Preparing For An SAP S/4HANA Cloud Data Migration
As the end of support for SAP ECC looms, the option of migrating to SAP S/4HANA looks even more appealing to many companies that run SAP. Hosting S/4HANA in the…
The SAP GRC SOX Compliance Checklist
It’s now been 17 years since the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), which was enacted in the wake of the corporate accounting scandals at Enron and WorldCom. The goal…
5 Key Considerations for the Enterprise Private Cloud
You have to hand it to the Rolling Stones. They foretold the current debate over cloud computing back in 1965 in their hit single, Get Off of My Cloud. The…
A Guide to SAP Business Suite on HANA vs. S/4HANA
When SAP launched its high-performing SAP HANA in-memory database and platform in 2011, the move marked a major shift in the company’s product strategy. SAP had not previously offered its…
SAP GRC — Access & Process Controls
SAP GRC access control and process control are automated tools that manage an internal security model, remediate compliance issues, and monitor potential business risks within an SAP system. When users…
The S/4HANA Two Step With An SAP ECC Migration to HANA
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last year, you know that the end-of-support deadline for SAP ECC arrives in 2025. That may seem like a long time…
Expert Insight: Understanding SAP Security
As cyber threats grow more dangerous and frequent, the once clear boundaries between SAP security, cyber security and compliance have started to blur. Traditionally, SAP security comprised the tools and…
Conversion Guide for SAP S/4HANA 1809
SAP S/4HANA version 1909 GA was just announced, but 1809 is ready for you, if you’re ready. You can adopt it regardless of what you’re currently doing with SAP ERP.…
SAP GRC EAM: Resolving Conflicts Between Emergency Readiness and Compliance
You get a call at 2AM, informing you that your SAP ERP system has gone down due to unexplained software conflicts. A developer is available to investigate the problem, if…
What is SAP HANA? [2019 Comprehensive Guide]
SAP HANA is a data platform developed by SAP. At the core of SAP HANA is a relational database, which supports a wide range of Business Intelligence, ERP and other…