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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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    In this visual whitepaper, Frost & Sullivan looks at the optimal way to modernize, mitigate, build, and manage SAP in the cloud, using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and IBM Consulting. Read the report to understand how this partner-supported solution aligns with key business priorities.

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  • A Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide to SAP Hana Deployment

    SAP's Hana in-memory data platform promises to transform business processes. In this 11-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how Hana is changing traditional SAP architecture, how it has streamlined customer services for one business, and why there is confusion over Hana implementation.

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  • The merge of EMC and Dell: An intelligent and connected future

    In this week's Computer Weekly, as Dell and EMC complete the largest IT supplier merger in history, we look at the new company's strategy. Our latest buyer's guide examines a key aspect of using cloud – cloud bursting. And we assess the latest views on the UK government's plans for internet surveillance legislation. Read the issue now.

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  • Picking the right path to SAP S/4HANA

    Explore the different paths to migrate your SAP system to S/4HANA - Greenfield, Selective Data Transfer, or Brownfield. Learn the benefits and considerations of each approach to determine the best fit for your organization. Download this eGuide and discover which path is best for your organization!

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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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  • Migrate SAP on AWS with Virtusa

    Many organizations are struggling to get the best value from their ERP system on-premises. Read this white paper to discover how Virtusa can accelerate your SAP migration to AWS. Inside, learn how Virtusa's proven approach and deep SAP expertise can help you transform your SAP journey.

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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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  • Driving a Brownfield SAP S/4HANA Transformation with Confidence

    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

    Considering a Greenfield transformation to SAP S/4HANA? This guide covers the core motivations, challenges, and best practices to ensure your critical project runs smoothly. Read the full e-book to learn more.

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  • 6 ways tax automation assists over-burdened teams

    This white paper explores how embedded tax automation can aid these teams today and into the future. Read the white paper to view 6 ways tax automation and ERP integration can transform your tax department, to see the current attitude towards AI, and to review the results of this study in greater detail.

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  • Computer Weekly – 7 February 2017: Computer power pushes the boundaries

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the ways chip engineers are looking beyond silicon to keep pushing the limits of Moore's Law. We find out about serverless computing and how it could deliver what many firms want from the cloud. And we look at the importance of culture change to digital transformation. Read the issue now.

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  • Streamline user administration across your SAP ecosystem

    Learn how Identity Manager can streamline user administration for the SAP ecosystem, including on-premises and cloud offerings. Manage user identities, privileges and security across the enterprise with integrated IAM. Read this white paper to see the benefits.

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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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  • Transition To SAP S/4HANA Cloud And Beyond – Fast, With Maximum Value And Minimal Risk

    Accelerate your transition to SAP S/4HANA Cloud with the plug and gain approach from SAP Signavio. Streamline transformation, mitigate risks, and create continuous business value. Read the White Paper to learn more.

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  • Why are IT leaders concerned about SAP's move to S/4HANA?

    Survey finds IT leaders express concerns about migrating to SAP S/4HANA, including risks, costs, and vendor lock-in. Learn more about alternatives to upgrading that can extend the value of existing SAP investments in this analyst report.

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

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at London Gatwick Airport and talk to its CIO about a critical network upgrade to support passenger growth. Our latest buyer's guide examines automation and intelligent systems management. And we assess the latest technologies for boosting storage performance. Read the issue now.

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  • How to automate dual maintenance for SAP

    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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  • SAP S/4HANA migration: neither Greenfield nor Brownfield!

    The Greenfield and Brownfield approaches to SAP S/4HANA migration have both pros and cons. Learn how a hybrid approach can help you modernize processes while minimizing disruption, and discover the ideal path for your SAP migration.

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  • Financial applications automation – promise is real but needs business nous

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

    In this e-guide we look at the migration of business applications to the cloud, under the discipline of the Covid crisis; we examine the question of who is winning the cloud ERP wars; and offer a case study of one large, complex company, Vodafone, that gives a counter example of how cloud still has limits when it comes to ERP.

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  • ADM market insight: Automate SAP testing with OpenText Functional Testing AI-based capabilities

    Migrating legacy SAP systems to S/4HANA poses testing challenges. Leverage AI-driven automation with OpenText Functional Testing to build resilient, adaptable test assets that reduce maintenance costs and accelerate test development. Read the e-book to learn more.

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  • Top 10 business applications stories of 2018

    The steady modernisation of ERP systems, as they edge to the cloud and are complemented by new-generation customer software, was markedly evident this year. And blockchain and AI are making inroads. In this e-guide, Computer Weekly takes a look at the top 10 business applications of 2018.

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  • SAP Global Templates

    Learn how global templates can standardize SAP deployments across your organization to achieve faster rollouts, reduced complexity, improved compliance, and enhanced data consistency. Download the full guide to discover best practices for implementing and managing global templates.

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

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual UKtech50 list of the most influential people in UK IT. We talk to this year's winner, HM Revenue & Customs CIO Jacky Wright about the challenges of government IT during Brexit. And we also examine the issues around upgrading SAP's ERP system to S/4 Hana. Read the issue now.

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  • The last mile to the individual customer: Sales and marketing software trends

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  • Debunking common myths about evolving SAP systems

    As the network perimeter expands, security must move with it. However, many organizations upgrading their ERP systems often misunderstand SAP evolution. This white paper debunks the top 4 myths of today's SAP evolution processes, guiding optimal SAP environment transformation, Access the white paper to learn more.

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  • Leveraging data to drive business transformation

    In this e-book, you'll find out how you can unlock business transformation with a data-first strategy. You'll also learn how to prioritize data quality, governance, and management to drive strategic outcomes and gain a competitive edge. Read on to discover the power of a data-first approach.

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  • How P&G Adopted Advanced Automation To Move Its Supply Chain Operations To S/4HANA

    Procter & Gamble migrated its supply chain operations from ECC to S/4HANA using advanced automation from Basis Technologies. This case study details how automation enabled a smooth, efficient transition while keeping systems aligned and avoiding disruption. Read the full case study to learn how P&G accelerated its S/4HANA transformation.

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    Adopting SAP S/4HANA can bring major benefits, but successful implementation requires careful planning. This blog covers 12 ways to turbo-charge your SAP S/4HANA system, including testing strategies, data migration, and continuous improvement. Read the full blog to learn more.

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  • Top 10 Australian IT stories of 2020

    Against all odds, the Australian people and businesses proved their mettle, becoming one of the first countries in the world to emerge from the pandemic. Companies pivoted quickly and adopted new business models while supercharging digitisation initiatives at an unprecedented pace. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 Australia IT stories of 2020:

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  • How To Hit Every SAP Change Deadline in 2025

    Businesses must adapt SAP systems to access new functionalities, but change failure can disrupt operations. This white paper outlines 5 steps to ensure successful SAP changes in 2025, from prioritizing Clean Core compliance to effectively allocating resources. Learn how to hit every SAP change deadline. Read the full white paper.

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  • Your guide to becoming an intelligent enterprise

    Despite the number of organizations that rely on their SAP environments to support their business applications and data, many have not yet migrated their databases to SAP HANA. However, accelerating this migration can be daunting, especially when businesses are unsure of their next steps. Browse this white paper to learn more.

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  • CW ANZ – September 2018: Get to grips with DevOps

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    The SAP ECC end of mainstream support deadline is fast approaching, with many customers unaware of the 2025 cutoff. Learn about your options to extend the life of your ERP investment and avoid costly migrations by tuning into this webinar.

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  • Data migration: a high-risk phase in an SAP project

    Data migration is a critical but complex phase in SAP projects. This white paper explores the challenges, including managing drop lists, automating data extraction and transformation, and the importance of using the right tools. Learn how to industrialize the migration process for a successful SAP implementation.

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  • Computer Weekly – 27 June 2017: Will mobile networks cope with the end of roaming charges?

    Download this issue of Computer Weekly to discover how the industry must face up to the challenges of implementing the new rules, around mobile roaming charges.

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  • Oracle - Autonomous computing that declines a special name

    In this e-guide, follow Oracle's twin paths to adding AI and delivering software over the cloud – on its own platform and infrastructure as a service, from 2017 to 2018. An over-arching theme of Oracle's case regarding its infusion of machine learning and its declared re-architecting of its cloud delivery has been security, security, security.

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  • Computer Weekly – 4 September 2018: Power Play – how GE builds digital into its products

    In this week's Computer Weekly, we speak to Bill Ruh, the head of GE Digital about how the business has changed to focus on customer outcomes following a change in senior leadership. The company is exploring new industries to take its Predix platform such the hospitality sector. We also look at the problems of implementing SAP S/4 Hana.

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  • Computer Weekly – 6 August 2024: Migrating to S/4Hana – how the Co-op made its move

    In this week's ezine, as SAP users prepare for the deadline to move off the ECC platform, we find out how Co-op is migrating to S/4Hana. Our latest buyer's guide looks at how to manage SaaS and on-premise software licensing. And we talk to former NCSC CEO Ciaran Martin about the true risks of nation-state cyber attacks. Read the issue now.

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  • July ezine: Getting storage right

    An issue looking at what products are in demand now in the storage world and what technologies are coming that need to be embraced by the channel.

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  • 5 ways to get more value from your SAP investment

    Discover 5 ways to maximize your SAP investment beyond EPM solutions. Access this guide to learn how a unified platform can deliver agility, transparency, and a single source of truth for financial and operational data.

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  • Oracle cloud applications exhibit pragmatic adoption curve

    Oracle prides itself on the full suite of the business applications it offers in the cloud, arguably ahead of its closest rival, SAP – which has prioritised building on its in-memory database Hana over the cloud per se, though its S/4 Hana ERP system is increasingly delivered over the cloud, too.

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