Author: E3 Magazine

In today's SAP world, transformation is the norm. S/4HANA migrations, integration with the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), hybrid cloud architectures, and the evolution of artificial intelligence: all of these are happening simultaneously in IT departments.

In 2016, Mercedes-Benz faced a challenge that was both strategically and technically complex. The existing GSSclassic—a central SAP system used to map international trading processes—was becoming outdated. Going forward, the company’s IT department will rely on S/4.

SNP has extended its naming rights partnership for the SNP Dome, a multipurpose arena in Heidelberg, ahead of schedule through 2034. The software provider specializing in data migration and data management in the SAP environment aims to continue its long-term commitment to Heidelberg as a hub for sports, education, and events. The multipurpose arena is the home venue for the Bundesliga basketball team MLP Academics Heidelberg. The Rhein-Neckar Löwen, who play in the German Handball Bundesliga,…

The podcast for the E3 cover story is a supplement and continuation of the online texts from the E3 print magazine. A dialog between two AI avatars with knowledge from the German-speaking E3 editorial team provides an insight into the processes surrounding SAP and the SAP community. Translations into English, Spanish and French are provided by DeepL and Google.

Search less, decide faster, act sooner: AI could be a game-changer in day-to-day supply chain operations, especially in areas where time and experience are still bottlenecks today. GIB’s new AI assistant demonstrates how artificial intelligence can become a practical tool.

160,000 active replacement parts, global delivery capabilities, and rising service expectations: Wacker Neuson demonstrates how complex aftermarket processes can be managed using data—with more accurate forecasts, more efficient workflows, and a supply chain that is becoming increasingly automated.

Standardizing without losing your unique identity: With S/4 HANA, companies must reevaluate where individuality creates real added value—and where it becomes a burden. In the supply chain in particular, “Clean Core” thus becomes a strategic architectural issue with far-reaching consequences.

The data management provider One Data has unveiled a new, AI-native version of its platform. It is designed to help companies transform scattered data sets into trustworthy data for analytics, automation, and AI applications. AI agents are designed to support core data processes and facilitate SAP BW migrations and the development of data products. Another focus is on migrating SAP BW to modern target architectures. The…

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, SAP plans to deposit $1,000 into a so-called “Trump Account” for each child of a U.S.-based SAP employee. With this planned contribution, SAP is supplementing the U.S. federal government’s initial funding, thereby doubling the initial investment for eligible children of SAP employees in the United States. The goal is to help families build long-term financial security.…

The annual SAP EAM conference celebrated its 30th anniversary. Representatives from industry, academia, and SAP discussed current developments in enterprise asset management. The focus was on topics such as artificial intelligence, asset performance management, automation, and the integration of data to enable more efficient maintenance. The industry is facing increasing complexity and new technological requirements. That is why…

It marks a turning point: In 2026, E3 Publishing hosted the Competence Center Summit for the fourth consecutive year. With AI, Agentic AI, Knowledge Graph, and Autonomous Enterprise, a new paradigm is emerging for the CCoE (Customer Center of Expertise) as well. For the first time and on a one-time basis, E3 Magazine is publishing the presentations as video streams along with the accompanying PDFs.

Accenture AI Progress Barometer: European companies have improved their AI readiness over the past six months, yet North American firms remain ahead. Smaller companies could fall behind.