Composable ERP for SAP: Your Roadmap, Your Advantage

Life changed significantly during the pandemic. Companies that changed along with it were able to gain competitive advantage. Companies that couldn’t (or wouldn’t) are likely still ramping up to new consumer and business realities. For either type of company, a composable ERP approach for SAP may pave the way for breakthrough innovation. With composable ERP, enterprises can “plug and play” easily integrated, best-of-breed ERP elements to deliver improved user experiences in response to changing market conditions.* Composable ERP creates options to drive growth within a Business-Driven Roadmap, where all IT activities are aligned with business priorities. For SAP customers running ECC or S/4HANA, or those planning a move to S/4HANA, composable ERP and a Business-Driven Roadmap can be a smart path to even greater success. Download the eBook to learn more about composable ERP for SAP. *TechTarget. “Experts predict flexibility as a top ERP trend in 2022.” January 10, 2022, Jim O’Donnell

2022 IT Buyer Sentiment Survey: A GCC Countries Executive Summary

During times of disruption, companies within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries that innovate and proactively invest in their own future can emerge stronger on the other side. How are CTOs and CIOs leading the charge to meet their 2022 objectives in a business landscape that included a global pandemic and economic and political uncertainty? What is the role — and priority — of technology in combating disruption for organisations with GCC countries? What are IT leaders’ feelings towards digital transformation and the cloud? What are their top IT initiatives for 2022? In this report sponsored by Rimini Street, Censuswide reveals results of its GCC region IT buyer sentiment survey covering industries including Telecoms, Financial Services, Oil and Gas, Retail, Manufacturing. They provide insights on those questions and more, including: What types of initiatives would IT leaders like to see more of in 2022? What initiatives would IT leaders like to cancel in 2022? What are the biggest challenges being faced when trying to meet digital transformation objectives? What are IT leaders’ plans, if any, for cloud migration? What % feel positively about their enterprise application vendor’s cloud offering? What % are looking to move to an opensource database? What % are dissatisfied with their enterprise application vendor support and why? Assess how your organisation stacks up — and your progress on digital transformation — by downloading the report today.

Getting off the Hamster Wheel of Vendor Patching for Enterprise Software

Information security expert Derek Brink of Aberdeen Strategy & Research sits down with Rimini Street’s Anne Plese to discuss the business case for virtual patching vs. vendor patching.

The Rise of Unified Software Services

As IT environments evolve, they become more complex, and overseeing them becomes more costly and resource-intensive. To address this holistically, a comprehensive solution has emerged. Constellation Research suggests that unified software services — an integrated, single-provider approach to maintaining systems, supporting cloud computing, managing application portfolios, and facilitating IT service delivery — is that solution. In this report sponsored by Rimini Street, it takes a deep dive into the effectiveness and benefits of unified software services in driving transformation, calling the approach: “The most evolved model of enterprise software services that currently exists.” Download the Constellation report now.

Sizing up the IT skills gap

How real is the tech talent shortage? According to a recent CIO survey, very real. CIO surveyed 100s of IT leaders worldwide to gauge the scope of the problem and how leaders are coping. Read the full report for data sets, insights, and takeaways to help you face your talent challenges.  In the report, you’ll learn: The role IT skills gaps play in teams’ ability to deliver on strategic initiatives Conditions that are making it more challenging to recruit and retain IT talent Strategies that leaders are using to combat talent gaps How leaders balance the pursuit of emerging skills versus legacy skills For a deeper look into the survey data along with expert analysis, read the research report today.

Create Competitive Advantage with Unified Software Services

Gartner Quick Answer: Addressing the Tech Talent Shortage

A recent survey by professional networking firm Blind indicates that nearly half of surveyed IT workers intend on changing jobs.1 What does that mean for your ambitious tech-driven goals? It could mean that you’ll be struggling to find the right skill sets to bring your initiatives to life.

Avoid the Risks of Forced SaaS and Subscription Models

Gartner analysts help you understand why software vendors are ending perpetual licenses in favor of subscription models and what you can do about it.

Why Choose Virtual Patching over Vendor Patching for Database Security

A traditional, vendor patch-oriented approach to enterprise software security could leave you vulnerable to unpatched threats and create resource constraints. Virtual patching offers organizations more effective protection when vendor patches are not available, not possible, or not practical. With ransomware attacks, data theft, and phishing attempts increasing in frequency and effect, businesses can’t afford to merely rely on vendor patches that are often released well after the threat has emerged or don’t cover the full threat spectrum. If you’re depending on your vendor to protect your software and the valuable data it holds, don’t. According to the Rimini Street sponsored Aberdeen report, “Why Adopt Virtual Patching Vs. Vendor Patching for Enterprise Software Security?” more than 22,000 vulnerabilities were disclosed in 2020, and nearly 5,000 had no vendor patch by year-end. The report compares the business outcomes, costs, and efficacy of virtual patching and vendor patching. Highlights of the analysis include: Why a traditional, patch-oriented approach to enterprise software security falls short How virtual patching works and use cases where it’s most applicable Tips for making the technical case for replacing vendor patching with virtual patching Quantifying the operational cost of a vendor patch-oriented approach to enterprise software patches and upgrades For complete datasets, analysis, and insights, download a complimentary copy of the full report.