SAP Data Management Archives

27/03/2025 | 5 min read

SAP data archiving and sustainability: An amalgamation for a better future

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Unmanaged data can harm the environment significantly. While data growth cannot be stopped, it can certainly be managed with SAP data archiving. Sustainability, as a matter of fact, is an important need of the hour. Read our blog to learn how data…

26/03/2025 | 5 min read

SAP data archiving compliance, legal requirements, and more: A deeper insight

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group The benefits of data archiving pertaining to system performance, lower storage cost, etc., are often spoken of. However, the advantages of archiving go beyond them. From legal compliance (data privacy) to data security, archiving contributes to organisational efficiency in many ways. In…

5 absolute SAP data archiving best practices for organisations to follow

13/02/2025 | 6 min read

5 SAP data archiving best practices for organisations to follow

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group | Co-author: Archiving Council, TJC Group From optimising system performance to reducing digital carbon footprint, SAP data archiving has a plethora of benefits for organisations. However, a process without implementing the best techniques can lead to slower results. In this blog, let's…

12/02/2025 | 6 min read

SAP data archiving implementation: Unlock the phases, steps, & more

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group | Co-author: Archiving Council, TJC Group As you know, SAP data archiving is one of the most preferred ways of managing the ever-growing data. It helps achieve a lighter and more streamlined HANA database, reduces storage costs, curbs digital carbon footprint, and…

05/02/2025 | 5 min read

A quick insight into optimising system performance via SAP Data Archiving

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Ever given a thought to how SAP data archiving optimises performance of the system? Well, out of one of the many benefits, system optimisation via SAP archiving is one of the foremost and most sought-after ones. It helps in ensuring a lighter…

24/01/2025 | 7 min read

SAP Data Volume Management: Everything you need to know

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group As data continues to grow at an exponential rate, the costs of storing them are spiralling out of control. While data helps create the base for business-essential decisions, managing them is critically important; if left unmanaged, not only will the storage cost…

21/01/2025 | 7 min read

13 top SAP data archiving FAQs that you should know of

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Time and again, we have spoken of data archiving as one of the most preferred and sought-after methods of managing data. This method not just curbs the overall cost of ownership but also offers optimised system performance, helps meet compliance requirements, achieve…

14/01/2025 | 6 min read

Benefits of SAP data archiving: 8 top ones that you must know of

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Did you know that the global data creation by 2028 is estimated to be around 394 zettabytes? As per Statista’s latest report, data growth is more rapid than ever. Along with this, the storage capacity is also expected to grow, but can…

08/01/2025 | 6 min read

9 SAP data archiving strategies to optimise the process

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group SAP data archiving is hands-down one of the best methods of managing the ever-evolving data growth. It is a boon to organisations that want to optimise their main system performance while not losing important/historical data. However, implementing a full-fledged archiving process requires…

SAP data archiving: definitions, benefits, impact on system performance

07/01/2025 | 6 min read

SAP Data Archiving: Definition, benefits, impact on system performance

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group There’s no doubt in the fact that SAP data archiving is one of the best methods of managing the ever-evolving data. With this process, organisations can control the growth of their HANA database, optimise system performance, and more. But do you really…

10/12/2024 | 52 min read

SAP Data Archiving: Everything You Need to Know | Benefits, Processes, and More!

Authors: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group | Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director, TJC Group Technical Experts/Co-authors: TJC Group Archiving Council The impact of digitalisation in today’s era is far beyond what you and I can comprehend. If statistics from the Yale-led study are to be stated, just during…

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17/06/2024 | 9 min read

Unlocking SAP data management | Key terminologies explained

Authors: Olivier Simonet, VP Sales and Marketing at TJC Group | Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director at TJC Group This article explains the differences between key data volume management terminology – terms like system decommissioning, data archiving, retention management and landscape harmonisation. You may think they are all equivalent but…

22/05/2024 | 8 min read

SAP S/4 HANA vs SAP ECC: The major differences between them!

In our previous blog on the evolution of ERP systems, we spoke at length about how SAP contributed ERP systems to the world – starting with SAP R/1 to its move to SAP ECC, and now the latest SAP S/4HANA. With the mandate for moving to S/4HANA from ECC by 2027, organisations are gearing up…

15/05/2024 | 7 min read

SAP ERP systems: Evolving from on-premises models to the next-gen systems!

SAP has undergone drastic transitions in recent years. From traditional ERP software to developing innovative cloud solutions, the company has grown and how! Today, we hear about the SAP S/4HANA system, a few years back, it was SAP ECC – but have you ever given a thought to how the…

06/05/2024 | 8 min read

Automating SAP data archiving with the Archiving Sessions Cockpit

Ever thought of data generation slowing down? Well, even if this thought comes to our mind, the chances of it actually happening are nil. Data is something that will keep on growing; it grew in the years gone by, still growing, and will continue to do so at an exponential…

05/03/2024 | 4 min read

What are the benefits of RISE with SAP?

Table of contentsWhat is RISE with SAP?● SAP S/4HANA Cloud Suite● System Hosting Options● SAP BTP Consumption Credits● Business Process Intelligence● Embedded Tools and ServicesBenefits of RISE with SAP for your business● Faster cloud migration● Optimisation of business processes● Faster innovation● Improved support● Cost reductionFinal Words The increasing competition in…

28/02/2024 | 7 min read

Data management: Importance, components, and techniques for effective business operations

In the last few decades, businesses have had more access to massive amounts of data than ever. This data helps create a foundation for making crucial business decisions. However, to ensure that the business workforce has accurate information for decision-making, it is essential to manage this large data while investing…

27/02/2024 | 4 min read

A quick introduction to SAP Focused Run

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO, TJC Group | Co-author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Now and then, we hear about new technologies emerging from the genius minds working behind the curtains. Today, we will talk about one such product by SAP that many might be unaware of – the…

23/02/2024 | 5 min read

Importance of SAP data archiving when migrating to S/4HANA

Companies must move to SAP S/4HANA from SAP ECC6 as the latter is being discontinued by 2027. However, before the migration to the upgraded S/4HANA ERP, preparing the data is a must. And, this is where data archiving comes into the picture. Wondering how? Here's an in-depth insight for you!…

17/01/2024 | 6 min read

SAP Analytics Cloud in S/4HANA and its benefits to know of!

SAP Analytics Cloud is a solution that brings analytics and planning together with a distinctive integration to SAP applications while ensuring smooth access to heterogeneous sources of data. With the move to S/4HANA, businesses can take the advantage of this analytics solution to accelerate faster and effective decision-making as it…

10/01/2024 | 5 min read

Artificial Intelligence in SAP: Quality data is a must!

From assisting businesses to aiding healthcare, edtech, and more - artificial intelligence has hit the ball out of the park to make human lives easier. AI is a mammoth structure, which can be touted as a magnificent creation for next-gen innovations and progressions for end-to-end automation and orchestration of various…

10/01/2024 | 4 min read

“Two pairs of Eyes” usage in data archiving, retention management, and data privacy

For years, I’ve been advising large corporations in these fields: document and data archiving, data privacy, and retention management (deletion management). For all these topics, “going back to” is either not possible or extremely complex. Also, the stakes are high: Sometimes it slows down corporate digital sales, the order entry…

02/01/2024 | 5 min read

5 Key SAP Trends for 2024 – Is Your Business Ready? | TJC Group

AI is hitting the ground running as SAP continues its long march to the cloud. Many organisations seek modernization, efficiency, and help with ESG reporting. SAP S/4HANA migration deadline is fast approaching, and more talented SAP professionals are urgently wanted to lead the digital transformation. So, what are the 5…

28/12/2023 | 5 min read

Rise with SAP – The Ultimate Guide to SAP Solutions

In simple words, RISE with SAP is a bundle of SAP solutions all in one single contract to accelerate a digital transformation. Launched in 2022, RISE with SAP helps companies to get started with cloud SAP solutions. It uses advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, no-code automation, and other process automation…

29/11/2023 | 10 min read

All you need to know about SAP S/4HANA: Benefits, updates and data management

According to Statista, the number of users for SAP S/4HANA has significantly increased, from just 370 users in 2015 to 20,000+ by the second quarter of 2022. With S/4HANA, SAP has introduced the world to an upgraded ERP system capable of multiple deployments and more. Here is a blog on the…

27/11/2023 | 5 min read

HANA Database: How to keep data growth under control | SAP Data Management

Author: Jérôme Phillippe, Project Manager and Senior SAP ILM consultant at TJC Group Introduction Effectively sizing the HANA database is a critical aspect of SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring smooth operation and avoiding potential pitfalls. In this discussion, we explore the significance of memory management in HANA, methods to control database…

17/10/2023 | 6 min read

SAP Business Transformation Centre, your best ally for S/4HANA migration

The end of the line for SAP ECC is fast approaching and users need to make swift decisions about how to proceed with migrating to S/4HANA. Initially, there were really only two migration options in opposed directions: a brand-new implementation (greenfield) or a system conversion brownfield) approach. Later on, the…

04/10/2023 | 7 min read

How to destruct data and documents with different retention periods in SAP ILM

In some cases, in an SAP ILM project different retention periods may apply for the data and documents stored in the SAP system. This article explains how to deal with different retention periods for the data and documents to be in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Table of…

06/09/2023 | 17 min read

Your A-Z guide for knowing all about cyberattacks!

Table of contentsWhat is a cyberattack?Dangers of cyberattacks1) Cyberattacks in businesses2) Cyberattacks at homeTypes of cyberattack and threats1) Malware2) Phishing3) Spear Phishing4) DNS attack5) Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)6) Ransomware7) Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)8) SQL InjectionTypes of cyberthreat actors1) Nation states2) Hackers3) Criminal groups4) Hacktivists5) Terrorist groups6) Malicious insiders/Internal collaborators7)…

11/08/2023 | 6 min read

All you need to know about TJC UK & Ireland

With architectural marvels, diversity, and beautiful landscapes – the United Kingdom & Ireland are home to many things. Along with their beauty, these regions are two of the leading global technology and business hubs. Ranking fifth on the Global Innovation Index 2019 and highest ranking G7/G20 economy, many companies see…

10/08/2023 | 5 min read

Data management to finance: Here are 4 absolute tips to stay resilient in challenging times!

With newer, better technologies come challenges that businesses have to face. That said, the ever-changing global landscape can intimidate organisations, leading to uncertainties. If you are feeling the same, here are four absolute tips that will help you become more resilient to face future challenges. The world is changing; technologies…

20/04/2023 | 4 min read

SAP Data Archiving: A way forward to curbing carbon footprint

Sustainability has become the need of the hour. Companies have become increasingly aware that Data Management is essential for meeting sustainability targets. If you wish to know how SAP Data Archiving can help with environmental targets, here's an in-depth insight for you. Read on! Sustainability and SAP Data Archiving |…

30/03/2023 | 7 min read

SAPinsider interviews Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group | SAP Data Management

Peace of mind lies at the core of SAP Data Management strategy Organisations have faced challenges for years when it comes to SAP Data Management. This is due to the exponential increase in volumes, changing governmental regulations, cybersecurity and privacy concerns, plus the question of data sovereignty. Many are in…

15/03/2023 | 6 min read

Why should large corporations require a 24TB in-memory application? Implications for SAP systems

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group Why should a large corporations require a 24TB in-memory application? Find the reasons why SAP systems are outsized and how to tackle them. If TJC Group can’t cut your data volumes to 24TB or less, lunch is on us! It is a well-known fact…

27/02/2023 | 6 min read

When will Data Storage energy footprint be legislated?

This article outlines the steps taken in France to limit the carbon footprint of the digital economy and it explains why data is an invisible polluter. It also highlights how organisations can take steps towards reducing their IT digital carbon footprint by managing data growth with effective strategies. SAP Data…

02/02/2023 | 3 min read

What is SAP S/4HANA and Its Benefits? | TJC Group

SAP S/4HANA is quickly becoming the world's most successful ERP solution. In 2022, SAP celebrated its 50th anniversary, a huge milestone for the company with a proven track record of innovation. SAP set out on a journey that would transform the way companies do business. SAP S4HANA is the company's…

08/09/2022 | less than 1 min read

The cost of maintaining an SAP legacy system

In this digitally advanced era, It’s neither uncommon nor unusual to find companies that have a (possibly dormant) legacy SAP system within their landscape. There are many reasons why the legacy SAP system exists. It might be due to a lack of resources and the time required to decommission, or…

27/04/2022 | 4 min read

How to choose the right Data Management partner

Data is growing at a faster rate than anything else inside organisations now and finding a good way to keep on top of its management and future growth is critical to a company’s success. Data has an impact on costs and resource utilisation - because storing data costs a lot…

23/03/2022 | 4 min read

Understanding the key components of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM)

Many organisations undertake SAP data archiving with the assumption that because they are archiving off legacy data, they have an ongoing ILM (information lifecycle management) strategy. They are mistaken and if your company falls into this camp, this article will explain the difference between archiving and ILM and importantly, why…

22/02/2022 | 2 min read

Maximizing SAP BTP Credits with RISE with SAP Program

Author: Frederic Hottner, Head of Sales DACH region, TJC Group. A rising interest in "RISE with SAP" offering. In the recent months, there has been an increased interest in "Rise with SAP" solutions. Robert Holland, Vice President and Research Director at SAP Insider, wrote the following lines in SAP Insider…

10/12/2021 | 3 min read

What’s the true cost of keeping legacy systems and data?

Implementing a robust, automated data archiving strategy well in advance of moving to a new ERP, such as SAP S/4HANA, paves the way for a smooth and cost-efficient final migration. This article explains how to achieve these goals.

25/11/2021 | 3 min read

Why SAP could become the decade’s most sought after IT skill

We’ve all heard of the term ‘business critical’. It can sound rather a cliché but in the case of SAP, the term is justified. It is a business critical application because it handles data transactions across the entire business – from sales and marketing to finance, from manufacturing to HR.…

25/10/2021 | 3 min read

Why SAP Data Archiving Needs To Be Part Of Your Weekly Housekeeping Routine

It’s not economic to migrate all data from legacy SAP environment to S/4HANA, yet many companies expect to do so. Legacy data should be archived to control the cost of your new HANA environment. Here’s why data archiving is so important.

08/02/2021 | 5 min read

Five IT trends ERP users should monitor in 2021

How are new technologies influencing ERP? This article outlines 5 key trends that ERP users should watch out for in 2021 and how they are changing the way ERP systems are used inside organisations.

11/01/2021 | 5 min read

How is data hoarding contributing to global energy wastage?

Governments around the world are hoping that the behavioural changes seen as a result of the Covid pandemic will help to kick start widespread green economic recovery. Businesses everywhere are making their own optimistic commitments. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, (UNFCC) reports substantiate this. They have announced that…

18/08/2020 | 5 min read

How Data Volume Management Drives Green Solutions for Enterprises

Data Volume Management and data archiving create a win-win for enterprises: there are immediate cost and performance benefits, and there are the additional downstream boosts from implementing green solutions and demonstrating sustainability leadership.

04/05/2020 | 2 min read

How does SAP data lake compete with historical SAP Data Volume Management ?

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group. In April 2020, SAP released SAP HANA Cloud services. No doubt this solution will deliver value; indeed, my favorite feature is the Data virtualizations options. However, SAP also claims low-cost storage options: “SAP HANA Cloud offers low-cost storage options, including SAP HANA native storage…

20/02/2020 | 2 min read

Export Destination: business expansion to the Middle East

The podcast series Planète Innov, tackles the distinctive features of business expansion to the Middle East, which is synonymous with abundant financial resources and large-scale projects. In this extract, Olivier Simonet, VP Sales and Marketing at TJC Group, shares his personal view about the motivations to look towards countries like Saudi…

10/12/2019 | 4 min read

Highlights from SAP TechEd Bangalore

A few weeks ago, our technical leads attended SAP Teched Bangalore, that took place from 13th to 15th Nov 2019. It was an eye-opening experience, giving the possibility to learn more about SAP roadmap as well as the latest developments in Digital Transformation. SAP Cloud Platform was a big word in this year’s edition

10/10/2019 | 2 min read

TJC Group Named among the Top 20 SAP Solution Providers of 2019

The ranking Top 20 SAP Solution Providers of 2019 provides an annual listing of companies providing SAP Solution helping clients builds competitive advantage and transforming their businesses.

12/07/2019 | 3 min read

Move to S/4HANA® : uninstalling code and third-party solutions

When starting your migration to S/4HANA, your initial checks will get you the list of applications which are not compatible with S/4HANA. Some of them have new releases compatible with S/4HANA, others don’t.

03/07/2019 | 2 min read

TJC Group revalidates SAP-Certified Integration with SAP S/4HANA®

TJC Group announced today that its software suites Archiving Session Cockpit (ASC), the Audit Extraction Cockpit (AEC), and the DART Session Cockpit (DSC), have revalidated SAP certification as integrated with SAP S/4HANA®.

01/02/2018 | 2 min read

SAP GDPR Compliance Solution License-Free – TJC Group

Retention management functions within SAP ILM will be license-free to help SAP users for GDPR compliance. Good news for SAP customers, thanks to DSAG, the German-speaking SAP User Group.

07/12/2017 | 2 min read

The true colours of GDPR – how we can help

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) protects all private citizens and gives them full control of their personal data. The scope not only covers customer online data but also human resource record, financial transactions, etc.

04/03/2013 | less than 1 min read

FI_ELBANK : Access to archived SAP bank data

The electronic bank statement (bank extract) is the main pillar of SAP FI. The two major transactions which are used in SAP are; FEBA and FF_6, whereby FEBA allows for managing bank extracts.

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