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  • SAP goes modular with third ERP update

    SAP has released a third "enhancement package" for its ERP product. The package is a free software upgrade which allows customers to download modules to access new features without overhauling their core systems.

  • National Foods milks SAP, cow to fridge

    Three-quarters of the way through a massive consolidation and overhaul of its core business applications, dairy and juice giant National Foods has found that the most difficult parts of the project aren't related to technology, but to processes and the simple challenge of keeping skilled people on track.

  • Hi Fert buys AU$7.5m of SAP support

    Fertiliser specialist Hi Fert will have its SAP environment supported by Unisys for the next five years, in a deal signed in June worth AU$7.5 million.

  • Oracle releases global business suite

    Oracle announced on Wednesday the general release of E-Business Suite Release 12, a financial-information suite designed for global deployment, and unveiled postmerger applications for users of PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and Siebel products.

  • Oracle releases PeopleSoft Enterprise 9

    Oracle plans to announce Monday in the US the release of PeopleSoft Enterprise 9, as the software titan seeks to solidify its promise to continue supporting and enhancing its former rival's products post merger.

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  • Boag's finds great ERP takes time to brew

    A major enterprise resource planning implementation has sped reporting, added flexibility and supported rapid growth at beer maker J. Boag & Son. But with success came myriad challenges with employees keen to hold onto the old way of doing things -- pen and paper versus the computer. We examine Boag's ERP turnaround.

  • For Thiess, ERP benefits measured in peace of mind

    The construction giant's AU$15 million, JD Edwards OneWorld implementation was initially intended as an upgrade to a struggling decade-old internal system but Thiess has found more than one reason to embrace a future version of the product.

  • Who is controlling your supply chain?

    Best-of-breed vendors pioneered the market for execution tools such as warehouse management software. Yet today those markets are in the sights of giant ERP players. When is it a mistake to go for one-size fits all?

  • Australia: ERP in government

    Phase two of government ERP implementations is set to take off. What can you expect? Also: Find out why one local city council had to ditch Oracle.

  • Sun power proves shocking for Powercor SAP

    Facing a major upgrade of its core SAP environment, Victorian electricity distributor Powercor last year found itself facing a mountain of issues -- and riding a steep learning curve to testing management.

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    We examine tools that can drill down through your applications to pinpoint exactly where loading causes trouble.

  • Handheld Computers and Accessories

    What are the pros and cons of Palm and Pocket PC devices? How do you decide which one is best for you? We'll help you sort it out. But choosing the right handheld is just the start. The fun part is adding all the peripherals to help you get the most out of your investment.

  • Upwardly mobile

    Videoconferencing at the beach may still be a pipe dream, but the mobile workforce is here today. ZDNet Australia examines how businesses are reaping the benefits of mobility.

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