Jul 23, 2021
•7 minute read
Market Insights
The number of solutions available from SAP and their broader partner ecosystem is more than most SAPinsiders have the time to learn about or understand, let alone implement. To help provide the information you need on why the topics that these solutions address are important, SAPinsider’s skilled team of analysts and editors interview organizations to learn more about the solutions they offer and the business challenges they address. These articles explain current trends around these topics, how vendors are addressing them, and what you can do to prepare your own organization.
Leveraging Data Connection Gateways to Harness Full Value from Analytics InvestmentsBy Kumar Singh, Research Director, Automation & Analytics, SAPinsider The critical role of analytics in digital transformation Organizations today are rapidly evolving into mathematical corporations, driven by analytics and technology. Fueled by an explosion in data, they are making strategic as well as day-to-day decisions based on insights generated by this data. Hence, it […]
Video Q&A with Roy Duffin, Managing Director, AccentureBy Rizal Ahmed, Chief Research Officer, and Ogo Nwanyanwu, Research Director, Financial Management & Technology All over the world, the COVID-19 pandemic remains a catalyst for persistent operational dislocation, meaning the threat of economic disruption is still just around the corner. For organizations managing complex supply chains and engaging in multi-channel sales across borders, the current […]
Jul 23, 2021
•1 minute read
Simplifying Digital TransformationsBy Ogo Nwanyanwu, Research Director, Finance & Financial Automation Potential “Analysis Paralysis” Slowing Digital Transformation Strategy Many organizations still operate elaborate technology landscapes built on legacy systems supported by outdated deployment strategies. Concurrently, both finance and IT professionals, want to avoid lengthy innovation roadmaps, prior to realizing ROI on technology investments. Decision-makers at these organizations, […]
Jul 22, 2021
•4 minute read
Addressing Data Management Challenges for Data Intense Processes in SAP EcosystemBy Kumar Singh, Research Director, Automation & Analytics, SAPinsider Integrated challenge of process and data management A key challenge that organizations operating in complex technology ecosystems like SAP face is managing their business processes seamlessly and efficiently. From a systems perspective, business processes within an ERP system span across several modules and hundreds of tables. […]
Jul 21, 2021
•6 minute read
Leveraging Technology to Address Automotive Industry ChallengesBy Kumar Singh, Research Director, Automation & Analytics, SAPinsider Automotive- An industry prone to challenges The automotive industry is one of the most prominent industries in the world of manufacturing. Cassia and Matteo quote in their bestselling book “The Economics of Cars”: “The history of the manufacturing industry and the history of the automotive industry […]
Jul 19, 2021
•5 minute read
The Innovation Imperative Hits Mid-Market: A CEO’s PerspectiveThe speed of innovation and go-to-market strategies of multinationals and startups places greater competitive pressure on mid-market companies. Adjusting their business models and processes for a leaner, more agile infrastructure is now a business imperative. How can mid-market companies quickly adapt to the changing business landscape?
SAPinsider sat down with Norbert Rotter, CEO of NTT DATA Business Solutions, one of the world’s largest and best experts in the SAP industry, to explore the emerging trends and drivers of change mid-market companies are facing.
With the need to modernize their supply chains, Rotter says mid-market companies are investing in ERP transformations by migrating to SAP S/4HANA. The migration also opens market opportunities for new e-commerce and CRM business as systems become cloud ready.
While enabling technologies, such as cloud, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics provide mid-market companies with new insights into supply chain efficiencies, they also require new employee skill sets. Technology partners can provide support in those areas.
“Customers have to think about how they can compete with this development, pushing to consider reducing their IT to the core, and then rely heavily on cloud solutions and service partners to outsource these services,” says Rotter.
Mid-market companies considering a cloud-based transformation may find their solution with RISE with SAP. Rotter believes the RISE initiative will facilitate the move to both SAP S/4HANA and the cloud while easing the transition of mid-market companies to the hyperscaler environment.
Read this article and learn:
- How the pace of innovation from global companies is putting pressure on mid-market organizations to aggressively invest in IT and business operations;
- Today’s supply chains require speed and agility, leading mid-market companies toward strategic investments in their core lines of business to compete in the market;
- Why mid-market organizations are turning to their technology partners and global network to support evolving employee skill sets as enabling technologies emerge;
- Why RISE is an attractive option for mid-market companies looking to reduce their data center complexity and support the business case for a cloud-based transformation.
May 27, 2021
•8 minute read
2021 GRC Trends Affecting the Intelligent EnterpriseThe move to SAP S/4HANA holds broad implicates beyond technology simplicity, greater speed, and improved process improvement. Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams must fully understand the potential impact this transition has on security, roles, and overall risk to the organization. SAPinsider recently sat down with Dudley Alan Cartwright, CEO of Soterion, to hear how organizations can apply a holistic view to GRC and how they can navigate Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) as they navigate the current business landscape and move toward the Intelligent Enterprise.
One of the keys according to Cartwright is taking a more holistic approach to GRC and Identity Management while paying careful attention to the role design and translation of technical GRC terms and concepts. In this Market Insight you will learn:
• What you can do to translate complicated technical GRC jargon into business terms that your functional professionals and executives can understand
• Important security considerations when mapping out your move to SAP S/4HANA
• How proper role design serves as the foundation of solid GRC and security practices
• What you need to do to prepare for the security and compliance requirements from using SAP Fiori
Apr 14, 2021
•5 minute read
Tax Trends SAP Customers Need to UnderstandTax laws and changes are in constant flux as various governments attempt to solidify revenue sources during these disruptive times. Keeping track of these changes and ensuring compliance has become even more challenging for finance and technology teams. SAPinsider recently sat down with a panel of tax experts from Vertex to discuss the most critical tax trends impacting enterprise organizations. In this market insight you will learn:
• How the growth of country specific tax regulations is impacting organizations and why it’s an important trend to keep an eye on
• Why the increased complexity of business applications and IT is putting an additional burden on tax teams
• How to assess where you may sit on the tax maturity curve
• Keys to taking a more proactive role in preparing for and supporting the latest tax trends and regulations
Apr 12, 2021
•6 minute read
Solving America’s Tylenol Shortage ProblemWhen supply chains were disrupted due to SARS epidemic in China, almost two decades ago, there was a lot of buzz around supply chain resiliency and agility. Companies promised leveraging digital tools and technologies to “transform” their supply chains. Technology evolved exponentially in the next two decades. Organizations had access to tools and technologies that, when implemented properly, could help them build supply chain resiliency and agility. In this article, we discuss how U.S government can help build supply chain resiliency for healthcare supply chains.
Mar 17, 2021
•4 minute read
An Executive View on SAP’s RISE AnnouncementBy Rizal Ahmed, Chief Content Officer, SAPinsider Navigating the Digital Transformation Dilemma In an unprecedented approach to a major announcement, SAP CEO Christian Klein led a virtual event to unveil a new integrated offering called “RISE with SAP” aimed at facilitating companies’ digital transformation initiatives. The event featured comments from other key tech leaders such […]
Jan 28, 2021
•6 minute read
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