SAP-Solution: SAP

The idea is very appealing: We’re optimizing ourselves and our ERP system with the help of AI. Do we still need SAP for that—and afterward, too? We’re becoming an Autonomous Enterprise.

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…

From a computer scientist’s perspective, the specific ERP risk that AI agents in the SAP Autonomous Enterprise might trigger erroneous actions or corrupt master data stems from several systemic causes. Is the SAP Knowledge Graph a way out of this dilemma?

When robots are introduced into factory floors, the transition rarely fails because of technical issues, but often because of the workforce’s unease. Approaches that rely solely on software changes fall short here.

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.

Output management has been a well-established ERP discipline since SAP R/3, and this functionality remains in high demand and is widely used even in ECC 6.0. Global ERP architectures—including on-premises and hybrid installations—continue to make output management highly attractive to existing SAP customers.

An S/4 migration is complex and poses challenges for both medium-sized companies and large corporations. Krones, a global machinery manufacturer that produces equipment for the beverage industry, has expanded its standard SAP system in many areas since its implementation and has, for example, optimized work scheduling.

Two weeks after the premiere of *Carmen* (Georges Bizet, 1838–1875) with Teodor Currentzis and Asmik Grigorian, I was on stage at the Festspielhaus against the backdrop of *Carmen*. The technical director and the set designer explained the set design together—it somehow reminded me of Christian Klein.

Maick enables users to query SAP data using natural language and efficiently and securely analyzes even large volumes of data. Companies have extensive data in their SAP systems from finance, sales, purchasing, production, projects, and other business processes. However, accessing this data often requires complex transactions, reports, and specialized SAP knowledge. The Milliarum AI Construction Kit (Maick) simplifies this access: Users…

The opening speech by an SAP manager at the 2026 annual conference of the German-speaking user association DSAG highlighted the frenzy and turmoil surrounding the current AI offerings. The activist moves by SAP CEO Christian Klein are leading to chaos.

Exponential growth has already overwhelmed us humans since the invention of chess. But thanks to adapted skill sets, we remain relevant even in the face of highly complex AI.

Expectations for customer service are high—and are often not met. This hurts business. A clear starting point helps: understand the current level of maturity, identify opportunities, and prioritize relevant use cases. This is how to take a pragmatic first step toward a better customer experience.