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EOH partners with OpenText to enhance SAP offering
EOH, a leader in technology and business solutions and the largest implementer of enterprise applications in South Africa, has partnered with OpenText, a global provider of Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions. This agreement will enhance the SAP industry modules through Enterprise Content Management (ECM). OpenText enables organisations to grow the business, lower costs of operations, and reduce information governance and security related risks.
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Top App Platform standing out at Saphila
Gerard van den Houten, Managing Director of Mendix Africa, "During Saphila Mendix clearly positioned itself as a fantastic add on app platform for SAP. Saphila was a great event for Mendix to showcase the power behind the technology and the instance mobile solution was a great hit. Mendix also launched Cape Groep's award winning supply chain and logistic apps together with ExpertDesk service management app from Mansystems. Mendix ESB, eMagiz has a clear advantage for customers looking for a ESB and application integration layer. Mendix will definitely attend the next Saphila".
Visit http://www.mendix.com/ for more information
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SAPhila 2012 - Impressions
This year’s SAPhila had all the ingredients most customers expect when travelling to the Pilansberg - Fireworks, Beers, Party at the Valley of the waves, SAP Marketing. This year was a little different, better organised, more focused on social media - yet from my anecdotal feedback still a little light on content side.
Rob Enslin and Simon Dingle were the star speakers, encouraging Africans to embrace technology. AFSUG also had Bridgette Chambers, American SAP User Group CEO, who no doubt shared the American approach for running value driven interactions in the SAP Eco-system. Interestingly some of expected SAP partners did not have stands and used guerrilla marketing approaches to spread their message (or mission) as the case might be. Looking forward to seeing the delegate feedback and seeing how AFSUG evolves with the new board members.
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African SAP User Group elects new board members
The members of the African SAP User Group (AFSUG) have elected Ian Brown, Exxaro CIO, Sal Laher, Eskom CIO and Andre Venter Macsteel CIO as Directors to the AFSUG Board for a three-year term. Previous Director, Ashwin Goolab, has left his position at Standard Bank and as a consequence, has resigned from the AFSUG Board. This announcement was made at the AFSUG AGM held during this week’s Saphila conference, the biggest SAP User Group conference in Africa, held at Sun City.
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Moving data between systems? Think DSM
If you have never worked with DSM before, read on – it could just save your project! If you’re considering a system split, or carve-out, or there’s a merger or acquisition looming, see what DSM offers before settling on any alternative approach. For the past 10 years, Data Sync Manager (DSM) from EPI-USE Labs has led the pack in the area of “downstream” copying of data, i.e. from Production to a test system. However, not many people are aware of its powerful capabilities when it comes to moving data into Production.
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Newest SAP Alliances Partner
Attaining the highest-level of SAP Partner Accreditations possible has earned EOH SAP Services the accolade of being appointed as the newest SAP National Alliances Partner. EOH SAP Services currently holds a sufficient number of certified consultants and comply with other rigorous criteria defined by SAP to ensure that best-of-breed joint services are offered to clients.
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UPDATE: SAPortals platform growth in 2012
We reported over 1500 unique visitors per month to SAPortals in 2011. That average has now jumped to 1900 over the past 6 months of 2012. SAPortals has experienced excellent growth and we thank every member of our valued community for their ongoing support and readership. We also welcome our new Premier Partners. Our list of Premier Partners is expected to grow, with the aim of presenting you with local news and offerings of interest and we encourage you to explore their contributions to SAPortals.
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Not lucky enough to be in Madrid for SAPPHIRE?
You can still be part of the experience by registering on the SAP virtual events website.
Live Keynotes (Wed & Thu 9am – 10:30)
Wed - Jim Hagemann Snabe, co-CEO
Thurs - Vishal Sikka, SAP Executive Board Member
Live Broadcasts from the Spotlight Theater (Wed & Thu 10:30am – 6pm CET)
Customer perspectives, SAP experts, and discussion panels featuring Cutting-edge, real-world business and technology topics such as business analytics, in-memory computing, and mobility.
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New partners join SAPortals platform
We welcome EOH to the SAPortals platform as a premier partners. EOH SAP Services will be sharing their insights and unique value proposition to the broader SAP community. Our latest news includes an interview between Alec Hogg and Piet Mouton on the recent PSG investment into the EOH group.
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Call for local businesses to develop SAP talent with CITi, Government & UCT
An Interview with Jenny Mckinnel, Cape IT Initiative Executive director about how government, UCT and Cape Town businesses are working together to build capacity for the SAP/BI/ERP stream for 2012.
A meeting hosted by Andre Stelzner is being held on the 14th October and local stakeholders are encouraged to participate.
The interview provides background about the Cape IT Initiative (CITi) and information about the graduate program to assist in developing IT talent.
For more information and for graduates to apply to the program please visit the ww.capaciti1000.org.za web site.
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SAPhila Cape Town presentations available for Download
The SAPhila Cape Town presentations are available for download from the SAPhila website.
My picks (from downloads which were available) include:
Derek Wood & Michael Perks - Process Orchestration and Distell Case Study
Roland Slagman - SAP Financial Closing cockpit
Natasha Cook - Never-ending quest for optimal BI Performance
If you are looking for technical content of an international flavour, all the TechEd sessions from Las Vegas are available via the SAP virtual events website.
The closing keynote by Tom Raftery from the SAP for Utilities conference in the US is available on Slideshare
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Partner dominated AFSUG Regional SAP Conference
I attended the regional SAPhila conference in Caledon last week, you had to look hard to find the customers amongst the partners.
Highlights from my perspective was Robert Enslin, President Global Field Operations - who kicked off the plenary session with some good insights into what global customers and SAP's strategy going forward is, as well as Alison Lambert's presentation on customer loyalty (which included details on the Pick n Pay Smart Shopper program).
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Invitation to contribute to SAPortals
We welcome you to submit news or opinion pieces about SAP, partners, people moves and projects in the broader SAP African ecosystem. Please email us at contribute@saportals.com.
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Mastering BI in SAP Conference - Highlight of the year!
I recently attended the Mastering SAP Business Intelligence conference hosted by The Eventful Group. It was the first ever conference to be held on Business Intelligence within SAP in South Africa and it was worth the wait.
The atmosphere at the conference was electric and the air was filled with the excitement of having the opportunity to listen to other customer experiences and to connect with local and international speakers.
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Eventful Group Mastering BI Conference underway
The eventful group is hosting its BI conference in Johannesburg, they have brought out a number of top speakers including Ingo Hilgefort (BO Expert) and Lt Col Jorg Steinhorst.
Conference includes client presentations from: SABMlller, Altron, SAPPI and City of Cape Town. A hands on workshop is being run on Wednesday which includes data stewardship and best practices for Business Objects 4.0 toolset.
SAPortals will be tweeting from the conference, be sure to follow us @saportals
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Top 10 SAP Africa Influencers on Twitter
The African SAP community has been slow in adopting social media, but it looks like it's gathering momentum, here's our selection of Twitter users you should follow.
Twitter is a good information source - our list of people share interesting pictures, events and insights that you can't distill from santised press releases.
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The writing is on the wall for SAP consultants
For those individuals and companies that began SAP consulting in 90's life was easy, you basically had to show up at clients to make money. Specific application knowledge was power and the balance was heavily weighed in favour of the early movers. Don't get me wrong, knowledge is still a valuable asset but the power base is shifting..
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AFSUG joins SUGEN
AFSUG has announced that it has joined SUGEN - a global network of 15 SAP user groups which include America (ASUG) and Germany (DSAG).
This is good news for Africa - as it provides an additional communication channel through which AFSUG members can influence SAP on important issues such as licensing, maintenance and product features.
"SUGEN’s role is paramount in facilitating Global collaboration, networking and influence for all the User Groups, internationally" - says Cuan Kloppers, Executive Chairman of the African SAP User Group.
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PM conference kicks off in Johannesburg next week
Excitement is building for the first Eventful Plant Maintenance conference which is kicking off in Johannesburg next week (6th-8th June).
The size of this conference is astonishing - over 300 Plant Maintenance specialists all listening to international speakers (America, Canada, Australia & Germany) and hopefully getting the inside scoop from Bob Skinstad on who he is backing for the World Cup - he is presenting a closing Keynote.
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Fun and Excitement at SAP BI Launch
Last week Wednesday (25 May 2011) consultants, customers and partners gathered to view the latest releases of BI, GRC and EPM. It was an excellent opportunity to reconnect with past colleagues and to connect with possible future colleagues.
The partners and sponsors had stands displaying SAP Business Objects software on IPADs and Blackberry Playbooks. People buzzed around the shiny tablets and filled in competition forms in the hope of walking home with one of the devices.
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Did you notice SAP changed its branding?
With all the activity around SAPPHIRE and the BI launch activities, I am surprised the lack of coverage of SAP's new visual identity.
I think it is a step in the right direction..
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Business Intelligence Week for South Africa
This is definitely Business Intelligence week in South Africa, the who's who of the analytics world will be attending the launch on the 25th in Vodaworld in Johannesburg. At the event SAP Africa will launch 4.0 releases of BI and EIM and the 10.0 releases of EPM & GRC solutions from SAP BusinessObjects.
The reality is that a even if you wanted some the new products, the are not yet available - twitter rumours place the launch of Business Objects 4.0 to customers some time in June. Information about the products has already been extensively covered in SAPPHIRE now conference and for those that can afford to take the time off from work, I suggest watching the replays or reading Tammy Powlas summary post.
The Eventful Group has also launched the Agenda for their Business Intelligence conference which will be held in August - with some heavy hitting speakers: SAP Mentor Ingo Hilgefort & Lt. Col. Jörg Steinhorst, German Armed Forces. I was lucky enough to see the Colonel speak last year in Sydney and I can tell you first hand he doesn't hold any punches when discussing SAP AG. If the Australian conferences are anything to go by ...
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SAPortals redesign
Over the past while you may have noticed a dip in activity on SAPortals newsletters. This is not due to a lack of effort, in fact it is quite the opposite! Over the past few months we’ve been putting the finishing touches on this our brand new site. SAPortals has been redeveloped as a news site focusing on SAP specific information for the African market. We believe we are still the only independent organisation that delivers SAP specific news for the African market. (Read Full Article)
Sapphire Now - Jhb & Cpt
AFSUG has announced that the will be hosting the SAPPHIRE NOW event, billed as the world's premier business technology event and are offering a half-day networking opportunity.
You can get the latest highlights directly from SAPPHIRE NOW in Orlando, while networking with your peers in Johannesburg and Cape Town. 19th May 2011 - 14:00SAP Offices Johannesburg & Cape Town14:00Register for JohannesburgRegister for Cape Town
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Get your boss to buy you an iPad
A recent addition to the Apple iStore gives you the reason to justify that iPad as a corporate expense. A SAP note search app has been added which will allow you to search for OSS notes and make notes.
The App is also available for the iPhone and can be seen on the app store through this link http://itunes.apple.com/app/sap-note-viewer-for-ipad/id406435671?mt=8
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