Data Management Strategies for the CIOEditors' Picks
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SAP social collaboration strategy grinds forward with SAP JAM
SAP Jam is an improvement over SAP StreamWork in terms of integration with business processes, but questions still remain over its viability, William Newman writes.23 May 2013
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With HANA, SAP is disrupting business models -- including its own
At Sapphire Now 2013, in-memory analytics and mobile app demos showed how companies can turn big data into profitable service lines.22 May 2013
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Cloud control freaks must let go of responsibility
Traditional IT managers are hungry for control, but as public cloud benefits trump even private clouds, enterprises must learn to let go of responsibility.13 May 2013
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Software license audits come in different forms, expert says
Your next software license audit may be an inventory optimization exercise in disguise. Either way, the trick is to be prepared, writes one analyst.06 May 2013
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Sentiment analysis just part of the SAP social media vision
Social media in the enterprise is in constant flux. One of SAP's top social media chiefs lays it out, from sentiment analysis to social collaboration.03 May 2013
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Deploy SAP Solution Manager software faster with content accelerators
Companies that don't take advantage of content accelerators when deploying SAP Solution Manager software are missing out, writes Tony de Thomasis.26 Apr 2013
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Tips for creating an SAP Business Blueprint for Solution Manager deployment
In this second part on building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, expert Tony de Thomasis looks at creating a Business Blueprint.25 Apr 2013
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Building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap: Where to start?
There's a method to creating an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, writes Tony De Thomasis in this three-part series that first looks at module sequence.22 Apr 2013
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In-memory technology pushes analytics boundaries, boosts BI speeds
In-memory appliances amp up business intelligence performance by moving processing off of disks. But cost and other issues need to be considered.22 Apr 2013
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SAP Q1 results: UK and northern Europe show growth
SAP’s priority areas of in-memory database technology, mobile and cloud showing growth in the UK, says EMEA president, Franck Cohen19 Apr 2013
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Enterasys taps Coupa for SAP purchase order workflow
As part of a 'cloud first' strategy, Enterasys Networks uses Coupa software to control its SAP P.O. processes and radically cut approval time.12 Apr 2013
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Suppliers still the focus when it comes to SAP procurement, sourcing
Despite change alliances within the field of buyer and seller networks, companies should focus on where their suppliers are, analysts say.10 Apr 2013
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It's time for CIOs to abandon fear and embrace PaaS solutions
CIOs are warming up to PaaS solutions, Tech Target's latest Cloud Pulse Survey shows. Former CIO and current CTO Mario Cruz is a convert.08 Apr 2013
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Improve Imports process in SAP Materials Management with a workaround
The Imports process in the SAP Materials Management procurement function is not as good as it should be. Here's how to fix it, writes Jawad Akhtar.08 Apr 2013
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Is having a mixed SAP environment worth the hassles?
Many companies are drawn to 'best of breed' applications to supplement their existing SAP environment. But that presents a whole new set of challenges.03 Apr 2013
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Getting the right team is critical for advancing SAP mobility
Getting the most out of an SAP mobile center of excellence depends on a range of factors, including who's on the team, writes Michael Bestvina.29 Mar 2013
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CPM suite adding more BI, tax functions according to Magic Quadrant
In part two of this Q&A, a co-author of the 2013 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPM describes where BI and CPM might overlap.29 Mar 2013
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Gartner Magic Quadrant finds rising demand for data warehouse services
A look at the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Warehouse Database Management Systems and more data management news from around the Web.27 Mar 2013
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Middleware tools for integrating SAP, third-party software growing
Middleware options for integrating SAP and non-SAP software are increasing. Choosing the right one depends on a range of factors, say experts.27 Mar 2013
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Magic Quadrant for CPM suite defines tactical, strategic CPM
In part one of this Q&A, a co-author of the 2013 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPM explains why strategic CPM is rising in popularity.27 Mar 2013