by Jim Hagemann Snabe, Co-CEO, SAP
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SAP's co-CEO Jim Hagemann Snabe greets a new era in business—the era of people. Discover why companies are empowering individuals to help drive growth and how SAP is leading the charge at this new inflection point.
by Richard Campione, SAP AG
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To help customers innovate and grow while keeping costs in check, SAP is rolling out a series of robust SAP Business Suite enhancements in 2010. SAP’s Richard Campione introduces these enhancements, discussing the four business strategies that they address, as well as the underlying principle that makes it all possible.
by Richard Howells, Paige Leidig, Thomas Ohnemus, and Chuck Pharris, SAP
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As SAP rolls out compelling new SAP Business Suite enhancements this year, deemed "Innovations 2010," SAP customers involved in operations will want to know what these innovations mean across four functional areas: supply chain, procurement, product development, and manufacturing. Hear directly from four SAP executives, as they explain the business objectives and supporting innovations available in each area.
by Philip Say and Dawn Crew, SAP
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What's new for finance and HR professionals in 2010? Step through the top finance capabilities (from streamlining change requests to reorganizing profit centers) and HR capabilities (from improving compensation management to reducing operational delivery costs) newly available in enhancement package 5 for SAP ERP 6.0.
by Volker Hildebrand, SAP
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Customer experience is now a competitive differentiator—but to achieve a true "customer experience advantage," companies must excel in three dimensions. Uncover what these dimensions are and how SAP is supporting them through key enhancements to SAP Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM).
by Sarika Garg and Aviraj Bedi, SAP
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To improve performance, many businesses are developing and participating in collaborative supply chain networks. Find answers to the top three questions that networked organizations commonly ask, and learn how SAP Supply Network Collaboration can help you achieve supply chain success, just as it helped Colgate-Palmolive, Sauer-Danfoss, and Conair Corporation.
by SAP and Partners
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Companies that treat sustainability as only a compliance, PR, or philanthropic exercise shortchange themselves—sustainability programs afford companies not only societal and environmental benefits, but significant business gains as well. This Special Report identifies how you can leverage SAP’s robust ecosystem of sustainability partners, experts, and leading NGOs to get the most out of your sustainability investments.
by Peter Bussey, SAP
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We've seen them in the news: costly, unwanted accidents in business operations. In this installment of the "Sustainable Business" column, SAP’s Peter Bussey presents a systems management approach to mitigating environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks, as well as discusses key SAP solutions that can help companies prevent adverse operational incidents.
by Shaf Begen, SAP
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Visibility into your organization’s health is vital at this economic inflection point. This article unlocks the value of an "enterprise health management" program, identifies three key goals to strive for when developing your program, highlights compliance and risk management capabilities offered by SAP, and uncovers real benefits from an SAP customer case study.
by Kevin Nix, SAP
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A new generation of business users demands immediate access to their business solutions through mobile devices. Yet, few appealing mobile business applications are available. In this Q&A, Kevin Nix, leader of SAP's mobile initiative, answers key questions about why—and how—SAP is rising to meet these enterprise mobility needs.
by Barbara Holzapfel, SAP
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How does SAP approach innovation? This article discusses four collaborative innovation channels and methods—including innovation with customers and partners—providing insight into how SAP ensures that the best ideas and concepts are identified, cultivated, and developed to benefit its customers.
by SAP and Partners
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It's only a matter of time before your company commits to cloud computing, which leading experts deem the biggest change in the technology industry in the past 20 years. In this Special Report, SAP and partners uncover how cloud computing is changing the way customers use SAP applications, and how your organization can prepare for the cloud.
by Gunther Schmalzhaf, Dieter Krieger, and Dr. Alexander Gebhart, SAP AG
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In this installment of "Lifecycle Management Matters," three SAP experts address the concept of adaptive computing, introduce the latest release of the SAP NetWeaver Adaptive Computing Controller tool, and explain how you can leverage the tool's benefits—such as enhanced operational efficiency—to build a business case for adopting it at your organization.
by Wilhelm Wälti, Dr. Stefan Engelhardt, and Michael de la Cruz, SAP
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SAP is in the trenches with its industrially diverse customers, collaborating to better understand and address their specific needs. This article looks at three different industries—financial services, utilities, and the public sector—to uncover how customers are leveraging SAP’s industry expertise to tackle pressing issues.
by Richard Strattner, SAP
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A well-trained workforce is key to an IT team’s success—but what is the best way to deliver that training? Hint: It’s no longer confined to the live-instruction classroom. In this article, you can explore recent training innovations—including simulation games and embedded learning—that address and accommodate the current budget, learning style, and culture of your workforce.
by SAP
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IT organizations are under intense pressure: Today's CIOs are challenged to reduce IT complexity and infrastructure costs, yet increase operational efficiency at the same time. In this Special Report, SAP executives highlight how SAP's IT Transformation Services help IT meet these demands through three tiers—structural, operations, and technology.
by Dimitar Mihaylov and Yonko Yonchev, SAP
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Traditional SSO technologies boost user productivity and streamline the authentication process, but are hampered by some key limitations. SAML 2.0 standards for SSO can help you overcome these limitations with a more automated authentication process and identity federation capabilities. Learn how SAP will be supporting these standards through an upcoming enhancement package.
by Chip Rodgers, SAP AG
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Get answers to the five most frequently asked questions about SAP TechEd 2010. Chip Rodgers, Vice President and COO of SAP Community Network, gives prospective attendees the inside scoop on this upcoming event.
by Clarissa Götz and Sebastian Schmitt, SAP AG
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As energy prices continue to rise, companies must take a hard look at the amount of energy their IT landscapes consume. Learn how SAP is helping companies decommission their inefficient legacy systems—without losing access to valuable data—and giving them the tools they need to select more energy-efficient servers in the future.
by Ken Hartman, ASUG
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SAP BusinessObjects portfolio users now have more educational opportunities at their fingertips, thanks to ASUG’s new SAP BusinessObjects Ambassador program. Ken Hartman, one of the five Ambassadors, answers questions about the program and discusses how SAP BusinessObjects users are collaborating with ASUG to share knowledge.
by SAP and Partners
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Most organizations are losing US$5 million to US$20 million annually due to data-related issues. To address this problem, what companies need is an enterprise information management (EIM) strategy that treats information as a corporate asset. This Special Report helps SAP customers find the right solutions and services to get their EIM strategy on track.
by Karl Palmetshofer, DSAG
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The mill industry depends on SAP for Mill Products solutions, and DSAG has taken note. With a special interest group specifically devoted to mill products, DSAG is working to better align SAP for Mill Products with the industry’s needs—and has already seen success.
by SAP and Partners
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