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Send us Fan MailModernizing SAP environments requires far more than executing a software upgrade or signing a new licensing agreement. Organizations migrating to SAP S/4HANA or consolidating multiple regional ERP systems into SAP often face significant risks tied to fragmented legacy data models, inconsistent master data, and undocumented transformation logic that can undermine production cutover readiness. In this session, SNP CTO Steele Arbeeny explains how Kyano Crossway supports legacy-to-SAP conversion programs beyond traditional ETL approaches by governing the entire data conversion lifecycle. Rather than treating migration as isolated data loads, Crossway structures and manages mapping logic, transformation rules, validation workflows, and traceability controls to ensure transparency and audit confidence throughout the process. As a result, organizations gain visibility into what changed, why it changed, and whether the transformed data is fully prepared for production deployment within a governed SAP-ready architecture.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/legacy-sap-workloads-readiness-turning-legacy-data-into-sap-ready-data/Questions for Panelists?

Will AI replace auditors? This episode explores how AI is transforming auditing, why human judgment remains critical, and what the future of ERP and audit looks like in an AI-driven world.=====This episode explores the impact of AI on auditing, from automation of routine tasks to its role in shaping controls and decision-making. It examines trust, regulation, and current adoption challenges, while emphasizing the continued importance of human judgment. The discussion also looks ahead to how AI will influence audit efficiency, workforce evolution, and the future of ERP within an integrated, intelligent ecosystem.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Useful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ey.comFollow Us on Social Media!SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠=====Guest: Shaylin Moodley, Ernst & Young LLPShaylin is a SAP security, risk and controls leader who acts as a guardian of audit success for SAP‑heavy organisations. He partners with CFOs, CIOs, CROs and assurance leaders to cut the cost of compliance, assure complex SAP S/4HANA programmes, and design roles, SoD and controls that stand up to regulator and auditor challenge, particularly through audit rotation, heightened scrutiny and early AI adoption. Being an IT External Auditor for a range of the FTSE 250 with one hat, allows him to advise other organisations on what an external auditor marks against when designing controls whilst he wears his second hat. With over 10+ years across all four Big Four firms, he has supported a number of clients in financial services, utilities, energy, manufacturing and consumer, navigating go lives securely, avoiding year‑end surprises and landing “no repeat findings” on critical IT and programme level controls.Host 1: Richard Howells, SAPRichard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAPOyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP's digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.Follow Oyku Ilgar on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Community⁠⁠⁠⁠=====Key Topics: AI in auditing, ERP, external audit, cybersecurity, AI adoption, controls and compliance, audit automation, SAP, digital transformation, enterprise systems, risk management, governance, auditors role, AI governance, business technology, intelligent automation, The Future of ERP, SAP Podcasts

SAP SCM value doesn't end at go-live. Jacob Ladson and Dmitry Antonovich share how continuous improvement, clean core, KPI governance, and agentic AI help organizations keep supply chain solutions delivering value.Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠===== This week, LeverX's Jacob Ladson and Dmitry Antonovich join us to discuss what happens after go-live in SAP supply chain implementations. They cover operational drift, user adoption, clean core strategy, KPI governance, continuous improvement, and how agentic AI may reshape warehouse operations. Join us as we discuss the future of the supply chain! ===== Guest 1: Jacob Ladson, EWM Practice Lead, LeverXJacob Ladson is the EWM Practice Lead at LeverX, based in Houston, Texas, where he helps organizations modernize and optimize warehouse operations using SAP Extended Warehouse Management. He brings extensive experience leading warehouse transformation initiatives across implementations, enhancements, and optimization programs for complex distribution and manufacturing environments.Jacob partners with operations and IT leaders to translate business objectives into practical SAP solutions that improve throughput, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational visibility. He is known for delivering scalable, sustainable warehouse solutions that drive measurable results beyond go-live.Guest 2: Dmitry Antanovich, Solutions Director, SAP Supply Chain Management, LeverXTechnology and business leader with a strong focus on growth, strategy, and execution in SAP-driven transformation initiatives. As a Solutions Director, I lead solution strategy and customer engagement across complex SAP programs, helping organizations translate business priorities into clear technology roadmaps. I work closely with executive stakeholders, SAP teams, and partners to guide modernization efforts, moving from legacy landscapes to scalable, cloud-enabled architectures built on SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP.Host 1: Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.===== Show Links:LeverX: https://leverx.com/SAP EWM Value Realization Program: https://leverx.com/services/sap-ewm-value-realization-programWarehouse Efficiency Check Up: https://leverx.com/services/warehouse-assessment Blogs: SAP EWM Optimization After Go-Live: Unlocking Hidden Warehouse Performance: https://leverx.com/newsroom/sap-ewm-optimization-after-go-live Common Post Go-Live Traps in SAP EWM: How to Move From Stable to High-Performing Warehousing: https://leverx.com/newsroom/common-post-go-live-traps-in-sap-ewmSupply Chain Management:  ⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠ ⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠       Follow Us on Social Media : Jacob Ladson: LinkedInRichard Howells: LinkedIn, SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn    Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!  ===== Chapters:00:00:00: Intro00:01:22: Guest's Introductions00:02:55: Why value stalls after go-live00:05:15: Common causes of post-implementation failure00:06:03: Why trust and knowledge transfer matter00:07:48: Keeping the system flexible as the business changes00:09:01: Why clean core and technical debt matter 00:10:40: Using new SAP tools to stay agile00:12:10: Revisit unused capabilities after go-live00:15:26: KPI governance after implementation00:17:00: Breaking down silos across supply chain teams00:18:49: Continuous improvement examples after go-live00:22:30: How can LeverX help in logistics implementations 00:23:42: What is the Future of Supply Chain?00:25:53: Outro

Send us Fan MailIn Orlando last week at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, SAP announced a new, AI-focused vision for its customer base. This week on ASUG Talks, Jim Lichtenwalter, Senior Podcast Producer and ASUG Talks Host, is joined by Isaac Feldberg, ASUG Senior Editor, to break down the event's announcements and put them in context for ASUG members. Key Insights What the new vision of the Autonomous Enterprise means SAP customers and their IT investments Our thoughts on SAP's decision to enable Joule agents and assistants for SAP ECC and hybrid SAP S/4HANA customers who have purchased RISE or GROW with SAPMore details around the updated SAP API policyRelated Insights Read ASUG's deep dive into the conference's full list of announcements and newsLearn more about the SAP API policy and its effects on customers 

This week on ASUG Talks, we dive deep into the evolving relationship between AI and enterprise architecture. As the technology becomes more widespread in enterprises, EAs are seeing AI change the their daily work and spur shifts in the way they approach their roles. On the podcast this week, we hear not only how AI can help EAs accomplish tasks, including SAP S/4HANA migration, but what the future holds enterprise architecture as the technology continues developing. Key TakeawaysThe three places where AI is impacting enterprise architecture The role AI solutions can have in SAP S/4HANA migrationsSpecific AI tools EAS can leverage Related InsightsLearn how Baillie Lumber unrolled SAP S/4HANA across all 30 of its facilities in only six yearsLearn more about the ASUG Pre-Conference Seminars at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference

In this episode of the CPQ Podcast, Frank Sohn speaks with Tyler Moini, Founder and Managing Director of Expedite Commerce, about how the company has evolved since its earlier positioning around composable commerce and API-first architecture. Tyler explains why Expedite Commerce now describes its approach as a governed execution platform, designed to help organizations manage commercial processes across pricing, quoting, contracts, subscriptions, billing, and asset-related workflows. A central topic in the discussion is Genesis, the company's underlying AI system. Tyler outlines why Expedite Commerce sees AI not as a separate add-on, but as part of the foundation of the platform. The conversation looks at how this approach is intended to support user guidance, manage commercial state across the revenue lifecycle, and help organizations handle complex selling environments with more structure and consistency. The episode also covers the company's target market, including mid-market and early enterprise organizations with complex revenue models, such as subscription businesses, manufacturers, and companies managing configured products, services, warranties, or serialized assets. Tyler also discusses support for CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho, as well as ERP integrations with systems including SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite, Oracle, and Workday. In addition, Frank and Tyler discuss e-commerce capabilities, billing support for more complex pricing models, and how AI may affect the future of revenue management and CPQ. The conversation provides useful context for listeners interested in CPQ, revenue lifecycle management, AI in CPQ, subscription management, digital commerce, and enterprise sales technology. If you follow developments in CPQ software, AI-driven quoting, revenue management platforms, or enterprise monetization, this episode offers a detailed look at how one vendor is approaching those challenges today. 

Invitada: Raiza Morales, Country Manager SAP Venezuela y Ecuador y Vicepresidente ComercialSAP mantiene una presencia activa en Venezuela, enfocada en la transformación digital de grandes corporaciones y PYMES con soluciones como SAP S/4HANA y Business One. Con el respaldo de partners locales (Sybven, ABSIDE, NGC), la empresa impulsa la adopción de inteligencia artificial y la migración a la nube ante la transición hacia SAP 2027.En relación a informaciones en los medios de comunicaicón, Raiza Morales comentó "... SAP se compromete a brindar mantenimiento estándar para Business Suite 7 —la versión que muchos de nuestros clientes aún utilizan— hasta finales de 2027. Las empresas tienen la opción de adquirir una extensión de mantenimiento hasta 2030 por un incremento del 2 % en las tarifas de mantenimiento. El plazo de soporte anterior, fijado para 2025, se pospuso a 2027 después de que los clientes solicitaran más tiempo para migrar a la nueva versión en 2020, lo que hace improbable que el plazo de 2027 se vuelva a modificar."

In a world of silent cyber wars, ERPs sit at the center of risk and resilience. Discover how CIOs can design ERP as a crown jewel: assume breach, use AI wisely, and balance sovereignty, trust, and business continuity.=====This episode dives into the “silent global war” on ERP, where cyber threats are constant, interconnected systems are fragile, and resilience is the new gold standard. Our guests, Bayer's Asha Vartak and SAP's Gabriela “Gabs” Fiata, unpack how to treat ERP as a mission critical crown jewel instead of a back office system, and why assuming breach changes everything about architecture, governance, and recovery. They explore how AI can both sharpen ERP security and create new risks, from detecting anomalies and reducing alert fatigue to acting as a privileged user that must be monitored. The conversation also covers digital sovereignty, data classification by design, and placing ERP at the core of digital trust, transparency, and compliance across borders. If you want practical, board level language for ERP cyber resilience, this episode is for you.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Useful Links: ⁠⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠⁠⁠Bayer⁠Follow Us on Social Media!SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: ⁠LinkedIn⁠=====Guest: Gabriele Fiata, Head of Security Market Strategy, RISE with SAPThought leader with a strong background in security as well as business processes, controls, and enterprise risk management. For more than 20 years, he has been leading teams in implementing innovative process improvements to identify and mitigate risks to promote resilience for the whole enterprise and enable overall business growth.Gabriele's LinkedInGuest: Asha Vartak, Director, Cyber Security and Risk Management at BayerAsha Vartak has a proven record of developing and executing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that align with organizational goals. Her expertise spans Cybersecurity Risk Management, Compliance, Threat Modeling, and Mitigation Planning and Implementation. She brings extensive experience in leading and consulting on business and information security initiatives for companies across multiple global regions. With an educational background spanning four countries—India, Australia, Germany, and the United States— Asha excels at building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and teams.As a motivating and inspiring leader in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, she thrives on tackling complex projects and driving them to successful completion for organizations worldwide.Host 1: Richard Howells, SAPRichard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAPOyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP's digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master's degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.Oyku's ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠SAP Community⁠⁠=====Key Topics: ERP security, ERP resilience, cloud ERP, AI in ERP, cybersecurity,RISE with SAP, SAP S/4HANA, digital sovereignty, data protection

This week on ASUG Talks, we air the first in a three-part series focused on change management. ASUG VP of Content, Patty Brown, is joined by two seasoned change management professionals who off their perspectives on how enterprises should jumpstart their OCM strategies to set a foundation for success further in the technology adoption process. Key InsightsThe importance of kicking off OCM strategies early How to obtain early buy-in from end users and organizational leadershipCommon early hurdles in OCM operations--and how to overcome them Related Insights Read about how the ASUG Campus Connect program brings together ASUG's expansive community of businesses running SAP with the academic network of SAP University AlliancesRegister to join ASUG on March 12 for an interactive ASUG Cloud ERP Community Conversation that will provide a clear, practical overview of the AI capabilities already embedded in SAP S/4HANA

This week on ASUG Talks, we learn how HP leveraged RISE with SAP to implement a single global SAP S/4HANA instance. Ramesh Gopinath, Senior Director of ERP and Workflow Platforms, joins the podcast to walk listeners throughout how the organization prioritized cross-organizational collaboration and managed critical systems downtime for maintenance during this digital transformation. Key Insights HP's experience using RISE with SAPHow the company approached testingCommunicating with end usersRelated Insights Read how Heartland Dental used SAP Build Work Zone to enable 6,000 business assistants supporting patients and doctorsJoin ASUG on March 5 for a community conversation focused on beginning to use SAP AI

How real-time security transforms ERP systems in a cloud-driven world, spotting threats instantly, leveraging AI for proactive defense, and closing common blind spots before breaches escalate. Curious about staying ahead of cyber risks?=====Mohammed Moidheen, SAP security architect at Infosys, unpacks why real-time monitoring is vital amid 2,200 daily cyber attacks costing trillions annually. He highlights blind spots like unmonitored access vulnerabilities, ignored audit logs, unsecured APIs, privileged accounts, insider threats, and poor event correlation in S/4HANA Cloud setups. AI evolves detection with predictive intelligence, automated responses, natural language queries, and cross-system pattern spotting, shifting from reactive to proactive security. Real-world cases show systems halting unusual data downloads and insider data exfiltration in minutes. Advice includes aligning with governance, prioritizing crown jewels, setting baselines, training teams, and correlating data. Infosys aids via assessments and foundational builds.Listen now and rethink what ERP can do for your organization!⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠Useful Links: ⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠Infosys.comFollow Us on Social Media!SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: LinkedIn=====Guest: Mohammed Khan Moidheen, SAP Security Architect at Infosys ConsultingMohammed Khan Moidheen is a Senior SAP Security architect with over 12 years of experience securing and operating large scale SAP landscapes across global enterprises. His expertise spans SAP S/4HANA security, ERP platform services, DevSecOps enablement, and designing audit ready security architectures aligned with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.Mohammed is CISSP and CISA certified and I excel at translating complex security requirements into actionable strategies that are practical , strategically aligned and strengthen organisational resilience.Host 1: Richard Howells, SAPRichard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAPOyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP's digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master's degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.Oyku's ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠SAP Community⁠=====Key Topics: real-time security, ERP monitoring, cloud threats, SAP S/4HANA, access management, audit logs, AI threat detection, insider threats, privileged accounts, predictive intelligence

For two decades, organisations have invested heavily in ERP and procurement platforms to digitise source-to-pay. Yet many procurement leaders still find themselves managing critical processes in Excel, chasing approvals over email, and relying on experience rather than real-time intelligence to negotiate with suppliers. The uncomfortable truth? Most enterprise systems were built for control and record-keeping, not optimisation. Unfortunately, we now live in a world increasingly defined by margin pressure, supply chain volatility, and investor scrutiny. So archaic, clunky, limited technology is no longer good enough, especially in Europe with strong economic headwinds, that will last for several years and rapid growth of AI disruption. CFOs Want Efficiency. Procurement Is Under-Resourced. Today's forward thinking CFO's are laser focused on cost discipline, working capital, OpEx/CapEx optimisation, and resilience. Global advisory firms consistently reinforce this and amplify the need for urgent digital transformation and efficient implementation of AI technology across all functions, especially procurement. McKinsey & Company highlights that digital procurement leaders can unlock 5–10% cost savings while improving speed and compliance. PwC points to AI-driven automation reducing manual effort and improving decision quality across finance and procurement. Deloitte emphasises that procurement must move from transactional processing, to insight-led value creation to meet modern CFO expectations. The ambition is there. The problem is structural. Procurement teams are often: Lean relative to spend under management Burdened with manual processes Operating across fragmented systems Dependent on legacy ERP architecture Even when CFO's fully support cost efficiency initiatives, procurement leaders struggle to execute because they lack manpower, clean data, optimal process and intelligent tooling. The ERP Illusion: Control Without Intelligence Multinational ERP platforms — such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 — are incredibly powerful financial engines. But they are not purpose-built data driven intelligence platforms, especially for areas such as procurement. They: Capture transactions. Enforce controls. Process invoices. Store supplier records. What they do not do well is: Continuously benchmark pricing. Detect commercial leakage, proactively. Provide dynamic, AI-driven negotiation insights. Surface supplier optimisation opportunities automatically. Remove friction from Supplier relationships. Worse, these systems are extremely expensive and complex. Companies often pay for vast feature sets they never fully deploy, let alone understand. Customisation is costly. Implementation cycles are long and upgrades can be highly disruptive. As a result, procurement teams have no choice but to revert to: Excel models. Offline bid comparisons. Manual supplier evaluations. Email-driven approvals. Even pen and paper in parts of the workflow. The industry becomes digitally "enabled", but not digitally optimised. Even Major Procurement Suites Have Limitations Many of the major procurement platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, and Jaggaer have advanced the market significantly. Yet challenges remain: Rigid workflows. Heavy configuration. Limited/Non existent contextual AI. Fragmented modules across sourcing, contracts, and P2P. High total cost of ownership. They digitise process, but often stop short of delivering continuous, embedded intelligence. Procurement becomes systemised, but not truly strategic. AI Changes the Equation Artificial intelligence shifts procurement from reactive administration to proactive optimisation. Instead of merely recording what has happened, AI answers: Where are we overpaying? Which suppliers present commercial risk? Which contracts contain value leakage? Where can we renegotiate based on real-time market data? Which spend categories are fragmented and unleveraged? AI can: Benchmark pricing at ...

This week on ASUG Talks, we kick of the first in a two-part series focused on what critical steps organizations should take as they begin their AI journeys. Anurag Barua and Paul Modderman return to the podcast after their episodes focused on agentic and generative AI to offer their insights on this critical first steps. Key InsightsHow to approach budgeting The importance of AI centers of excellence How to develop and enable AI "sherpas" in your organizationRelated Insights Read about the recent SAP S/4HANA compatibility pack extension Read ASUG CEO & Chief Community Champion Geoff Scott's thoughts on how enterprises should approach de-customization as the SAP ECC end-of-maintenance deadline approaches

In a follow-up to the live episode of ASUG Talks recorded at ASUG Tech Connect last November featuring questions submitted by the conference's attendees, ASUG CEO & Chief Community Champion, Geoff Scott is joined once again by analysts Joshua Greenbaum and Jon Reed. They dive in to those submitted questions left unanswered. Key Insights:The part ERP systems play in an IT environment How enterprises can facilitate SAP S/4HANA user readinessThe best SAP Cloud ALM featuresRelated InsightsListen to the trio's first episode addressing ASUG Tech Connect attendee questionsDive into ASUG's recent interview with Jan GilgRegister to join the first ASUG SAP BTP and AI Community meeting of the year on Jan. 28

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   The Widening IT Talent Gap, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) How Executives Are Regaining Control of Their ERP Projects (Stuart Robb, Third Stage Consulting) Why Kingfisher Said No to SAP S/4HANA   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.  

SAP BTP expert Sebastiano Marchesini shares his story of a near-perfect SAP S/4HANA go-live. Working with a famous food and beverage company, his team built a BTP extension to automate invoice processing using AI. Sebastiano credits theproject's success to high customer involvement, where constant collaboration and consistent testing ensured a smooth rollout. He emphasizes the "Clean Core" philosophy—using frameworks like CAP (SAP Cloud Application Programming Model) to build future-proof solutions that won't break with system updates. Learn about the unique go-live atmosphere fueled by snacks, Lego, and freshly baked cakes from the client's test kitchen! And at the end of the episode, Sebastiano shares his words of wisdom.Sebastiano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiano-marchesini/SAP BTP: https://www.sap.com/products/technology-platform.htmlLearnhow students can certify in SAP for free with SAPLearning Hub, student edition. (https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/

In episode 271 of our SAP on Azure video podcast we talk about very large HANA environments on Azure. Already in the early days of running SAP on Azure, we had customers with large HANA environemnts. Obviously, in the beginning we talked about 2 or 4 Terrabyte systems. We were always supporting the largets environment and today we want to talk about a new recent S/4HANA scale-out environment with 24 TB VMs. This whole projects shows how the growth even of complex HANA architectures, from 3 TB to 6TH, 12 TB, 24 TB or even 32 TB is something that we support on Azure. To share more about this amazing journey, I am happy to wecleom Abbas and Momin on our show today. Find all the links mentioned here: https://www.saponazurepodcast.de/episode271Reach out to us for any feedback / questions:* Goran Condric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorancondric/* Holger Bruchelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-bruchelt/ #Microsoft #SAP #Azure #SAPonAzure #HighAvailability #ScaleOut

Most large enterprises rely on a handful of expansive technology platform solutions to run their business, and the most prominent and widely deployed in oil and gas is SAP. As I've outlined in my books, enterprise solutions such as SAP are also migrating to digital technologies, which triggers a major question: what is the optimal upgrade path for an SAP customer, or any enterprise technology, to adopt? Broadly speaking, there are two strategies to this vexxing question: a brownfield migration or "lift and shift" and a greenfield re-implementation or "start afresh". The problem is that brownfield upgrades rarely deliver any ROI while greenfield is seen as too risky, costly, or complex to execut, especially at the global scale one encounters among the oil and gas majors. Is there a third path, where organizations can preserve their historical data, stay compliant, and still deliver tangible business outcomes? In this episode I speak with Don Mahoney,  Global Head of Products and Innovation at SNP Group about a new approach, coined 'bluefield'. Bluefield lets companies dial in just the right amount of transformation, one that preserves key data, avoids excessive risk, and achieves a positive ROI. I'm very interested in how Bluefield works, how it supports AI training strategies, when to use it, and why it's becoming an attractive model for SAP S/4HANA transitions, and indeed all major platform solution transformations. 

In this episode of SUGTalks, Craig continues the conversation with Ian Mallinson, UKISUG Board Member, and David Yawalkar, Head of Solution Management, RISE with SAP, to discuss SAP's cloud roadmap and what that means for customers. They explore the differences between S/4HANA on-prem and cloud editions, including cloud-only AI, sustainability tools, central finance, and new Business Data Cloud apps. The discussion also covers clean core, how tools like Signavio, LeanIX and BTP support modernisation, and the incentives and support SAP is offering to help customers transition to S/4HANA. To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-schemeYou can find the UKISUG blog on SAP ERP, private edition, transition option here: https://www.sapusers.org/resource/sap-s-cloud-subscription-transition-option.htmlUKISUG Members can access the SAP S/4HANA and RISE Report 2024 here: https://www.sapusers.org/resource/sap-s-4hana-and-rise-report-2024.html

In this episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Ian Mallinson, UKISUG Board Member, and David Yawalkar, Head of Solution Management, RISE with SAP, to explore the real cost of “doing nothing” when it comes to SAP roadmaps and cloud transformation.They break down the key maintenance deadlines and look at the evolving SAP landscape, from on-premise and private cloud to public cloud, and how the SUGEN Transformation Charter is helping users navigate timelines, Clean Core, and cloud-only innovation.To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-schemeYou can find the UKISUG blog on SAP ERP, private edition, transition option here: https://www.sapusers.org/resource/sap-s-cloud-subscription-transition-option.htmlUKISUG Members can access the SAP S/4HANA and RISE Report 2024 here: https://www.sapusers.org/resource/sap-s-4hana-and-rise-report-2024.html

In dieser Folge hören wir Dulaan Punsag-Odefey (kurz Dulana), Organizational Change Management Lead im SAP S/4HANA Finance Digital Transformation Programm “fast4ward” bei Hapag-Lloyd. Dulana gewährt spannende Einblicke, wie Change Readiness Assessments, Pulse Checks und lokale Präsenz dazu beitragen, Akzeptanz und Produktivität in einem globalen Transformationsprogramm zu sichern. Außerdem teilt sie ihre Erfahrungen, welche zentrale Rolle Leadership Alignment und datengestützte Diagnosen für einen nachhaltigen Wandel spielen – und welche typischen Stolperfallen man besser vermeidet. Nach Discover, Prepare und Explore befindet sich das Programm nun in der Realize Phase und Dulana zeigt damit, wie Change Management von Anfang an wirksam verankert werden kann.

In an exclusive interview, Irfan Khan,  President & Chief Product Officer of SAP Data & Analytics, joined ASUG Talks to lay out the SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) announcements coming out of SAP TechEd. Following up on his appearance on ASUG Talks earlier this year, Irfan also discusses the SAP customer community's reception of SAP BDC and how it fits into the software company's suite-first strategy.  Key Insights:   How customers are leveraging SAP BDCHow SAP BDC specifically helps customers with SAP S/4HANA adoption What future development of SAP BDC might look like  Related Insights:  Read our insights from ASUG Tech ConnectListen to an episode of ASUG Talks focused on future-proofing IT careersTune in to our exclusive with SAP executive board member Thomas Saueressig

In episode 266 of our SAP on Azure video podcast we talk about security with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition.Today we continue our story about SAP and Microsoft security. So far we focused on RISE and on-prem SAP environments. But what about the SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition? Today we switch the focus to Public Cloud and I am really happy to have Martin Pankraz and Patrick Boch from SAP with us here. Find all the links mentioned here: https://www.saponazurepodcast.de/episode266Reach out to us for any feedback / questions:* Goran Condric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorancondric/* Holger Bruchelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-bruchelt/ #Microsoft #SAP #Azure #SAPonAzure #Security #S4HANA

Integrando operaciones en 112 países y más de 50,000 empleados en menos de 20 horas, Nestlé protagonizó una de las migraciones más grandes y rápidas de SAP al trasladar su infraestructura global a SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.

Recorded live on ASUG Best Practices for Oil, Gas, and Energy conference keynote stage, this special episode of ASUG Talks focuses on how enterprises in these industries are using SAP solutions to drive efficient and safe operations, while spurring IT innovation. This roundtable of IT experts--approaching these topics from different areas of their businesses--shared how their organizations are leveraging SAP, and steps attendees (and listeners!) should take to set the stage for success with their SAP investments. Key Insights: How to prepare organizational data to be effectively used in finance, supply chain, and maintenance operationsWays SAP solutions are enabling OGE organizations to overcome industry specific hurdles The place SAP Datasphere and SAP Business Data Cloud play in setting a foundation for AI solutionsRelated Insights Learn about how Align Technology's used RISE with SAP to adopt SAP S/4HANA: (https://www.asug.com/insights/inside-align-technologys-journey-toward-better-business-outcomes-with-rise-with-sap) On Oct. 23, tune in to a ASUG Community Conversation focused on governing enterprise architecture in the SAP landscape: (https://www.asug.com/events/from-frameworks-to-impact-governing-ea-in-the-sap-landscape)

This week on ASUG Talks, we hear from another SAP customer that has leveraged SAP S/4HANA to drive improved business processes. Elisa Smith, Global Manager of Operation Assets at Precision Drilling, sat down with us before her presentation at ASUG Best Practices for Oil, Gas, and Energy. She not only detailed the organization's S/4 journey, but also detailed how the ERP platform helped spur better data governance and improved asset maintenance and management processes.  Key Insights The challenges Precision Drilling overcame during its S/4 implementation How the ERP platform helped addressed reporting gaps and provided users with improved real-time asset visibilityThe evolution of Precision Drilling's data strategy Related Insights Learn more about ExxonMobil's digital transformation journey and insights: https://www.asug.com/insights/asug-best-practices-accelerating-transformation-at-scale-in-oil-gas-and-energyGain insights from the SAP Connect conference: https://www.asug.com/insights/sap-connect-unveils-supply-chain-orchestration-intelligent-applications-as-sap-business-suite-takes-center-stage

Subscribe to ASUG Talks on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Spotify. While moving to SAP S/4HANA is top of mind for SAP users, many are unsure how to proceed. According to the 2025 ASUG Pulse of the SAP Customer Research, 47% are citing the move as a top challenge in 2025. Another 56% indicate that SAP S/4HANA skills are the most important to have this year—whether they have the talent on their team or not. Now that numerous enterprises have successfully transitioned to the platform, best practices have been tried, tested, and are poised to help those who are ready.In this episode of ASUG Talks, Dr. Uwe Grigoleit, SVP of Customer Evolution at SAP, joins the podcast to share actionable advice for getting started on the ERP transformation journey. He guides listeners through decisions like Brownfield versus Greenfield transition, tapping AI for the heavy lifting on master data integration, and how AI tools from SAP help with testing new processes. Key Insights:Tangible steps for getting ahead of the 2027 end-of-maintenance date for SAP Business Suite 7 and SAP ECC 6Business transformation best practicesThe role of AI in testing automations, guiding decisions, and integrating with vendorsRelated Insights: ASUG Talks recent conversation with Dee Houchen, CMO of SAP Signaio and LeanIX: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/key-erp-innovation-insights-from-the-sap/id1613357106?i=1000728934206Read insights about the latest SAP S/4HANA research from ASUG and BearingPoint: https://www.asug.com/insights/sap-s-4hana-adoption-trends-insights-and-advice

With the looming 2027 maintenance deadline for SAP ECC 6.0, navigating digital transformations is a critical focus for many SAP customers. It's also a significant challenge. According to the 2025 ASUG Pulse of the SAP Customer Research, 47% reported migrating to SAP S/4HANA as a challenge for their enterprise. With that in mind, SAP is trying to help its customers through these challenges, complex, and resource-heavy digital transformation projects. The integrated toolchain--including SAP Signavio, SAP LeanIX, WalkMe, and SAP Cloud ALM--is aimed at assisting enterprises as they undertake SAP transformation projects. This week on ASUG Talks, we are joined by Dee Houchen, CMO of SAP Signavio and SAP LeanIX; and Kelly Downling, ASUG Director of Product Strategy. The two discussed the recent SAP Transformation Excellence Summit, where the toolchain took center stage, and how customers are leveraging these solutions to faciliate digital transformation projects. Key Insights:  How SAP integrated toolchain solutions tackle different, vital aspects of digital transformation projects  Examples of customers leveraging these solutions How AI integration improves the transformation projectRelated Insights  Read an FAQ about the SAP Safekeeper program: https://www.asug.com/insights/your-sap-investment-unleashed-unlocking-sap-safekeeper-your-questions-answeredLearn how Carlisle Companies unified its customer experience (CX) systems: https://www.asug.com/insights/how-carlisle-unified-its-cx-systems-to-strengthen-the-carlisle-experience

I sat down with Leo de Araujo, Head of Global Business Innovation at Syntax Systems, to unpack a problem every SAP team knows too well. Years of enhancements and quick fixes leave you with custom code that nobody wants to document, a maze of SharePoint folders, and hard questions whenever S/4HANA comes up. What does this program do. What breaks if we change that field. Do we have three versions of the same thing. Leo's answer is Syntax AI CodeGenie, an agentic AI solution with a built-in chatbot that finally treats documentation and code understanding as a living part of the system, not an afterthought. Here's the thing. CodeGenie automates the creation and upkeep of custom code documentation, then lets you ask plain-language questions about function and business value. Instead of hunting through 40-page PDFs, teams can ask, “Do we already upload sales orders from Excel,” or “What depends on this BAdI,” and get an instant explanation. That changes migration planning. You can see what to keep, what to retire, and where standard capabilities or new extensions make more sense, which shortens the path to S/4HANA Cloud and helps you stay on a clean core. We also talk about how this is delivered. CodeGenie runs on SAP Business Technology Platform, connects through standard APIs, and avoids intrusive add-ons. It is compatible with SAP S/4HANA, S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition through RISE with SAP, and on-premises ECC. Security comes first, with tenant isolation for each customer and no custom code shared externally or used for AI model training. The result is a setup that respects enterprise guardrails while still giving developers and architects fast answers. Clean core gets a plain explanation in this episode. Build outside the application with published APIs, keep upgrades predictable, and innovate at the edge where you can move quickly. CodeGenie gives you the visibility to make that real, surfacing what you actually run today and how it ties to outcomes, so you can design a migration roadmap that fits the business rather than guessing from stale documents. Leo also previews the Gen AI Starter Pack, launching September 9. It bundles a managed, model-flexible platform with workshops, use-case ideation, and initial builds, so teams can move from curiosity to working solutions without locking themselves into a single provider. Paired with CodeGenie and Syntax's development accelerators, the Starter Pack points toward something SAP leaders have wanted for years, a practical way to shift from in-core customizations to clean-core extensions with much less friction. If you are planning S/4HANA, balancing hybrid and multi-cloud realities, or simply tired of tribal knowledge around critical programs, this conversation is for you. We get specific about how CodeGenie works, where it saves time and cost, and how Syntax is shaping a playbook for AI that helps teams deliver results they can trust. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

ASUG recently collaborated with Intel and Microsoft to examine two of the hottest topics in the SAP ecosystem: cloud migration and AI adoption. As SAP continues spurring its customer base to embrace the cloud, citing next-generation AI solutions as a critical benefit to this shift, this research sheds light into how the cloud environments ASUG members are choosing, and what processes they are using AI solutions to improve. Blake Baltazar, ASUG Senior Project & Research Analyst, and Marissa Gilbert, ASUG Research Director, join ASUG Talks this week to break down this research and its key findings. Key InsightsWhat factors drive cloud adoption The cost ASUG members reported paying for their cloud services What AI solutions respondents are leveragingRelated Resources Read ASUG's SAP S/4HANA focused research and listen to a recent podcast with the ASUG research team on the key findings. Read how Carhartt leveraged SAP Commerce Cloud to modernize its global commerce infrastructure. Join ASUG on Aug. 20 for an Ask Me Anything Community Conversation on SAP Process Integration & Orchestration (PI/PO). 

Meet Venkata Ramana Reddy Bussu—a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer & SAP Architect whose fingerprints are on some of the world's most complex enterprise transformations ☁️

SAP S/4HANA officially released 10 years ago. In that decade, SAP has not only encouraged its customer base to embrace the next-generation ERP platform, but it also spurred widespread cloud migration. The ASUG research team has monitored the adoption of both S/4HANA and cloud environments for several years. In this year's research, sponsored by BearingPoint, they found continued adoption of both S/4HANA and cloud environments among the ASUG membership. Marissa Gilbert, ASUG Research Director, and Blake Baltazar, Senior Project & Research Analyst, join ASUG Talks to discuss the research and the trends they are seeing. Key InsightsYear-over-year S/4HANA adoption trends observed by ASUG research Insights into cloud environment adoption RISE and GROW with SAP adoption rates, and factors spurring organizations to leverage these offerings. Related ContentRead more about SAP's recent acquisition of SmartRecruiters, a human resources solution, as a way to bolster SAP SuccessFactors HCM functions.Tune into an ASUG Community Conversation on Aug. 5 focused on demystifying SAP's integration landscape.  

In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, host Jerry Lowery dives into the transformative power of the Parallel Line (PL) in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. Joined by Ajay Kumar from Infosys, and SAP experts Nicola Pace and Jai Srinivasan, the discussion explores how the Parallel Line enables seamless configuration, testing, and data migration, without disrupting the main project line. Learn from real-world implementation experiences, discover key benefits, prerequisites, and best practices, and get a glimpse into the future roadmap of this innovative capability. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com.

Conducting a single SAP S/4HANA digital transformation is complicated enough. In this episode of ASUG Talks, we sat down with Travis Smith, Principal SAP Enterprise Architect at SA Power Networks. The Australian utility company tackled TWO RISE with SAP projects at the same time. Travis walks ASUG Talks through just how.Key Insights:The reasoning for a dual digital transformation and how SA Power Networks managed such a projectWays the organization obtained stakeholder buy-in for this digital transformation projectSA Power Networks' integration strategyRelated Resources:ASUG Fall Conferences are gearing up. Join us for the following events:SAP for Utilities, Presented by ASUG: Sept. 8-10 in Denver, CO.ASUG Best Practices for Oil, Gas, and Energy: Oct. 6-8 in Houston, TXASUG Tech Connect: Nov. 4-6 in Louisville, KYListen to ASUG Talks' interview with the authors of “SAP Business Technology Platform,” a recent SAP Press release

Join host Yannick Peterschmitt and guest Alok Kumar, CEO of ZaranTech, as they explore how learning drives successful SAP S/4HANA Cloud transformations. Discover why mindset matters more than tools, how emotional intelligence fuels adoption, and what it takes to build career confidence, not just pass certifications. From cloud myths to practical upskilling strategies, this episode is packed with insights for professionals and organizations embracing change. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com.

In this latest ASUG Talks roundtable, we dive deep into the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). The solution helps SAP customers tackle a variety of functions. But where should users begin?We are joined by the authors of the SAP Press publication SAP Business Technology Platform :  Smitha BandaShibaji ChandraChun Aun GooiThey cover how enterprises can begin successfully leveraging SAP BTP and laid out some of the most interesting use cases featured in the publication.  Related Resources Learn how Woodstream Corporation approached its SAP S/4HANA implementation. Read our interview with CIO  Melissa Oldfield.Gain insights from SAP President of Cloud ERP, David Robinsion around the evolving SAP cloud ERP stategy. Listen to his thoughts. 

In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, we explore novaCapta's transformative journey from SAP Business by Design to SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Join hosts Yannick, along with novaCapta's co-CEOs Marcus Schneider and Oliver Palmer, as they share valuable insights on seamless integration, maximizing strengths of tools like Dynamics 365 and Atlassian Cloud, and optimizing intercompany processes. They discuss the strategic decisions and business motivations behind this transition, lessons learned, and tangible benefits for operations. Dive into their experiences and discover the potential of SAP's next-gen ERP solution.

Send us a textImplementing a robust automated testing strategy for SAP S/4HANA is essential for maintaining system integrity during upgrades, integrations, and performance enhancements. Effective strategies must prioritize end-to-end testing that encompasses core business processes, custom configurations, and third-party integrations to ensure complete coverage. By automating these tests, organizations can significantly reduce deployment-related downtime, accelerate release cycles, and maintain confidence that the system consistently meets evolving business needs with reliability and efficiency.In this episode, Sam Gupta engages in a LinkedIn live session with Chris Rolls, CEO Americas, TTC Global in a live LinkedIn session and discusses S/4 automated testing strategies and case studies.Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

In episode 239 of our SAP on Azure video podcast we talk about Azure NetApp Files. After focusing on AI in the last few shows, lets get back to something more deterministik: Storage! We had already talked about sophisticated storage requirements for SAP S/4HANA projects and how Azure NetApp Files provides one of the best and most performant options for the most demanding workload. However, flexibility was sometimes an issue. With the new flexible service level ANF allows you now to independently configure storage capacity and throughput, optimizing costs and performance by right-sizing based on your needs. To give us more insights on this (and covering the latest news around ANF in general) we have Geert joining us again. Find all the links mentioned here: https://www.saponazurepodcast.de/episode239Reach out to us for any feedback / questions:* Robert Boban: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rboban/* Goran Condric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorancondric/* Holger Bruchelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-bruchelt/ #Microsoft #SAP #Azure #SAPonAzure #Storage #ANF #Infrastructure

In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Yannick Peterschmitt talks with Daniel Mateo, an experienced SAP project manager and newly nominated SAP Champion, about implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. Daniel shares his journey from ABAP developer to SAP Champion, highlighting key lessons learned, the importance of fit-to-standard practices, and the benefits of real-time analytics. He addresses common concerns about transitioning to the cloud and offers practical advice for companies considering the move. Tune in to learn how SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition can drive business transformation and innovation. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com

Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into demand planning using SAP Integrated Business Planning for Supply Chain (SAP IBP) with S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. Our SAP expert guests, Markus Oertelt and Vivek Sinkar, share their knowledge on integrating SAP's IBP for seamless demand forecasting and management. Learn about the essential steps in configuring and optimizing your demand planning strategies for optimal efficiency and success. If you are curious about enhancing your production planning capabilities, this episode is a must-listen. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com

Each year, ASUG charts the shifting attitudes, focuses, hurdles, and solution adoption rates among its members with the annual Pulse of the SAP Customer Research project. With the release of the 2025 iteration, ASUG Content Manager Jim Lichtenwalter sat down with Marissa Gilbert, ASUG Research Director, and Geoff Scott, ASUG CEO & Chief Community Champion.The three discussed key highlights from the research--including popular focuses and challenges among ASUG members--and what the data is saying about how the ASUG Community is approaching SAP innovation.Key insights from the conversation include:What SAP undertakings ASUG Members are prioritizing in 2025.Top challenges ASUG Members are facing, especially as they embrace SAP S/4HANA and migrate to the cloud.The breakdown of environments ASUG Members are leveraging to run their SAP investments.Download the full 2025 ASUG Pulse of the SAP Customer report here.

Send us a textEnsuring near-zero downtime for Fortune 100 companies handling millions of transactions requires a strategic approach that blends high-availability architectures, real-time failover mechanisms, and robust disaster recovery planning. Navigating the intricate ecosystem of SAP S/4HANA—where interconnected systems drive mission-critical operations—demands a deep understanding of integration patterns, middleware, and cloud optimizations. While SAP S/4HANA offers powerful in-memory computing and streamlined processes, its ability to support high-volume environments often hinges on complementary solutions like hyperscaler infrastructure, advanced caching mechanisms, and custom performance tuning. Successfully migrating ECC workloads to S/4HANA means addressing these complexities head-on, ensuring that scalability, resilience, and minimal disruption remain at the core of the transition strategy.In this episode, Sam Gupta engages in a LinkedIn live session with Steele Arbeeny, with SNP, to provide insights into SAP S/4 HANA best practices for high-volume industries.Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Fernanda Rodrigues discusses the critical importance of regular upgrades for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition. Joined by SAP experts Franziska Rup and Jens Fieger, they dive into SAP's release strategy and provide insights on integrating updates as part of your IT strategy. Learn how to leverage new innovations and reduce business downtimes through best practices and strategic planning. Whether it's improving security, operational efficiency, or keeping your systems agile, find out how regular upgrades can drive business success. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   How DeepSeek is Changing the AI Sector, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Inside a Massive Government ERP Implementation (Aaron Patterson, Third Stage Consulting) Inside the Massive $100M SAP S/4HANA Failure at Spar Group   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.  

In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Yannick Peterschmitt explores the early stages of Connect44's journey from SAP Business ByDesign to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. The podcast features Xenopol Oprea, Product Manager at telecoms infrastructure provider Connect44, and Raphael Finck, CEO of SAP partner Snap. They discuss the challenges, best practices, and experiences of the initial phases of this major project. Learn about the key considerations in selecting the right partner, the importance of a cloud mindset, and the role of SAP Digital Discovery Assessment in optimizing business processes. Tune in to hear how Connect44 is navigating this significant transition and the insights gained so far. And stay tuned for more episodes with Connect 44 and Snap in the future. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com.

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Join us as we dive into Accelleron's journey with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, focusing on their innovative AI use case developed during SAP's Switzerland Hackathon. Host Markus Oertelt, joined by Annika Baechle from Accelleron and Alexander Finger from SAP, explores the challenges and successes of implementing a global ERP system across 40 nations, the value of diversity, and the strategic role of AI in streamlining test plans. Learn how Accelleron's Test Plan Ninja Fiori app pushes boundaries in automation and compliance. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com.

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   How Microsoft is Halting the Construction of a $3.3 Billion Data Center, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Explaining Digital Transformation to Your Grandma (Bret Robinson, Data Worx Global) Workday vs SAP S/4HANA: Which ERP is Right For You?   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.  

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:    Trends in Manufacturing Tech, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)  AI and Mass Surveillance (Dave Crysler, the Crysler Hub)  SAP S/4HANA's 2027 Deadline    We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.