SAP-Solution: Cloud, but native!

SAP contract decisions are a key strategic move, especially during the S/4 Cloud transformation. The new Full-Use-Equivalent (FUE) user model makes contract structuring complex. Procurement consulting helps ensure the best possible negotiation outcome.

ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules separated its global axle assembly business from ZF’s SAP landscape in just 20 months and simultaneously migrated to SAP S/4 Rise. Despite just-in-sequence production, the global big-bang go-live was successfully completed with only one hour of downtime.

KGS Software GmbH is expanding its executive team: Effective October 15, 2026, Dirk Kruse will join CEO Winfried Althaus in taking on responsibility for growth and internationalization. Kruse has 25 years of experience in the SAP ecosystem, particularly with SAP S/4 Hana and Rise with SAP, as well as international sales and go-to-market expertise. At KGS, he will be responsible for the strategic development…

SAP EWM, TM, and SAP Logistics Management are setting new technological standards. Why this transformation is necessary now, and how to set the right course.

Otto-Chemie is relying on Esker Order Management to centrally consolidate incoming orders and inquiries, automate processes, and further improve customer service. Esker, the leading AI automation suite for the Office of the CFO, announced that Otto-Chemie, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of sealants and adhesives for professional applications, has chosen to implement Esker Order…

Cloudian is warning European companies about a growing dependence on U.S. AI providers. If models from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google go down or access to them is restricted, business processes that rely on them could be disrupted in the short term. Companies should therefore develop an „AI Incident Response Plan“ and first identify which applications, data, and processes depend on external AI models. As a potential fallback option…

SAP Gold Partner Adesso has unveiled its AI Hub, a platform for the centralized management and governance of AI applications. The platform is designed to help companies manage the use of various AI models, monitor costs, and comply with data protection and data sovereignty requirements. The platform was initially developed in-house and is now used by approximately 4,800 employees. It is now also available…

With the motto „Claim Your Ground – Lead Your Business,“ the 2026 DSAG Annual Convention does not aim to focus on the next buzzword or promise of innovation, but rather on making well-informed decisions when dealing with change. A balanced perspective instead of euphoria, evaluating benefits instead of relying on buzzwords, and problem-solving instead of blind action—that’s what DSAG has set out to achieve for its 2026 Annual Congress in Cologne. Companies…

According to a study by Research and Markets, the market for composable HCM platforms is expected to grow from $10.79 billion in 2026 to $27.37 billion by 2031. This would correspond to a compound annual growth rate of 20.46 percent. According to the analysis, the key drivers are cloud-based architectures, modular applications, and AI-powered HR processes. The study cites developments at Workday as examples…

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.

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.

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.