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SAP betting big on HANA in-memory database at Sapphire

SAP seems to be betting its future on its HANA in-memory database, spotlighting the technology once again at the Sapphire conference in Orlando Wednesday, announcing a slew of new applications, partnerships and functional enhancements for the system.
SAP cracks down on companies violating software use terms

A recent crackdown by SAP AG on companies that it considers are indirectly accessing its software without paying for it could spell trouble for some longstanding customers of the software vendor, an analyst firm said this week.
SAP outlines plans to become big player in databases and mobile

SAP made a series of announcements yesterday as part of its bid to become a high-profile player in the database market alongside the likes of Oracle and IBM.
SuccessFactors offers free Jam software to beat Salesforce.com's Chatter

SAP's SuccessFactors subsidiary is rolling out a version of its Jam social collaboration platform at no charge to all users, the company announced Wednesday.
Yammer adds SAP to list of integration partners

Enterprise social network Yammer has announced new integration with SAP, enabling updates from SAP?s software to appear as activity stories in Yammer?s news feed, Ticker.
SAP boosts cloud offering with $3.4bn SuccessFactors deal

SAP is paying $3.4 billion (£2.2 billion) cash for SuccessFactors, a provider of cloud-based human capital management tools.
Centrica implements new HR system using SAP Ramp-Up programme

Utility company Centrica, which owns British Gas, is implementing SAP?s ERP Enhancement Package 5 through the company?s Ramp-Up programme, in a move that will enable it to offer a more efficient, functional HR system.
HDS releases converged computing platform for SAP

Hitachi Data Systems plans to release its latest flavour of Converged Platform data centre offerings aimed at analysing massive amounts of data in SAP environments.
SAP opens up cloud platform for HANA in-memory computing

SAP is opening up a cloud-based platform for its HANA (High Performance Analytic Appliance) in-memory computing technology, enabling partners to develop applications that take advantage of its capabilities, the company announced.
SAP BusinessByDesign 2.6 update includes software development kit

SAP has rolled out the 2.6 release of its SaaS (software-as-a-service) suite Business ByDesign, which contains a highly anticipated SDK (software development kit) that partners will use to create extensions and add-ons.

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SAP rumoured to take over Red Hat

Rumours swirled once again this week regarding a possible takeover of Red Hat, this time by SAP, but a number of industry observers said Thursday that the prospect is unlikely at best.
What Sybase customers should expect from SAP

Sybase users and partners are wondering how the company's technologies will fare under the pending ownership of SAP, but some of the answers are easier to come by than others.
Kagermann reflects on his years at SAP

In an interview with Techworld-affiliated IDG News Service at SAPPHIRE, Kagermann reflected on his career and how his successor, fellow co-CEO Leo Apotheker, will do when he takes the reins next year.
Forrester points out flaws in SAP's on-demand service

The SAP on-demand service received plenty of attention but there are obvious flaws according to research organisation Forrester Research.
Sitting both sides of the fence

Zantaz hits the spot on both sides of the 'keep it' and 'look at it' fence.
Mobile synchronisers take on the middleware giants

RIM and Good want to handle more than just email. How will the established players respond?
BPM sounds dull but watch your backs

Behind the faltering ERP market lies a potential revolution in IT software buying trends, with "business process management" at the forefront.

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