Navigating the SAP managed hosting marketplace

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** Navigating the SAP managed hosting marketplace

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EXPERT PODCAST: Navigating the SAP managed hosting marketplace
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SPEAKER: Jim Shepherd, Senior vice president of research with AMR
SPONSOR: USi, an AT&T Company

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ABOUT THIS EXPERT PODCAST:

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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