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Editors' Picks
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In-memory technology pushes analytics boundaries, boosts BI speeds
In-memory appliances amp up business intelligence performance by moving processing off of disks. But cost and other issues need to be considered.22 Apr 2013
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Will SAP's purchase of SmartOps' inventory optimization software deliver?
SAP's SmartOps purchase makes sense on a number of levels, expert Ann Grackin writes. But how well will SAP be able to integrate it into its portfolio?07 Mar 2013
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Dell integrates Compellent SAN in SAP HANA hardware package
Dell includes Compellent SAN arrays as part of its pre-integrated SAP HANA hardware packages, offering up three configurations to optimize HANA.04 Feb 2013
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Will customers go for SAP Business Suite on HANA?
SAP has unveiled a new version of its Business Suite software that runs on SAP HANA. But adoption success hinges on a range of factors, experts say.11 Jan 2013
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How SAP BW and HANA will merge over time -- and why it matters
The differences between SAP HANA and Business Warehouse will melt away, says expert Ethan Jewett in this second of a two-part series.08 Jan 2013
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Top SAP 2012 news -- from the Ariba Network buy to developer outreach
From the Ariba acquisition, to the growth of SuccessFactors, to third-party developer initiatives, SearchSAP looks at the biggest stories of 2012.20 Dec 2012
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Is SAP HANA really a game changer?
SAP HANA may be a "game changer" in that it will help analytics pros achieve long-held expectations, according to one expert.18 Dec 2012
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HANA or Business Warehouse? Choice depends on SAP data management needs
Do companies need SAP Business Warehouse or HANA? It depends on SAP data management needs, says expert Ethan Jewett in this first of a two-part series.13 Dec 2012
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Mastering SAP HANA data modeling for maximum performance
Expert Don Loden explains the different types of modeling in SAP HANA and how to approach building data structures that will support maximum performance at all levels within SAP HANA.21 Nov 2012
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SAP introduces HANA-driven CRM deployment
SAP has tied its HANA in-memory database to its CRM software. Analyst Denis Pombriant hoped the offering would focus more on connections and less on speed.14 Nov 2012
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SAP Financials OnDemand debuts
SAP announced it is finally wading into the Software as a Service, or SaaS financials market with its new SAP Financials OnDemand.12 Nov 2012
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SAP outlines plan for Sybase, SAP HANA in-memory platform integration
SAP is making progress on its plans to integrate its Sybase and HANA database platforms into one product, according to one company executive.12 Nov 2012
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Have a plan when deciding between SAP, best-of-breed text analytics software
Companies considering text analytics software need to ask themselves a few key questions before deciding what software vendor to deploy, according to experts.08 Nov 2012
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SAP TechEd 2012 attendees head to Vegas with questions
SAP's annual technical conference is set to begin on Monday, with attendees heading to Las Vegas for answers on everything from the NetWeaver Cloud, to how the company is engaging developers.12 Oct 2012
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Top 10 SAP versus Oracle showdowns
SAP and Oracle's feuds are legendary -- and public. Here's a list of stories from SearchOracle and SearchSAP on the two companies' epic showdowns.28 Sep 2012
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Top 10 SAP versus Oracle showdowns
SAP and Oracle's feuds are legendary -- and public. Here's a list of stories from SearchOracle and SearchSAP on the two companies' epic showdowns.28 Sep 2012
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Faceoff: SAP HANA, a full in-memory database unlike Oracle Exalytics
SAP HANA, a fully in-memory database, allows real-time analysis of billions of rows of data -- way better than Oracle Exalytics.24 Sep 2012
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Faceoff: Oracle Exalytics, a true appliance, surpasses SAP HANA
Oracle Exalytics has backwards compatibility, innovative in-memory database features and is a true appliance, making it better than SAP HANA.24 Sep 2012
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How to sell cloud BI services by filling in the gaps for customers
Cloud BI services offer customers real-time analysis without the capital expenses, but they can't do everything. That's where the channel comes in.11 Sep 2012
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The NBA drafts SAP HANA for stats-hungry fans
The CIO of the National Basketball Association explains why the league is now running the statistics portion of its website on HANA, SAP's in-memory platform.26 Jul 2012