Technology Executive Forum

Steps to Defining the Right Mobile Strategy and Organization

The world is changing rapidly with the onset of mobility and many companies want to take the jump into using what has the potential to be a very valuable technology. However, before acting, it is important to have all the resources needed, a complete strategy, and the ability to make informed decisions. This is a...…

• SAP Service Continuity

How to Integrate SAP CRM Shared Services Framework with SAP ERP HCM

Learn about the integration of various HR processes with the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) service center’s front-end solution, Shared Services Framework, which helps improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your shared-service organization. Using the birth of a child as an example, the details for the employee benefits of SAP ERP HCM are covered in...…

An Introduction to HANA Live for Logistics Operational Reporting

Companies running SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) or other Business Suite applications on SAP HANA can use HANA Live virtual data models for BusinessObjects-based operational reporting without SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (SAP NetWeaver BW). In addition, you can analyze data based on Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) data to provide a full logistics picture...…

Get Double Productivity from the Classroom: Master the Art of ‘Speed-Learning’ Popular Courses Such As BW, APO, CRM, and More!

Whether taking a training class or reading a book on most SAP software application products, what at first glance might seem to be new and complex is oftentimes based on something familiar. Newer SAP products such as BW data warehouse, APO, and CRM are no exception. This article uses the mySAP BW module to illustrate...…

Technical Guide: Configure and Manage Workflows in SuccessFactors Employee Central

SuccessFactors Employee Central provides a robust framework for working with workflows and managing them in an easy-to-use user interface (UI). Learn how workflows in SuccessFactors Employee Central work, how they are triggered by events, and how to configure and maintain them. Key Concept In the SuccessFactors Employee Central system, a workflow is a sequence of...…

Use a Global Payroll Strategy to Leverage the SAP Payroll System

Companies that implement SAP payroll systems often find themselves challenged with defining global strategies and solutions for issues that can arise during an implementation. This case study, based on numerous implementations, outlines options and approaches you can take to meet those challenges. Key Concept The definition of global payroll can differ depending on the context. Global...…

How to Enable, Create, and Manage the New SuccessFactors Metadata Framework-Based Talent Pools

Learn how to create and manage the new Metadata Framework-based Talent Pools introduced in the November 2013 release of SuccessFactors. Learn how the Talent Pools work and how they can be leveraged for succession, development, and other business processes. In addition, find out how to enable and configure Talent Pools in your system. Key Concept...…

Using SAP Lumira with SAP NetWeaver BW and SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA

SAP Lumira and SAP Lumira Cloud are SAP’s offerings focused on business analysts and enabling them to create their own reports and analytics. In this article, learn how to use SAP Lumira and SAP Lumira Cloud in combination with data from SAP NetWeaver BW and SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA. Key Concept SAP Lumira...…

Selecting the Right BI Tool: SAP BusinessObjects BI Portfolio and Personas

With the acquisition of SAP BusinessObjects a few years back, SAP extended its offerings in the Business Intelligence (BI) area and is now in a position to offer companies a broad range of BI products. With this larger set of BI clients also comes more complexity when choosing the right BI tool based on your...…

Create Statistics Lists in SAP Query for a Summarized Analysis of Your HR Data

Follow these steps to create a statistics list using SAP Query in SAP HR. You can use a statistics list to summarize data and create totals and averages. Key Concept You can create three types of reports with the SAP Query tool: basic lists, statistics lists, and ranked lists. The most common type of SAP...…