SAP and IBM join forces for the next generation of cloud computing.

The two tech giants have announced their collaboration to revolutionise cloud computing, with IBM becoming SAP’s “premier strategic provider of cloud services”. This has come about as the increased demand and need for SAP HANA and Business Suite within many industries today. So what does this mean for you? The new enterprise will allow companies of all sizes who currently utilise SAP and IBM software to take advantage of SAP HANA on an IBM cloud. This will allow companies to support SAP HANA through an outsourced data centre, which can reduce costs and increase productivity. With recent developments and criticism...

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From SAP Ventures to Sapphire Ventures

Formerly known as SAP Ventures, the firm has now changed its name to Sapphire Ventures to stress its independence as a firm and to remould its branding. The CEO and Managing Director of Sapphire Ventures expressed the decision by stating “Becoming Sapphire Ventures is an expression of how far our firm has come and where we are going.” By no means does this represent the firms distancing or disengagement with the SAP brand, instead Sapphire Ventures are simply in need of a rebrand to attract the right client base instead of being considered a strategic investor. The up and running, redesigned website states “SAP Vent...

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Etihad Airways & SAP – Match made in Heaven

Etihad Airways have announced SAP as their strategic technology partner, where they will combine SAP ERP and cloud-based products to manage and deliver software for a range of services such as Human Resources, Finance and Business Intelligence. The aim of utilising SAP software, such as SuccessFactors and SAP HANA, for the Etihad Aviation Group is to modernise the current system and increase profitability and enable growth, as James Hogan, CEO of Ethiad Airways, would put it “This is preparing our business for tomorrow.” This is a great partnership for the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and SAP as ...

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SAP India – Goods and Service Tax (GST)

SAP India customers and partners have received the welcomed assurance from the company with regard to Goods and Service Tax (GST). The plan laid out by SAP ensures a high level of transparency and management functionalities for Indian companies. The recent changes to tax legislations in India mean SAP India are under demand to keep up with the evolving amendments.  So what changes can you expect? SAP  aim to provide a common infrastructure and services for companies which will include controlled document and file management. Bridging the gap between tax payers and tax administrators to ensure a smooth transition Cr...

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SAP apps for smart glasses

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Imagine a hands free world where you could control and optimise your workplace with the blink of an eye. Well that’s exactly what Vuzix are aiming to do with their Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses, and they are teaming up with SAP SE who will be designing the mobile applications to compliment the invention. The two specific applications SAP have developed for the glasses are: SAP AR Warehouse: As the name suggests, it focuses on aiding the work of Vuzix’s warehouse workers. The app provides workers with the ability to scan and process bar codes for units which will make determining locations of products a lot easier. SAP ha...

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