In 2007, Munich Re, one of the world's leading reinsurers, launched a project to reduce operating costs and streamline the performance of its own server landscape with more than 80 SAP systems. Another objective was to add more flexibility to the allocation of computing power.
At the same time, Munich Re placed heavy demands on the technical stability of its infrastructure. To achieve these objectives, Munich Re decided to migrate its entire SAP landscape from HP-UX to Linux.
Custom Development Management Cockpit in SAP Solution Manager
The Custom Development Management Cockpit (CDMC) is the latest achievement in Enhancement Package 1 for SAP Solution Manager.
A wide variety of analysis methods in CDMC help users find the answers to many of their questions regarding the operation of their SAP systems:
What objects are actually still being used in the current system?
Will the next support package have any tangible impact on ongoing developments?
How much time needs to be set aside during the next upgrade project to implement the modifications that have become necessary?
The Custom Development Management Cockpit is made up of two building blocks: the Clearing Analysis (CA) and the Upgrade/Change Impact Analysis (UCIA).
The Clearing Analysis helps administrators identify unused customer objects in the system, thus giving them the foundation they need to ensure a clean system. Applying the different analysis methods will allow development departments to get a detailed overview of their objects and the number of related transports. The individual views within the results provide auditors with the perfect insight into developments.
The Upgrade/Change Impact Analysis gives IT departments the means to determine the impact of an SAP upgrade or support package on their custom developments. It also gives them an estimate on how much time they will need to make the necessary modifications to their own objects. This type of analysis can thus be part of an upgrade plan or project. The time IT departments save in follow-up activities and testing is the decisive advantage of this analysis. After all, they now know beforehand which objects will be affected by an upgrade, allowing them to take a more targeted approach to their testing activities.
There is one major benefit for customers throughout the entire upgrade process: even more reliability!
The Custom Development Management Cockpit and its functionality in SAP Solution Manager and the connected systems can be used once the component ST-PI 2008_1 SP00 has been installed.
June 11, 2010
Best Practices for SAP BusinessObjects GRC solutions
Governance, risk, and compliance solutions are gaining increasing importance for many companies. For some time now, SAP has been offering its SAP BusinessObjects GRC solution, which unifies Access Control, Process Control, Risk Management, Global Trade, Services and Environment as well as Health and Safety.
In the light of this, the German-Speaking SAP User Group (DSAG) has developed a best practice guide for the introduction of the SAP BusinessObjects GRC solutions. The booklet has some 90 pages that contain information on legal aspects, hands-on instructions, and concepts for the introduction of the various tools.
For your copy of the best practice guide (available in German only), visit the GRC working group section on the DSAG website.
May 22, 2010
SAPPHIRE NOW 2010 - a quick look back
After 2009, when no SAPPHIRE was held in Germany, this year's SAPPHIRE for EMEA was held in Frankfurt am Main. From May 17 to 19, the who-is-who of the SAP world came together for engaging keynotes, conferences, and panel discussions.
Of course, we were also on site for you. In addition to the opportunity to attend presentations and talk to customers and existing and potential partners, it was the latest innovations in SAP's line of products that attracted the most attention.
All of the different keynotes were very impressive. The focused on sustainability and, most importantly, on SAP's in-memory technology for "REAL REALTIME", approaches to timeless software, and the different on-demand solutions that will now also be offered to major customers in the context of Business ByDesign.
Conclusion: As an SAP and REALTECH customer, the future holds a wealth of innovations in store for you that will streamline your business processes. Naturally, we will be there for you to assist you with our expert consulting services.
April 14, 2010
Enterprise-wide process documentation system
Jungheinrich AG is one of the world's largest suppliers of industrial trucks, warehousing technology, and materials flow technology. Its mature processes are one of the company's key differentiators and were in need of documentation.
When the project started, Jungheinrich was running a document management solution that didn't quite fit its IT environment. The decision to turn to REALTECH was motivated by a recommendation from SAP.
Jungheinrich and REALTECH worked together to introduce a enterprise-wide process documentation system on the basis of the SAP Knowledge Warehouse that will allow Jungheinrich to achieve a six-figure ROI over the course of three years.
April 07, 2010
Custom IT solutions, reduced costs
Most migrations are motivated by a desire to fully exploit cost reduction opportunities and a need to introduce new functionality. This was also true for Energieversorgung Oberhausen AG (evo), a German energy supplier.
Its IT infrastructures had grown over time and had lost their profitability. Its R3/4.6C SAP system had become unable to meet the new requirements of the business departments. The solution to this was a migration to Linux that was combined with an upgrade to SAP ERP 6.0.
April 05, 2010
Gain valuable experience with BusinessObjects
With the integration of BusinessObjects, SAP AG has managed to include one the world's most powerful analysis tool into its portfolio of products. The combination of BusinessObjects and SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse creates valuable synergies and makes the solution one of the most comprehensive and most optimized Business Intelligence solution available today.
Its openness, intuitive operation, and multitude of different analysis options make BusinessObjects a valuable Business Intelligence tool for many companies.
Our BusinessObjects offer includes a trial installation that gives you the opportunity to gain extensive hands-on experience with the features of the latest BI products.
April 01, 2010
REALTECH is among the finalists for the 2010 SAP Pinnacle Awards in the category
"Run SAP Partner of the Year".
The SAP Pinnacle Award is presented to SAP partners who have excelled
in delivering outstanding consulting services throughout the last year,
thereby exceeding the expectations associated with a SAP partnership.
The SAP Pinnacle Award is presented in 28 categories. In 2010, the "Run SAP Partner of the Year" award will be presented for the first time. This category had the highest number of submissions from day one.
These are the finalists for this year's "Run SAP Partner of the Year" award:
HP
REALTECH
Wipro
The winners will be announced at the Pinnacle Awards ceremony on May 16 which will held during SAPPHIRE in Orlando, Florida.
March 29, 2010
SAP 2010 - a look ahead for SAP customers
Over the past several weeks, SAP has hosted a number of events for its customers and partners. REALTECH was at the SAP Partner Kick-Off and the SAP World Tour to find out everything you need to know in 2010.
Here is a brief overview of the main points:
SAP has learned from past mistakes and is planning to take its communication with partners and customers back to a more personal level
SAP's new executive board wants to drive innovative ideas to market and build lasting customer relationships in the process
SAP BusinessObjects is gaining increasing importance on the SAP front end level.
SAP Business ByDesign has been optimized and will continue to be promoted as a strategic issue by SAP
SAP is vigorously pursuing "real-real time computing" with in-memory analytics which could become the new Business Warehouse:
March 4, 2010
SAP customers call for creative solutions
REALTECH Consulting GmbH once again made valuable additions to its portfolio of services to prepare for this year's challenges. Based on last year's experiences – gained from a multitude of different projects and customer interviews – REALTECH and its customers will delve even deeper into solution discussions. This allows REALTECH to identify and address the individual requirements of its customer even better.
A number of well-established issues will remain the cornerstones of the service portfolio: this includes strategic SAP consulting services as well as the business solutions that were developed by REALTECH on the basis of SAP NetWeaver. As the number one technology consulting firm, REALTECH will naturally continue to focus on SAP technology.
The strategy consulting services in particular were enhanced with sourcing strategies and application lifecycle management solutions, two fascinating and multi-faceted fields of operation. This sends a clear message to the company's customers: REALTECH will continue to address their demands in 2010.
Check back shortly for more information and details on the updated portfolio!
The SAP Pinnacle Award is presented to SAP partners who have excelled