SAP Technology Innovation Podcast talking about new and cool stuff from SAP
Find out more about the newly available SAP Technology Innovation podcast. Oct. 20, 2011
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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. Oct. 11, 2011
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The SET InnoCamp 2011 for SAP's SET Research team
SAP Research liked the SAP InnoJam concept and asked me some months ago how to setup a similar event for them. After more than 3 months of preparation and planning the event took place from Sep. 21-22 and was a real success for the team. Sep. 26, 2011
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SAP InnoJam 2011 Las Vegas - a summary
For all of you who'd like to get an overview about the SAP InnoJam 2011 happening prior SAP TechEd Las Vegas this blog summarizes what was going on during the InnoJam event and provides you with additional information. Sep. 19, 2011
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Insomnia @ SAP InnoJam 2011 Sydney: Part 3 of 3
In my last blog post around the SAP InnoJam 2011 in Sydney I'll talk about the presentation at the SAUG summit and provide you with some addtional material like pictures and videos around the event. Aug. 24, 2011
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Registration to SAP InnoJam prior SAP TechEd 2011 Madrid is open again
The registration for SAP InnoJam 2011 prior SAP TechEd Madrid is now open again. This blog tells you how to register in case you've already registered for SAP TechEd 2011 Madrid. Aug. 23, 2011
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Insomnia @ SAP InnoJam 2011 Sydney: Part 2 of 3
In the second part of the "Insomnia @ SAP InnoJam 2011 Sydney" series I'll share with you the videos of the final presentations and the jury results as well as some other interesting things about the InnoJam event in Sydney. Aug. 22, 2011
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Insomnia @ SAP InnoJam 2011 Sydney: Part 1 of 3
Now that the SAP InnoJam 2011 in Sydney is over I'd like to share with you the experience we've had during the event. Get to know what happened behind the scenes of the SAP InnoJam in Sydney and what it means to bring 55kg HANA power from Walldorf to Sydney. Aug. 16, 2011
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SAP InnoJam 2011 in Australia: Join today for AU$180
Be part of the first SAP InnoJam in Sydney from Jul 30th-31st for AU$180 only. Get your hands on SAP's newest and coolest technologies. Jul. 12, 2011
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Why your boss should send you to SAP InnoJam 2011 in Sydney (Jul 30-31)?
You heard of SAP InnoJam in Sydney from July 30-31 and are wondering why you should spend time AND money to be there? I hope this blog can give you some answers and tell you why you should register right away. Jun. 30, 2011
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Insomnia @ SAP InnoJam 2011 Netherlands: Part 3 of 3
Part 1 and part 2 of this blog series described the event and who won the contest. In this final blog post I want to wrap-up the event from my point of view and give you some additional "goodies" like pictures taken during the event and some more videos. Jun. 29, 2011
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Insomnia @ SAP InnoJam 2011 Netherlands: Part 2 of 3
In the second part of the "Insomnia @ SAP InnoJam" series I'll share with you the videos of the final presentations and the jury results as well as with some information about the event dynamics at the SAP InnoJam 2011 in the Netherlands. Jun. 28, 2011
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Insomnia @ SAP InnoJam 2011 Netherlands: Part 1 of 3
In case you want to get a full picture of the SAP InnoJam 2011 event in the Netherlands I've put together all information that I collected including the videos we've recorded and some pictures. Jun. 27, 2011
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SAP InnoJam 2011 in Madrid: Call for Business Cases
From November 6th - 7th, 2011 we will have our next SAP InnoJam in Madrid at the weekend right before SAP TechEd Madrid. To make it as valuable as possible for the participants we need good Business Cases as proof points for SAP technologies. Jun. 2, 2011
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The complete series of SAP HANA InnoJam demos during SAPPHIRE NOW 2011 in Orlando
Are you curious about what has been presented during the SAP HANA InnoJam finals during SAPPHIRE NOW 2011 in Orlando. This blog provides you with all the material we've recorded. Jun. 2, 2011
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The SAP HANA InnoJam at SAPPHIRE NOW 2011 in Orlando
The finals of the SAP internal HANA tournament took place during the SAP HANA InnoJam at SAPPHIRE NOW 2011 in Orlando. Read this blog to get an overview about the finals and watch a short video summarizing the event.  May. 26, 2011
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SAP InnoJam In A Nutshell
Always wanted to know what SAP InnoJam is and how it runs? This blog explains the InnoJam format and anwers frequently asked questions. May. 23, 2011
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Non-disruptive finding of apples with SAP's FindGrid
In this interview with Stephan Brand I address some of the questions that arised from my last blog around FindGrid and semantics at SAP. May. 9, 2011
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SAP's heartbeat in technology innovation now on Facebook
You want to stay in touch with SAP's newest and coolest technologies that might not even be out in products, yet? Join our SAP Technology Innovation page on Facebook and "Like" it to listen to the heartbeat of innovation at SAP. May. 5, 2011
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Why machines can learn from peanut butter sandwiches and why they should forget about it over time
After the interview with Matthias Kaiser about semantics and apples he now talks about peanut butter sandwiches to explain two additional very important aspects of semantics: the context of a user and that machines need to forget semantic information. May. 4, 2011
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SAP InnoJam 2011 in Australia: Call for Business Scenarios
A conversation between an SAP Mentor, Tony de Thomasis, and Kaj van de Loo, SVP Technology Strategy at SAP, lead an SAP InnoJam that is planned to happen from July 30-31 in Sydney. This blog provides you with some more details and hopefully will initiate the submission of good business cases for the event. May. 4, 2011
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SAP InnoJam 2011 in the Netherlands: Call for Business Cases
From June 24th-25th, 2011 we will have our next SAP InnoJam in the Netherlands. To make it as valuable as possible for the participants we need good Business Cases as proof points for SAP technologies. May. 3, 2011
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From apples to products: semantic technologies in SAP products
After my interview with Cirrus Shakeri and Matthias Kaiser about semantics in general and why apple computers don't taste sweet I want to provide some insights into a project called Semantic Business Applications and the solution"FrindGrid". This project uses the semantic technologies that Matthias and Cirrus talked about. Apr. 11, 2011
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The role of Open Source in SAP's Technology Strategy
As a follow-up on my blog series around SAP's Technology Strategy I've had the chance talking to Claus von Riegen who explained the role of Open Source in SAP's Technology Strategy. Apr. 6, 2011
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The HANA InnoJams prior DKOM 2011
SAP's Developer Kick-Off Meeting (DKOM) 2011 started with an HANA Olympics InnoJam in Bangalore, Palo Alto, Shanghai and Walldorf. Read my blog to get some details around these events. Mar. 28, 2011
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Semantics at SAP or why apple computers don't taste sweet
Did you ever wonder why apple computers don't taste sweet? Matthias Kaiser, chief architect for semantics, will explain to you in this blog and video. Mar. 24, 2011
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My keynote at the VNSG "Developer Day"
Watch the slides I've shown at my keynote for the VNSG (Dutch SAP User Group) about Innovation and Code Exchange at SAP. Mar. 23, 2011
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Technology Strategy at SAP Part 3
Listen to the 3rd part of my interview with Kaj van de Loo about SAP's Technology Strategy where Kaj explains how customers, partners and other SAP enthusiasts can engage in the definition and development of SAP's Technology Strategy. Mar. 23, 2011
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Semantics at SAP
Listen to Cirrus Shakeri how Semantic Technologies influence the SAP product portfolio. Mar. 23, 2011
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The Code Exchange Year 2010
The year 2010 was an important year for the Code Exchange platform. Read this blog to get an overview on what happened during the year around Code Exchange. Feb. 10, 2011
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Innovation Weekend goes SAP InnoJam
After the great success of the Innovation Weekends at SAP TechEd 2010 in Berlin and Las Vegas we are now adopting the Innovation Weekend format and scaling it for the future. This also includes a change of the name to SAP InnoJam. Read in this blog what the plans for SAP InnoJam in 2011 are. Jan. 31, 2011
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Webhooks on Code Exchange or the story of a Christmas present for Gregor Wolf
What are Webhooks for Code Exchange and what does this have to do with a Christmas present for an SAP Mentor? Read the full story in this blog. Dec. 21, 2010
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Feedback from the "Innovative Community Day 2010 Bangalore"
Feedback from the Innovative Community Day 2010 in Bangalore. Dec. 6, 2010
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Updates on Code Exchange Terms of Use are now live
Based on the feedback we received from the SCN community in the past 3 months we have now updated the Terms of Use for Code Exchange. Read Rui Nogueira's blog for more information. Dec. 6, 2010
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Changes on Code Exchange Terms of Use by December 6th
By December 6th the Code Exchange TOU (Terms of Of) will change and the process for participating gets much easier. Read this blog to get more details on it. Dec. 2, 2010
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Code Exchange at SAP Inside Track 2010 Eindhoven
After the police initiated the SAP Inside Track 2010 in Eindhoven I was able to present the current status of the Code Exchange platform on SCN. Dec. 1, 2010
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Deep-diving into River at the Innovative Community Day
Listen to Gigi Read and Juergen Schmerder talking about "Project River" and how participants of the Innovative Communty Day at SAP TechEd 2010 Bangalore can deep-dive into it. Nov. 29, 2010
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"Gateway" to Innovative Community Day Bangalore 2010
Listen to Somya Koopar, the solution manager for "Project Gateway" explaining Gateway and how the participants of the Innovative Community Day in Bangalore can use it. Nov. 24, 2010
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Featured Code Exchange project: URLShortener
Listen to Roel van den Berge and what he has to say about his URL Shortener project on Code Exchange. Nov. 20, 2010
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Featured Code Exchange project: Twibap and CoDBap
Listen to Uwe Fetzer talking about his Twibap and CoDBap project on Code Exchange. Nov. 20, 2010
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Coming soon for Code Exchange: Click-through TOU
Now it'll be finally become true. Accepting the Code Exchange Terms of Use will soon be migrated to a click-through process Nov. 16, 2010
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Creating your own project on Code Exchange
This blogs explains to you how you can create your own project on Code Exchange. Nov. 5, 2010
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Getting Started with Code Exchange
So you finally decided to look into the Code Exchange platform and would like to have a document helping you with it? This blog guides you through the different questions you might have and helps you to understand how to work with Code Exchange. Nov. 5, 2010
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Code Exchange Tutorial: Raising issues on a project
Even whitout actively providing code to Code Exchange projects you can still report bugs or request new features. This blog explains how you can do it. Nov. 5, 2010
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Code Exchange Tutorial: Managing Project Members
This tutorial explains how you can join other projects and manage the project members in your Code Exchange project. Nov. 4, 2010
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Featured Code Exchange project: Java Logging 4 SAP
Watch Peter Kulka talking about the Java Logging 4 SAP project on Code Exchange. Oct. 27, 2010
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Featured Code Exchange project: Super-Generic Mobile App
Those attending the demo jam at TechEd 2010 Las Vegas know Matt and Al won the contest. Watch them talking about their Super-Generic Mobile App on Code Exchange. Oct. 21, 2010
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Featured Code Exchange project: ZCoffeeCorner
Watch Renald Wittwer talking about the ZCoffeeCorner project initiated at the Innovation Weekend at TechEd 2010 Berlin. Oct. 21, 2010
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Featured Code Exchange projects: abap2xslx, abap2docx, clonehunter
Watch the featured project on Code Exchange called abap2xlsx and abap2docx from Ivan Femia and Sergio Ferrari. Oct. 17, 2010
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SAP TechEd Berlin 2010 Live interview about Code Exchange
At SAP TechEd Berlin 2010 Gregor Wolf and I had the opportunity talking about Code Exchange in an SAP TechEd live interview with Craig Cmehil. Oct. 16, 2010
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Code Exchange How-To: accessing the code repository of a project
This code exchange how-to blog explains how to acces the code repository of a project. Oct. 13, 2010
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Featured Code Exchange project from the Happy Dinosaurs
During Innovation Weekend the "Happy Dinosaurs" developed the ZCoffeeCorner, a twitter-like application to simulate coffee-corner conversations. Look what this app is about and how it works. Oct. 11, 2010
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Featured Code Exchange project: ZGEOCODE
Listen to SAP Mentor Gregor Wolf talking at Innovation Weekend Berlin 2010 about his ZGEOCODE project on Code Exchange. Oct. 10, 2010
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Code Exchange at Innovation Weekend: Interview with Andy Singleton
Interview with Andy Singleton from Assembla right before the start of the 2010 Innovation Weekend at SAP TechEd Berlin. Assembla provides the subversion repository and the "Expert view" for Code Exchange projects. Oct. 10, 2010
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Code Exchange at the SAP Mentor Monday
In yesterdays' SAP Mentor Monday we had the pleasure to show in a public webinar a preview to the Code Exchange platform that will go live at TechEd Berlin in two weeks. Find here a summary of the content and the link to the replay. Sep. 28, 2010
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The Code Exchange "expert view" for project members
You successfully created your own project and now you'll get access to the "expert view" on Code Exchange. This blog shows you a video that explains what kind of functionality the Code Exchange "expert view" provides to project members. Sep. 27, 2010
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Using Code Exchange @ Innovation Weekend: Tips & Tools
You are preparing for Innovation Weekend for TechEd 2010? This blog provides you with some tips & tools for the usage of Code Exchange during the Innovation Weekend. Sep. 24, 2010
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How to join the Code Exchange area on SCN
You are wondering how you can get access to the source code of the projects on Code Exchange? You'd also like to know how you can start your own projects? And what else you can do with Code Exchange? This blog briefly describes how to do that and provides you with links to more detailed information on some specific topics. Sep. 20, 2010
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Summary of Code Exchange Terms of Use presentation @ SAP Inside Track 2010 Brussels
At the SAP Inside Track 2010 in Brussels I've talked about the terms of use of Code Exchange and addressed the questions I've collected from various SCN community members in the past weeks. In this blog you'll see a summary of the feedback and also the slides I've presented during that event. Sep. 16, 2010
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Hercule Poirot and the case "The Code Exchange Terms of Use": SAP Inside Track 2010 in Brussels
In the past weeks we had several discussions on Twitter talking about the Code Exchange Terms of Use and many questions were raised. Like Hercule Poriot, the well known belgian (NOT french!) master detective, I tried to bring more light into the case "The Code Exchange Terms of Use". I drove to Poirot's home country and visited the SAP Inside Track in Brussels. In my presentation I tried to address all pending questions and after that presentation I interviewed three community members at the event about what they heard. You can watch their feedback in this blog. Sep. 13, 2010
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Promote your code on Code Exchange - Expert Networking Lounge Sessions at SAP TechEd 2010
Planning your TechEd visit? Visit on of the networking sessions related to Code Exchange and learn how the Code Exchange area on SCN can help you to promote your community project. Sep. 1, 2010
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Public availability of Code Exchange for SAP TechEd 2010
It's been a while since I last wrote something about the code exchange platform. Code exchange has been in a closed beta phase since last year at TechEd in Vienna. Look what happened during that time, and when we plan to Code Exchange to the SCN. Jul. 15, 2010
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SAP Community Developer License: Is my prototype an Add-on?
After the official announcement of the SAP Community Developer License many questions came up about the meaning of an "Add-on". This blog tries to address those questions and to bring more clarity on the term "Add-on". Jan. 21, 2010
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News from the extended code exchange product team
A lot happened since the official announcement of code exchange. Therefore Rui Nogueira takes the opportunity to share with you some outcomes from the extended code exchange product team that works on the definition and implementation of this platform. Dec. 17, 2009
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SDN code exchange video part 1: Overview (Chinese version)
This video podcast provides an overview about the current feature set of the new code exchange area on SDN in Chinese. Nov. 25, 2009
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SDN code exchange video part 2: Hands on code
This video podcast shows how you can use read/write code from an SDN code exchange project with SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio. Nov. 23, 2009
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SAP code exchange landing page now on SDN
With TechEd09 in Bangalore the new code exchange landing page on SDN is available. Nov. 18, 2009
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SDN code exchange video part 1: Overview
This video podcast provides an overview about the current feature set of the new code exchange area on SDN. Nov. 10, 2009
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