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Have you recently experienced escalating WebLogix CPU usage? Many companies have seen their Java processes increase and get stuck at 100% CPU usage. The issue occurred shortly after installing the Q3-2021 12.2.1.4 Oracle WebLogic patch for JD Edwards web servers. The initial symptoms include the consistent increase of RAM as seen in the diagram below. […]

The transformation of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system as a driver of enterprise-wide digitization can be complex but critical to the success of many businesses. Companies record and manage all business-critical data and information via their ERP system for material, people, processes, and products. As the basis for continuous process optimization, it plays an […]

Creating and leveraging a digital twin based on Industrial IoT (IIoT) is essential for digital manufacturing. Companies that rely on SAP Intelligent Asset Management can optimize their production processes, improve product quality, and tap into new revenue models. Ideally, a modern production plant works like clockwork. Numerous individual processes from different systems are interlinked and […]

Over the past few years Oracle has been releasing a whole range of innovations for Siebel CRM. One such innovation, touted as a Siebel CRM next generation installer, i.e. Siebel Modular Deployment Engine (MDE), was released in Siebel Version 20.5 for members of the early adopter program. Siebel MDE is now generally available for all […]

These IT trends will be critical to companies worldwide, from increased cybersecurity spending to the growing skills gap to the resurgence of business analytics. Technology is changing rapidly. Even in the face of recent unprecedented events, the evolution of tech didn’t slow down in 2021. In fact, in 2021, we saw many companies begin to […]

With the transition to S/4HANA, SAP users must deal with the cloud as a deployment and usage environment. There are good reasons for hosting via hyperscalers in the public cloud, and they don’t just relate to IT infrastructure. At the latest since the introduction of S/4HANA, the use of SAP has been inextricably linked with […]

Implementing JD Edwards (JDE) is a complex process that requires careful planning and skillfully trained professionals that have your company’s best interest in mind. With the wave of digital transformation impacting how organizations are designing their enterprise systems, it is crucial to use a proven implementation process that works with your company to ensure the […]

It’s Monday morning and you’re logging into Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS).  You haven’t been able to launch forms in Chrome or Firefox in years, and using Edge was never even an option.  You only have one browser to choose from and that’s Internet Explorer.  Sure, it’s not the prettiest, most modern-looking of the bunch, but […]

History of SAP ERP Products The Evolution of R/3 to ECC What is SAP ECC? Before the release of ECC in 2004, SAP had gradually developed and released three enterprise resource planning products known as R/1 (1973), R/2 (1979), and R/3 (1992). Throughout this nearly 20 year period, SAP expanded its offering of financial and […]

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) was built for enterprise applications, and as the largest, independent solution provider for ERP, Syntax helps customers of all sizes in all industries leverage this powerful platform for their most demanding workloads. As Chief Architect at Syntax, I work with customers to solve their most difficult enterprise technology and application challenges.  […]