It is striking how difficult SAP finds it to position itself as a reseller of HP software components.
Considering the complexity and heterogeneity of SAP, it would actually seem obvious that the HP software suite is the ideal instrument for managing SAP environments. SAP promotes its own Solution Manager as the central ALM platform, while HP offers a more comprehensive and mature testing toolset. This creates a tension for customers who must choose between tight SAP integration and superior testing capabilities.
SAP and HP have established a partnership, but the integration between SAP’s own tools and HP’s testing and ALM suite remains fragmented. Customers who invest in HP Quality Center or HP LoadRunner for SAP testing often find that integration points are limited and require significant customization effort.
Conclusion: SAP and HP should urgently work together to develop a joint strategy for providing a common solution for managing complex IT landscapes. Until then, customers need to carefully evaluate both options and implement integration solutions that bridge the gap between SAP-native tools and the HP software suite.
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