Cover story April 2024
SAP Basis with Cloud ALM,
on-prem
and licenses.
Salzburg 2024: Hana and S/4 also need a robust SAP basis. The Customer Competence Center of SAP R/3 and Business Suite 7 is transforming itself with ALM, process mining and enterprise architects. The SAP Competence Center Summit in Salzburg is dedicated to this transformation process.
Cover story March 2026
Rescue through intelligent data management
Data twilight in the ERP universe: geopolitics, the S/4 transformation and intelligent data management make digital sovereignty key. Those who know where data is stored and processed can avoid vendor and legal lock-in. For Thomas Failer, founder and Group CEO of Data Migration, the handling of data and AI is becoming the crucial issue of our time.
HR trends 2026: Work in transition
March 13, 2026
According to SAP, the year 2026 marks a turning point in the development of the world of work. Organizations want to take the step from initial experiments with artificial intelligence to its operational use.
E-bill now mandatory
March 12, 2026
Since 2025, companies in Germany have been obliged to receive and process B2B electronic invoices in a structured data format. Ulrich Winter from Nagarro explains how to implement this quickly and what add-ons should do.
Finding a common language
March 12, 2026
SAP BDC for companies is becoming increasingly powerful with Databricks, SAC and the BDC partner Connect. A strong toolset is not the only important thing. It's about finding a common language and mindset across roles for SAP and non-SAP employees for maximum success.
USA dominates AI race
March 11, 2026
Europe and Germany are clearly lagging behind the USA and China in terms of rapid AI scaling despite good prerequisites. KPMG study sees opportunity for Europe to strengthen technological sovereignty and reduce dependencies without abandoning responsible standards.
Over 30,000 units, one system
March 11, 2026
Over 30,000 units, the highest GMP requirements, a wide variety of IT systems - and then a consistent new start. SE Tylose modernizes maintenance in an exciting way and establishes an end-to-end CMMS platform with SAP PM and Argvis Maintenance Portal.
SAP on-board resources reach their limits
March 10, 2026
Printer and output management in SAP is a bottleneck in many companies: it requires administrative authorizations, specialized hybrid know-how and often the coordination of several teams.
SAP's narrative economy
March 12, 2026
In times of radical transformation, a narrative is essential for IT companies like SAP. Storytelling condenses the complex reality of cloud, AI and quantum computing, reduces the unmanageable technical complexity and creates the confidence to invest millions.
The radical AI agent
March 5, 2026
Cloud computing is no longer a megatrend. The SAP share price has fallen by up to 40 percent from its all-time high. In an interview with Manager Magazin, SAP CEO Christian Klein promises to restore the old glory, this time with AI.
SAP Chief Quantum Officer
February 26, 2026
The new SAP Chief Quantum Officer will need a quantum consolation, see Daniel Craig in James Bond 2008, when he soon has ERP processes calculated using qubits, the smallest unit of information in quantum computing.
E3 Roundtable on ERP Platforms, Data Streams, and E2E Workflows
Successful ERP, supply chain management, and CRM architectures are built on IT platforms. Data streaming and collaboration are essential to the orchestration of ERP systems. IT platforms are the new operating system for cloud computing. The E3 Roundtable will highlight the importance and strategy of platforms for a holistic IT infrastructure and ERP architecture. SAP customers will implement platform technologies for digital transformation. The E3 Roundtable will discuss the ERP architecture principle of platforms using Boomi's offering as an example.
Comments
March 6, 2026
SAP S/4 Hana 2026: Transformation needs strategy
SAP S/4 Hana is a given for many companies - especially in the cloud. But rollbacks, frustration in IT and scarce resources show: Without a clear strategy, clean data and strong partners, the transformation will remain bumpy.
March 6, 2026
R/3 and ECC legacy
For decades, the Z namespace was the wild west of SAP development with unlimited possibilities. Abap developers transformed the rigid standard processes of R/3 and ECC 6.0 into tailor-made suits for the specialist departments.
For years, those who managed SAP change worked behind the scenes, unseen, unheard, but indispensable. Engineers below deck who kept the company's engines running while others steered.
February 27, 2026
Does SAP need crisis communication?
The SAP share price has plummeted - relatively speaking. Last year, the share price was almost 280 euros, and financial analysts were even predicting values in excess of 300 euros. Now the share price is leaden at 170 euros. Where is SAP's crisis communication?
SAP News
March 9, 2026
The AI experience workshop
AI pays off through operational applications in existing ERP systems. Now that SAP has provided numerous tools and presented methods, the focus is on practical implementation. An interview with Snap Managing Director Christian Knell.
February 20, 2026
AI Study—Pragmatism Gives Way to Euphoria
After a period of euphoria, managers are increasingly pursuing pragmatic AI strategies. This is shown by two new studies.
February 17, 2026
Optimized BW migration through transparency
The migration of SAP BW to the cloud harbors unexpected cost traps. Those who migrate 1:1 pay the bill later. The key to efficiency lies in transparency and automation: only those who really know their data landscape can migrate in a targeted manner and reduce their costs.
February 6, 2026
Mediocrity is not an option
I have spent decades designing and supporting major digital and data-driven transformations. I have experienced: projects with measurable success and examples of how not to do it better.
Business Management
March 11, 2026
Over 30,000 units, one system
Over 30,000 units, the highest GMP requirements, a wide variety of IT systems - and then a consistent new start. SE Tylose modernizes maintenance in an exciting way and establishes an end-to-end CMMS platform with SAP PM and Argvis Maintenance Portal.
March 4, 2026
Navigate projects safely with buffer traffic lights
When it comes to complex, resource-intensive customer orders, traditional project management methods reach their limits. The frequent consequences are missed delivery deadlines, resource conflicts and project delays that quickly exceed the approved budget.
February 25, 2026
S/4 in One Year?
The Elmer Group modernized its entire ERP landscape with S/4 and FIS/wws. Without downtime, with measurable added value—for simpler, modern and automated merchandise management.
February 16, 2026
Trimmed for the future with SAP DM and SAP EWM
Many companies still use paper-based processes in production and intralogistics. The example of automotive supplier ElringKlinger shows that cleverly combined and modern tools can also change this.
IT Management
March 12, 2026
E-bill now mandatory
Since 2025, companies in Germany have been obliged to receive and process B2B electronic invoices in a structured data format. Ulrich Winter from Nagarro explains how to implement this quickly and what add-ons should do.
March 12, 2026
Finding a common language
SAP BDC for companies is becoming increasingly powerful with Databricks, SAC and the BDC partner Connect. A strong toolset is not the only important thing. It's about finding a common language and mindset across roles for SAP and non-SAP employees for maximum success.
March 10, 2026
SAP on-board resources reach their limits
Printer and output management in SAP is a bottleneck in many companies: it requires administrative authorizations, specialized hybrid know-how and often the coordination of several teams.
February 12, 2026
Data quality: the foundation of finance
The SAP Data Migration Cockpit facilitates the S/4 migration of financial data by checking the data quality of the objects to be migrated at an early stage, thus ensuring security, transparency and compliance. This saves costs and significantly reduces risks during migration.
Economy
March 11, 2026
USA dominates AI race
Europe and Germany are clearly lagging behind the USA and China in terms of rapid AI scaling despite good prerequisites. KPMG study sees opportunity for Europe to strengthen technological sovereignty and reduce dependencies without abandoning responsible standards.
March 9, 2026
From data labyrinth to real-time control
Companies are under increasing pressure in reporting due to stricter regulation, shorter decision-making cycles and volatile markets. While operational processes are digitized, corporate consolidation often remains stuck in fragmented, grown system landscapes.
February 13, 2026
Financial Planning With AI—Structure Instead of Hype
Innovative, artificial intelligence is not yet a surefire success in the realm of financial planning. However, there is a sobering gap between technological hype and real added value.
February 2, 2026
What finance and procurement teams can expect
Not every year is one of the biggest upheavals for SAP. From today's perspective, 2026 is likely to be one of them. It is more likely to be months of pragmatic transformation.
E3 book tip
SAP Document and Reporting Compliance
Find out how you can use SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (SAP DRC) to meet regulatory requirements such as the EU regulation ViDa (VAT in the digital Age) for accounting and financial reporting. In this book, the team of authors guides you from strategic decision-making through implementation to the actual application of the solution. Learn how to send and receive e-invoices (mandatory in Germany since January 2025), create statutory reports and optimize your tax processes. With instructions, examples and practical tips.
- From strategy to ongoing operations
- Operational application and embedding in the Tax CMS
- From strategy to ongoing operations
- Operational application and embedding in the Tax CMS
- Including the new EU regulation (ViDA) and special features of German legislation
- 7th edition of the bestseller
- 7th edition of the bestseller
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