Executive Summary Data Center Knowledge provided coverage of HANA Cloud, making SAP simpler. We analyze the accuracy of this article. Video Introduction: How Accurate Was Data Center Knowledge on HANA Cloud Making SAP Simpler? Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) On June 3, 2014, Data Center Knowledge wrote the article McDermott Bets on…
Executive Summary SAP provides information on APO; however, how accurate was this information? What is APO’s ROI and its history with constraint planning? Introduction SAP has a page on their website which explains and markets SAP APO. We review this page for accuracy. Our References for This Article If you want to see our references…
Executive Summary SAP uses change management to pivot away from the customization required for their system. SAP does this to keep customers from learning. Video Introduction: SAP Change Management Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) SAP frequently uses change management to control perceptions on projects, including the fact that they constantly sell their…
Executive Summary Accenture and other Big Consulting Companies provide large amounts of information on S/4HANA. We evaluate the accuracy of this information. Introduction SAP introduced its S/4HANA system, and it had its partners chime in about how great S/4HANA is and why companies should implement it. Our References for This Article If you want to…
Executive Summary SAP has a disclaimer when it publishes documents. We analyze this disclaimer. Introduction One of the major issues of SAP documents is that while the statements are quite assertive, every one of the documents contains a legal disclaimer that states that none of the information provided is reliable or should be relied upon….
Executive Summary Hasso Plattner provides a summary of the benefits of S/4HANA’s new application architecture. We evaluate the accuracy of Hasso’s proposal. Introduction Hasso Plattner has written a great deal of promotional literature about S/4HANA. One of his proposals is that S/4HANA is a new application architecture. In this article, we will cover this topic…
Executive Summary S/4HANA has very high customization or SAP enhancement adjustment overhead. Learn about the reality of the S/4HANA customization versus the SAP hype. Video Introduction: S/4HANA and Customization Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) S/4HANA has very high customization or SAP enhancement adjustment overhead. SAP has had a long term strategy of…
Executive Summary SAP has created press releases and related media coverage of customer SAP usage numbers. How customers, prospects, media outlets, and Wall Street tend to interpret SAP usage numbers. How faulty SAP usage numbers contradict reality Video Introduction: How SAP Controls Perceptions with Customer Numbers Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) Many…
Executive Summary SAP and SAP consulting firms have made a large number of false claims around HANA. When confronted with these claims, HANA proponents continually change the topic and deflect other HANA claims that are also false. Video Introduction: Deflection of HANA Claims Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) There is a popular…
Executive Summary SAP has very low accuracy, and other vendors cannot understand how to manage this inaccuracy. How vendors can bring this inaccuracy into play. Video Introduction: The Secret to Marketing Against SAP Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) SAP has enormous credibility with many companies. What they say, what they propose changes…