[ Articles with keyword 'idea' ]
Communication is Key for JSUG
01.12.2009
Yutaka Yasunaga is chairman of the Japan SAP Users’ Group (JSUG). SAP.info asked him about SAP Enterprise Support and the main concerns of users in Japan.
Giving Customers a Say
10.11.2009
To accurately plan their investments, companies need to know what software SAP will develop in the future. SAP meets these requirements by discussing ist long-term road map with the user groups and aligning it with customers’ needs.
Washing When the Wind Blows
03.07.2009
Imagine a marketplace like eBay, where any energy supplier can sell its electricity. Energy is provided on demand and the price is determined by demand. The Internet of Energy will soon be reality.
Solving the Puzzle
06.04.2009
As its logo, system reseller ILC Prostep GmbH selected a three-dimensional puzzle that can only be solved with the right awareness and expertise. Such factors were also crucial when the company implemented the SAP Business ByDesign solution.
New SAP Users’ Group in Argentina
05.02.2009
It is not easy to establish an SAP users’ group from scratch. Yet that is exactly what Alejandro Gozzo Bisso did. Gozzo Bisso, an IT manager for Telecom Argentina and the president of Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG) Argentina, talks about the newly established community, the challenges his members are facing with regard to their IT infrastructure, and the trends and challenges keeping Argentina’s companies busy.
The 360-degree Market Place
02.02.2009
SAP recently expanded its global ecosystem with the unveiling of the SAP EcoHub, an online marketplace where customers can discover, evaluate and buy trusted partner and SAP-sourced solutions. Initiated by the Global Ecosystem Partner Group (GEPG) at SAP Labs in North America, the project was executed from concept to delivery in under six months.
Flexible and Secure Analysis Tool for Tax Experts
17.11.2008
Tax Audit, SAP’s online analysis tool, not only provides all tax-relevant document data but also alerts users early on in the case of irregularities. As a result, companies are on the safe side even before the advance return for tax on sales/purchases and business audit.
Betting on SOA Can Pay Big Dividends for SMEs
16.04.2008
Although the business-empowering benefits of service-oriented architecture (SOA) have been readily embraced by many of today’s leading global corporations, small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) have generally remained reluctant to jump on the SOA bandwagon. To CEOs with limited IT budgets, an investment in the promise of SOA often looks like a particularly risky gamble. Marcia Kaufman, a partner at Hurwitz & Associates and one of the coauthors of “SOA For Dummies”, explains why the greater risk for SMEs may lie in rejecting today’s strategy of choice for achieving sustainable agility and competitive advantage.
Pay as You Go ERP for Small and Midsize Enterprises
20.02.2008
Software as a service (SaaS) has come of age with the availability of full function on-demand ERP solutions. Diane Palmquist, vice president of SAP products at SoftBrands spoke to SAP INFO online about the potential value of the on-demand ERP choice for small and midsize enterprises. Through her experience in product management and software development, Diane Palmquist has developed a keen eye for market trends and innovative business models.
Manage Portfolios, Projects, Innovation
28.11.2007
Product, portfolio, and innovation management ensures sustainable growth because it helps companies select and develop the right products. The SAP xApp Resource and Portfolio Management (SAP xRPM) composite application and the Collaboration Projects (cProjects) application enable the management of a portfolio of projects, ideas, and requirements; drive innovation; and direct project execution. Release 4.5 of both products will go into the ramp-up phase at the end of 2007.
