One of the perks of my job is that I get to spend a considerable amount of time with our industry partners. Whether I’m talking with a startup software company or an established global service partner, two words — two letters actually — are the hot topic of almost every engagement lately: artificial intelligence, specifically business AI. SAP at Hannover Messe: Bring out new manufacturing excellence Learn how As we navigate this brave new world of business AI, SAP partners are playing an essential role as equal parts technology disrupters, trusted advisors, and innovation multipliers. They w ..read more

WALLDORF — SAP SE today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Cloud revenue up 24% and up 25% at constant currencies, supported by 32% Cloud ERP Suite revenue growth at constant currencies Current cloud backlog of €14.2 billion, up 27% and up 28% at constant currencies IFRS cloud gross profit up 27%, non-IFRS cloud gross profit up 27% and up 28% at constant currencies IFRS operating loss of –€0.8 billion due to a €2.2 billion restructuring provision Non-IFRS operating profit up 16% and up 19% at constant currencies even including higher share-based compen ..read more

Success can take many forms. It’s achieving AI-driven results faster and smarter. It’s unlocking more meaningful and aspirational career development experiences. It’s empowering employees and managers through simple HR-related tasks in the flow of work, freeing up more productive time across the organization. And for you and your business, you can tell all those success stories – and more – with the SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite and our first half 2024 release. As your organization and employees begin to embrace AI, HR has the opportunity to drive new levels of employee productivity, engagement ..read more

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the success of organizations hinges on their ability to adapt to change and innovate constantly. One key factor that can help organizations stay agile and dynamic is their approach to talent management. By shifting towards a skills-based approach to talent acquisition and development, companies can build a workforce that is not only capable of meeting current demands, but also equipped to navigate future challenges effectively. Here are three strategies for building a dynamic organization with a skills-based approach to talent. 1. Identify and Pr ..read more

Jill Houghton, president of Disability:IN, the world’s leading nonprofit for business disability inclusion and equality, says leadership culture is key to disability inclusion. In the latest episode of the AHA! Moments for Diversity & Inclusion video series, SAP Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Supriya Jha talks to Houghton about how her first job started a lifelong advocacy for people with disabilities and how accommodations can make all the difference. Disability Inclusion: AHA! Moments in D&I Click the button below to load the content from YouTube. Always allow YouTube ..read more

Continuously advancing and amplifying the value of ERP, SAP offers a dynamic portfolio of flagship solutions that meet the evolving needs of organizations worldwide. The RISE with SAP offering continues this multi-decade legacy, guiding customers throughout their transformative journey to our modular cloud ERP – SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition – with steadfast support and continuous innovation.  With the introduction of RISE with SAP add-on packages for critical lines of business, customers using RISE with SAP can reap significant value from their cloud ERP investment. Each targeted pac ..read more

Fast-growing organizations are increasingly turning to cloud ERP, such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, as a strategic investment for long-term business success. These businesses stand to benefit from the technology’s ability to simplify everyday work, steer regulatory compliance, and help optimize the workforce — all supported by continuous innovation and steadfast guidance. SAP is pleased to introduce add-on packages for the GROW with SAP offering, which are uniquely tailored to the needs of finance and HR functions. These packages integrate the latest cloud solutions, infrastructure, an ..read more

Three of the more than 40 predominantly AI-based tools that SAP digital hubs use to serve large numbers of customers through insights-driven and robust self-service capabilities won silver and bronze at the 2024 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Enterprise GPT and digital launchpad, powered by Joule, won silver in the Best Use of Technology in Sales category, while SAP Digital Value Discovery won bronze for Value-Based Selling Techniques. Courtesy of The Stevie Awards. Digital customer engagement at SAP is executed via digital hubs located at 15 locations across six continents. T ..read more

A small, round incident indicator hovers over the map of outer Baltimore Harbor in the virtual logistics situation room. That indicator corresponds with an alert reading “Risk Score: ! 17,” which warns of a high-risk event disrupting transportation. On another day, this would be one of many alerts that supply chain logistics professionals see from SAP Business Network’s logistics collaboration solutions. Unfortunately, on this day there is more to the story than the indicator on the map can tell us. SAP Business Network, intelligent insights add-on logistics situation room visualization shows ..read more

The Support Accreditation course offered by SAP plays a vital role in educating partners, customers, and internal employees about SAP’s support services. In this interview, Simone Engelhard, SVP and head of Customer Engagement Support for Customer Services & Delivery at SAP, discusses the importance of support channels, the 24/7 support structure, service continuity, and best practices for interacting effectively with SAP support teams. Feedback from participants highlights the training’s success in improving the understanding and utilization of support services. Ongoing updates help ensur ..read more