SAP S/4HANA

The Power BI Crash That Sparked a Data Revolution at Dodge Industrial

Dodge Industrial underwent a radical data transformation, shifting from a fragmented legacy system to a unified architecture using SAP Datasphere and S/4HANA, enabling agile governance and reliable data access for users.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Cultivating Twin Transformation in Manufacturing

Mid-sized manufacturers must implement Twin Transformation—simultaneously enhancing digital and sustainable practices across their operations—by leveraging SAP S/4HANA, Digital Manufacturing, and Sustainability Footprint Management while integrating principles of strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational foundation to create cohesive value rather than fragmented initiatives.

Cloud Platform and Technology

JLR’s SAP S/4HANA Journey: Mastering Clean Core through Governed Extensibility

Discover how JLR balances automotive complexity with SAP S/4HANA’s "Clean Core" strategy, using a rigorous governance pyramid and modern extensibility.

Analytics and AI

SAPinsider Las Vegas Q&A with David Robinson: Why SAP Customers Need Faster, Smaller, More Continuous Transformation

David Robinson, President of SAP North America, emphasized at the SAPinsider Las Vegas keynote that customers should view modernization as an IT operating model transformation rather than just a platform move, highlighting the need to address technical debt, separate core processes from innovation, and focus on continuous innovation through incremental changes and effective governance.

Security

Rise with SAP Security Risk Is Increasingly Shaped by Timing, Data, Assurance

As organizations accelerate their migration to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, security risks intensify, prompting a shift in focus towards proactive security measures, data-centric access control, and a structured assurance model to ensure effective protection and compliance in increasingly complex cloud environments.

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Application Development and Integration

NTT DATA and Absa Deepen SAP Partnership to Modernize Finance Systems

Absa has extended its partnership with NTT DATA to support its SAP S/4HANA finance transformation program. The five-year agreement aims to standardize financial operations, strengthen governance, and establish a unified financial data foundation across the bank’s African markets.

ERP Strategy and Planning

How TRIL is Using Clean Core to Power AI and Achieve Carbon Neutrality Goals

Tata Realty & Infrastructure is modernizing its SAP core to scale AI, digital twins and sustainability, targeting net carbon neutrality by 2045.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Sun Chemical Taps SNP’s Kyano Platform to Drive Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation

Sun Chemical, a global manufacturer of printing inks, said it selected SNP’s Kyano platform to support its global SAP S/4HANA transformation and move to SAP Cloud ERP Private (formerly RISE with SAP). The company is undertaking a broad overhaul of...

Data and Data Management

Beyond the Hype: 3 Structural Shifts Every SAP Leader Must Make In 2026

At this year's Digital Lounge @ Davos, over 200 leaders acknowledged the industry's shift from the allure of AI capabilities to focusing on data sovereignty, accountability, and governance as critical components for ensuring responsible AI implementation, underscoring the importance of addressing legacy data management and integrating AI within a broader risk landscape.

Security

SAP February Patch Day Puts ABAP and Platform Risk in Focus

SAP’s February 2026 Patch Day delivered 26 new notes and one update, with critical exposure centered in ABAP and core platform services. Vendors warn impact depends on how trust and integrations operate inside each landscape.

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Enterprise Asset Management

HAESL Selects HCLTech for SAP S/4HANA-Integrated Maintenance Platform

HAESL has selected HCLTech to deploy the iMRO/4 asset management platform integrated with SAP S/4HANA, creating a unified maintenance execution environment to improve visibility, efficiency, and operational scalability.

Analytics and AI

SAP, Fresenius Team Up to Drive AI-Enabled Digital Healthcare Transformation in Europe

SAP SE and Fresenius have launched a strategic partnership aimed at creating an AI-powered, interoperable healthcare ecosystem in Europe to enhance digital healthcare delivery by integrating SAP’s technologies with Fresenius’s healthcare expertise for improved data management and compliance.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Boutique Firms, GSIs, and Emergence of Reinforcement Models in Enterprise ERP Delivery

Enterprise ERP delivery is evolving from single-provider models to collaborative partner ecosystems, utilizing a mix of large global systems integrators, staffing firms, and boutique consultancies to address the complexities of multi-year initiatives.

Supply Chain Management

AWS, SAP Tighten e-Commerce Integration with MCF and Buy with Prime Accelerators for S/4HANA

Amazon is enhancing its SAP offerings in retail and direct-to-consumer markets by launching prebuilt Accelerators for seamless integration of Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime into SAP S/4HANA, aiming to simplify and expedite integration processes for SAP merchants.

ERP Strategy and Planning

RISE with SAP: Cloud ERP Adoption Accelerates Ahead of 2027 Deadline—SAPinsider Benchmark Report

SAPinsider’s RISE with SAP 2025 benchmark shows cloud ERP adoption accelerating as the 2027 end-of-maintenance deadline approaches. New data reveals how generative AI, security readiness, and organizational size are shaping SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private migration decisions.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Europe’s ERP Vendors Are Gaining Ground Alongside Oracle, Microsoft

European ERP vendors like SAP, Unit4, Odoo, AFAS, and Exact are emerging as viable alternatives to US giants by aligning with regional regulatory, data protection, and localization needs, particularly for organizations prioritizing compliance and sovereignty.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAP Sets May 2026 Cutoff for S/4HANA Compatibility Packs, Offering Final Transition Window

SAP is granting a final five-month extension for on-premises S/4HANA customers to transition from Compatibility Packs to cloud solutions, pushing expiration dates to May 2026 to help manage this critical migration.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Shedding Data Baggage for a Leaner SAP Cloud

Migrating to SAP Cloud ERP Private promises streamlined processes and agility, but organizations must first conduct a thorough assessment of their data to avoid complicating the transition with unnecessary legacy information, which can drive up costs and hinder performance.

Analytics and AI

Year in Review: Testing, Transformation, and the Race to AI-Ready ERP in 2025

In 2025, the conversation around cloud migration shifted from why to how. According to SAPinsider’s 2025 research report on SAP S/4HANA deployment, for instance, 31% of the organizations who responded to the survey have transitioned to SAP S/4HANA, while another 27% are in implementation. Additionally, 54% of respondents said they plan to incorporate AI or...

Enterprise Architecture

How SAP Experience Centers Win Transformation

SAP's Experience Centers have transformed from showrooms to operational labs, exemplified by the fully functional S.Mart Store in Walldorf, illustrating the company's commitment to co-creating practical industry solutions with customers.

Cloud Platform and Technology

The New SAP Defense

As organizations transition to SAP S/4HANA and hybrid-cloud architectures, the necessity for a layered Zero Trust security approach, supported by Unified Risk Management and consolidated monitoring solutions, becomes critical to address the expanded attack surface.

Analytics and AI

SAP, Partners Turn Embedded Business AI into Concrete ERP Wins

SAP and its partners are transforming AI from concept to implementation by integrating SAP Business AI and SAP BTP into workflows that enhance efficiency and collaboration, as illustrated by successful case studies from companies like FRoSTA and Aspen Pumps.

Security

How SAP Customers Responded to Rising Cybersecurity Threats in 2025

In 2025, SAP customers expressed increasing concern over cyberattacks, particularly regarding data exfiltration and integration risks, while patch management remained a significant challenge, highlighting the necessity for enhanced security strategies and investments in SAP-specific protections.

Analytics and AI

IBM Advances Generative, Agentic AI Deeper into SAP Operations with ICAMS

IBM announced its Application Management Suite for SAP (ICAMS), designed to enhance SAP transformation through generative and agentic AI, thereby streamlining management processes and improving operational efficiency across SAP environments amidst the complex transition to S/4HANA.

Security

Five Risks SAP Leaders Can No Longer Ignore in 2026

As SAP vulnerabilities surge and attackers exploit weaknesses swiftly, organizations must prioritize automated security measures and cloud responsibility models while addressing legacy systems and integrating SAP into broader security operations to mitigate risks and safeguard critical business processes.

Tax Compliance

Tax Automation Becomes Mission Critical as SAP S/4HANA Transformations Confront Rising Complexity

Tax automation is crucial for successful SAP S/4HANA transformations, as early integration can prevent delays and compliance risks, underscoring the importance of clean data governance and native tax functionality in ERP systems.

Automation

IBM Pushes Toyota South Africa’s SAP Modernization Forward with On-Time S/4HANA Upgrades

IBM is modernizing Toyota South Africa Motors' core systems through two SAP S/4HANA upgrades that enhance data visibility and streamline operations, marking a critical step in Toyota's transition from legacy systems ahead of the 2027 support deadline.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Clorox ERP Modernization: Lessons from a Large-Scale Transition

Clorox's recent ERP system launch, while an ambitious, faced challenges including concerns over costs and a decline in sales during the transition, illustrating the complexities and disruptions inherent in large-scale ERP migrations.

Application Development and Integration

Nestlé Expanding ERP Solutions Using SAP S/4HANA

Nestlé is upgrading to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition aiming for greater agility, efficiency through AI and automation and a flexible cloud infrastructure for their global business processes.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

New Basis Technologies Index Reveals Speed as Top Concern for SAP Change Managers

A Basis Technologies study revealed that while 84% of organizations hesitate to make SAP changes, the adoption of AI-assisted intelligent change management tools is empowering change managers to execute strategic initiatives more efficiently and effectively.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Is Your SAP S/4HANA System Hiding a Compliance Time Bomb?

As the deadline for SAP S/4HANA Compatibility Packs approaches, organizations are urged to prepare for a transformative shift to fully leverage new capabilities and avoid the pitfalls of maintaining legacy systems, emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships and proactive management of their ERP landscape.