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As the push for enterprise mobility continues to gain strength, organizations will be faced with the need to address a range of issues arising from this dynamic. Multiple devices, multiple back ends, multiple platforms, security, and related matters will fast become pain points if not addressed at the outset. A well-articulated strategy for enterprise mobility is called for – one which includes a strong governance model. Dec. 17, 2010

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As Enterprise Mobility continues to gain popularity within many organizations, there is a growing recognition that the advantages can be immense where this becomes the channel for getting powerful analytics out to the end user. Increasingly, it appears that the next big achievement for many organizations is to be more analytics-driven in a way that leverages enterprise mobility. Nov. 5, 2010

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Enterprise Mobility is becoming an increasingly important topic for many organizations. Business and technology folks alike are keen to learn more on how to achieve a higher degree of mobility when it comes to enterprise tasks. Recent surveys, webcasts and educational events are all indicative of this desire. Enterprise mobility for SAP customers will be an important topic this year at SAP Tech Ed events around the globe.  Oct. 10, 2010

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A new genre of mobile applications is emerging. Delivering a new consumer experience via mobile devices and smart phones, retail and consumer products companies can take advantage of on-demand content management leveraging back office systems to directly impact sales. This approach also holds the distinct promise of being able to secure a higher degree of consumer loyalty. For organizations in other industries this example should be inspirational; they should feel encouraged to invent bold business models to directly impact revenues and market share. Sep. 27, 2010

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”Once we rid ourselves of traditional thinking, we can get on with creating the future” – James Bertrand. There is a growing school of thought that recognizes that a business can more easily craft differentiated business models by stepping beyond the present and the old, if only it is willing to explore the advantages of recent technological possibilities and, more importantly, is prepared for process renewal. Such a business can more easily redefine processes and unmask hidden value if it recognizes how best to take advantage of its business network. Aug. 30, 2010

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Putting the spotlight squarely on the success of its customers, SAP is actively on a mission to provide additional value to its customers. The SAP Premier Customer Network (PCN) COE is one such example. Whether it is to provide more cutting-edge knowledge around SAP products or whether it is a matter of embarking on a co-innovation endeavor, this team is ready to engage with members of the PCN. Aug. 4, 2010

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SAP has been promoting its BusinessObjects solutions in recent times. Now, it intends to offer a robust mobility platform through its (planned) acquisition of Sybase. Together this is a very potent combination that SAP customers should be looking to take advantage of. They should commence their enterprise mobility efforts with an assessment exercise that will yield a strategy and roadmap for deploying smartphone based mobile applications within their enterprise – and the strategy should be solidly based on leveraging their entire range of investments in SAP offerings. Jun. 30, 2010

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The ubiquity of smartphones is no longer in question. It is clear that organizations are interested in leveraging smartphones for enterprise use. SAP is clearly encouraging customers and partners to bring SAP solutions to end users on such devices. In embarking on a mobility journey, SAP customers are well advised to pause and reflect on some key considerations.  May. 11, 2010

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In the age of people-centric technology, the enterprise use of mobile apps is inevitable. In this rapidly evolving scenario, some are choosing to simply enable SAP transactions on smartphones; but that only addresses usability at a mere surface level. Mobilizing processes, not mere functions that make up these processes, is the true game changer for end customers. It is this approach that will deliver an entire enterprise experience with true business value, beyond mere usability improvement. Apr. 5, 2010

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Use of mobile applications in the work arena is here to stay. The impact of people-centric technology has created the need for greater usability quotient to measure the worth of mobile apps. Business process experts must guard the enterprise’s interest in re-crafting processes to extend the enterprise reach by ensuring that this occurs only in ways that enhance business value and not merely the user’s “fun” experience. Mar. 12, 2010

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