Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are mainstay of corporate IT. ERP initiatives are on the move again, following a period of retrenchment and the sweating of existing ERP investments. Read the latest news and developments on ERP, plus find tips and guides to help your organization with ERP implementation and strategy.
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Tip
25 Sep 2023
PLM vs. PIM: What are the differences?
Users primarily work with PLM data during product development, while users work with the data from a PIM system when marketing the final product. Learn more about PLM vs. PIM. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2023
Value chain vs. supply chain: What are the differences?
Although value chains and supply chains can be interchangeable, they are separate approaches to producing goods. Learn more about value chain vs. supply chain. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Sep 2022
RFID vs. IoT: What are the differences?
Users often combine RFID and IoT, but the two technologies are different in some important ways. Learn more about RFID vs. IoT and the uses for each in the supply chain. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Sep 2022
7 benefits of RFID in supply chain management and logistics
RFID can help companies in their supply chain operations by assisting with product tracking and potentially improving product availability. Learn some of RFID's other benefits. Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2022
Dr Martens goes feetfirst into cloud-to-cloud backup
Iconic bootmaker laces up for a strategy to move all applications to the cloud, beginning with cloud-to-cloud backup for Microsoft 365 apps plus on-site VMware operations Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2022
How the Australian Red Cross coped with a donation surge
The Australian Red Cross adopted Boomi’s integration platform to manage the surge in donations in response to the floods in New South Wales and Queensland earlier this year Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Aug 2022
RFID vs. barcodes in supply chain: Which should you choose?
Both RFID and barcodes are valuable in the supply chain, but each is more useful for particular scenarios. Learn what to consider when deciding between RFID vs. barcodes. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2022
APAC organisations renew focus on ERP
Organisations in Asia-Pacific are looking to renew their enterprise resource planning systems. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Aug 2022
CW APAC: Trend watch: Enterprise resource planning
Organisations are starting to look at refreshing their enterprise resource planning systems. In this handbook, focused on enterprise resource planning in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at what’s behind this renewed priority, how GLS Group strengthened its processes, why firms want cheaper software maintenance and the benefits of best-of-breed cloud apps Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Aug 2022
CW Benelux: Belgium seeks top tech talent
The battle for the right IT staff to transform businesses in the digital age is changing and recruiters and job-seekers need to be clued up. In this issue, we feature an interview with a Belgium-based recruiter who gives the lowdown on tech job seeking in the Benelux nation. Also read why Dutch beer brewer Heineken has replaced more than 60 different HR systems with SAP SuccessFactors as its central HR system. Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2022
Crown Commercial Service opens door to Salesforce
The Crown Commercial Service has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with Salesforce to facilitate public sector access to the supplier’s products and services, including Tableau, Slack and Mulesoft Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2022
Waterstones’ supply chain disrupted in Blue Yonder implementation
Bookseller Waterstones is recovering from the effects of a Blue Yonder implementation that has seen authors and readers up in arms Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Aug 2022
Choosing wrong ERP implementation partner: 10 warning signs
Working with an ERP implementation partner can sometimes bring some warning signs. Learn these 10 indicators that your project team is working with the wrong partner. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Jul 2022
Green IT, nominate top tech women – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss the CW IT sustainability think-tank, the launch of the Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2022 list, and Lambeth Council in the cloud Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jul 2022
8 items to include on an ERP demo scorecard, with template
Evaluation team members may lose track of crucial ERP features if they attend multiple ERP demos. Learn some items to include on vendor demo scorecards. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2022
Lambeth maps future with cloud applications
With its funding dramatically cut, Lambeth Council has turned to cloud delivery of its business applications to have a simpler technology stack and be nimbler in delivering services to its 330,000 population Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jul 2022
Big bang vs. phased ERP implementation: Which is best?
Selecting the big bang approach vs. the phased approach for an ERP implementation is a crucial choice for project leaders. Learn the pros and cons of each. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2022
APAC organisations renew focus on ERP
Organisations in Asia-Pacific are looking to renew their enterprise resource planning systems as they emerge from the throes of the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2022
Legacy UK customs system stops accepting registration requests
HMRC closes new applications to legacy customs system as its shutdown nears Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2022
How to avoid unrealistic ERP implementation timelines: 9 tips
Determining the length of an ERP implementation can be difficult but doing so is a crucial part of planning. Learn how to avoid an unrealistic timeline. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2022
Manchester Airports Group taps Rise with SAP service to speed recovery
Manchester Airports Group, which includes London Stansted and East Midlands as well as Manchester, has chosen SAP’s Rise package, on AWS, as it seeks to ‘build back smarter’ post-pandemic Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jun 2022
How to track greenhouse gas emissions
Companies from a range of sectors, as well as public authorities, are using software and data analytics to track greenhouse gas emissions, partly to meet new regulatory demands Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2022
MoD sets out strategy to develop military AI with private sector
The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined its intention to work closely with the private sector to develop and deploy a range of artificial intelligence-powered technologies, committing to ‘lawful and ethical AI use’ Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jun 2022
Follow these steps when recovering from ERP project failure
An ERP implementation failure is a worst-case scenario. However, project leaders who follow these steps can still potentially salvage the project. Learn how to recover. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2022
CIO interview: Yiannis Levantis aims at total quality for Unipart IT
Unipart has a heritage in quality manufacturing and services that CIO Yiannis Levantis is building on, in part by harnessing SAP’s cloud-based business transformation service Rise Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jun 2022
Checklist for success after your ERP software go-live
An ERP go-live checklist can help implementation project teams confirm they've carried out all necessary steps. Learn what items project leaders should add to their list. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2022
Software house Mega achieves holistic SaaS security with Synopsys
Mega International, a supplier of IT management software, turned to Synopsys’s Coverity and Black Duck products to reassure both itself and its customers that its software-as-a-service offerings were built to the best possible security standards Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jun 2022
Using technology to reinvent shopping
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after the pandemic led to a boom in e-commerce, we look at how retailers are turning to tech to revitalise their stores. We examine the issues around using algorithmic automation to manage employees. And we find out how data science is supporting drug discovery at Novartis. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2022
Heineken puts employees in charge of their own careers with new HR system
According to Sanne Noordam, head of SAP SuccessFactors in the Netherlands, companies need to look and listen more closely to the needs of employees in order to attract and retain them Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 May 2022
Succession in the world of ERP
Succession planning is not a simple business, especially in the age of the Great Resignation Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2022
NatWest replacing multiple customer service systems
NatWest Bank puts customer service tools on a single platform using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2022
8 ways to avoid business disruption from a new ERP system
A new ERP system can bring business disruptions. Learn the steps project leaders should follow during implementation planning so company work can continue as smoothly as possible. Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 May 2022
SAP Sapphire 2022 models a digitally transformed future
TechTarget editors who were on site in Orlando and The Hague analyze SAP Sapphire 2022, which is being held in person for the first time since 2019 and extended to nine cities. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 May 2022
Consider 'ESP' when thinking about ERP for your business
For ERP purposes, 'ESP' stands for three crucial elements that are impacting contemporary ERP choices and implementations: ecosystems, security and pandemic. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 May 2022
SAP innovation wing aims to shape future of ERP technology
Self-learning AI and analytics that are smart enough to launch dashboards and alerts are among the research projects that could someday become SAP products. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2022
How COVID-19 has affected just-in-time supply chains
Industry leaders long held up the just-in-time supply chain model as ideal, but the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed its weaknesses. Learn whether just-in-time is over for good. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2022
9 questions to ask the vendor during an ERP software demo
ERP implementation team members should ask certain questions during a software demo to ensure they receive the information they need. Learn what team members should ask vendors. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2022
Sapphire 2022: Klein majors on sustainability and supply chain resilience
At SAP’s first in-person Sapphire customer conference in three years, CEO Christian Klein and his top team revisited the themes of sustainability and supply chain resilience, which were prominent in 2020 and 2021 Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2022
SAP ‘optimistic’ about S/4 Hana in APAC
A top SAP executive is confident that more of its customers in Asia-Pacific will adopt S/4 Hana this year, as the company shores up integration of its ERP software with other business applications Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2022
How Rimini Street is growing its footprint in ASEAN
Rimini Street is expanding its reach in ASEAN as more companies, such as Malaysian carmaker Proton, look for cheaper software maintenance options Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2022
Intellectual property theft operation attributed to Winnti group
Winnti conducted a prolonged cyber espionage campaign that went undetected for years, allowing it to exfiltrate massive amounts of corporate data and intellectual property Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2022
7 items to include on an ERP vendor demo checklist
Creating an ERP vendor demo checklist before the presentation can prove beneficial for both the implementation team and the vendor. Learn several items to include on the checklist. Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Apr 2022
Metaverse, women in software – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
Cliff Saran joins Clare and Brian, in Caroline’s absence, to discuss the metaverse, Windows 11, the Makers Women in Software Power List, and how CIOs do technology in 2022 Continue Reading
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Podcast
27 Apr 2022
What's so special about industry clouds?
TechTarget editors discuss the emergence of industry clouds from ERP vendors, including Infor, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2022
Why it makes sense to use best-of-breed SaaS to power a business strategy
A hybrid multicloud model is playing an ever greater role as the IT platform of choice in driving a business-first strategy Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2022
SAP Q1 2022: Revenue up 11%, Ukraine war impact projected to be €300m
SAP has announced first-quarter revenue of more than €7.1bn, and the Ukraine war is projected to have a €300m impact for 2022 Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2022
Asda adopts Workday as part of digital transformation
As Asda undergoes a digital transformation as part of its separation from Walmart, the supermarket has adopted Workday to manage its 140,000 employees Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Apr 2022
How to prevent scope creep in your ERP implementation
Scope creep can cause major problems for an ERP implementation. Learn what it is and how to prevent it, including some specific steps project leaders should follow. Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2022
Multi-ERP systems are on the menu for SAP implementations
Organisations using SAP may build future ERP systems from composable building blocks from multiple software providers Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2022
Oracle vaunts ME as employee experience platform geared to post-crisis workforce realities
Oracle has launched an employee experience platform, dubbed ME, said to be designed for post-Covid, individualistic pandemic workforce trends Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Apr 2022
Enterprises shore up supply chain resilience with data
Using data to gain better visibility over their supply chains and forge closer connections between disparate links is helping organisations respond to disruptions faster Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Apr 2022
Top SAP S/4HANA alternatives to add to your ERP shortlist
SAP S/4HANA competitors from Microsoft, Oracle and QAD have much of the capability and scalability you need but with less of the hassle. Here's how they compare. Continue Reading
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Podcast
30 Mar 2022
Evolution of postmodern ERP to composable ERP explained
Ex-Gartner analyst Mike Guay, now a VP at Infor, lays out the nuts and bolts of composable ERP and how to craft a sensible migration strategy built on a strong foundation. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2022
UKISUG: Big majority of SAP users beset by data problems in migrating to S/4 Hana
In a survey prior to its Analytics Symposium, the UK & Ireland SAP User Group finds 61% of SAP customers say data management issues are slowing down process automation and impeding moves to S/4 Hana Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2022
Why integration and automation are two sides of the same coin
Workato’s regional leader explains why integration and automation are intertwined and how the company is addressing the Asia-Pacific market Continue Reading
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E-Zine
29 Mar 2022
Ten years of the Raspberry Pi
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the Raspberry Pi reaches its 10th anniversary, we look back on how the low-cost computing device went from schools to supercomputers and even into space. Gartner offers tips on how to motivate IT staff in a hybrid working environment. And we meet the Dutch hackers helping to secure the internet. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2022
Industry clouds are all the rage, but are they driven by marketing or customer need?
Industry clouds – cloud applications designed for specific sectors – are fashionable staples of supplier marketing, but are they what corporate IT is demanding? Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2022
Unipart maps way ahead with Rise with SAP service
Unipart has chosen the Rise with SAP S/4 Hana-based service as it seeks to develop further the systems integration side of its business Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2022
Recognising APAC’s trailblazers in digital transformation
The region’s top industry innovators were recognised for their digital transformation efforts at the Computer Weekly Innovation Awards APAC 2022 Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2022
CW Innovation Awards: Driving new revenue with data insights
GLS Group beefed up its enterprise resource planning system to deliver data insights that support real-time decision making and drive new revenue Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2022
How to think long term about SAP ECC customizations
Because customizations have long-term implications, organizations currently running SAP ECC as their core ERP system must give careful thought to their approach. Learn more. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2022
SAP to invest S$250m in Singapore innovation lab
New lab will double SAP’s engineering workforce in Singapore by 2025 and help to shape the company’s product development roadmap Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Mar 2022
One year on from IR35 reforms – why IT skills are harder to find
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a year after IR35 tax reforms were introduced, we assess the impact on the UK’s IT talent pool – and it’s not looking good. We examine the rise of industry clouds, and how they are changing the market. And we find out how London councils plan to work together on data and innovation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2022
Cloud ERP: Rise of the industry cloud
There is a new variable in the build or buy debate, and it’s all about the way cloud-based services connect internal and external business processes Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Mar 2022
Does concurrent planning in the supply chain work?
Does concurrent planning in the supply chain work to address disruption? Some experts say the promise doesn't yet match reality during major crises. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Mar 2022
ERP: Join the dots faster with ready-made ecosystems
Pre-integrated IT has a long and honourable history, and it has a role to play in the mesh that makes up cloud-native enterprise systems Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2022
TCS doubles down on innovation and talent in Australia
Indian IT service provider TCS has opened an innovation centre in Sydney and is investing in local talent to meet the digital transformation needs of Australian organisations Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Mar 2022
Cloud enterprise applications need great developer tools too
Developer and quality assurance tools play an important role in safeguarding cloud enterprise applications from disruption Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2022
How data analytics drives wind turbine power generation
Data analytics and related software lies behind the burgeoning wind turbine industry, with predictive maintenance to the fore. We find out how Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Mar 2022
How the tech sector is supporting Ukraine
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the global tech sector response to the invasion of Ukraine, and how hackers are responding to calls for an IT army to target Russia. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at cloud-based ERP and other business applications. And IBM’s UK chief tells us how Big Blue is reinventing itself. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Mar 2022
Best-of-breed cloud ERP applications proffer a modern strategy
How organisations are using best-of-breed SaaS products to fill gaps in their enterprise application strategy and deliver a modern approach to ERP Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2022
5 steps for boosting SAP ECC security
Cybersecurity remains a top priority for organizations. Learn some key steps that companies with SAP ECC should follow to boost their security and stay safe. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2022
India’s Mahindra Group makes cloud move
The Indian conglomerate will migrate SAP S/4 Hana and its data warehouse to Google Cloud and build up its DevOps capabilities Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2022
SMEs step up e-commerce ventures under shadow of Covid
A raft of smaller retailers have stepped up their e-commerce businesses during the pandemic, ranging from books to candles, rugs to togs Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Feb 2022
Is ERP good for sustainability -- or part of the problem?
ERP vendors tout new tools for improving environmental sustainability. TechTarget editors discuss these and other ways IT both helps and hurts the environment. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2022
Internal SaaS ERP support vs. outsourcing: 3 factors to consider
Is outsourcing SaaS cloud ERP support the best fit? Learn the factors that IT leaders must weigh when deciding whether to keep SaaS cloud ERP support internal vs. outsourcing. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Feb 2022
How to modernize your legacy ERP system
Modernizing a legacy ERP system can be vital for staying relevant in today's marketplace. Learn what IT leaders need to know about the process. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
Finland brings cryostats and other cool things to quantum computing
Not only is Finland the clear leader in refrigeration technology for quantum computers, but it also leads in fundamental research into the underlying quantum information theory Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2022
Dutch software engineers join campaign for research funding
Software researchers from all over Europe are sounding the alarm: to maintain a strong international competitive position, more financial resources must be committed to software research Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Jan 2022
SAP S/4HANA implementation partners on cloud vs. on premises
SAP practice leaders at Deloitte, EY and IBM share their advice on whether, when and how to move to S/4HANA, what the Rise with SAP service really does and how cloud versions differ. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2022
SAP full-year 2021: Revenue nudges up 1%, cloud growth up 17%
SAP has announced a 2% rise in full-year 2021 revenue, to just under €28bn, while S/4 Hana customer base increased by 18% to 18,800 Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2022
Heathrow Airport takes to the cloud with Oracle Fusion Applications
Airport has implemented a full spread of Oracle Cloud Applications, including ERP and HCM, as it looks to recover from the pandemic Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jan 2022
Why asset management software is more important than ever
Doing more with less has long been important -- but in the last couple of years, the idea has taken on new relevance. Learn how asset management software can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jan 2022
6 benefits of asset performance management
Asset performance management can help improve a company's bottom line by reducing costs and making devices more reliable. Learn more benefits of asset performance management. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2022
Twinings selects Rise with SAP to simplify its business brew
Tea company Twinings Ovaltine has chosen SAP’s Rise subscription service to simplify its relationship with the supplier and focus on future growth Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jan 2022
B2B tech skills as the Cinderella of public policy
When government ministers or their policy wonks think of technology and the economy, you can virtually guarantee they are thinking of consumer tech companies, mostly from the west coast of the US. ... Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Jan 2022
How can SAP IBP help address supply chain challenges?
As supply chain issues continue to affect companies, SAP's Integrated Business Planning could help improve users' supply chain management. Learn how. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2022
Oracle’s Steve Miranda: supply chain analytics changing in response to faster business change
Covid has shaken the global economy over the past two years in ways it is hard, if not impossible, to grasp – at least while we are still in the thick of it. Adam Tooze’s book Shutdown: how Covid ... Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2022
SMEs step up e-commerce ventures under shadow of Covid
A raft of smaller retailers have stepped up their e-commerce businesses during the pandemic, ranging from books to candles, rugs to togs Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2021
Top 10 Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcasts of 2021
The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast team began the year discussing the online fallout from the storming of the White House and finished it discussing IT and climate change, touching on bees and datacentres along the way Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2021
Top 10 business applications stories of 2021
2021 saw enterprise software suppliers and users envisaging a nimbler future, beyond the Covid pandemic, with more loosely coupled ERP systems, more flexible business processes, and a renewed digital-first focus on customers Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Dec 2021
Can ERP managed services extend the life of on-premises ERP?
Executives from managed service provider Inoapps explain how outsourcing ERP infrastructure can buy time to plan an eventual migration to SaaS ERP. Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Dec 2021
Should SAP users move from APO to IBP?
SAP is emphasizing its Integrated Business Planning product and moving its Advanced Planning and Optimization tools out of the spotlight. Learn whether users should transition to IBP. Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Dec 2021
How can SAP's predictive analytics improve SCM?
SAP's predictive analytics could help users with their supply chain management as supply chain problems persist. Learn more about how these capabilities could benefit users. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Dec 2021
A trial relying on computer evidence should start with a trial of the computer evidence
Learning from the Post Office Horizon scandal - the most widespread miscarriage of justice in recent British legal history Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2021
Asda follows EG Group sibling in selection of Rise with SAP
Retailer is looking to improve the agility of its operations in the cloud with a move to Rise with SAP on Microsoft Azure, and to streamline its procurement with SAP Ariba Continue Reading
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Answer
15 Dec 2021
How can SAP's Signavio acquisition help companies?
Learn about process mining's capabilities and how Rise with SAP users could potentially benefit from the company acquiring process mining company Signavio. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Dec 2021
Having trouble overcoming the S/4HANA confidence gap?
As John Lennon and Yoko Ono didn't quite sing, "Give POC a chance!" If you’re one of the many SAP users who’s yet to migrate to S/4HANA, we understand your hesitation. It’s potentially a big ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Dec 2021
CW Europe: Norway embraces internet of things
Norway is becoming a centre of IoT innovation as tech developers tackle some of the country’s unique challenges, in areas such as fish farming, power distribution and monitoring of boats. Also in this issue, find out why Utrecht University media scientist José van Dijck has won an award, and read about Estonia’s country-as-a-service scheme. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Dec 2021
Ready for Oracle E-Business Release 12.2 by new year 2022?
Date for the end of Premier Support for Release 12.1 of Oracle E-Business Suite is 31 December 2021 Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2021
IT Priorities 2022: ERP gets back on the horse
Automation and going cloud-first have gained significant interest for enterprise software and data management investment in the UK, according to the annual TechTarget/Computer Weekly IT Priorities 2022 survey Continue Reading
