Money Makes the World Go Round

The current SAP cloud and licensing model in no way serves to technically and organizationally liberate existing customers, but rather binds them more closely to Walldorf. Those who rely on Rise with SAP without a sound IT strategy, external legal advice and license control risk high costs and permanent dependence on the software group.

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.

Why invest millions again in a system that works? The question of the business case for S/4 Hana torments many IT decision-makers. SAP ECC works, the business is running and there is no acute technical flashpoint.

SAP has tightened its API requirements in order to better secure the rapidly increasing use by non-SAP systems as well as new cloud and AI scenarios. According to DSAG, however, the rules could jeopardize customers' planning security and innovative strength.