Live From Phoenix: SAP TechEd 2009 LIVE
SAP TechEd 2009 will be broadcast live on the web. Find out where to catch all the action online! Jason Lax in Business Objects, SAP TechTour, SAP TechEd, SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP Research, SAP Network TV, SAP Developer Network, Emerging Technologies, EcoHub, Community Projects, Community Day, Business Process Expert, University Alliances Message Board [Oct. 12, 2009 08:28 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

What is SAP Influence?
What are the avenues to Influence SAP functionality? Were you aware that ASUG and other SAP User Groups globally use the voice of the customer to influence SAP solutions. This blog discusses the different ways to Influence SAP functionality and invites you to participate at SAP TechEd in a session targeted for influence of SAP Security, GRC Access Control and Netweaver identity Management. Greg Capps in Governance, Risk and Compliance, Identity Management, SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP TechEd, Security [Sep. 28, 2009 02:24 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Better Insight in Manufacturing: Moving Beyond Dashboards to True Business Intelligence
Beyond Dashboards : The key to better insights series. The first part of this series will discuss the importance of better information both in terms of quality and its integrity in making the decision making process robust within the organization. Siddharth Taparia in Aerospace and Defense, SAP SAPPHIRE, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Master Data Management (MDM), Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Components, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Enterprise Performance Management, Crystal Reports, Chemicals, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), BI Accelerator, Automotive, Analytics, Web Intelligence [Sep. 14, 2009 01:26 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

“Give me more power” – the XML acceleration card for SAP PI
The new "HP XML Accelerator for SAP Netweaver PI" launched by HP this year in SAPPHIRE Orlando, provides the SAP Process Integration customer base with a hardware appliance which can considerably accelerate complex message processing. Dilip Radhakrishnan in SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP SAPPHIRE [Jul. 15, 2009 01:08 PM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Cognitive Dissonance and Process Design
This blog discusses process design and examines the assumptions under which BPXs often work. In particular, the difficulties in realistically depicting KPIs in an accurate manner as well as the current inability to respond to real-time data needs in process design environments are discussed. Richard Hirsch in Beyond SAP, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Ranting, SAP SAPPHIRE [Jun. 29, 2009 08:03 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Podcast: SAP Mentor Gretchen Lindquist on ASUG 2009 and SAP Security Trends
To learn more about why the ASUG part of ASUG/Sapphire matters - not only to SAP users, but to industry analysts -I invited Gretchen Lindquist, SAP Mentor and stalwart ASUG volunteer, to share her views on ASUG/Sapphire 2009 and the pros and cons of co-location. I also had the opportunity to ask Gretchen about trends in SAP Security from the vantage point of her work as chair of the SAP Security Interest Group (SIG) for ASUG. Jon Reed in Business Process Expert, SAP SAPPHIRE, Security [Jun. 24, 2009 11:23 PM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

Podcast: On ASUG/Sapphire, Run SAP and Solution Manager Skills Trends
In today's economy, none of us can afford to pursue skills that are not economically viable. We need to make sure that our long term strategy is grounded in the pursuit and acquisition of skills that are in need now. For that reason, I was glad to have a chance to sit down again with Ajay Vonkarey of AlphaSirius to continue our conversation on Run SAP and Solution Manager skills trends. This time, the podcast conversation takes place live in Orlando on the last day of the conference. Jon Reed in SAP SAPPHIRE [Jun. 12, 2009 08:47 AM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

Mixing Jack and Coke Good, Mixing Production and Non-Production Systems - Not Good
Brown-Forman partners with Sun Microsystems and adopts a virtualization strategy for SAP CRM - taking consolidation to the limit. Savings on space, energy and operational costs are achieved. Christine Puccio in Business Suite 7, SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP Research, SAP Developer Network, Retail, Open Source, Manufacturing, ERP, Enterprise Service Community, CRM, Sustainability [Jun. 08, 2009 05:56 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Podcast - Sapphire 2009 in Review Interview with Michael Krigsman
In the first installment of his "Sapphire in Review" podcast series, I welcome special guest Michael Krigsman, President of Asuret and popular ZDNet blogger. During this twenty-eight minute podcast, I get Michael's take on how the issue of project failure applies to ERP vendors and SAP specifically. I also gets the skinny on Michael's investigations of Business By Design at Sapphire. Jon Reed in SAP SAPPHIRE [Jun. 03, 2009 03:18 AM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

Café Innovation – What do you need to get to the Clear Enterprise?
SAP’s message on the Clear Enterprise is not surprising. To realize the vision of a Clear Enterprise requires an organization to establish a spirit of innovation and a culture of process. Innovation is not a burden but instead an ally in these times. Puneet K. Suppal in Analytics, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Developer Network, ERP, Enterprise Service Community, Business Suite 7, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), BI Accelerator, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 29, 2009 01:36 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Sapphire '09 in Review - Links to my Blogs and Podcasts
On this SCN page, I will post links to all my Sapphire-related content, including all the blogs and podcasts I produced during and after the conference. Jon Reed in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 29, 2009 02:34 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Starship Enterprisey - Getting Columnar with Dan McWeeney
In lieu of Hasso Plattner’s keynote at SAP Sapphire 2009 on columnar storage, the Enterprise Geek’s own Dan Mcweeney gives us the breakdown of Columnar vs Traditional Storage. Watch also as Dan shares his thoughts in general on the keynote. Craig Cmehil in Emerging Technologies, SAP Developer Network, SAP Network TV, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 28, 2009 07:02 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Sapphire Reflection: Data Collection in Process Improvement Projects - Lessons Learned from Historians
This blog looks at the data collection phase in process improvement projects and attempts to apply lessons from how historians collect data. In detail, a multi-faceted approach is suggested as the optimal method to collect data. Furthermore, initial thoughts on the use of Enterprise 2.0 tools as a source of data for such projects is also provided. Richard Hirsch in Beyond SAP, Business Process Expert, Business Process Modeling, Ranting, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 26, 2009 02:02 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

"Driven to Perform" Podcast from SAPPHIRE Orlando 2009 on SearchDataManagement.com: Are you ready for corporate performance management?
Stephanie Buscemi, co-author of "Driven to Perform: Risk-Aware Performance Management From Strategy Through Execution", did a podcast at SAPPHIRE 2009 discussing the key concepts of the book. This is a great way to get a quick overview of the key concepts of the book! Nenshad Bardoliwalla in Analytics, Sustainability, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Product Lifecycle Management, Procurement and SRM, Master Data Management (MDM), International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), Governance, Risk and Compliance, ERP, Enterprise Performance Management, CRM, Business Suite 7, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), BI Accelerator, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 25, 2009 01:07 AM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

SAPPHIRE Reflections - Don Henley and Some Closing Thoughts
Delivering Value – It’s What’s Most Clear Jonathan Becher in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 22, 2009 05:13 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAPPHIRE Reflections - Going Beyond “Seeing Is Believing”
Test-Drive a Live SAP System Jonathan Becher in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 22, 2009 05:00 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAPPHIRE Reflections - Can In Memory Analytics Change All?
Reflections on the Keynote by Hasso Plattner Jonathan Becher in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 22, 2009 04:58 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

SAPPHIRE Reflections - Product Innovation Meets Value Delivery
Reflections on the Joint Presentation by Jim & Bill Jonathan Becher in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 21, 2009 09:32 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAPPHIRE Reflections - Fire and Brimstone
Wild weather in Orlando, A Tough Act to Follow Jonathan Becher in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 21, 2009 09:29 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAPPHIRE Reflections - Explore Your Business
Views from the press conference. Try SAP BusinessObjects Explorer for Yourself Jonathan Becher in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 21, 2009 09:26 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAPPHIRE Reflections - Seeing Your Way Clear in the New Reality
Reflections on the Keynote by Léo Apotheker Jonathan Becher in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 21, 2009 09:19 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAPPHIRE Reflections - Welcome to the INSIGHTS from SAPPHIRE Blog
SAPPHIRE 2009, Insights from SAPPHIRE, virtual event Jonathan Becher in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 21, 2009 09:15 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

A Very Different SAPPHIRE & ASUG Annual Conference 2009
SAPPHIRE 2009 experiences of a long-time SAP Software Partner. Vikram Chalana in EcoHub, Ranting, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 19, 2009 09:58 AM | 8 Comments | Permalink]

SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1 Entered Unrestricted Shipment
SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1 has successfully completed the ramp-up phase and entered unrestricted shipment now. Thomas Ruhl provides us with some first customer feedback and recaps the highlights of this release. Thomas Ruhl in Banking, Analytics, Manufacturing, Master Data Management (MDM), Mining and Metal, Aerospace and Defense, Oil and Gas, Product Lifecycle Management, Professional Services, Public Sector, Retail, SAP Developer Network, SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP TechEd, Service-Oriented Architecture, Automotive, Beginner, BI Accelerator, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Process Management, Utilities Industry, Travel and Logistics Services, CRM, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Procurement and SRM, Life Sciences, Composition Environment (CE), ERP, Business Suite 7, Healthcare, Higher Education, Business Objects, Wholesale Distribution [May. 19, 2009 06:30 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

"I saw a dead head sticker on a cadillac" at #ASUG09 ?
Get away day at #ASUG09 where I had as many sessions to attend in a half-day as the other full days. A line from one of the songs Don Henley sang Wednesday night resonates today. Jim Spath in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 15, 2009 04:04 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Parting thoughts on the final day in Orlando
Even on the last day of the #ASUG09 and #SAPPHIRE09 Conferences, I was double and triple booked. I’ll share some thoughts from the sessions I was able to attend and some parting observations and opinions. Gretchen Lindquist in Business Intelligence (BI), SAP SAPPHIRE, Security [May. 14, 2009 01:06 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Floors and attics at #ASUG09
Wednesday, official day 2 of the #ASUG09 annual conference. Interesting perspectives from a short time in the attic, much more time on the floor of the Orange County Convention Center. Jim Spath in SAP SAPPHIRE, Sustainability [May. 13, 2009 09:55 PM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

My Green day at the ASUG and SAPPHIRE Conferences
Wednesday was another day of juggling multiple time commitments due to the wealth of opportunities at #ASUG09 and #SAPPHIRE09. A big focus for me today was sustainability, in addition to my continued focus on SAP Security. Read on to learn more of my day in Orlando at #ASUG09 and #SAPPHIRE09. Gretchen Lindquist in Identity Management, SAP SAPPHIRE, Security, Sustainability [May. 13, 2009 08:56 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

#SAPPHIRE09 #ASUG09 - When the lights go on
Here it is, Day 2 (or 3 if you were lucky enough to attend a pre-conference session) of Sapphire/ASUG 09. What is it that an ASUG volunteer loves about this event? Read on... Susan Keohan in Business Process Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP TechEd [May. 13, 2009 10:58 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

The mind of the customers in Orlando
Last night I got a great reminder of why some product and service providers are more successful than others at meeting customer needs. Want to know what is on the minds of SAP customers attending #ASUG09 and #SAPPHIRE09? Read on. Gretchen Lindquist in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 13, 2009 05:44 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAPPHIRE online
If you are not going to the SAPPHIRE conference, you can still be a part of it. I have written some of my tips for participating the SAPPHIRE conference from at home. Daniel Graversen in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 13, 2009 03:18 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Save an Acre of Forest at #ASUG09
#ASUG09 day one Jim Spath in Beyond SAP, Community Projects, SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP Solution Manager, Standards [May. 12, 2009 08:20 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Reporting on Tuesday in Orlando
Follow along with my information-packed day in Orlando at #ASUG09 and #SAPPHIRE09. Gretchen Lindquist in Identity Management, SAP SAPPHIRE, Security [May. 12, 2009 01:39 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

ASUG Annual Conference #asug09 - pre-conference day, or as I like to call it, "Quality 9000"
Travel day for me to #ASU09 conference. No specific duties, but planned to drop into the pre-conference sessions and see what was happening. Also known as #Sapphire09 . Jim Spath in Business Process Expert, Mobile, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 12, 2009 07:02 AM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Impressions of the Opening Keynote
Lastnight I attended the opening keynote of the #ASUG09 and #SAPPHIRE Conferences. It startedout much like other opening keynoets, but then took a different turn. I'll share my first impressinons from ASUG and SAPPHIRE. Gretchen Lindquist in SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 12, 2009 05:00 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Hands-on mobile apps with “Ajax weaver” and Red Hat at SAPPHIRE
The Ajax composition platform "Ajax weaver" will be available for you at SAPPHIRE on Red Hat booth. Come and do some hands-on application composition, and run it on your smart phone's browser! Nolwen Mahe in Emerging Technologies, JavaScript, Mobile, SAP Research, SAP SAPPHIRE, Scripting Languages [May. 11, 2009 12:58 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

A Fly on the ASUG/Sapphire Wall - 2009 Version
This year our community can orchestrate virtual ASUG/Sapphire engagements with some widget wizardry thanks to a new Craig Cmehil API. Bring your webcam. Follow the action. Marilyn Pratt in Business Process Expert, SAP Developer Network, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 09, 2009 12:24 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Spring is here and so is SAPPHIRE '09
SAP and ASUG continue to co-locate the two events, SAPPHIRE & ASUG in one location. The event will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from May 12th to 14th (May 11th is a ASUG only conference day and is a pre-conference day for SAPPHIRE. SAP will also be hosting a virtual online event that provides a glimpse into Sapphire called "INSIGHTS from SAPPHIRE". The virtual event, available to SAP customers, analysts, bloggers, & press, will be online on Monday, May 11th and run through May 15th. Hansen Lieu in CRM, Retail, Public Sector, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Industrial Machinery and Components, Higher Education, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Banking, Aerospace and Defense, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 07, 2009 01:15 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Intro the FlyCam
The other day I talked about the new virtual SAP Clubhouse site and how it's being used to bring all of the conversations taking place around... Craig Cmehil in SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP Network TV, SAP Developer Network, Community Day, Business Process Expert, Business Objects [May. 07, 2009 05:47 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

What am I doing going to a conference in times like these?
#ASUG09 ? #SAPPHIRE09 ? #SAND ? What are all these cryptic phrases? How do I make sure I maximize my conference experience, assuming I can have one? Jim Spath in Sustainability, SAP SAPPHIRE, Mobile [May. 07, 2009 03:05 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

ASUG Annual Conference Session: End-to-end View on the Enhancement Package Installation Process
This blog provides an abstract for the Storm's upcoming session at the Sapphire/ASUG Annual conference on the SAP Enhancement Package Installation Process. Storm Archer in SAP SAPPHIRE, Application Server, Beginner, Business Intelligence (BI), Enhancement Packages, Enterprise Portal (EP), ERP, SAP Developer Network, SAP NetWeaver Platform, ABAP [May. 06, 2009 11:43 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

ASUG Annual Conference Session: Managing Transports Centrally in an SAP Landscape Using Change and Transport System (CTS+)
This blog provides an abstract for the Storm's upcoming session at the Sapphire/ASUG Annual conference on the SAP Enhanced Change and Transport System (CTS+). Storm Archer in SAP Solution Manager, Application Server, Beginner, Business Intelligence (BI), Enterprise Portal (EP), ERP, Java Programming, Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Developer Network, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP SAPPHIRE, ABAP [May. 06, 2009 11:33 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Sapphire - Application Lifecycle Management Strategy Session - Linking IT to Business
Storm Archer with SAP Labs, LLC. will be holding strategy sessions on Application Lifecycle Management - Linking IT to Business. There are a limited number of spots are available. Storm Archer in SAP Solution Manager, Application Server, Beginner, Business Intelligence (BI), Enhancement Packages, Enterprise Portal (EP), ERP, SAP Developer Network, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP SAPPHIRE, ABAP [May. 06, 2009 10:58 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Café Innovation – Innovation options from the SAP ecosystem will be on display at SAPPHIRE ‘09
Attending SAPPHIRE this year is a matter of enterprises seeking to find out more about how best they can leverage their SAP investment. Attendees should seek out those opportunities that help them stay in step with the evolution of SAP’s offerings. They should seek out the game-changing options that will help them focus on business process in a way that not only helps them with savings during this economic downturn, but also assists them in emerging ahead of their competition beyond it. Puneet K. Suppal in Analytics, SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Developer Network, Professional Services, ERP, Enterprise Service Community, Enterprise Performance Management, Enhancement Packages, Business Suite 7, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), BI Accelerator, Service-Oriented Architecture [May. 05, 2009 10:31 AM | 5 Comments | Permalink]

Virtual SAP Clubhouse!
Last year during the SAP TechEd events everyone was used to the "virtual" SAP Clubhouse being the place to get schedule updates, widgets and of course the cool new... Craig Cmehil in Community Day, SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP TechEd [May. 05, 2009 06:52 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Announcing the Launch of Our New Book, "Driven to Perform: Risk-Aware Performance Management From Strategy Through Execution"!
Our new book, Driven to Perform: Risk-Aware Performance Management From Strategy Through Execution, shows how to achieve tangible business results through the modern practice of performance management. The book provides a comprehensive tour of the performance management methods and software applications that help companies master the complexity and chaos of the modern business world. No other book on performance management contains the overview of the process, technology, and people issues in the field (Parts I and II) along with hands-on recommendations for specific business areas such as Sales, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Product Development, and more (Part III). Improving performance management is a necessity in order to propagate strategy, manage risk, design and optimize processes, compare potential scenarios, achieve compliance, and manage numerous partner relationships. This book is an essential guide to driving transformation to a high-performance, data-driven company. Nenshad Bardoliwalla in Analytics, Governance, Risk and Compliance, International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), Master Data Management (MDM), Procurement and SRM, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP SAPPHIRE, Service-Oriented Architecture, ERP, Enterprise Performance Management, Crystal Reports, BI Accelerator, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Objects, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Rules Management, Business Solutions, Business Suite 7, CRM, Sustainability [May. 04, 2009 11:48 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

ERP 2, Bikes 0
Share the road? How can large companies work side-by-side with very small entrepreneurs to demonstrate corporate values of sustainability, ethics and charity? Jim Spath in Ranting, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 01, 2009 03:08 AM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

New InnoCentive/SAP/Adobe Challenge: Flex Your Xcelsius SDK Muscles (and earn $15k, plus 10 copies of Creative Suite)
SAP and Adobe are asking Solvers for creative ways of leveraging SAP’s Xcelsius and Adobe’s Flex software systems to better serve businesses in their data visualization needs. Solve the Challenge and earn $15k and free licenses of Adobe Creative Suite. http://sap.innocentive.com/ar/challengePavilion?pavilionName=SAP&campaign=SAP Natascha Schuberth in EcoHub, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), Beginner, SAP Developer Network, SAP SAPPHIRE [Apr. 30, 2009 04:14 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

BusinessObjects and BusinessSuite 7 - Your chance to influence the future
At SAPPHIRE we will conduct a NetWeaver Strategy Session focusing on the topic of Embedded Analytics - which is about integration of BusinessObjects BI tools into the daily processes of your SAP application. Ingo Hilgefort in Analytics, SAP NetWeaver Platform, ERP, Enhancement Packages, Emerging Technologies, Crystal Reports, Business Suite 7, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), SAP SAPPHIRE [Apr. 29, 2009 10:39 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Paymetric participates in EcoHub podcast with Jon Reed
Paymetric participation in EcoHub podcast with Jon Reed of JonERP.com. Eric Bushman in Beginner, Business Objects, Business Process Expert, EcoHub, SAP Developer Network, SAP SAPPHIRE [Apr. 29, 2009 04:57 AM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]