Den Howlett
Following 20+ years in finance and IT related roles, Den Howlett became a freelance writer/analyst/commenter specialising in enterprise IT. He has been calling the vendors to account ever since.
Archive: Den Howlett
IFS shines as it reports 2019 numbers
IFS turned in solid numbers and appears poised to break out from the pack of vendors wanting to grab a sizable share of the massive middle market in enterprise software.
SAP Q4 FY2019 results - no overall surprises but cloud revenue not quite there with interesting times ahead
As SAP broadly met market expectations, it continues its strategy of putting customers first
The unintended consequences of UK banking legislative changes - a Santander rant
Delivering on legs and regs is no fun but when it comes with unintended consequences, the problems quickly escalate. Here's one example.
Our evilplans for progressive web apps - an update
We're close to releasing our first PWA. Here's a preview of what we're doing and why. We think it's an important step forward for us on the road to content personalization.
Many SAP customers 'in a bind' says DSAG 2020 investment report but there are reasons to be cheerful
The move to S/4HANA is now well underway but there are plenty of hurdles over which both SAP and its customers need to jump.
SAP's FKOM message to the field - back to our roots
Back to the future? SAP kicks off 2020 with a message of getting back to its roots.
Lessons for enterprise from the scale modeling world - Part 2, where reality bites
In part one of this miniseries, I set out the scale modeling landscape in broad strokes. In this part I talk to how it works from a commercial perspective.
What can the scale modeling world teach the enterprise? Part 1 - a glimpse at this world
Scale modeling might be something more commonly associated with the older generation but it is a world apart from my childhood memories. Here's what it looks like today.
A 'SAP-tastic' 2019 - the Den version
For Den, 2019 was the year his stories were SAP-tastic, but not always in a good way.
Martinelli's bottoms up approach to planning and forecasting with Adaptive Insights bears fruit
Martinelli's operates a sophisticated 'bottoms up' planning and forecasting approach that focuses on the long term. Here's what they're doing with Adaptive Insights as their FPA system of choice.
Exciting news - we're getting personal, just for you
Santa is coming early with an idea we think that readers will enjoy. Check out this story and let us know what you think.
Workday rings the changes as it ramps product management and marketing with a significant reorganization
It's all change at Workday as the company switches focus to a more product centric approach to the market with advanced analytics at the core.
SAP Business ByDesign roadmap 2020 - the frog is turning into a prince
SAP Business ByDesign has a new roadmap and an update for 2019. It not only makes for good reading/watching, it's how marketing should present in my opinion.