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The technological evolution of IT industry leaders: Part two

Companies leading the technological evolution have gone through changes. This second part of this e-guide explores the technological evolution of SAP, Microsoft and some business analytics vendors throughout the past two decades.

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    SAP will still support its Business Suite for many years to come, but some infrastructure service providers already believe that it’s time for organizations to start planning ahead.

    In this expert e-guide, we explore how to future-proof your ERP system and increase its flexibility. Learn about the migration to S/4HANA, and delve into topics like:

    • Private vs. public vs. hybrid cloud ERP deployments
    • Compatibility between SAP products and public cloud services
    • The pros and cons of cloud-based ERP systems
    • And more 

  • The future of SAP ECC - Make an informed decision about your ERP roadmap

    Standard support is being extended to 2027, while SAP will continue to offer extended support until 2030, in a bid to get businesses to migrate to S/4 Hana.
    Should you run legacy business software for 15 more years? Following SAP’s decision to extend ECC support, that is a question many CIOs will ask. Download this e-guide to read more!

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  • A guide to S/Hana and options for ECC migration

    Organisations that have built their businesses around a particular ERP system, generally need to follow the upgrade roadmap of their ERP provider. For companies using SAP's software this means a migration from SAP Enterprise Core Components (ECC) to S/Hana. This e-guide looks at the SAP options organisations need to assess.

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  • The long march of S/4 Hana

    S/4 Hana, the ERP system built on SAP's in-memory, columnar database Hana has been on a long march through the enterprise since its launch in February 2013. In this e-guide, we discuss the pros and cons of upgrading to S/4 Hana, what the future has in store for the system and how its users are feeling about C/4 Hana integration.

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  • Keys for confidently ensuring a positive SAP S/4HANA transformation

    Discover best practices for driving a successful SAP S/4HANA transformation, especially for enterprises with complex, customized Brownfield landscapes. Learn how to minimize risk, accelerate delivery, and unlock the full potential of your SAP investment. Read the research content to get started.

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  • Preparing for S/4Hana upgrade

    S/4Hana offers organisations many benefits in terms of speed and the ability to run the latest, cloud-ready platform. But the upgrade can be costly. This E-Guide looks at how IT decision makers can get ready for S/4Hana upgrade projects, while keeping their existing ECC systems running, and the upgrade options available to them.

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  • Preparing for S/4Hana upgrade

    S/4Hana offers organisations many benefits in terms of speed and the ability to run the latest, cloud-ready platform. But the upgrade can be costly. This E-Guide looks at how IT decision makers can get ready for S/4Hana upgrade projects, while keeping their existing ECC systems running, and the upgrade options available to them.

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  • Greenfield SAP S/4HANA transformation: Best practices & more

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  • Composable EPR: What it is & how it can be used for SAP

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  • SAP S/4HANA: Cloud vs on-premises

    When it comes to SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs. on-premises, issues such as functionality and customization are paramount. In this e-guide we take a look at where each shines and where each falls short.

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  • Computer Weekly – 3 July 2018: Future-proofing Gatwick Airport's technology

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  • How you can automate dual maintenance to enable continuous SAP innovation

    Dual maintenance is a major challenge for SAP customers, requiring manual synchronization across parallel development tracks. This guide explores how to automate the dual maintenance process to reduce risk, accelerate innovation, and ensure business continuity during S/4HANA migrations. Read the full white paper to learn more.

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  • SaaS ERP mushrooms during Covid crisis, up to a point

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    The automation of the financial software that lies at the heart of any business – accountancy, budget management, general ledger, payroll, and so on – is a prize many organisations are eyeing up, with machine learning and robotic process automation close to mind. Find out everything you need to know by downloading this PDF E-Guide.

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  • Discover the benefits of SAP global templates for your business

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  • Computer Weekly – 18 December 2018: The 50 most influential people in UK IT

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  • Computer Weekly - 9 February 2021: Audi fine-tunes its digital performance to boost online car sales

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