E3 Category: MAY 26, 2009

When an SAP transaction stalls, the impact extends far beyond the software itself. Order-to-cash processes can be delayed, service levels can be compromised, and supply chains can come under pressure. At the same time, it’s harder to pinpoint the causes because SAP environments have long since become hybrid.

The Cyber Security 2026 Strategy Summit, which took place on July 1 and 2 in Berlin, brought together numerous experts and executives from the business community, academia, and government agencies to discuss current developments in cybersecurity. More than 30 speakers presented strategies and insights in over 20 practical presentations on topics such as cyber resilience, zero trust, and the cloud…

Artificial intelligence and digital technologies will be at the top of the agenda for German companies in 2026. As technology evolves, the importance of cybersecurity is also growing. At the same time, issues such as performance and competitiveness are coming into sharper focus.

The software support provider Spinnaker Support is expanding its operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The number of employees in the region has more than doubled within a year. Spinnaker Support aims to meet the growing demand for independent support for SAP, Oracle, and VMware systems. The company also points to a shortage of SAP consultants, which, according to a market study, is hindering the implementation…

Modern IT environments combine SAP systems with various Linux distributions. Agentic AI and the Model Context Protocol now enable the secure, automated management of these complex environments using natural language.

At its Success Days event, software provider IFM honored five companies for outstanding achievements in supply chain management. The awards recognized achievements in the areas of on-time delivery, inventory optimization, S/4 transformation, and the comprehensive use of SCM solutions. The award winners include Gerresheimer, BHS Corrugated, SMS Group, and ebm-papst. According to IFM, Gerresheimer increased its efficiency with the Supply Chain solution…

AI is currently generating significant financial value for SAP. SAP has always had a special knack for turning technology into a financial advantage.

The technology group Bosch and the master data management provider Stibo Systems have announced a strategic partnership for S/4 transformations. Together, the companies aim to support international customers in building scalable master data solutions. According to their own statements, the goal is to create a reliable data foundation for digital business processes and the use of artificial intelligence. Bosch will contribute its experience with ERP transformations, while Stibo…

The major misconception within the SAP service partner ecosystem right now is this: as long as there is high demand for S/4 migrations, business can simply continue as usual. That’s convenient, but risky for several reasons.

The EU has accepted the commitments offered by SAP regarding maintenance and support for on-premises systems. This provides companies with greater flexibility in their SAP environments. SAP’s commitments are valid for ten years and create new opportunities for companies to structure their support and maintenance models more flexibly. SAP has announced that it will apply the revised terms globally to existing and future customers of its on-premise products…

Artificial intelligence and digital technologies will be at the top of the agenda for German companies in 2026. As technology evolves, the importance of cybersecurity is also growing. At the same time, issues such as performance and competitiveness are coming into sharper focus.

Audio equipment manufacturer Victrola has modernized its ERP landscape in collaboration with SAP consulting firm Syskoplan Reply. The company switched from a heavily customized SAP ECC environment to SAP Cloud ERP in order to standardize its financial processes, procurement, order management, and inventory management. With this implementation, Syskoplan Reply aims to provide standardized processes, simplified interfaces, and integrated analytics. According to the companies, the time required to create…