SAP Sustainability Shea Project Blog Post 2 : Here Comes the Stilettos City Girl to Crack Ghanaian Shea Nuts!
Hyunsoo Shim in Sustainability, Community Day, Community Projects [Feb. 10, 2012 04:45 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Sustainability Shea Project Blog Post 1: How is SAP Helping the World in the Bottom of Pyramid?
The first blog post of a Ghana trip blog with a context and background information on SAP Strategic Sustainability Social project - Shea Project in Ghana. The following blog posts will move on to share with you my experiences in Ghana. Hyunsoo Shim in Community Day, Community Projects, SAP Research, Sustainability [Feb. 01, 2012 01:15 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Join the Conversation in Accounts Payable
If you are going to reduce paper in your business processes, you have to give people a better alternative. You can improve your procure-to-pay process and move ahead on your path to become a more sustainable organization. Bill Morton in Application Lifecycle Management, ERP, Financial Excellence, Green IT, Sustainability [Jan. 29, 2012 01:37 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Why we use Amazon AWS as our SAP System Landscape
We're been using Amazon AWS Cloud Systems for more than 3 years for internal purposes. This blog gives a brief introduction to setup a Cloud Based SAP System Landscape for a production system. HUSEYIN BILGEN in Application Server, ERP, On Demand and Software as a Service (SaaS), SAP NetWeaver Platform, Sustainability [Jan. 25, 2012 07:17 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Why this $90 Billion UK Insurer is High on BlackBerry PlayBooks
Can arming field reps with much-criticized BlackBerry PlayBooks boost their productivity threefold? This insurance giant is optimistic it will. Eric Lai in Insurance, Knowledge Management (KM), Mobile, SAP Developer Network, Sustainability [Jan. 20, 2012 10:50 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

The Fifth Element of Conference Planning
This will be the fifth year I've blogged about ASUG Annual Conference (and Sapphire) planning. What's new and different this year? What's old and tired? We shall see, shan't we? Jim Spath in Mobile, SAP SAPPHIRE, Sustainability [Jan. 17, 2012 07:03 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

The Case for a Sustainability Network Solution (part 2)
This is the second part of a blog post that outlines the case for introducing a many-to-many sustainability network solution. While the first part outlined the problems that such a solution could solve, this part explains the business value that it brings to the participating companies. Ali Dada in On Demand and Software as a Service (SaaS), Sustainability, SAP Research [Jan. 17, 2012 07:20 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Usability - Introducing GuiXT
This article introduces the practical challenges faced by companies running on SAP and sets the context for an internal solution called GuiXT. Vishal Mehta in ERP, Scripting Languages, Standards, Sustainability [Jan. 13, 2012 03:47 PM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

The Case for a Sustainability Network Solution (Part 1)
This is the first part of a blog post that outlines the case for introducing a many-to-many sustainability network solution. While we start here with outlining the problems that such a solution could solve, the next part explains the business value that it brings to the participating companies Ali Dada in On Demand and Software as a Service (SaaS), Sustainability, SAP Research [Jan. 13, 2012 10:05 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Retail 2012 - a Tug of War or Symbiosis: Corporate Growth and the Global Middle Class
The first of supposed three Chinese curses states “may you live in interesting times.” By nearly any measure we certainly appear to be doing just that. In this blog, Mohamed takes a look at some global trends revolving around the global middle class as this group is the core customer group for retailers. The dynamic interactions of social, economic, and political dimensions offer significant opportunities for those visionary companies and their leaders. Mohamed Amer in Business Solutions, Enterprise Social Systems, Retail, Social Media and Social Networks, Sustainability [Jan. 02, 2012 04:20 PM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

New SAP Research Magazine!
The SAP Research Magazine, published bi-annually, provides the latest updates on current IT trends, research activities and results, and event contributions from SAP Research. This first issue includes a feature article on the Business Web and covers such topics as Future Fleet, Big Iron, Business In Your Pocket (GaRO project), and co-innovation networks. Jennifer O'Rourke in Co-Innovation Lab, Emerging Technologies, Mobile, SAP Research, Sustainability [Dec. 23, 2011 02:57 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Mobile Technologies for Emerging Economies: Business in Your Pocket
A small shop owner in a remote, rural community or urban settlement in South Africa is not a typical SAP customer, but that may soon change thanks to new mobile technologies being developed by SAP Research for very small enterprises in emerging economies. Jennifer O'Rourke in Mobile, SAP Research, Sustainability [Dec. 19, 2011 10:50 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Sustainable Design Enablers - Use Case Summary
In my last blog, "Small Software for Enduring Prosperity", I wrote about one micro-app (Design Intent)that satisfied a simple use case in sustainable design. In the prezi below, I outline a number of other use cases that we collected and provide the greater context. John Mayerhofer in Sustainability [Dec. 16, 2011 02:32 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

The Long Road to Sustainability Curriculum (Part 3)
sustainability, higher education, management systems wnewman in Enterprise Performance Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Sustainability [Dec. 12, 2011 12:58 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Achieving Healthcare Sustainability with SAP
How to achieve healthcare sustainability with SAP SAPforHealthcare in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Sustainability [Dec. 09, 2011 12:45 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Implementing & Sustaining SAP ERP Interfaces - Part 3, Common Pitfalls
This is part 3 of a blog series "Implementing & Sustaining Interfaces in SAP ERP applications". Part 2 explained what are the major characteristics of interfaces that need to be addressed in an interface strategy. This part of the blog explains those characteristics using an illustration. Also, we look at the kind of forms that interfaces can take and their ramifications on design and implementation . Salai Sivaprakash in ABAP, Best-Built Applications, Enterprise Architecture, SAP Process Integration (PI), Sustainability [Nov. 28, 2011 06:26 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Is the supply chain really that complex?
I recently posed the question 'Is the Chemicals Industry supply chain really that complex?' to a group of chemical professionals. Their responses follow. Raymond Adams in Business Process Expert, Chemicals, Sustainability [Nov. 09, 2011 01:22 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Small Software for Enduring Prosperity
A few weeks back, as part of our Sustainable Design Enablers (SDE) initiative, we released a micro-app in SAP StreamWork: Design Intent. Taking a principled approach to remaking the way that we make things as a society is where we will get the most leverage in our efforts to create a more sustainable planet. Join us in our efforts. John Mayerhofer in Sustainability [Nov. 09, 2011 11:28 AM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

Social Traffic?
We always think of mobile in terms of User-experience. What happens if we take the human out of the equasion and take physical mobility for a change? Tom Van Doorslaer in Green IT, Mobile, Social Media and Social Networks, Sustainability [Oct. 31, 2011 10:37 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Can Mobile Analytics help as our population hits 7Billion?
Mobile Analytics, Sustainability, population reaching 7Billion, Mimi Spier in Analytics, Business Intelligence (BusinessObjects), Dashboard Design (Xcelsius), Mobile, Sustainability [Oct. 27, 2011 02:39 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Part 2: Innovating for a World of #7Billion: InnoJam at #SAP Palo Alto
This blog describes the InnoJam on October 24th at #SAP as part of the "World of #7Billion" activities. Read part one of this blog "Innovating for a World of #7Billion: Executive Roundtable" for the background information. Natascha Thomson in Beyond SAP, Social Media and Social Networks, Sustainability [Oct. 25, 2011 03:13 PM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Innovating for a World of #7Billion: Executive Roundtable at #SAP
SAP is partnering with the UNFPA on the 7 billion actions campaign and today, October 24th, 2011, is hosting an Innovation Day. This blog captures the morning Keynote and Roundtable in Tweets. Natascha Thomson in Beyond SAP, Social Media and Social Networks, Sustainability [Oct. 24, 2011 12:16 PM | 10 Comments | Permalink]

What Does "Sustainability" Mean On SCN?
Different SCN users seem to use the "sustainability" tag to mean different things. What does it mean to you? David Wheat in Sustainability, SAP Developer Network [Oct. 24, 2011 12:09 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Good Brief Presentation by SAP CSO Peter Graf
SAP Chief Sustainability Officer Peter Graf gives a good brief presentation on how better analytics help companies achieve sustainability goals, and how they help sell those projects against internal corporate competition for funds. David Wheat in Sustainability [Oct. 12, 2011 03:26 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Join SAP for a Day of Innovation around a Population of 7 Billion
Join us October 24, International UN Day, and the official kick-off of the 7-Day Countdown to 7 Billion, for a day of conversations and innovation at SAP. Virtual platform: http://bit.ly/innoday7bBL. To participate in this event on Twitter, please use the following hashtags: #7billion #SAP (always in combination). Natascha Thomson in Beyond SAP, Social Media and Social Networks, Sustainability [Oct. 12, 2011 01:32 PM | 6 Comments | Permalink]

Preparing for Sustainable Business Networks
Sustainable business networks, supply chain management, supplier relationship management wnewman in Governance, Risk and Compliance, Procurement and SRM, SAP Research, SAP TechEd, Sustainability [Oct. 12, 2011 06:22 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Olé! Call for business scenarios for SAP InnoJam 2011 in Madrid or how you still can get on stage at DemoJam
The deadline for the DemoJam submissions is already over for quite some time, but you still can make it to the stage at DemoJam TechEd Madrid. Come to the SAP InnoJam from November 6th-7th, bring your own business scenario and try to win the competition after a 30 hour non-stop hacking fiesta. Find also some tips to convince your boss to send you to SAP InnoJam in Madrid. Rui Nogueira in Community Day, Community Projects, Run SAP, SAP TechEd, Sustainability [Oct. 11, 2011 12:41 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Sal Khan, Narrowing the Innovation Gap, and SAP's Month of Service
A discussion about Sal Khan, his impact on education, and how we at SAP can get involved during the SAP month of service. Jason Liang in Community Projects, Sustainability [Oct. 05, 2011 10:45 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

And the Winner is!
Thumb wrestling was one way that Jane McGonigal was able to convince us of the importance of gamification. The idea represents a changing paradigm. Tom Matys in Improving My Experience, Knowledge Management (KM), Social Media and Social Networks, Sustainability [Oct. 05, 2011 10:44 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Tracing in SAP BusinessObjects XI3.1
Tracing and Logging functions of SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1 . This blog will announce the SDN article: Tracing in XI 3.1 Brian Thomas in Business Intelligence (BusinessObjects), Sustainability [Oct. 01, 2011 07:13 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Gamifying Sustainability @ SAP
Merge two hot topics and what do you get? You save the world while having fun. I mean that literally. This blog gives an overview of sustainability concepts and initiatives that SAP has created and made more engaging and fun by adding game mechanics. Read about vampire hunters, bike challengers, carpoolers and an oil-soaked and flour-coated doctoral student trying to save the world. Mario Herger in Beyond SAP, Improving My Experience, Mobile, Sustainability [Sep. 30, 2011 03:14 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Mobile and Social Strategies are Bringing Clean Drinking Water to Kenya
Find out how one "profit for purpose" company is using a mobile and social strategy to bring clean drinking water to Kenya. Sylvia Santelli in Green IT, Healthcare, Mobile, Social Media and Social Networks, Sustainability [Sep. 30, 2011 06:13 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Firms Wrestle With Energy Management Software Integration Challenges
A recent report from Advantix says companies are having trouble integrating all their energy-management software and hardware. David Wheat in Green IT, Sustainability [Sep. 28, 2011 11:04 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Sustainability Checklist for ABAPrs
Today's Green ABAPr. Tom Matys in ABAP, Best-Built Applications, Knowledge Management (KM), Green IT, Sustainability [Sep. 12, 2011 11:24 AM | 15 Comments | Permalink]

Gmail Up To 80 Times Cooler (More Energy Efficient)?
A Google analysis says that Gmail uses a fraction of the energy consumed by corporate-hosted email. David Wheat in Green IT, Sustainability [Sep. 08, 2011 01:01 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

In Case You Missed It: Good Article on Server Power Use Benchmarking
Recent article on SAP server power standard application benchmark process. How energy-efficient are your servers? What is the tradeoff between power consumption and server performance? David Wheat in Green IT, Sustainability [Sep. 07, 2011 12:47 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Are there infinite turtles in the ecosystem?
On an SAP Mentor call with Aiaz Kazi, Vishal Sikka dropped in, with a sidebar story about turtles. Jim Spath in Ranting, SAP TechEd, Sustainability [Sep. 03, 2011 01:55 PM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Implementing & Sustaining SAP ERP Interfaces - Part 2, Interface Strategy
This is part 2 of a blog series "Implementing & Sustaining Interfaces in SAP ERP applications". Part 1 explained why interfaces need special attention and why it is important to have a strategy to deal with interfaces. This part explains what has to be part of an interface strategy contains and needs to be addressed in the strategy. Salai Sivaprakash in ABAP, Best-Built Applications, Enterprise Architecture, SAP Process Integration (PI), Sustainability [Sep. 02, 2011 10:11 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Demand Up For Sustainability Software Via GRP, Says SAP
SAP press release touts increased demand for Carbon Disclosure Project solution that contains SAP sustainability analytics software. David Wheat in Sustainability [Aug. 30, 2011 03:20 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Ford Mines Drivers' Minds To Save Gas
Ford is developing data systems to anticipate drivers' intentions and optimize vehicle performance to save gas or extend EV range. David Wheat in Beyond SAP, Sustainability, Travel and Logistics Services [Aug. 26, 2011 12:57 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Sustainability and the CFO
A new report from Ernst & Young highlights the Chief Financial Officer's increasing role in corporate sustainability. Since the CFO is a major consumer of IT, this is an important development. Use of IT tools will be applied more aggressively in corporate sustainability. David Wheat in Sustainability, Beyond SAP [Aug. 24, 2011 01:33 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Implementing & Sustaining SAP ERP Interfaces - Part 1, Essence of Interfaces
This is part 1 of a blog series on implementing and sustaining interfaces in SAP ERP applications. This starts with an introduction to interfaces, why they matter as much and why it is important to provide them key consideration. Salai Sivaprakash in ABAP, Best-Built Applications, Enterprise Architecture, SAP Process Integration (PI), Sustainability [Aug. 23, 2011 10:50 AM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Sustainability (Green IT) – a Networked Solutions Quality
Sustainability (Green IT) is an important Architecture Quality defining non-functional capabilities. In this survey we want to get your feedback, expectations and requirements for Sustainability (Green IT) from a Networked Solutions (NWS) architecture perspective to support business processes spanning across on-demand and on-premise applications. SAP has established the Networked Solutions (NWS) architecture program with the goal of creating a single architecture blueprint that defines how SAP and non-SAP solutions behave as one and fit together to support end to end business processes across heterogeneous IT landscapes for existing and new offerings. Detlef Thoms in Green IT, Standards, Sustainability [Aug. 18, 2011 04:32 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Among Best Global Green Brands, But Could Do Better
SAP came in at number 37 in the latest Interbrand list of Best Global Green Brands. Can it do better? David Wheat in Beyond SAP, Sustainability [Aug. 17, 2011 01:32 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Why Does This Blog?
Wondering about the objectives, methods, and biases of this blog? Read on. David Wheat in Beyond SAP, Sustainability [Aug. 15, 2011 09:22 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Was IT Newtown Square Not Accessible By Public Transit? How Green Is That?
Why didn't the planners of SAPITNS think that anyone would take the bus? David Wheat in Beyond SAP, Sustainability [Aug. 12, 2011 11:38 AM | 6 Comments | Permalink]

The Green Data Firehose: Where Is All This Green Data Coming From?
I have asserted that firms are having to deal with growing mountains of "green" data. Where is that data coming from? How fast is it growing? David Wheat in Sustainability [Aug. 09, 2011 02:42 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

U.S. Navy Aims To Save 25% By Move To Cloud
Article describes the Navy's plans to consolidate data centers, outsource, and move to the cloud. David Wheat in Aerospace and Defense, Green IT, Sustainability, Virtualization [Aug. 05, 2011 04:54 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Cisco Planning To Exit Building Energy Management Market?
"Sources" say Cisco may be axing Cisco Network Building Mediator building energy management product. David Wheat in Sustainability [Aug. 04, 2011 01:20 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Why Did Facebook Opt For Coal Power?
Facebook built its newest datacenter in Prineville, Oregon, where the electricity comes largely from coal, rather than take advantage of renewable energy. Why? David Wheat in Green IT, Sustainability [Aug. 04, 2011 05:13 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]