Navigating the SAP managed hosting marketplace

Dear SearchSAP.com member,

Implementing SAP can be a daunting challenge for an organization. The
financial commitment, a shortage of SAP skills and the complexity of
SAP systems are all reasons companies are turning to managed hosting.

In this 15-minute podcast, Jim Shepherd, senior vice president of
research with AMR and an expert on SAP, helps listeners understand
critical steps for determining whether to host your SAP
implementation, key factors to consider when selecting a hosting
provider and how you can avoid common pitfalls.

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ABOUT THIS EXPERT PODCAST
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Implementing SAP can be a daunting challenge for an organization. The
financial commitment, a shortage of SAP skills and the complexity of
SAP systems are all reasons companies are turning to managed hosting.
In this model, a managed hosting provider takes care of all aspects
of the SAP implementation -- hosting the implementation on its
hardware, assisting with installation and managing ongoing
maintenance. In a well-planned hosting relationship, companies report
lowered TCO and a high ROI -- but there can be major challenges to
navigate. Choosing the wrong provider can result in high costs,
longer installation times and a lack of control. Determining whether
it's right for your business in the first place and what to look for
in a hosting provider require asking some critical questions. The
decision revolves around more than just the money.

In this 15-minute podcast, appropriate for business and IT
professionals, Jim Shepherd, senior vice president of research with
AMR and an expert on SAP, helps listeners understand:

* Critical steps for determining whether to host your SAP
implementation.
* Key factors to consider when selecting a hosting provider.
* Where others have gone wrong with managed SAP hosting -- and how
you can avoid these pitfalls.
* What to include in an SLA and how to negotiate.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
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Jim Shepherd, Senior vice president of research with AMR

Jim Shepherd brings more than 30 years of manufacturing, operations,
and software industry experience to his role as senior vice president
of research for AMR Research. His coverage area includes ERP systems,
supply chain management, and the governance of global IT operations.
Jim also leads AMR Research's team of analysts covering enterprise
applications.

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