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Salesforce Slack buy biggest step yet outside the CRM realm

Salesforce has tried to buy its way into the rest of the enterprise before. Is Slack the golden ticket that will take it beyond CRM to directly compete with ERP vendors? Continue Reading
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP inches ahead in AI contest

Oracle released new AI and RPA features for its cloud ERP and HCM suites during the virtual OpenWorld conference. Learn what they might mean for Oracle users and competitors. Continue Reading
Making sense of the cloud ERP architecture of Oracle and SAP

The top ERP vendors offer more choices than ever for cloud deployment. Learn more about their public cloud, single-tenant and multitenant SaaS and other cloud options in this podcast. Continue Reading
In crisis, opportunity: Downturn in ERP industry has upside

The inaugural ERP Confab examines what the economic downturn from the pandemic means for ERP users and vendors. Plus: a deep dive into SAP and its upcoming virtual Sapphire show. Continue Reading

Oracle Autonomous Database shifts IT focus to strategic planning

This handbook looks at what Oracle Autonomous Database offers to Oracle users and issues that organizations should consider ...

Oracle Autonomous Database features free DBAs from routine tasks

Oracle Autonomous Database can automate routine administrative and operational tasks for DBAs and improve productivity, but ...

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dead at 62, succession plan looms

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd's abrupt death at 62 has put the software giant in the position of naming his replacement, and the ...

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Kyligence builds out data cloud for OLAP and big data

Kyligence is advancing the Apache Kylin project with a cloud-native offering that can help organizations more efficiently execute...

Augmented data preparation the next step for self-service BI

Augmented data tools play a key role in expanding data use across organizations. Read on to find out how augmented data ...

Fivetran data connectors boost enterprise data integration

An enterprise data integration vendor is building out its suite of data connectors with updates for organizations to create data ...

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More SAP leadership changes as Fox-Martin exits

SAP shuffles the executive ranks again as head of SAP customer success Adaire Fox-Martin leaves and ex-Microsoft Azure leader ...

SAP Commerce Cloud dresses up digital storefronts

SAP Commerce Cloud is designed to help companies launch digital commerce sites, which may be useful for large enterprises and ...

SAP Business Network, S/4HANA critical for SAP in 2021

SAP's 2021 will be a mix of familiar challenges such as moving customers off legacy systems to S/4HANA and new opportunities such...

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Partnership enables Alteryx users to prep data in Snowflake

Alteryx and a rising cloud data warehouse vendor unveiled a new partnership that will enable joint customers to more easily and ...

Key differences in uses of DataOps vs. DevOps

As with DevOps, DataOps hinges on cooperation between teams and breaking down silos within an organization with the focus of ...

Data storytelling a key part of Yellowfin analytics platform

Data storytelling remains a focal point for Yellowfin. Stories, the vendor's narrative generation tool, features heavily in both ...

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SQL Server database design best practices and tips for DBAs

Good database design is a must to meet processing needs in SQL Server systems. In a webinar, consultant Koen Verbeeck offered ...

SQL Server in Azure database choices and what they offer users

SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options ...

Using a LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN in SQL

In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL ...

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What is the future of ECM?

ECM isn't dead; it has evolved from a technology into an approach. Learn about the history of the ECM and look forward into the ...

5 steps to a successful ECM implementation

Implementing an ECM system is a major undertaking. Check out these steps to get on the right track before you jump into the ...

How to develop an ECM strategy and roadmap

Without an ECM roadmap, an organization's strategy can get muddled and disorganized. Understand the steps and strategies to ...

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Biden revokes Trump's contested DEI training order

President Joe Biden has revoked an executive order from former President Donald Trump that discouraged federal agencies and ...

How HR can help promote a caring culture

HR's role has become increasingly strategic and part of that requires focusing on truly supporting employees. Here's some advice ...

CES debates the future of remote work trends

CES usually has a firm grasp on future technology trends, but when it comes to remote work, the road ahead seems unclear.