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SAP Just released this new document on version 8.81 which just went to Ramp Up (Sort of a public beta). There are many features to improve localization etc, but the major broad functional enhancements are:
More Recurring Transaction types
Preview a GL Posting effect before posting a document
Official support for the new Cockpit and Dashboards
Official support for the new ‘Integration Component’ which will allow apps such as the new free mobile SAP Business One for iPhone to work.
Some enhancements to the built in Projects functionality
The ability for 3rd party add-ins to use the new integrated Crystal Reports integration functionality
A new Request for PO/Quote function that allows you to send a PO request to multiple vendors and track their responses to choose the best priced source
Recurring activities in CRM such as recurring meetings.
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I found a well hidden section on the Sage website that outlines all of the enhancements that has occurred with every release going all the way back to version 3.50 (circa 1997)
I turned this section into a PDF document that you can take with you. It goes all the way up to the brand new Version 4.40 release that you will be receiving this week if you are current on maintenance.
Unlike the trend in most software, SAP just proved that their upcoming 8.8 release is significantly faster than the prior release, 2007a.
Test were done on transaction entry, both standalone and chained. Reporting performance was also tested. In addition, changes to back end processing occurred so that much less data is ‘locked’ and for a shorter period of time during posting so far fewer ‘record in use’ errors will occur.
This document outlines the result which range from 20% to 100% performance improvements: