ERP Strategy and Planning

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Analytics and AI
SAP-RPT-1 Brings Tabular Foundation Models to Enterprise AI
SAP has introduced SAP-RPT-1, a tabular foundation model designed for structured enterprise data, positioning it as a complement to language models for predictive tasks inside ERP systems.
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP Positions SAP Cloud ERP, Embedded AI to Shape Africa’s Next Enterprise Phase 
SAP is enhancing cloud and AI adoption in Africa to help organizations modernize operations and improve resilience, positioning cloud platforms and business networks as essential foundations for competitive edge, emphasizing the integration of AI for smarter enterprise processes.
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Analytics and AI
SAP’s EU AI Cloud Addresses Data Sovereignty as Regulations Tighten in Europe
SAP’s EU AI Cloud reflects how data sovereignty and regulation are reshaping where and how enterprises deploy AI in Europe.
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.
Analytics and AI
Retail AI Hits NRF 2026: SAP, Microsoft, Workday Turn Agentic Platforms into New Operating System for Stores and Commerce
Retail tech giants SAP, Microsoft, and Workday are leveraging AI to transform commerce operations into integrated, agent-driven systems at the NRF 2026 event, showcasing a shift from isolated applications to comprehensive retail infrastructure.
SAP
Analytics and AI
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.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
CloudRock Acquires SuccessDay to Offer Independent Alternative to Large System Integrators
CloudRock has acquired Dutch HR-IT firm SuccessDay, expanding its European footprint. The deal combines global ERP expertise with regional advisory and AMS, offering clients integrated support across Workday, Oracle, and SAP.
Analytics and AI
Africa Races to Build AI Skills as Training Demand Surges While Budgets Lag
African organizations are rapidly developing AI-focused skills amid tightening training budgets, leading to a significant gap between the growing demand for AI expertise and the resources allocated for skills development.
ERP Strategy and Planning
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.
SAP Sovereign Cloud
Business Process Management and Automation
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.
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...
Cloud Platform and Technology
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.
Enterprise Asset Management
Nextworld’s Future-Proof ERP Platforms Redefine Enterprise Agility 
Cloud-native, no-code ERP platforms like Nextworld are emerging as solutions for businesses facing demands for adaptability and cost control, enabling modern architecture for continuous change, reducing technical debt, and facilitating integration with existing systems.
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.
SAP Sovereign Cloud
ERP Strategy and Planning
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.
Business Process Management and Automation
NTT DATA to Acquire SPRO, Expanding SAP Agribusiness Strength in Brazil
NTT DATA Business Solutions is enhancing its SAP growth strategy in Brazil through the planned acquisition of agribusiness SAP specialist SPRO IT Solutions, which will broaden its customer base and industry scope in a sector vital to the country's economy.
Automation
US Federal IT Modernization Moves Beyond Cloud Migration to Continuous Transformation
US federal IT leaders are evolving from one-time cloud migrations to an ongoing transformation model, emphasizing continuous modernization, strategic partnerships, and dual metrics for success that prioritize agility, resilience, and innovative capability delivery.
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.
Clorox ERP
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.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Silicon Labs Boosts SAP Core, Cuts Support Costs with Rimini Street Deal
Silicon Labs has partnered with Rimini Street for multi-year SAP maintenance, aiming to modernize its SAP core and expand capabilities while achieving significant cost savings and reducing technical debt while taking a flexible, phased approach to cloud migration.
SAP Sovereign Cloud
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.
Application Development and Integration
SAP, Microsoft Tighten Their Data Fabric to Boost AI Value for the Enterprise
SAP and Microsoft are enhancing their partnership with SAP Business Data Cloud Connect for Microsoft Fabric to enable bi-directional data sharing without replication, facilitating immediate access to SAP data for analytics and AI within a unified platform that supports cross-cloud interoperability and improved user experience.
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Analytics and AI
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.
SAP Transformation and SNP
ERP Strategy and Planning
A Blueprint for Large-Scale SAP Transformation in Retail
Salling Group successfully modernized its extensive SAP environment by employing the SNP Bluefield approach, reducing data volume from 60 TB to 32 TB, and achieving a smooth migration to SAP S/4HANA with only 51 hours of operational disruption, highlighting the importance of strategic planning and centralized systems for large enterprises.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
From Trophy to Transformation
How a key industry award fueled SAP’s momentum in the race for AI and cloud dominance.
Unlocking Digital Impact and Inetum
ERP Strategy and Planning
Unlocking Digital Impact
Inetum redefines transformation through platform ecosystems and AI innovation.
ERP Strategy and Planning
SAP’s Post-Award Momentum: How 2024 ERP Today Recognition Has Translated to Real-World Impact
SAP's 2024 ERP Vendor of the Year award has catalyzed its cloud transformation mission, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-driven enterprise solutions and driving significant innovation and market expansion, evidenced by major customer wins and the development of tools like the Business Data Cloud and the AI assistant Joule.
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