SAP Business Process Management

Pandora embarks on SAP S/4HANA Cloud digital transformation

When its ERP system became outdated, Pandora chose S/4HANA Cloud for its business process transformation. The new system is expected to unify data and improve customer experience. Continue Reading

Florida Crystals simplifies SAP environment with move to AWS

Florida Crystals' consolidation of its SAP landscape to a managed services SaaS deployment on AWS has enabled the company to focus on business process transformation. Continue Reading

Process mining tool provides guidance based on past projects

SAP Signavio Process Explorer is a next step in the evolution of process mining, delivering recommendations on transformation projects based on thousands of completed projects. Continue Reading

Layoffs hit 2.5% of SAP workforce; Qualtrics up for sale

SAP is reducing its workforce in a 'targeted restructuring' and selling Qualtrics. The layoffs mimic other vendors, and the sale could benefit both companies, analysts said. Continue Reading

SAP leadership gets good grade, but has room to improve

SAP CEO Christian Klein has performed well under tough conditions, observers said, but he still must deal with challenges like improving product strategy and S/4HANA migrations. Continue Reading

SAP's future hinges on opening up its IT stack

SAP's first 50 years centered on core ERP systems for internal business operations, but the years ahead must focus on extending functionality outside of the enterprise. Continue Reading

SAP security requires specific skills, teamwork

Critical SAP vulnerabilities are a constant concern and are increasing as SAP systems open more due to digital transformation and integration with other systems. Continue Reading

SAP low-code platform looks to fill developer gaps

SAP Build, a new low-code platform that debuted at SAP TechEd, is designed to enable business users to create apps, but it's entering a noisy market and may struggle to find users. Continue Reading

SAP Sustainability Control Tower looks to ease ESG reporting

SAP Sustainability Control Tower enables companies of all sizes to gather and manage ESG data. The revamped SaaS model focuses on better ease of use and quicker return of value. Continue Reading

SAP improves UX functionality for Intelligent Spend

At SAP Spend Connect, the vendor unveiled new updates to SAP Intelligent Spend applications, including a consumer-like buying experience and a centralized procurement capability. Continue Reading

Santander joins SAP MBC to embed financials into processes

SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity has added Santander Bank to its partner list to help companies reduce the complexity of embedding financial services into ERP applications. Continue Reading

At 50, SAP finds itself at another crossroads

Over its 50-year history, SAP rode business and technology trends to the top of the ERP industry, but it now is at a crossroads and will need to continue to innovate to thrive. Continue Reading

Third-party SAP support offers migration flexibility

Third-party support providers make a pitch that they can provide greater flexibility at a lower cost, but customers should think things through before making a switch. Continue Reading

Saueressig: SAP's future is multi-tenant SaaS ERP

SAP's Thomas Saueressig explains the future of multi-tenant cloud ERP for SAP customers and why it will take some large companies longer to get there. Continue Reading

SAP earnings reveal cloud as largest revenue stream

SAP reported strong cloud revenue for Q2 2022, driven by increased adoption of Rise with SAP. But it faces a challenging Q3 due to inflationary pressures and the Ukraine war. Continue Reading

SAP exec talks new opportunities S/4HANA Cloud provides

In this Q&A, Thomas Saueressig, SAP's head of product engineering, discusses the advantages of S/4HANA Cloud, along with the complexities that customers face in making the move. Continue Reading

SAP Sapphire Now 2022 news, trends and analysis

The user conference puts sustainability and the supply chain front and center, along with SAP's continued quest to attract users to its cloud products. Continue Reading

SAP exec: Begin to prepare a sustainability strategy now

In this Q&A, SAP's Jim Sullivan discusses why sustainability has become an issue that companies need to take seriously, taking into account more regulation and consumer attitudes. Continue Reading

SAP's S/4HANA Cloud goal is outcomes, not deployment model

In this Q&A, Sven Denecken of SAP discusses deployment options for S/4HANA Cloud and how the cloud offers more flexibility for changing conditions. Continue Reading

Skytap targets staged HANA migrations for IBM Power Systems

SAP customers who want to begin a cloud migration to HANA but aren't ready for a full migration can move workloads onto IBM Power Systems to the Skytap IaaS on Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading

Faced with growing demand, 3 companies turn to S/4HANA Cloud

Three companies explain why they selected S/4HANA Cloud as a core system for digital transformation. One key takeaway: Good change management is required. Continue Reading

SAP innovation wing aims to shape future of ERP technology

Self-learning AI and analytics that are smart enough to launch dashboards and alerts are among the research projects that could someday become SAP products. Continue Reading

Sapphire 2022 provided scaled-down value

Rise with SAP took a backseat to sustainability at SAP Sapphire 2022, which returned as a live event. There were no big products announcements, just a flurry of updates. Continue Reading

SAP Sapphire focuses on speed, disruption, sustainability

At SAP Sapphire 2022, the ERP vendor highlighted accelerating business transformation, disruptions to supply chains and sustainability as main challenges that businesses face. Continue Reading

SAP Sapphire returns as a scaled-down live event

SAP Sapphire 2022 is back with an in-person and virtual program. Rise with SAP will be a hot topic, but SAP also needs to focus on SAP Business Network and Business Technology Platform. Continue Reading

SAP teams up with BCG on sustainability strategy

SAP and BCG combine products to enable implementing sustainability programs around eliminating carbon emissions, reducing waste and tracking environmental, social and governance information. Continue Reading

Top SAP S/4HANA alternatives to add to your ERP shortlist

SAP S/4HANA competitors from Microsoft, Oracle and QAD have much of the capability and scalability you need but with less of the hassle. Here's how they compare. Continue Reading

Unilever pursues supply chain sustainability with blockchain

Unilever deploys blockchain-enabled GreenToken by SAP to help ensure the palm oil used in its products comes from responsible sources and doesn't contribute to rainforest loss. Continue Reading

How to think long term about SAP ECC customizations

Because customizations have long-term implications, organizations currently running SAP ECC as their core ERP system must give careful thought to their approach. Learn more. Continue Reading

4 steps for creating an analytics strategy on SAP ECC

Many companies can benefit from analytics' capabilities, and organizations staying on SAP ECC can still create an effective analytics strategy. Learn how. Continue Reading

SAP S/4HANA migration: A definitive guide

Implementing S/4HANA comes with significant risk -- yet it also offers a real opportunity for digital transformation. Here's the information and best practices to ensure success. Continue Reading

Compare SAP greenfield vs. brownfield approach for S/4HANA

Here's an explanation of the key differences between SAP greenfield vs. brownfield, what a third, hybrid approach can do for an S/4HANA migration and questions to help you decide. Continue Reading

5 SAP S/4HANA certification and training courses to consider

Online training from LinkedIn Learning, Skillshare, Udemy and SAP may be the fastest route to S/4HANA proficiency -- and higher levels of mastery including certification. Continue Reading

SAP Business ByDesign vs. SAP S/4HANA: A comparison

After years of evolution, Business ByDesign has found a sweet spot in SaaS ERP for SMBs and the public sector compared with S/4HANA's strengths in larger enterprise deployments. Continue Reading

5 steps for boosting SAP ECC security

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for organizations. Learn some key steps that companies with SAP ECC should follow to boost their security and stay safe. Continue Reading

A short guide to primary SAP S/4HANA modules and LOBs

SAP groups S/4HANA modules around lines of business. Here's a quick overview of modules and features for finance, HCM, procurement, manufacturing and more. Continue Reading

9 top SAP S/4HANA benefits for businesses

For today's highly nimble business models, SAP S/4HANA can provide speed, flexibility, simplicity, faster analytics, lower costs and the strength of HANA's in-memory database. Continue Reading

SAP Process Automation offers low-code RPA, workflow tool

Companies can now automate business processes with SAP Process Automation, a low-code tool that combines SAP Workflow Management and SAP Robotic Process Automation. Continue Reading

How SAP tools could help you move to continuous accounting

SAP tools like SAP Business Planning and Consolidation can help companies switch from periodic closing to continuous accounting and planning. Learn more about how it works. Continue Reading

Solving GAAP vs. IFRS, other accounting challenges with SAP

SAP ERP products can help users with international accounting challenges like GAAP vs. IFRS. Learn how the software can potentially make the process easier. Continue Reading

IBM Breakthrough targets Rise with SAP, deepening ties

IBM's new Breakthrough, a bundle of IaaS and consulting services, is aimed at giving SAP customers one-stop shopping for S/4HANA cloud transformations. v Continue Reading

How can SAP's Financial Closing Cockpit streamline closing?

SAP's Financial Closing Cockpit and its next-generation cloud iteration could help companies manage their closing more efficiently. Learn more about the applications' capabilities. Continue Reading

SAP reports strong Q4 earnings; acquires Taulia

SAP Q4 2021 cloud earnings were strong, and the company added to its portfolio by acquiring Taulia for cash management and investing in intelligent contract firm Icertis. Continue Reading

Rise with SAP will continue to evolve in 2022

Experts see Rise with SAP as a mixed bag. The program has the tools to provide a path to S/4HANA, but SAP still needs to show the value of an S/4HANA cloud migration. Continue Reading

What SAP product supports project-based teams?

SAP's SuccessFactors Dynamic Teams could help support project-based teams in the workplace and solve associated challenges. Learn more about the new capabilities. Continue Reading

How can SAP IBP help address supply chain challenges?

As supply chain issues continue to affect companies, SAP's Integrated Business Planning could help improve users' supply chain management. Learn how. Continue Reading

Should SAP users move from APO to IBP?

SAP is emphasizing its Integrated Business Planning product and moving its Advanced Planning and Optimization tools out of the spotlight. Learn whether users should transition to IBP. Continue Reading

How can SAP's predictive analytics improve SCM?

SAP's predictive analytics could help users with their supply chain management as supply chain problems persist. Learn more about how these capabilities could benefit users. Continue Reading

Security initiatives can accelerate an S/4HANA migration

In this Q&A, Juan Pablo Perez-Etchegoyen, CTO at Onapsis, discusses why it's important for companies to include security measures at the beginning of an S/4HANA migration project. Continue Reading

How can SAP's Signavio acquisition help companies?

Learn about process mining's capabilities and how Rise with SAP users could potentially benefit from the company acquiring process mining company Signavio. Continue Reading

SAP strives to attract app developers with BTP

SAP wants its Business Technology Platform to compete with development platforms from AWS, Azure and GCP and help it to modernize its image. Continue Reading

A year in, Rise with SAP sees traction, but messaging still muddy

After a year, the returns on Rise with SAP are mixed. For some, it's just the right package to spur a move to S/4HANA, while for others, the simplified cloud model is not needed. Continue Reading

Is Rise with SAP a good fit for you?

The service Rise with SAP is likely a good fit for some organizations but not for others. Learn how to decide if SAP's new offering is right for your company. Continue Reading

Overview of SuccessFactors Opportunity Marketplace

SuccessFactors Opportunity Marketplace's core functionality is providing recommendations for employees, such as a training course. Learn how it could help your company. Continue Reading

SAP TechEd sets sights on hyperscalers with developer tools

SAP launched a series of developer products at SAP TechEd, including free tier access for the SAP Business Technology Platform and the low-code/no-code platform SAP AppGyver. Continue Reading

Rise with SAP vs. S/4HANA Cloud: What are the differences?

Learn more about Rise with SAP vs. S/4HANA Cloud and SAP's vision for Rise with SAP. Continue Reading

Overview of SuccessFactors Center of Capabilities

Here's how SuccessFactors Center of Capabilities can help identify employee abilities, employees who should be upskilled and the projects that have attracted employee interest. Continue Reading

What types of companies can use Rise with SAP?

Certain types of companies will gain more from using Rise with SAP than others. Here are the kinds of organizations that are best suited for using SAP's new offering. Continue Reading

Google-Lemongrass partnership boosts SAP on GCP

Google stakes its claim as the best public cloud option for SAP workloads thanks to a new partnership with Lemongrass, a well-known cloud managed services provider. Continue Reading

The at-a-glance guide to the latest SAP ERP choices

IT leaders may find it difficult to distinguish between the versions of S/4HANA. Here's a cheat sheet on the strengths and weaknesses of each. Continue Reading

What's next for SAP HANA 1.0 users

SAP HANA 1.0 is now out of mainstream maintenance. Here's how that pertains to an SAP HANA 2.0 upgrade and what happens if users don't make the move. Continue Reading

Google Cloud and SAP forge ahead with Rise offerings

As SAP moves away from Microsoft Azure as its preferred public cloud provider, Google looks to fill the void. Customers should benefit from the competition. Continue Reading

How does SAP intend to support a circular economy?

SAP's circular economy efforts include its new software Responsible Design and Production. Learn how it can help producers take responsibility for their environmental impact. Continue Reading

IBM touts hybrid cloud for S/4HANA transformations

IBM's hybrid cloud presents a strong alternative to the public cloud hyperscalers for S/4HANA deployments, but many don't see the legacy vendor as an innovation leader. Continue Reading

Bold vision for SAP Business Network not yet a reality

SAP is trying to create a 'network of networks' with its SAP Business Network, which it unveiled in June, but it still has to knit all the elements together. Continue Reading

IT complexity slows S/4HANA migration pace

Most S/4HANA projects are being held up by the complexity of SAP system environments, and organizations need to fully understand the systems and align IT and business to succeed. Continue Reading

Deloitte SAP Industry Cloud apps aim to fill ERP gaps

The head of Deloitte's $4 billion SAP practice explains the consultancy's role in SAP's new industry applications and how Kinetic Microservices can extend S/4HANA Cloud. Continue Reading

Rise with SAP won't move S/4HANA needle for large customers

Rise with SAP is good for smaller companies, but if Rise is going to be a success, SAP will need to figure out how to attract its largest customers, according to two experts. Continue Reading

Which SAP software supports sustainability?

SAP is releasing new sustainability software to give organizations the environmental data they need to achieve climate targets. Learn more about each type. Continue Reading

How does SAP Product Footprint Management work?

SAP Product Footprint Management can help companies assess and manage their environmental impact. Learn about some of the software's capabilities. Continue Reading

Quadpack migrates to S/4HANA Cloud to unite data, processes

Faced with an aging on-premises ERP system, Quadpack is migrating to SAP S/4HANA Cloud while simultaneously upgrading its analytics and data warehousing capabilities. Continue Reading

A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Any Premise on HEC

S/4HANA Any Premise on HEC is best for companies with a complex environment that are upgrading from an existing SAP system. Learn whether it's the best choice for your company. Continue Reading

SAP makes play to be core of corporate sustainability efforts

SAP debuted sustainability products so that companies can measure and manage carbon emissions and participate in the circular economy. But are customers ready? Continue Reading

A buyer's guide to customer-managed S/4HANA Any Premise

Customer-managed S/4HANA Any Premise is best for users who prefer to use a different set of tools and processes than HEC and have more control over the environment. Continue Reading

SAP wants to own intelligent enterprise, but firms have options

SAP customers Paragon 28 and Merit Energy extoll the value of an S/4HANA-based intelligent enterprise, but an S/4HANA migration might not be needed to achieve the same benefits. Continue Reading

SAP pushes Rise, business network as keys to digital success

At Sapphire Now 2021, SAP execs DJ Paoni and Julia White discussed how businesses can utilize Rise with SAP and the new SAP Business Network to meet the acceleration of change head on. Continue Reading

SAP Business Network major focus at Sapphire Now 2021

SAP announced new initiatives such as the SAP Business Network to help companies become intelligent enterprises. Experts described the messaging as impressive but lacking in detail. Continue Reading

Sapphire 2021: Unlocking an intelligent business community

Supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic enabled SAP to rethink business networks. Now its strategy is to reduce friction so businesses can work together as a community. Continue Reading

Sapphire Now should elicit more details on Rise with SAP

At Sapphire Now, the SAP community is hoping for clarity on Rise with SAP and an honest look at the challenges facing SAP customers. Continue Reading

SAP-Honeywell connected buildings app combines OT, IT data

The new Forge Real Estate Operations application from Honeywell and SAP marries operational data with enterprise data to help companies make better decisions on building usage. Continue Reading

What are the options as SAP HANA 1.0 support in the Neo environment sunsets?

With support for SAP HANA 1.0 in the SAP BTP, Neo environment ending soon, users will face a choice between the Neo environment and Cloud Foundry for SAP HANA 2.0. Continue Reading

A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition

S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition is best for users who need greater flexibility and are willing to pay a bit more for it. Learn whether it's right for your company. Continue Reading

SAP-NHL Coaching Insights app enhances real-time game data

A new version of the Coaching Insights app, a joint SAP-NHL effort, includes features that provide coaches with in-game analysis of player and game data. Continue Reading

Move to S/4HANA or not? Some real-world experiences

With end of support looming for ECC, the race to S/4HANA is on -- for some. Learn some pros and cons of S/4HANA and why some companies are taking a 'just say no' approach. Continue Reading

Celonis process mining aids Hager's S/4HANA journey

A successful SAP S/4HANA migration depends on companies fully understanding business processes. Here's how the Hager Group uses Celonis process mining to analyze and optimize processes. Continue Reading

A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud extended edition (EX)

S/4HANA Cloud EX offers much of the multi-tenant version's simplicity and standardization but with much greater environment control. Learn more to see if it's a good fit for your company. Continue Reading

SAP earnings strong for Q1, Oracle claims dismissed

SAP results in Q1 2021 were strong, led by a growth in cloud revenue and the growth of the customer base for SAP S/4HANA. However, there are weaknesses in the Intelligent Spend unit. Continue Reading

A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud SaaS ERP

SAP's multi-tenant SaaS ERP, S/4HANA Cloud, is a viable choice for companies that need ease in their infrastructure management. Learn what it offers and what it requires of IT. Continue Reading

SAP forms financial services partnership with Dediq

SAP and financial industry investment firm Dediq are forming a new business unit to develop applications that help banks and insurance firms with changing processes. Continue Reading

Unpatched applications threaten SAP security

Cyberattacks are a significant threat to unpatched, unprotected SAP applications, according to a new threat intelligence report from SAP and Onapsis. Continue Reading

Understand your S/4HANA deployment options

SAP deployment options can be confusing, particularly with name changes. Learn which SAP program is right for your company based on your organization's goals and needs. Continue Reading

MSC Industrial Supply transforms to SAP S/4HANA private cloud

MSC Industrial Supply needed to cut costs and modernize its ERP system, so it first moved to S/4HANA on a hybrid cloud and has recently completed a transformation to a SaaS model. Continue Reading

SAP tools analyze usage, help ease S/4HANA migration

ODTH First Class Logistics and TGS lean on SAP tools to analyze SAP remote access and user experience and speed up an S/4HANA migration project. Continue Reading

SAP partners sound off on Rise with SAP program

SAP customers considering a move to S/4HANA may be attracted to the simplicity of Rise with SAP, a recently launched program that may also be a boon for SAP partners. Continue Reading

Consider moving from ECC to S/4HANA sooner rather than later

Reinventing your business processes and revamping your ERP system is not as simple as pushing a button, but an S/4HANA conversion may not be as risky as you think. Here's why. Continue Reading

SAP Store adds partner apps for one e-commerce experience

The SAP Store now includes the SAP App Center for partner applications as well as enhanced search capabilities that allow customers to quickly find specific applications. Continue Reading

Security top of mind for digital transformation projects

Like the transformation of their IT systems, SAP customers will need to modernize their security strategies as they move to the cloud, according to a new ASUG and Onapsis survey. Continue Reading

Understand SAP Industry Cloud and how it works

SAP's industry-focused approach to the cloud is meant to provide vertical functionality and digital transformation with less disruption. Here are some examples. Continue Reading

Strategic advice for SAP ECC customers in 2021

In 2021, current SAP customers will need to make a decision on whether to stay with ECC, migrate to S/4HANA or consider alternatives. Here's what to consider. Continue Reading

SAP earnings strong in Q4, but cloud growth questionable

SAP had a strong Q4 in 2020, but long-term growth prospects are unclear as they depend on SAP's transition to a true cloud-first company. Continue Reading