There is no alternative to digitization

The Technology Days of the German-speaking SAP User Group (DSAG) on February 11 and 12 were fully booked with 2300 participants. The motto was: "Digitization has many sides: It's all about the right twist".

The event therefore focused on the right tools for successful digitalization projects and the requirements for SAP to support customers on their digitalization journey.

Key requirements were placed on SAP in the areas of harmonization, integration, planning and investment security. In his keynote speech, for example, DSAG Chief Technology Officer Steffen Pietsch called for a OneSAP experience - user interfaces, enhancement concepts and operational aspects from a single source.

A comprehensive security dashboard with all security-relevant aspects for on-premises products and cloud solutions is also necessary. An end-to-end, consistent and consistently implemented API strategy, technically and semantically compatible data models and clear statements on the further development of the business partner are also required.

SAP must also refocus on evolutionary software development instead of disruptive change in order to provide customers with planning and investment security. Clearly understandable, reliable and future-proof planning and roadmaps are the order of the day.