Executive Summary Oracle and SAP have both sold their ERP systems based on a much faster month-end closing process. We analyze how accurate these vendors have been on this topic. Introduction For whatever reason, both SAP and Oracle promised far faster a month-end closing process to their ERP customers. These claims have not born themselves…
Executive Summary Forrester publishes some highly fluffy material designed to attract customers. We review some of this fluff and question what it means for how Forrester performs research. Video Introduction: Forrester’s NonStop Fluff Makes One Question Their Research Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) We found Forrester’s website both beautiful in its design…
A Expanding Section: The Reality of the Oracle Autonomous Database Posted by * on June 26, 2019 Larry Ellison has a low accuracy when he delivers statements. And in this video, he delivers some quite preposterous quotes in his explanation of the Oracle Automated Database. Let us review some of Oracle’s claims. AWS Costs More…
A Expanding Section: Oracle Database Version Usage Percentages Posted by * on June 24, 2019 The data for this chart was acquired from HG Insights. This data was pulled from their website on June 1, 2019. HG Insights, and firms like them, verifies the usage of applications and databases, but not all data is verified…
Executive Summary Bob Evans runs a PR firm that promoted the idea of Oracle gaining traction with the autonomous database. We review the accuracy of this article. Introduction This article we will review was a paid placement by Oracle on a website called Cloud Wars. It was paid for by Oracle. Let us see how…
Executive Summary SAP previously stated that it would not support ECC beyond 2025. SAP is telling its customers that support beyond 2025 can be obtained by paying a support premium. We analyze what SAP is doing and what it means for customers. Video Introduction: Why SAP Will Charge a Premium for 2025 ECC Support Text…
Is it True That ECC Customers Will No Longer Receive Support After 2025? Many SAP customers are unaware that the number of live implementations of S/4HANA is not what is generally communicated by SAP. Those people speculating, such as SAP consulting firms, IT analysts, and IT media, about SAP support and the 2025 deadline all…
Executive Summary SAP and SAP consulting firms have a distinct way of blaming their clients when their oversold software fails to match promises. We cover the specific arguments used by SAP. Introduction SAP resources sometimes get quite incensed by the research we do here at Brightwork. We analyze the quotes from one such SAP resource….
Executive Summary SAP claims that they support testing to prevent customers from buying software that is not a good fit. We verify this claim for accuracy. Video Introduction: Is It True That SAP Performs Tests Before Selling Software? Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) SAP has a long history of forcing ill-fitting applications…
Executive Summary Many SAP consultants believe something is true because it is stated by SAP. We review how reliable this approach is to determine what is true. Introduction We sometimes have surreal interactions on LinkedIn, where various pro-vendor individuals make unsupported claims. Our References for This Article If you want to see our references for…