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SAP plans ERP software for HANA in-memory database

SAP plans to roll out support for the ERP module within its flagship Business Suite product family on the HANA in-memory database platform in the fourth quarter of this year, according to executive board member and technology chief Vishal Sikka.
Microsoft tempts Lawson ERP customers with Dynamics AX offer

Microsoft's Dynamics AX 2012 ERP software suite is now available in 25 countries, with special incentives for customers willing to switch from rival platforms sold by Lawson Software, Microsoft announced.
Dell to resell Salesforce, Microsoft cloud applications

Just one day after Dell announced its first infrastructure-as-a-service offering, the company is jumping deeper into the cloud. Dell will offer a family of hosted software applications for small and midsized businesses, through partnerships with Salesforce.com, Microsoft, Intuit and others, the computer maker announced Tuesday.
Microsoft eases development for Dynamics ERP software

In an attempt to further ease deployments for third party developers, Microsoft is reengineering its Microsoft Dynamics ERP (enterprise resource planning) software.
SAP accused of anti-competitive behaviour in Europe

Versata Software lodged a complaint against SAP with the European Commission on Tuesday, claiming that the vendor illegally blocked it from selling its pricing software to SAP customers.
SAP former CEO to front mobile app firm

A company headed by SAP's former North American CEO is rolling out more than 40 mobile applications that tie into the vendor's ERP (enterprise resource planning) software.
Mamut offers hosted ERP to small businesses

Mamut has launched its ERP software on the UK market
SAP to pay Versata £85m damages in patent lawsuit

ERP software vendor SAP has been ordered to pay $138.6 million (£85.36 million) to Versata Software after federal jury decided SAP had infringed five of the company's patents.
Redmond to enhance Windows Server 2008

Microsoft plans to boost the application server capabilities of Windows Server 2008 with more SOA-friendly features, in order to help developers working with the company's upcoming .Net 4.0 framework.
SAP raises maintenance costs

It's going to be more expensive for SAP users in future: the company has cut one of its lower-priced support offerings - although it has expqanded maintenance levels to include 24/7 support and support for third-party systems.

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Is vSphere enough to allay cloud fears?

There's little doubt that the take-up of cloud computing within enterprises has not been in line with the hype: there's been much more talk than action. VMware's vSphere inititiave promises to address some of the concerns but there's still some way to go.
5 things to consider before committing to SAP

AMR Research analyst Jim Shepherd details five SAP strategies in his report, and how they affect your technology decisions.
Avaya CEO on VOIP issues

Donald Peterson tells how the telephony developer is reorientating to focus on IP, and how best it can be used to enhance today's TDM phones.
BPM sounds dull but watch your backs

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