by Ramachandra Chemudupati, Lead Consultant, Infosys Ltd.
SAP Professional Journal - Volume 14 (2012), Issue 3

Learn about the Technical Implementation Gantt (TIG) methodology for improved planning and execution of your cutover. Understand the approach to build and review the TIG, its execution, and the benefits of using it. Also understand some of the pitfalls that you can avoid and best practices you can put to use for a successful go-live.

by Charles Eubanks, Senior HR and Payroll Project Manager and Consultant
Project Expert - Volume 5 (2012), Update 4

Use these tips and best practices to choose the right global HCM rollout option – big bang, phased functional, or phased geographic.

by Michelle Bliffen, Human Resources and Payroll Team Lead, University of Kentucky
HR Expert - Volume 10 (2012), Update 4

Learn how to successfully execute an enhancement package installation combined with year-end Support Packages without automated testing tools in a complex system landscape. Learn how to minimize the need for consulting and reduce system downtime.

by Rakesh Kalyankar, Consultant, SAP
BI Expert - Volume 10 (2012), April 2012

Learn the steps behind using two methods for data provisioning in SAP HANA: SAP BusinessObjects Data Services and the SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server. These steps serve as the foundation for the bigger task of deploying your first data model in SAP HANA.

by Kehinde Eseyin, Systems Support Manager, TOTAL Nigeria PLC
SAP Professional Journal - Volume 14 (2012), Issue 3

Learn how to configure SAP NetWeaver Portal to access the work center for SAP BusinessObjects Access Control 10.0, SAP BusinessObjects Process Control 10.0, and SAP BusinessObjects Risk Management 10.0 using single sign-on.

by Jennifer Adams, Principal Consultant, AspireHR
HR Expert - Volume 10 (2012), Update 4

Is your organization having difficulty integrating the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) Workbench and the processes required with your payroll processing? Are you getting hard errors in the payroll processing or preventive errors from the Cross-Application Time Sheet when attempting to enter absences for employees on unpaid leave of absences? If so, then the settings established for the employment status in your organization’s personnel actions may be incorrect for the type of processing and tracking required for the employee to meet organizational and legal requirements. See how to complete the integration process and correct these kinds of errors.

by Steven Birdsall, SAP
SAPinsider - 2012 (Volume 13), April (Issue 2)

Companies must react swiftly to changing market conditions and adopt new innovations quickly to build competitive advantage. They expect their IT investments to fully integrate with existing landscapes, and they want flexibility in how they deploy the software. Read this article to learn how SAP Rapid Deployment solutions address the need for rapid adoption and quick implementation by combining standard SAP software, a streamlined deployment methodology, step-by-step deployment instructions, and enablement content for fast adoption at a fixed price.

by Venki Krishnamoorthy, SAP (America)
Project Expert - Volume 5 (2012), Update 3

Learn the top 12 implementation best practices to follow and potential pitfalls to avoid during the implementation of SAP ERP HCM Performance Management. Discover the workarounds for these potential pitfalls.

by Frank Densborn, Rapid Deployment Solutions, Technology Packages, SAP Labs, and Ginger Gatling, Solution Management, Enterprise Information Management, SAP Labs
CRM Expert - Volume 8 (2012), Update 3

Data migration is a major task, and crucial for a successful SAP CRM implementation. Learn about using SAP BusinessObjects Data Migration to move your data into SAP CRM, ensuring that it can be trusted by users and is ready for business process execution.

by Nico J. W. Kuijper, SAP ILM/ECM Consultant, D&IM Services
CRM Expert - Volume 8 (2012), Update 2

Essential information about customers, products, and services cannot always be accessed quickly and isn’t always searchable. See how SAP Embedded Search helps you query and find business information more efficiently in your SAP CRM system.