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Coverstory September  2024

SAP-Allzeithoch

Der SAP-Aktienkurs erreichte vor weĀ­nigen Wochen sein Allzeithoch. Bis zu 10.000 ArbeitsplƤtze werden bei SAP reorganisiert oder eliminiert.

 Der Weg in die Cloud ist Strategie und KI soll ein sterbendes ERP retten. SAP-Chef Christian Klein und sein Finanzvorstand Dominik Asam sind auf Erfolgskurs.

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Precisely, a data integrity provider, announced that it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to extend AWS Mainframe Modernization data replication with Precisely.
According to Gartner analysts, AI, and in particular the leap into generative AI, is part of a larger shift in the way humans and machines interact. This change has significant implications for CIOs and IT leaders.
At the end of the mainstream maintenance of SAP Business Suite 7 in 2027, there is no way around the S/4 conversion. Trovarit recommends switching to S/4 with the right partner.
Stronger and more comprehensive cyber security offering by combining the joint efforts of two companies.
New initiative by Valantic for SAP Digital Supply Chain in Europe through merger with Spanish SAP consulting and implementation specialist Saptools.

SAP Security Solution

January 12, 2024
E3 Magazine
A ransomware attack on the IT infrastructure prompted the internationally active family business to purchase an explicit SAP security solution.

Editor-in-chief

SAP Man in Davos

January 18, 2024
In mid-January, the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) took place in Davos, Switzerland. This time, it was SAP Chief Development Officer Thomas Saueressig's turn to represent the global ERP leader at the WEF.

SAP Cloud Double Whammy

January 11, 2024
SAP is starting the new year 2024 with a dual cloud leadership. The global ERP market leader is focusing on the technical operating concept of cloud computing. At the same time, SAP CEO Christian Klein is trying to boost his employees' morale.

Losing Control of Data

December 14, 2023
In enterprises, there is often talk of a treasure trove of data. Not only does this treasure need to be found, it also needs to be recovered and maintained. One solution SAP offers is Datasphere, which JĆ¼rgen MĆ¼ller, SAP's Chief Technology Officer, announced. Though he is well-intentioned, are his efforts enough to meet SAP customersā€™ needs?

Compatible Usage Rights

December 7, 2023
The good news is that SAP will not delete any code related to Compatibility Scope. Everything else is currently under discussion. Only the stars know the details on which compatibility packs are affected and how.
The share price is rising and shows no signs of stopping. The ERP group is growing and makes a solid impression, but danger is looming over the horizon from agile, young, innovative cloud-native providers.
Current Round Table: 

Steampunk and BTP Summit 2024

Steampunk, the code word for Abap on the SAP Business Technology Platform, and BTP itself are at the center of a disruptive framework available for selection by existing SAP customers. Join this round table for a captivating exchange about BTP, Steampunk and much more. 

Moderation: Peter M. FƤrbinger, E3 Magazine
Participants: Holger HĆ¼gel from SecurityBridge,
Nico Katz
from cbs Corporate Business Solutions, Christian Knell from Snap Consulting and Marcus Schleppe from IBsolution.

Comments

E3 magazine has selected the most exciting companies to feature in our SAP Start-up Spotlight series. In today's article, we present Woocar, a SaaS platform that aims to reduce traffic accidents by more than 90 percent and is connected to the SAP Logistics Business Network.
SAP CEO Christian Klein's motto is "cloud only". With this, he is provoking controversy because the world cannot be divided into black and white.
Baby boomers are now retiring. Almost 70 percent of them want to retire from working life by the age of 64 at the latest, with the desire for more leisure time playing a major role. Many of them are even prepared to accept a reduction in their pension.
Current cyber threats such as ransomware jeopardize entire operations by encrypting data and systems. This can lead to a super-GAU if companies are reliant on real-time analysis.

Community News

Precisely, a data integrity provider, announced that it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to extend AWS Mainframe Modernization data replication with Precisely.
According to Gartner analysts, AI, and in particular the leap into generative AI, is part of a larger shift in the way humans and machines interact. This change has significant implications for CIOs and IT leaders.
At the end of the mainstream maintenance of SAP Business Suite 7 in 2027, there is no way around the S/4 conversion. Trovarit recommends switching to S/4 with the right partner.
Stronger and more comprehensive cyber security offering by combining the joint efforts of two companies.

Business Management

With a modern and future-proof ERP landscape based on S/4, SAP customer Frenzelit is creating the basis for standardizing, digitizing, and automating its business processes.
Financial data is among the best maintained dataā€”at least one annual financial statement is standard in companies, and most even have a well-developed financial reporting system. Nevertheless, many companies are missing an important opportunity.
Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT mark a milestone in the use of AI. SAP-based procurement also benefits from LLM bots that communicate highly efficiently with users.
A culture of convenience or of experience? Online shopping is putting pressure on brick-and-mortar retailers. Consumers order from the comfort of their sofas and have products delivered to their doorstep.

IT Management

January 12, 2024

SAP Security Solution

A ransomware attack on the IT infrastructure prompted the internationally active family business to purchase an explicit SAP security solution.
As a complement to OVH's existing SAP offerings, Hana on Private Cloud offers system integrators the best of both worlds: Hana-certified servers running on OVH's private cloud infrastructure to ensure the highest security and data protection standards.
In an era where artificial intelligence is increasingly coming to the fore, Sysparency presents the world's first fully automated and digital SAP consultant based on AI technology.
December 18, 2023

IBM Power for Hana

Under former SAP Chief Technology Officer Vishal Sikka, the strategy for Hana was Intel only. However, because Intel processors are universal geniuses, they are subject to IBM's specialized processors in the database area.

Economy

Merger creates broad portfolio, strengthens SAP expertise, and expands team strength and global reach
SNP and IBM expand their long-standing partnership and establish a global Center of Excellence for SAP transformation.
Porsche increases stake in MHP and LeanIX cooperates with Microsoft
D.velop introduces new divisions, specialized in private sector, public sector, health, social, banking, and finance.

People Management

From January 1, 2024, business graduate Axel Otto will be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at software consultancy Cenit.
Under Daniella Campbell's leadership, PAC will expand its research topics to cover areas such as AI and sustainability.
Companies are under considerable pressure to transform in order to secure their competitive edge. Processes such as purchasing, development, production, sales, and financial controlling form a networked system against the backdrop of which digitalization, automation, and data science now play a decisive role for almost all industries.
The AI and Industry 4.0 project "The Right Person at the Right Time at the Right Place" provides forecasts and recommendations for workforce management.

E3 book tip

SAP Analytics Cloud - The practical handbook

One tool for all BI tasks! This book shows you how to set up and use SAP Analytics Cloud. Learn how to integrate, model and evaluate your data in the application. Abassin Sidiq shows you design options for stories and dashboards. You will also learn about the numerous new functions and visualization options in the 2022 and 2023 releases.

 - Business intelligence, planning and predictive analytics in the cloud
 - Practical examples from data modeling to the story
 - Incl. optimized story and model creation

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Work on SAP Basis is crucial for successful S/4 conversion. This gives the so-called Competence Center strategic importance among SAP's existing customers. Regardless of the operating model of an S/4 Hana, topics such as automation, monitoring, security, application lifecycle management, and data management are the basis for the operative S/4 operation. For the second time already, E3 Magazine is hosting a summit in Salzburg for the SAP community to get comprehensive information on all aspects of S/4 Hana groundwork. With an exhibition, expert presentations, and plenty to talk about, we again expect numerous existing customers, partners, and experts in Salzburg. E3 Magazine invites you to Salzburg for learning and exchange of ideas on June 5 and 6, 2024.

Venue

Event Room, FourSide Hotel Salzburg,
At the exhibition center 2,
A-5020 Salzburg

Event date

June 5 and 6, 2024

Tickets

Early Bird Ticket - Available until 29.03.2024
EUR 440 excl. VAT
Regular ticket
EUR 590 excl. VAT

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Venue

Event Room, Hotel Hilton Heidelberg,
KurfĆ¼rstenanlage 1,
69115 Heidelberg

Event date

28 and 29 February 2024

Tickets

Regular ticket
EUR 590 excl. VAT
The organizer is the E3 magazine of the publishing house B4Bmedia.net AG. The presentations will be accompanied by an exhibition of selected SAP partners. The ticket price includes the attendance of all lectures of the Steampunk and BTP Summit 2024, the visit of the exhibition area, the participation in the evening event as well as the catering during the official program. The lecture program and the list of exhibitors and sponsors (SAP partners) will be published on this website in due time.