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How to pick a SuccessFactors implementation partner
Selecting the right SuccessFactors implementation partner is a critical step in the journey to deploying the system. Check out these six tips for finding a partner.
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- 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.
- SAP Ariba Discovery now open to all buyers and suppliers
Buyers and suppliers can now access SAP Ariba Discovery for free, and SAP Ariba, Fieldglass and S/4HANA are further integrated for an 'intelligent spend management' platform.
- 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.
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- SAP
SAP SE is a multinational software corporation that is currently the market leader in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) field.
- SAP Leonardo
SAP Leonardo is an umbrella brand for SAP’s collection of software and services that organizations can use to develop digital transformation projects.
- SAP Business One
SAP Business One is an ERP software platform specifically intended for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
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BI/data mgmt
Through SAP data management, SAP users can clean their data, create reports on the fly and set up dashboards. SAP data management entails SAP business intelligence, SAP business information warehouse, SAP MDM, analytics and reporting, SAP CPM software, and governance, reporting and compliance (GRC).
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- SAP Analytics Cloud
SAP Analytics Cloud (or SAP Cloud for Analytics) is a software as a service (SaaS) business intelligence (BI) platform designed by SAP. Analytics Cloud is made specifically with the intent of providing all analytics capabilities to all users in one product.
- SAP BW (Business Warehouse)
SAP Business Warehouse (BW) is a model-driven data warehousing product based on the SAP NetWeaver ABAP platform.
- SAP Data Hub
SAP Data Hub is software that enables organizations to manage and govern the flow of data from a variety of sources across the enterprise.
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- SAP Data Hub opens predictive possibilities at Paul Hartmann
- SAP Data Warehouse Cloud may democratize data analytics
- A primer on Employee Central Service Center
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SAP developer tools
SAP development tools are often essential in getting the most from an SAP system. Read SAP programming tips and expert advice on how to customize, configure and extend applications and stay up on the important news about key SAP development tools like NetWeaver and ABAP.
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- ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming)
ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) is the primary programming language supported on the SAP NetWeaver ABAP application server platform and applications that run on it, such as SAP ERP (formerly R/3), S/4HANA and CRM.
- SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment
SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment is a software platform that allows SAP developers to use the ABAP language in cloud environments.
- 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.
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- How to implement DevOps for SAP Cloud Platform: 4 best practices
- SAP.iO gives startups a leg up with resources and investment
- SAP layoffs may signal trouble for ABAP, HANA
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Back to TopERP software and related modules
SAP ERP software and modules are meant to help businesses get real-time updates across the organization. Our experts and writers tackle the issues posed by SAP's staggering array of modules -- from the traditional core modules such as financial accounting and controlling to newer offerings -- including implementation strategies and best practices.
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- What is ERP? Guide to enterprise resource planning software
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is modular software designed to integrate the main functions of an organization's business processes into a unified system.
- SAP Business One
SAP Business One is an ERP software platform specifically intended for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
- SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba is a software company that provides cloud-based procurement, spend management and supply chain services that enable suppliers and buyers to connect and do business globally.
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- How to pick a SuccessFactors implementation partner
- SAP Ariba Discovery now open to all buyers and suppliers
- Understand SAP ECC vs. HANA vs. S/4HANA vs. R/3
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- SAP Ariba
- SAP CRM and customer experience
- SAP finance and accounting software
- SAP HCM
- SAP manufacturing
- SAP SCM
- SAP SuccessFactors
HANA
SAP HANA, an in-memory database and application development platform for processing high volumes of data in real time, is SAP's highest profile product. Read the latest news and expert advice about the SAP HANA platform as the architecture evolves. Also, independent case studies detail lessons learned from peers about their implementation of the SAP HANA architecture.
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- SAP Business Suite
SAP Business Suite is a bundle of end-to-end enterprise software applications that integrate data, processes and functions for important areas such as finance, sales and HR, as well as industry-focused features.
- SAP HEC (HANA Enterprise Cloud)
SAP HEC (HANA Enterprise Cloud) is a managed, private cloud hosting service for SAP HANA and its related applications.
- SAP HANA
SAP HANA is an in-memory database and application development platform for processing high volumes of data in real time.
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- Understand SAP ECC vs. HANA vs. S/4HANA vs. R/3
- Take care of data before SAP S/4HANA migration
- Deadline extended for SAP Business Suite 7
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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- 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 company to address specific needs.
- 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.
- SAP Fiori
SAP Fiori is a design language and user experience approach developed by SAP for use by SAP, its customers and its partners in business applications.
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- Take care of data before SAP S/4HANA migration
- What capabilities does Qualtrics EmployeeXM offer?
- SAP S/4HANA migration should be business-driven
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Back to TopIntegration tools
SAP integration once mainly meant integrating SAP systems with non-SAP systems, but now encompasses a range of issues, such as integrating big data sources into SAP applications. Learn how to sort out the complex issues surrounding SAP integration and tools, including best practices, expert advice and independent case studies with lessons learned from peers.
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- SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment
SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment is a software platform that allows SAP developers to use the ABAP language in cloud environments.
- SAP NetWeaver
SAP NetWeaver is a technology platform that allows organizations to integrate data, business processes, elements and more from a variety of sources into unified SAP environments.
- 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.
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- SuccessFactors Talent Management: 7 tips for greater effectiveness
- The only SAP SuccessFactors implementation checklist you need
- An SAP Cloud Platform overview: Capabilities and benefits
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Back to TopLeonardo
SAP launched SAP Leonardo to help businesses catalyze digital transformation. The umbrella brand bundles SAP IoT, machine learning, big data, advanced analytics, 3D printing, and blockchain on a cloud-based platform, but its exact composition and architecture are a work in progress and can be confusing. Our experts demystify Leonardo with in-depth reporting and real-life case studies.
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- SAP Leonardo
SAP Leonardo is an umbrella brand for SAP’s collection of software and services that organizations can use to develop digital transformation projects.
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- 4 SAP Leonardo use cases
- 5 SAP case studies from 2019 to inspire, caution you
- Is SAP Cloud Platform architecture the same as SAP cloud migration?
S/4HANA
Built on the HANA in-memory platform, the SAP S/4HANA architecture is the next generation of the Business Suite ERP platform, which SAP will no longer support after 2025. Although 2025 may seem far off, experts say you should start planning your migration now. Look to our experts for migration tips and SAP S/4HANA best practices.
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- SAP S/4HANA
SAP S/4HANA is an ERP business suite based on the SAP HANA in-memory database that allows companies to perform transactions and analyze business data in real-time.
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a SaaS version of SAP S/4HANA ERP, a suite of integrated business applications.
- SAP S/4HANA HCM
SAP S/4HANA HCM is the unofficial name of a product SAP will release in 2023 as a bridge to give SAP ERP HCM users more time to migrate to SAP's cloud HCM platform, SuccessFactors.
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- 6 critical steps of a successful SAP S/4HANA migration
- SAP greenfield vs. brownfield approach: Which to use for S/4HANA
- Understand SAP ECC vs. HANA vs. S/4HANA vs. R/3
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Back to TopSelection and implementation
As SAP transforms its products to serve the intelligent enterprise, organizations must review modern features as part of their SAP ERP system, whether they are on premises or in the cloud. Read the latest news and expert advice about SAP selection and implementation. Also, independent case studies detail lessons learned from peers about their SAP ERP implementation.
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- SAP
SAP SE is a multinational software corporation that is currently the market leader in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) field.
- SAP Leonardo
SAP Leonardo is an umbrella brand for SAP’s collection of software and services that organizations can use to develop digital transformation projects.
- Sapphire Now (SAP User Conference)
SAP Sapphire Now is an annual conference for users and partners of SAP, the global business systems software company.
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- 6 critical steps of a successful SAP S/4HANA migration
- Deadline extended for SAP Business Suite 7
- SAP cloud revenue up, S/4HANA adoption still slow