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 ASUG proposes that S/4HANA should be customized in a particular way. We evaluate the accuracy of ASUG on this topic. Introduction In the reviewed ASUG article, logic is given for moving from S/4HANA to ECC. One logic used to justify the move to S/4HANA is not only an ERP system but a platform….
Executive Summary SAP provides a transaction called LAW. Many SAP customers think that LAW is used for something that it isn’t. Introduction In this article, we will review the LAW transaction, particularly the interpretation of LAW versus true SAM software. The License Administration Workbench (LAW) This is what SAP says about their LAW transaction: The…
Executive Summary The starting cost for Gartner rises very rapidly the more Gartner is used. Should buyers be selecting software-based on Gartner’s MQ ratings? Is Gartner a good value for vendors? If so, for which type of vendors? Introduction: Is Gartner Worth the Investment Introduction Gartner has a significant influence on enterprise software, but its…
Executive Summary Gartner has an abysmal history of technology prediction. Part of the reason for this accuracy is not Gartner’s primary concern. Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) In their reports, Gartner will sometimes make technology projections or try to describe the technology. At Brightwork Research & Analysis, we have analyzed these projections and…
Executive Summary Gartner makes money off of the on-premises software model. However, how will the rise of the cloud impact Gartner’s highly corrupt business model? Introduction In Gartner’s annual report, they mention the risks that they face. What Gartner Says About Their Risks from Independent Providers See our references for this article and related articles…
Executive Summary Gartner’s Magic Quadrant is the most popular of its analytical products. This article provides coverage of the various Gartner products that are not the Magic Quadrant. Introduction While the Magic Quadrant is the most popular analytical product offered by Gartner, it is only one of several. Other products are described in the following…
Executive Summary The Gartner Magic Quadrant reduces software selection efficiency through the deceptive way they are created. Gartner promotes large vendors over small vendors, as large vendors have the most to pay Gartner. The problem with the broadness of the Gartner Magic Quadrant and how they promote software acquisitions. Introduction The Gartner Magic Quadrant is…
Executive Summary Gartner positions itself as a research entity. However, compared with real research entities, Gartner performs poorly. We compared Gartner against academic research, RAND, and Consumer Reports to see how well they performed. Most people who read Gartner’s output will be surprised by how they scored. Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) Gartner…
Executive Summary Gartner issues a number of Magic Quadrants, which allow companies to buy their way into good ratings. As a response, we have created a Voodoo Quadrant for Corruption and Deception where we allowed consulting companies to buy positions in our quadrant. Introduction Gartner’s well-known Magic Quadrant places some competitive applications or companies along…