with a complex environment that are upgrading from an existing SAP system. Learn whether it's the best choice for your company.  Continue Reading

• SAP makes play to be core of corporate sustainability efforts

  SAP debuted sustainability products so that companies can measure and manage carbon emissions and participate in the circular economy. But are customers ready?  Continue Reading

• A buyer's guide to customer-managed S/4HANA Any Premise

  Customer-managed S/4HANA Any Premise is best for users who prefer to use a different set of tools and processes than HEC and have more control over the environment.  Continue Reading

• SAP wants to own intelligent enterprise, but firms have options

  SAP customers Paragon 28 and Merit Energy extoll the value of an S/4HANA-based intelligent enterprise, but an S/4HANA migration might not be needed to achieve the same benefits.  Continue Reading

• SAP pushes Rise, business network as keys to digital success

  At Sapphire Now 2021, SAP execs DJ Paoni and Julia White discussed how businesses can utilize Rise with SAP and the new SAP Business Network to meet the acceleration of change head on.  Continue Reading

• A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition

  S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition is best for users who need greater flexibility and are willing to pay a bit more for it. Learn whether it's right for your company.  Continue Reading

• Move to S/4HANA or not? Some real-world experiences

  With end of support looming for ECC, the race to S/4HANA is on -- for some. Learn some pros and cons of S/4HANA and why some companies are taking a 'just say no' approach.  Continue Reading

• A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud extended edition (EX)

  S/4HANA Cloud EX offers much of the multi-tenant version's simplicity and standardization but with much greater environment control. Learn more to see if it's a good fit for your company.  Continue Reading

• A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud SaaS ERP

  SAP's multi-tenant SaaS ERP, S/4HANA Cloud, is a viable choice for companies that need ease in their infrastructure management. Learn what it offers and what it requires of IT.  Continue Reading

• MSC Industrial Supply transforms to SAP S/4HANA private cloud

  MSC Industrial Supply needed to cut costs and modernize its ERP system, so it first moved to S/4HANA on a hybrid cloud and has recently completed a transformation to a SaaS model.  Continue Reading

• SAP partners sound off on Rise with SAP program

  SAP customers considering a move to S/4HANA may be attracted to the simplicity of Rise with SAP, a recently launched program that may also be a boon for SAP partners.  Continue Reading

• Understand SAP Industry Cloud and how it works

  SAP's industry-focused approach to the cloud is meant to provide vertical functionality and digital transformation with less disruption. Here are some examples.  Continue Reading

• Google's SAP on GCP investments may pay off

  Investing in data centers and bringing on former SAP executives, Google is hoping to turn its cloud platform into a public cloud destination for SAP customers.  Continue Reading

• SAP Commerce Cloud dresses up digital storefronts

  SAP Commerce Cloud is designed to help companies launch digital commerce sites, which may be useful for large enterprises and digital commerce sites with complex processes.  Continue Reading

• SAP Business Network, S/4HANA critical for SAP in 2021

  SAP's 2021 will be a mix of familiar challenges such as moving customers off legacy systems to S/4HANA and new opportunities such as its SAP Business Network, according to experts.  Continue Reading

• SAP Intelligent Spend Management shows where the money goes

  In this Q&A, SAP's John Wookey explains the current makeup of the SAP Intelligent Spend Management and Business Network group and how it helps companies track their spending.  Continue Reading

• SAP systems integrators' strengths align with project success

  Accenture, Deloitte and IBM approach SAP implementation projects differently. Knowing those differences could help companies save on costs and time.  Continue Reading

• Customer input drives S/4HANA Cloud development

  In this Q&A, SAP executive Jan Gilg discusses how customer feedback played a role in the development of new features in S/4HANA Cloud 2011.  Continue Reading

• How to create digital transformation with an S/4HANA implementation

  Moving off SAP's ECC software gives organizations the opportunity for true digital transformation. Here are some tips business leaders and CIOs can use to prepare for the change.  Continue Reading

• Decide on SAP S/4HANA Cloud: Single-tenant vs. multi-tenant edition

  Understanding the benefits and limitations of S/4HANA Cloud versions is essential to making the right choice. Here are some factors for consideration.  Continue Reading

• In a time of crisis, S/4HANA implementation strategies shift

  During a pandemic, organizations may consider pausing a major project like an S/4HANA migration, but experts believe they can use the disruption to their advantage.  Continue Reading

• Real-life look at SAP intelligent RPA uses, benefits, limitations

  SAP intelligent RPA works with the SAP ecosystem to help automate time-consuming processes. Learn what intelligent RPA is, how some companies are using it and a few of its limitations.  Continue Reading

• AWS: Cloud migration doesn't require a move to S/4HANA

  The AWS approach for migrating SAP systems to the public cloud doesn't emphasize a move to S/4HANA but enables customers to go at their own pace.  Continue Reading

• S/4HANA helps Queen of Raw improve textile sustainability

  Queen of Raw's S/4HANA-based textile marketplace app is helping suppliers of the fashion industry reduce waste by keeping unused inventory out of landfills.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA Cloud interest increasing

  In this Q&A, Jan Gilg, president of SAP S/4HANA, discusses the current state of S/4HANA Cloud and how interest in the SaaS version of SAP's ERP has grown during the pandemic.  Continue Reading

• Penn State graduates from legacy ERP to SAP S/4HANA

  Penn State University recently completed a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation to replace an old COBOL-based system with a modern, transformative ERP.  Continue Reading

• Overview of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll

  In this introduction to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, learn about the cloud-based payroll system meant to handle global enterprise needs.  Continue Reading

• Clariba partners with SAP clients for intelligent enterprise

  In this Q&A, Marc Haberland, founder of Clariba, explains why SAP needs partners to co-innovate with customers on applications that enable the intelligent enterprise.  Continue Reading

• SAP Business One ERP helps SMBs shift with changing markets

  Sagamore Spirit and Ellsworth Foods are using SAP Business One ERP to help deal with dramatic changes in demand caused by the COVID-19 crisis.  Continue Reading

• SAP Cloud Platform apps deal with pandemic problems

  SAP Cloud Platform is proving to be a useful development environment for applications that address issues brought on by the pandemic.  Continue Reading

• SAP HANA database turns 10

  In this Q&A, SAP's Gerrit Kazmaier discusses how the SAP HANA database has become the platform to enable the intelligent enterprise by combining transactional and analytical data.  Continue Reading

• SAP App Center a bridge between ISVs and customers

  SAP customers and ISV application developers describe how they use the SAP App Center to find and deploy useful, integrated and technically validated SAP apps.  Continue Reading

• SuccessFactors implementation methodology: Overview of choices

  There are three different SuccessFactors implementation methodologies. Here's the information you need in order to select the one that will work best for your company.  Continue Reading

• SAP mobile app helps zoo tame digital transformation

  Taronga Conservation Society Australia improved efficiency by implementing a mobile application built on the SAP Cloud Platform. The app has digitized old paper-based processes.  Continue Reading

• SAP Business One overview: Features, benefits and more

  SAP Business One promises holistic business management software. Learn more about its advantages and pitfalls, as well as pricing and integration, in this SAP Business One overview.  Continue Reading

• Floating the possibilities of SAP S/4HANA Cloud migration

  When weighing the advantages of abandoning legacy ERP systems for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, factors include implementation and support costs, functionality, flexibility and security.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA migration: Critical advice for moving off ECC

  With the end of SAP ECC support looming in 2027, organizations must make some tough decisions. Here's a look at your choices.  Continue Reading

• 6 critical steps of a successful SAP S/4HANA migration

  A successful S/4HANA project starts with knowing why your organization should even make the move, then nailing down whether S/4 will do what you need.  Continue Reading

• 4 SAP Leonardo use cases

  With IoT and blockchain capabilities, some companies are putting SAP Leonardo to work. Here are four examples that illustrate the product's use cases.  Continue Reading

• Understand SAP ECC vs. HANA vs. S/4HANA vs. R/3

  SAP ECC, HANA, S/4HANA and R/3 are all valuable tools in the IT world, but it's easy to get them confused. Learn about their similarities and differences.  Continue Reading

• Take care of data before SAP S/4HANA migration

  In this Q&A, Rajesh Rengarethinam of ERP security vendor Appsian discusses why reviewing data security and business processes are important when planning a move to SAP S/4HANA.  Continue Reading

• SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration: 4 essential issues

  The ERP landscape is transforming and SAP customers in particular are dealing with decision overload related to ECC to S/4HANA migration. Here's some top advice.  Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA migration should be business-driven

  In this Q&A, Ekrem Hatip of Syntax Systems discusses what SAP customers need to consider as they embark on an SAP S/4HANA migration. It should be driven by business, not IT needs.  Continue Reading

• New SAP leadership faces big challenges in 2020

  Industry analysts discuss SAP's biggest issues in 2020, including how the two new CEOs will guide the company deeper into the cloud age and jump-start S/4HANA migration momentum.  Continue Reading

• SAP Data Hub opens predictive possibilities at Paul Hartmann

  When medical supply firm Paul Hartmann AG tested a supply chain analysis system built on SAP Data Hub, it found that it could predict demand better than the company's sales team.  Continue Reading

• 5 SAP case studies from 2019 to inspire, caution you

  These five SAP case studies serve as learning tools so you can avoid making the mistake someone has already made and get succinct reminders of what's important.  Continue Reading

• SAP leadership changes and S/4HANA were top 2019 SAP stories

  The resignation of CEO Bill McDermott and veteran executives was the top SAP story of 2019, along with the company's push for S/4HANA migrations, intelligent enterprise adoption and Qualtrics integration.  Continue Reading

• An SAP Cloud Platform overview: Capabilities and benefits

  SAP Cloud Platform is often confused with other SAP cloud products. Dispel any confusion with an explanation of how the technology works and what it can do.  Continue Reading

• How to use Qualtrics employee experience tool to gather feedback

  SAP Qualtrics is meant to be a powerful employee experience tool. Discover its features, feedback software and which products are currently available.  Continue Reading

• The move to SAP Intelligent Enterprise starts with small steps

  When it comes to moving to SAP Intelligent Enterprise, taking the journey one step at a time is the best method.  Continue Reading

• What is an SAP Intelligent Enterprise? Don't look for a clear answer

  What does Intelligent Enterprise actually mean? If the SAP term confuses you, you're not alone. Learn what the experts say and why the concept might matter more than you think.  Continue Reading

• SAP vs. Oracle: Compare their cloud platforms

  SAP Cloud Platform vs. Oracle Cloud Platform is an important issue for organizations that are considering either vendor. Here's what you need to know.  Continue Reading

• SAP HANA database pivotal to SAP's past -- and future

  In the last 20 years, SAP has gone from an ERP software vendor to a modern-day technology powerhouse. Analysts point to SAP HANA as the linchpin to its transformation.  Continue Reading

• SAP third-party support saves money but may stifle innovation

  Third-party support providers like Rimini Street offer SAP customers a way to stay on legacy platforms, but some say this may prevent them from using the most advanced versions.  Continue Reading

• Experts debate whether SAP acquisition of Qualtrics can deliver CX

  Ten months after SAP paid $8 billion for the SaaS experience management platform, experts still differ on what Qualtrics adds to SAP's portfolio, especially its C/4HANA CX suite.  Continue Reading

• How SAP C/4HANA could transform the CRM market

  Find out how C/4HANA is not only changing the CX game, but also transforming the relationship with CRM by combining front-office CRM apps with back-end transactional ERP systems.  Continue Reading

• S/4HANA migration needs strong project management

  Vinci Energies Group shows that an SAP S/4HANA migration is a difficult project that requires strong management, but the new functions have real business value.  Continue Reading

• Inside SAP C/4HANA and how it's changing the customer experience

  SAP has officially entered the CX game with C/4HANA, but what is it exactly? Here's a breakdown of the platform and its components to ensure buyers and users have a firm understanding.  Continue Reading

• Project Embrace SAP hyperscaler options offer holistic cloud route

  Analysts and SAP provide more details on the vendor's new program to ease cloud migrations through its partnerships with AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.  Continue Reading

• SAP digital core is the heart of the intelligent enterprise

  Steve Niesman, CEO at Itelligence, believes customers who make the move from ECC to S/4HANA and C/4HAHA now are in a good position to reap competitive advantage.  Continue Reading

• As SaaS ERP, S/4HANA Cloud not meant to replicate ECC

  In a Q&A, Jan Gilg, SAP's new global head of S/4HANA, joined SVP Sven Denecken to explain the differences between the on-premises and cloud versions of S/4.  Continue Reading

• Experts' tips for evaluating SAP cloud computing options

  For a successful deployment of SAP software in the cloud, your company must consider factors including what's required of the application as well as the industry itself.  Continue Reading

• Prepare for SAP S/4HANA 2025 by building your business case first

  Organizations that are still considering the move from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA have six years left to build a viable business case and establish a sourcing process.  Continue Reading

• 'SAP Nation 3.0' examines the state of the SAP economy

  In this Q&A, analyst Vinnie Mirchandani discusses his book, 'SAP Nation 3.0,' the third in a series that examines the expansion of the SAP software empire and how companies manage it.  Continue Reading

• SAP.iO gives startups a leg up with resources and investment

  Goodr and Ruum are part of SAP.iO, a startup incubator that provides investment, as well as technical and business resources to bring innovative products to market. SAP gets something out of it, too.  Continue Reading

• SAP NS2 execs on why secure cloud services are the future

  In this Q&A, SAP NS2 executives discuss how the company helps national defense, intelligence and security entities move to the cloud -- and why doing so is inevitable.  Continue Reading

• New Onapsis service helps uncover SAP security issues

  Security firm Onapsis released its Business Risk Illustration, which helps companies assess and deal with SAP security vulnerabilities, such as the 10KBLAZE exploit.  Continue Reading

• Qualtrics XM platform helps identify the 'why'

  Zig Serafin, president at Qualtrics, discusses the experience economy and how Qualtrics XM applications with SAP's operational data helps companies get the 'why' in business processes.  Continue Reading

• Patch early, patch often to manage SAP exploit

  In this Q&A, Onapsis CEO Mariano Nunez and SAP security head Tim McKnight discuss the recent SAP security system threat and what companies can do to protect systems and data.  Continue Reading

• Hasso Plattner discusses the state of the SAP HANA database

  In this Q&A, SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner explains why SAP HANA is now more accessible with the new HANA Cloud Services and can handle new enterprise database requirements.  Continue Reading

• SAP vs. Oracle: Which ERP system is right for your company?

  The choice often comes down to flexibility vs. standardization. Here are the key differentiators between the two vendors and advice on how to match their strengths with your needs.  Continue Reading

• Confusion about features may hinder S/4HANA migration

  SAP provides thousands of pages of documentation and online tools to compare ECC and S/4 features, but many customers remain unsure if the next-generation ERP does what they need.  Continue Reading

• Verizon works to integrate its supply chain management system

  Verizon chief procurement officer John Vazquez explains why the company is integrating several SAP systems to help manage more than $80 billion in annual spend.  Continue Reading

• SAP partner program promises to focus on customer happiness

  SAP's partner program shifts from sales emphasis to customer happiness; to lead the efforts, SAP named Karl Fahrbach as the company's first chief partner officer.  Continue Reading

• SAP HANA uses converge on analytics, transactions and apps

  Many users, like clinical software maker HarrisLogic, combine all three HANA strengths in technology 'engines' for streamlined workflow, decision support and data integration.  Continue Reading

• SAP layoffs may signal trouble for ABAP, HANA

  Analysts say the moves could put SAP in a better position for new cloud investments, including untying SAP Cloud Platform from its HANA database underpinnings.  Continue Reading

• Why some SAP shops move off Oracle to an SAP HANA database

  While the vendors disagree on how many SAP customers have made the switch, Ferrara Candy has numbers that show a huge speed boost for its BI operations on SAP Business Warehouse.  Continue Reading