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Archive for August, 2008

Infosys acquires Axon

Posted on August 28th, 2008 by Carel

Filed under Business, HCM, SAP

If you are in the SAP world then this is big news. Infosys announced on August 25, 2008 that it plans to acquire Axon for US$753MM in cash. A couple of years ago Axon acquired US based PremierHR. A significant inducement fee should prevent Axon from taking a competitive bid. Here is a good analysis […]

SuccessApps: Successfactors and Google Apps

Posted on August 14th, 2008 by Carel

Filed under HCM, SAP, Saas

Successfactors (SFSF) recently announced integration into Google Apps (GOOG). I think this is a very important announcement. See what Phil Wainewright has to say about this. Bringing the Web, especially Web 2.0 into the enterprise. SAP, take note.
Here is what Successfactors had to say about the integration.
The integration of SuccessFactors’ Performance and Talent Management suite […]

I’m back in the SAP HCM world as a ROC

Posted on August 13th, 2008 by Carel

Filed under Apple, Business, HCM, SAP, South Africa

First off, I apologize for the lengthy silence. I’ve been busy! As of July 1, I’m the CEO of ROC Americas, Inc. and a board member of ROC Global. ROC’s vision is to be THE Global SAP HCM specialist, and after just 7 weeks with ROC I believe that we’ll get there…soon…very soon.

Since I’ve joined, […]


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