SAP Solution: SAP

SAP presented new AI functions and an enhanced integrated travel and expense management system at SAP Concur Fusion in New Orleans. The software group is also focusing on new global partnerships, while existing collaborations are to be expanded.

SAP has announced a Sovereign Cloud in France. The solution makes it possible to run business-critical workloads in a sovereign environment that meets French security and compliance requirements. It will be delivered via the Bleu cloud platform.

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E3 editor-in-chief Peter Färbinger spoke to Stefan Nogly, Chief Technology Officer at the German-speaking SAP User Group (DSAG), at the Technology Days 2026 in Hamburg. Stefan Nogly tries to keep an eye on and orchestrate all aspects of the members.

DSAG is generally positive about the new SAP support portfolio, but wants to examine what it will bring for customers. SAP has already published an initial teaser on the further development of the service and support portfolio around Sapphire 2025. It stated that a new support model for cloud services is expected at the beginning of 2026. We have the...

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The S/4 transformation remains the central IT project for many companies. However, legacy custom code is slowing down the pace and innovation. New AI-based approaches could pave the way for a genuine clean core.

DSAG's Technology Days 2026 in Hamburg in March focused on AI, data and security. The user association is calling for more clarity from SAP. At the same time, companies themselves are required to consistently align their IT strategies and actively drive forward transformation.

The migration to SAP offers many advantages, but is complex. The impetus often comes from IT: consistent processes, scalability and updates ensure a future-proof architecture. In production, this means rethinking processes, migrating data and adapting workflows.

The year 2026 marks a historic and critical turning point for the SAP community, where the glossy visions of the Walldorf-based software group SAP meet the pragmatic reality of existing customers with full force. The deadline for the end of maintenance of the old ERP system in 2027 is approaching, increasing the pressure on S/4 migrations and having a noticeable and lasting impact on the service provider market.

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.