ERP's role in the low-productivity epidemic, three keys to succession planning, eight HCM functions you need, and more

Business Applications Digest A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget | July 3, 2018 FEATURED STORY ERP's increasing role in improving employee productivity By Patrick Thibodeau ERP system vendors may be playing a central role in encouraging adoption of advanced technologies. But it may be a hard sell as IT budgets stay lean and advanced tech adoption may be no higher than 15%. (SearchERP.com) Advertisement NEWS   Three keys to an effective succession planning strategy Here's what companies and their HR leaders must know about effective succession management, including which business and HR functions should be involved. (SearchHRSoftware.com)   New tools unveiled to monitor, manage and optimize SAP environments Vendors announced software to help organizations move to SAP systems, including test automation, code profiling for HANA apps, user experience management and GDPR compliance. (SearchSAP.com)   Eight HCM functions every HR department needs Employee self-service and wellness portals are no longer enough. Now, you need a multipronged strategy that tackles the most urgent talent issues with the right technology. (SearchHRSoftware.com)   How can I use the V-Model with SAP Product Lifecycle Management? The V-Model combines three highly interconnected components of product development: mechanics, electronics and informatics. Here are the steps for using it with SAP PLM. (SearchSAP.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Explore enterprise accounting software benefits and products Explore enterprise accounting software vendors and products for growing businesses -- products that fill the large gap between full-on ERP and SMB accounting software. (SearchERP.com )   Oracle Database 18c follows in 12c Release 2's footsteps Oracle Database 18c is really another version of 12c Release 2 with a different name. It doesn't contain major new features, but it does expand functionality in various areas. (SearchOracle.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Business Applications Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.