by Dr. Veit Eska, Solution Architect, and Oliver Kapaun, Expert Support Consultant, SAP AG
Solution Manager Expert - Volume 5 (2012), February

Companies are creating custom code on a continuous basis. Once built, it remains in their systems and the previous system state is irreversible. Uncontrolled custom code growth leads to high maintenance and operations, as well as upgrade costs, and bears unforeseeable risks. Discover how to control custom developments with Custom Code Lifecycle Management. With the Custom Code Score Card (CCSC), you can make custom developments more transparent among stakeholders. The CCSC enables you to gain valuable information for your decision-making process. This way, you can account for governance and establish effective, efficient custom development.

by Rohit Khanna, Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Corporate Development, SEEBURGER AG
insiderPROFILES - 2012 (Volume 3), January (Issue 1)

Businesses today have security, scalability, visibility, and compliance concerns -- traditional file transfer protocol (FTP) software is no longer enough to satisfy these demands. Companies are now turning to managed file transfer solutions for secure and reliable data exchange. This article outlines the drawbacks of FTP and the benefits of utilizing a managed file transfer platform.

by SAP and Partners
SAPinsider - 2012 (Volume 13), January (Issue 1)

When it comes to opening the door for new innovations, both big data and mobility play a major role. In this special report, you'll hear from SAP's partners about some of the solutions and services that you can leverage to capitalize on the unique opportunities that big data and mobility have to offer, while also maximizing your investment in SAP software and achieving better business results.

by Mohammad Assad Shaik, Enterprise Solution Architect, IBM Global Business Services
SAP Professional Journal - Volume 14 (2012), Issue 1

Step through four common challenges that pop up during SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management implementations. Discover the ways to mitigate potential problems as well as tips for making optimal design decisions.

by Rajesh Ray, IBM Global Business Services
SCM Expert - Volume 9 (2011), Update 10

Generate the most reliable and accurate sales data history for your statistical forecasting as part of your SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization Demand Planning project. See how to implement an efficient and effective history cleansing process.

by Abhishek Srivastava, Senior Consultant, SAP Package Technologies, Deloitte Consulting LLP
CRM Expert - Volume 7 (2011), Update 10

When your SAP CRM system has to account for a customer master that has duplicates, an approach based on linking master data records can provide you with a single view of this data. For example, Customer XYZ exists in the system as XYZ1 and XYZ2, and transactions or installed base products are scattered between the two accounts. You can customize this approach to help meet your various business scenarios. This article describes one such scenario, involving an implementation at a high-tech enterprise.

by Veeranna Battula, SAP CRM Senior Consultant
CRM Expert - Volume 7 (2011), Update 9

Learn three methods for removing duplicate business partners in SAP CRM: SAP CRM 5.0’s BUPA_CLEAR transaction, SAP CRM 7.0’s Merge Accounts function, and SAP CRM 7.0’s Duplicate Check function. Also sample the functions in SAP CRM 7.0’s Data Quality Administration Framework.

by Raghavendran Parthasarathy, Track Lead Sara Lee Project, IBM India
HR Expert - Volume 9 (2011), Update 10

Learn how to establish asset management and SAP ERP HCM integration by activating a standard SAP feature.

by Rama Chemudupati, Lead Consultant, Infosys Ltd.
SAP Professional Journal - Volume 14 (2012), Issue 1

Learn a real-world example of a resource operating model, including the roles and responsibilities — for both business and IT — in achieving a successful data migration project. Arm yourself with detailed descriptions of what each role should do, when and how they interact with other roles, and how to deliver the migration objects successfully.

by Akarsh Ravi, Manager, Capgemini US, LLC
CRM Expert - Volume 7 (2011), Update 9

Learn about the unique master data processes in SAP CRM-Intellectual Property Management (IPM). Understand the product master data type IP and rights dimensions, and how to perform rights availability analysis.