http://www.computerworld.com/ en_US (c) Copyright 2013 Computerworld, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 22:25:25 GMT 2013-05-25T22:25:25Z en_US (c) Copyright 2013 Computerworld, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239527/Oracle_managed_services_provider_to_settle_suit_over_third_party_support?source=rss_keyword_sap Oracle and managed services provider ServiceKey have come to a proposed settlement of an intellectual-property lawsuit Oracle filed against the company last year. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:45:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239527/Oracle_managed_services_provider_to_settle_suit_over_third_party_support?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-24T16:45:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239521/SAP_shakes_up_development_organization?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP abruptly reorganized its development strategy, with SuccessFactors CEO and cloud strategy chief Lars Dalgaard leaving the company and executive board member Vishal Sikka tapped to lead a single software development unit. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239521/SAP_shakes_up_development_organization?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-24T14:21:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239475/CIOs_need_to_rethink_their_roles?source=rss_keyword_sap By now, it's become a tired old tech industry bromide: CIOs need to be business-savvy. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:16:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239475/CIOs_need_to_rethink_their_roles?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-22T20:16:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239424/The_whole_enchilada_Integrated_compute_platforms_steamroll_across_IT?source=rss_keyword_sap Vendors are rebuilding the mainframe with converged infrastructure, collapsed kit or integrated compute platforms -- whatever you want to call it. And customers are loving it. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:33:00 GMT (Steve Duplessie) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239424/The_whole_enchilada_Integrated_compute_platforms_steamroll_across_IT?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-21T15:33:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239420/SAP_to_crunch_and_sell_carriers_39_data_on_mobile_use?source=rss_keyword_sap Mobile operators collect huge amounts of data about how their subscribers use mobile data, and that information is starting to go on sale as targeted intelligence that enterprises can use to better reach consumers. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:09:00 GMT (Stephen Lawson) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239420/SAP_to_crunch_and_sell_carriers_39_data_on_mobile_use?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-21T13:09:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239304/SAP_builds_out_HANA_platform_and_ecosystem?source=rss_keyword_sap Anyone remotely within the orbit of SAP lately knows that its number-one focus is the HANA in-memory database and development platform. At this week's Sapphire conference in Orlando, the vendor sought to show the progress it is making in both building out HANA's capabilities as well as attracting developers and partners to HANA. Thu, 16 May 2013 18:35:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239304/SAP_builds_out_HANA_platform_and_ecosystem?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-16T18:35:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239248/SAP_updates_line_of_business_cloud_apps?source=rss_keyword_sap Selling SaaS (software as a service) applications aimed at specific lines of business is one way that SAP has tried to stake a claim in the world of cloud computing and during the Sapphire conference it unveiled a broad series of updates to the portfolio. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:26:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239248/SAP_updates_line_of_business_cloud_apps?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-15T17:26:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239225/SAP_unveils_consumer_friendly_Fiori_app_suite?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP's software is known for its role running many of the world's largest companies, but not necessarily for its user-friendliness. As part of an ongoing effort to change this perception, SAP unveiled Fiori, a set of 25 lightweight "consumer-friendly" applications that can run on desktops, tablets and mobile devices, on Wednesday at the Sapphire conference in Orlando. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:28:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239225/SAP_unveils_consumer_friendly_Fiori_app_suite?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-15T14:28:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239158/Mobile_management_morphs?source=rss_keyword_sap Customers are pushing the limits of the software -- asking it to manage and do many more things than it was originally created to do -- and vendors are happy to oblige. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT rmitchell@computerworld.com (Robert L. Mitchell) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239158/Mobile_management_morphs?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-15T10:00:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239191/SAP_hopes_its_software_scores_with_sports_teams?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP is hoping to win points with professional sports teams by showing how its HANA in-memory database, analytics, mobile software and other technologies can help them make fans happier, find better players and improve their operations. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:46:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239191/SAP_hopes_its_software_scores_with_sports_teams?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-14T15:46:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239181/SAP_offers_mobile_device_management_for_1.30_a_month_on_Amazon_s_cloud?source=rss_keyword_sap A new cloud version of SAP's Afaria mobile device management software offers IT departments a more convenient way of controlling mobile devices. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT (Mikael Ricknäs) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239181/SAP_offers_mobile_device_management_for_1.30_a_month_on_Amazon_s_cloud?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-14T14:21:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239182/SAP_says_HANA_will_power_all_cloud_applications?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP's HANA Cloud Platform, consisting of the core in-memory database plus application development tools, analytics and integration services, will eventually underpin all of its cloud-based applications, the company said at its Sapphire conference. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:19:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239182/SAP_says_HANA_will_power_all_cloud_applications?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-14T14:19:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239090/SAP_expands_reach_of_app_store_looks_to_improve_reviews?source=rss_keyword_sap You know you're not in iTunes anymore when the app you're eyeing has a US$1,050 price tag, but SAP is nonetheless expanding its online shopping experience in a bid to entice its customers to purchase enterprise software the way they shop on their smartphones. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:01:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239090/SAP_expands_reach_of_app_store_looks_to_improve_reviews?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-10T16:01:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239058/What_to_expect_at_SAP_39_s_Sapphire?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP's Sapphire conference kicks off next week in Orlando, setting the stage for the company to sell customers on its visions for cloud-based applications, in-memory computing and mobility. Thu, 09 May 2013 17:32:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239058/What_to_expect_at_SAP_39_s_Sapphire?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-09T17:32:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238988/SAP_unveils_HANA_Enterprise_Cloud_service?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP is set to offer customers the option of running their applications on top of a cloud-based version of its HANA in-memory database technology. Tue, 07 May 2013 19:15:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238988/SAP_unveils_HANA_Enterprise_Cloud_service?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-07T19:15:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238841/SAP_loses_bid_to_overturn_345M_patent_judgment?source=rss_keyword_sap An appeals court has rejected SAP's attempt to overturn a $345 million judgment awarded to Versata Software, which had brought a patent-infringement case against the software maker. Wed, 01 May 2013 21:32:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238841/SAP_loses_bid_to_overturn_345M_patent_judgment?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-05-01T21:32:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238764/SAP_launches_ride_sharing_app_TwoGo?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP has expanded its foray into corporate sustainability with the release of a carpooling application called TwoGo. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:43:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238764/SAP_launches_ride_sharing_app_TwoGo?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-04-29T14:43:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238594/SAP_and_Oracle_winners_as_software_growth_slows_IDC_says?source=rss_keyword_sap A growing interest in big data, analytics and cloud computing helped propel a weak software enterprise market last year, according to research from IDC. SAP and Oracle fared the best among the large software vendors. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:03:00 GMT (Mikael Ricknäs) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238594/SAP_and_Oracle_winners_as_software_growth_slows_IDC_says?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-04-22T17:03:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238589/Infor_launches_version_10x_plans_IBM_SmartCloud_launch_for_its_apps?source=rss_keyword_sap Infor is hoping a new social collaboration tool, updated middleware and user interfaces, as well as options for cloud-based deployments, will help cement its place as one of the industry's largest ERP (enterprise resource planning) vendors after SAP and Oracle. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:49:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238589/Infor_launches_version_10x_plans_IBM_SmartCloud_launch_for_its_apps?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-04-22T14:49:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238548/Wall_Street_Beat_Tech_bellwethers_report_mixed_quarter?source=rss_keyword_sap Some of the biggest names in IT including IBM, Microsoft, Google and Intel reported quarterly earnings this week, revealing a picture of the tech sector that, while not as gloomy as had been feared, is nevertheless mixed. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:35:00 GMT (Marc Ferranti) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238548/Wall_Street_Beat_Tech_bellwethers_report_mixed_quarter?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-04-19T19:35:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238486/SAP_39_s_first_quarter_The_key_questions?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP will announce its first-quarter 2013 earnings on Friday, a report that will get heavy scrutiny from company watchers. Here's a look at some of the more important topics that should come up during SAP executives' conference calls with press and analysts on Friday. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:57:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238486/SAP_39_s_first_quarter_The_key_questions?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-04-18T14:57:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238209/SAP_s_effort_to_get_startups_to_support_HANA_chugs_along?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP has spent the past year wooing entrepreneurs around the world in hopes they'll be entranced enough by its much-hyped HANA in-memory database to build products and even entire companies around the technology. On Friday, SAP brought the road show to Cambridge, Massachusetts, home of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a vibrant community of tech entrepreneurs. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:44:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238209/SAP_s_effort_to_get_startups_to_support_HANA_chugs_along?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-04-07T16:44:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238132/Tech_overhaul_for_Portland_police_fire_3_years_behind_schedule_10M_over_budget?source=rss_keyword_sap A sweeping overhaul of systems used by Portland, Ore.'s fire and police departments is three years behind schedule and about $10 million over budget, in part because city officials failed to "effectively use lessons learned" from past technology projects, including a troubled SAP software implementation, according to a new audit report. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:31:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238132/Tech_overhaul_for_Portland_police_fire_3_years_behind_schedule_10M_over_budget?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-04-04T17:31:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238008/SAP_sues_to_protect_customers_from_patent_suits?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP has filed a court action against patent holder Pi-Net International, which it says has filed patent infringement lawsuits against a number of SAP customers. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:51:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238008/SAP_sues_to_protect_customers_from_patent_suits?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-29T19:51:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237940/Epicor_suit_claims_services_firm_hijacked_its_ERP_software?source=rss_keyword_sap Epicor is suing IT service provider Alternative Technology Solutions, claiming the company illegally used its ERP (enterprise resource planning) software in order to develop and sell add-ons and services, in a case that has parallels to tussles over third-party software maintenance. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:14:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237940/Epicor_suit_claims_services_firm_hijacked_its_ERP_software?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-27T20:14:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237896/Enterprise_apps_get_social?source=rss_keyword_sap Combining the ad-hoc nature of social media with the more structured world of enterprise apps such as CRM is often the best of both worlds, implementers say. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT (Bob Violino) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237896/Enterprise_apps_get_social?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-27T10:00:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237772/Jack_Gold_Has_BYOD_peaked_?source=rss_keyword_sap Expect enterprises to start instituting stricter policies to make BYOD a more secure and cost-effective policy. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:33:00 GMT (Jack Gold) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237772/Jack_Gold_Has_BYOD_peaked_?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-21T12:33:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237719/Microsoft_targets_enterprise_with_Dynamics_AX_ERP?source=rss_keyword_sap Microsoft hoped recent updates to its Dynamics AX 2012 ERP software would help it grab enterprise-level deals that would ordinarily be won by the likes of Oracle and SAP. To some degree, the strategy appears to be clicking. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:42:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237719/Microsoft_targets_enterprise_with_Dynamics_AX_ERP?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-19T18:42:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237686/Z10_sales_start_Friday_in_U.S._but_Blackberry_s_future_still_far_from_certain?source=rss_keyword_sap BlackBerry Z10 sales kick off this Friday in the U.S., but it is still unclear how popular the smartphone and its Q10 cousin running BlackBerry 10 will be, amid a number of contradictory predictions and indicators. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT mhamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237686/Z10_sales_start_Friday_in_U.S._but_Blackberry_s_future_still_far_from_certain?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-19T10:00:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237452/Cloud_services_can_save_you_money_if_you_re_careful?source=rss_keyword_sap Calculating the real ROI of cloud apps requires the analysis of a lot of factors, and cutting corners on that process means you might not save money. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT (Nancy Gohring) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237452/Cloud_services_can_save_you_money_if_you_re_careful?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-13T10:00:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237486/Infor_says_push_into_middleware_is_clicking?source=rss_keyword_sap Infor, the software industry's third-largest ERP vendor after SAP and Oracle, has been building out its own underlying technology platform in a bid to gain more revenue as well as provide customers with easier integration and system management. The company maintains that strategy is clicking as its ION middleware has become the fastest-growing product in the vendor's history. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:49:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237486/Infor_says_push_into_middleware_is_clicking?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-11T12:49:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237431/Finishing_massive_California_SAP_project_may_not_be_feasible_study_says?source=rss_keyword_sap It may not be 'feasible' to complete a gigantic SAP software project meant to unify California's many public employee payroll systems, according to a report issued this week by the office of the state Legislative Analyst. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:50:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237431/Finishing_massive_California_SAP_project_may_not_be_feasible_study_says?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-07T21:50:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237422/SAP_to_buy_Camilion_for_insurance_software?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP is expanding its array of software products for the insurance industry with the acquisition of Camilion. Terms were not disclosed. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:44:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237422/SAP_to_buy_Camilion_for_insurance_software?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-07T16:44:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237333/Academy_Cube_online_learning_platform_aims_to_tackle_IT_skills_shortage?source=rss_keyword_sap Software vendors, academic institutions and government agencies united on Tuesday to tackle European youth unemployment and the IT skills shortage with a new online education platform. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:47:00 GMT (Peter Sayer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237333/Academy_Cube_online_learning_platform_aims_to_tackle_IT_skills_shortage?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-05T14:47:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237332/SAP_pins_future_hopes_on_growth_of_Ariba_business_network?source=rss_keyword_sap After 12 successive quarters of double-digit growth at SAP, co-CEO Jim Hagemann Snabe is now pinning his future hopes on the company's recently acquired Ariba e-commerce network. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:56:00 GMT (Peter Sayer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237332/SAP_pins_future_hopes_on_growth_of_Ariba_business_network?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-03-05T12:56:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237237/Internal_document_suggests_SAP_39_s_goal_of_simplifying_licensing_will_be_a_tall_order?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP customers have made it no secret they believe the vendor's software licensing and pricing is too complex, and a top company leader recently made a public pledge that things are changing for the better. But a recently created internal SAP document obtained by IDG News Service suggests that the company has its work cut out for it. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:55:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237237/Internal_document_suggests_SAP_39_s_goal_of_simplifying_licensing_will_be_a_tall_order?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-28T21:55:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237123/SAP_and_Ericsson_join_forces_on_M2M_services?source=rss_keyword_sap Ericsson and SAP will jointly market and sell cloud-based, machine-to-machine (M2M) products and services to enterprises via operators around the globe. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:21:00 GMT (Mikael RicknA$?s) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237123/SAP_and_Ericsson_join_forces_on_M2M_services?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-25T14:21:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237117/SAP_adds_to_supply_chain_tech_with_SmartOps_acquisition?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP has acquired SmartOps in a move the company says will allow it to develop real-time supply chain applications that take advantage of SAP's HANA in-memory database. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:21:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237117/SAP_adds_to_supply_chain_tech_with_SmartOps_acquisition?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-25T13:21:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237062/BYOD_gets_attention_at_Mobile_World_Congress?source=rss_keyword_sap Helping IT shops deal with the security and management of consumer smartphones and tablets in the workplace will be a big theme at Mobile World Congress this week. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:46:00 GMT mhamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237062/BYOD_gets_attention_at_Mobile_World_Congress?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-25T07:46:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236840/SAP_looks_to_score_points_for_its_HANA_database_with_NBA_statisics_site?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP is hoping to nail a slam dunk for its HANA in-memory platform through a partnership with the National Basketball Association on a new HANA-powered statistics website. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:57:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236840/SAP_looks_to_score_points_for_its_HANA_database_with_NBA_statisics_site?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-15T19:57:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236662/California_ends_contract_with_SAP_over_troubled_IT_project?source=rss_keyword_sap California has terminated its contract with SAP in connection with a $371 million software system that was supposed to overhaul the state's payroll system but instead ended up mired in major delays and cost overruns. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:52:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236662/California_ends_contract_with_SAP_over_troubled_IT_project?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-08T21:52:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236626/Ex_partner_charges_Oracle_with_waging_39_systematic_attack_39_against_third_party_support?source=rss_keyword_sap Former Oracle partner CedarCrestone is alleging the vendor has engaged in an "unlawful and systematic attack" against the third-party support market and has a monopoly on support revenue. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:18:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236626/Ex_partner_charges_Oracle_with_waging_39_systematic_attack_39_against_third_party_support?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-07T21:18:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236573/SAP_user_groups_unhappy_with_upcoming_support_fee_increase?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP user groups aren't pleased with the vendor's announcement this week that new customers will soon pay more for Standard Support, but at least so far, there doesn't seem to be a backlash as strong as the one that occurred a few years ago over SAP's higher-priced Enterprise Support service. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:12:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236573/SAP_user_groups_unhappy_with_upcoming_support_fee_increase?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-06T20:12:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236532/SAP_payroll_software_woes_plague_electric_utility_for_months?source=rss_keyword_sap Electric utility National Grid is still trying to resolve problems with its recently implemented SAP payroll system that cropped up after Hurricane Sandy, the major storm that caused widespread damage on the U.S. East Coast and the Caribeean in late October. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:14:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236532/SAP_payroll_software_woes_plague_electric_utility_for_months?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-05T21:14:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236497/SAP_to_hike_Standard_Support_fees_on_new_contracts?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP is planning to impose a higher price on its Standard Support software maintenance offering later this year, with the increase applying only to new contracts. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:26:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236497/SAP_to_hike_Standard_Support_fees_on_new_contracts?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-04T20:26:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236431/SAP_partner_program_expands_adds_cloud_apps?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP's burgeoning portfolio of cloud-based applications has prompted it to make some changes to its PartnerEdge channel program. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:44:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236431/SAP_partner_program_expands_adds_cloud_apps?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-02-01T16:44:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236416/Oracle_database_12c_close_to_general_release_sources_say?source=rss_keyword_sap The general availability of Oracle's long-awaited, next-generation 12c database will likely occur within weeks or possibly even days, the IDG News Service has learned. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:04:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236416/Oracle_database_12c_close_to_general_release_sources_say?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-01-31T22:04:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236399/SAP_to_buy_Ticket_Web_a_CRM_tool_for_promoters_of_sports_and_entertainment_events?source=rss_keyword_sap SAP plans to extend its CRM offering with the acquisition of Ticket-Web, a German specialist in online ticketing for sports and entertainment venues. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:11:00 GMT (Peter Sayer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236399/SAP_to_buy_Ticket_Web_a_CRM_tool_for_promoters_of_sports_and_entertainment_events?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-01-31T14:11:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236306/BaaS_It_s_a_crowded_and_young_market_?source=rss_keyword_sap Back-end as a service offers standard features to drop into your apps, so your developers can spend their time on the most strategic pieces. IDG Insider Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT (Nancy Gohring) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236306/BaaS_It_s_a_crowded_and_young_market_?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-01-30T11:00:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236304/Speed_up_mobile_app_dev_with_back_end_as_a_service?source=rss_keyword_sap Vendors offer code drop-ins that standardize common mobile features, including messaging and payment, so your in-house developers can focus on the functions that are most important to your business. IDG Insider Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT (Nancy Gohring) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9236304/Speed_up_mobile_app_dev_with_back_end_as_a_service?source=rss_keyword_sap 2013-01-30T11:00:00Z