EMEA

SAP EMEA is the region where the parent company of SAP resides. Founded in 1972, the company headquarters are located in Walldorf in the south of Germany.

What is SAP?

SAP stands for Systems Applications and Products in data processing. SAP has over 100,00 employees worldwide are supporting more than 440,000 customers across 180 countries. It is a global network of customers, partners, employees and thought leaders all helping the world run better and improve people’s lives. About 80% of its customers are small and midsized companies.

SAP EMEA is the region where the parent company of SAP resides. Founded in 1972, the company headquarters are located in Walldorf in the south of Germany.

What is SAP?

SAP stands for Systems Applications and Products in data processing. SAP has over 100,00 employees worldwide are supporting more than 440,000 customers across 180 countries. It is a global network of customers, partners, employees and thought leaders all helping the world run better and improve people’s lives. About 80% of its customers are small and midsized companies.

What does SAP do?

SAP develops software solutions to help organizations of all sizes and all industries run their businesses profitability, adopt continuously, and grow sustainably. The software collects and processes data on one platform, covering everything from raw material purchasing to customer satisfaction. SAP solutions can be installed on premise or used from the cloud helping companies to design and evaluate the entire value chain. They can help to seamlessly link operational data on business processes with experience data, this enables companies to better understand and respond to their customers. SAP strives to drive innovation, high performance, and employee satisfaction with these key values:

  • Purpose: To help every customer with a best run business through purpose and profit.
  • Vision: Help the world run better and to improve people’s lives.
  • Mission: Deliver technology to help the world run better and improve people’s lives.
  • Strategy: To enable enterprises to become intelligent, networked, and sustainable – bringing together the solutions.

Total revenue in 2021 was €27.84billion, including €9.4 billion from its cloud business which is expected to reach more than €22 billion by 2025. Today, SAP customers generate 87% of total global commerce. With concern about the climate crisis, the company aims to become carbon neutral in its own operations by year 2023, which is two years earlier than originally planned.

SAP offers application software for businesses such as supplier relationships, production, warehouse management, sales, customer relationships, and administrative functions. Today, SAP has more than 230 million cloud users and more than 100 solutions covering various business functions. SAP’s machine learning, Internet of Things (loT) and advanced analytics technologies help turn businesses into intelligent enterprises. SAP Business Technology Platform brings together application development, data and analytics, integration, and AI into one platform. It is the central element of SAP’s “RISE with SAP” offering.

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    Published: 25/April/2023

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    Many organizations from outside the U.S. struggle to do business within the country, due in large part to its complex and often confusing sales tax system. Unlike VAT or GST, sales tax is only levied on the final transaction with the customer, and there are no charging or reporting requirements for the companies in the…

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    Analyst Solution Brief: SAP Signavio for Finance Operations

    Published: 21/April/2023

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    SAP Signavio is a cloud-based solution that enables finance process modeling and empowers companies to achieve this by providing a comprehensive solution for understanding, improving, and transforming their business processes. SAPinsider recently spent time with SAP Signavio team to demo the solution. Here is a summary breakdown for the SAPinsider finance community. Mastering SAP Premium…

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    Published: 17/April/2023

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    Each month, SAPInsider reviews the previous month’s SAP Security Hot News and Notes to help SAPInsiders decide what to do with SAP’s recommendations. This blog breaks down the latest Security notes by vulnerability and risk rating, explains what the risks are, and makes recommendations to help with analysis, installation, and testing. The March 2023 blog…

  4. 5 Ways SAP BW/4HANA Can Help Optimise Your Business Processes

    Published: 17/April/2023

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    In today’s data-driven business landscape, efficient data management is essential for making well-informed decisions and optimizing processes. SAP BW/4HANA is a cutting-edge data warehouse solution that centralizes data from multiple sources, streamlines data structures and flows, and facilitates powerful analytics capabilities. By enabling advanced data processing, application, and integration services, SAP BW/4HANA simplifies data management,…

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    Published: 17/April/2023

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    Organizational agility, a vital component of business success, has evolved to encompass optimization of business processes, organizational structure, and more. Achieving this agility typically involves digital transformation, but maintaining internal stability is essential to fully reap the benefits. Overcoming internal challenges such as lack of executive support, resistance to digital adoption, and misunderstandings about technology…

  6. Roadmap to Success: How a Financial Advisory can Support CFO Decision-making

    Published: 17/April/2023

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    In the post-COVID era, CFOs must navigate market volatility, shifting customer behaviors, and hybrid work environments, necessitating rapid digitalization to stay competitive and streamline business processes. To tackle these challenges and capitalize on the benefits of digital transformation, such as task automation, improved performance management, and advanced reporting strategies, CFOs increasingly turn to financial advisories…

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    Published: 17/April/2023

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    Energy sectors face unprecedented transformation, necessitating digitalisation for resilience and competitiveness. Providers must prioritize customer-centric strategies, data security, and service efficiency. Consultation with experienced financial advisors can help create implementation roadmaps rooted in organization strategy. Digitalisation benefits include adaptability, automation, system integration, and informed decision-making.

  8. Why the Future of Financial Performance Management is Data-driven

    Published: 17/April/2023

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    The evolving role of CFOs demands digital transformation for efficient financial performance management. Embracing digital tools like task automation and advanced analytics streamlines processes and increases accuracy. Cloud-based platforms like SAP Analytics Cloud centralize data and facilitate dynamic planning. Data-driven performance management empowers CFOs to make informed decisions and foster growth.

  9. xP&A – Extended Planning & Analysis

    Published: 17/April/2023

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    As the post-COVID business landscape demands increased agility, Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) provides a solution to the limitations of traditional financial planning and analysis (FP&A). By unifying strategic, financial, and operational planning, xP&A offers a single source of truth for data, fostering collaboration and better decision-making. Embracing xP&A increases adaptability and responsiveness, enabling businesses…

  10. Why Successful ESG and Sustainability Reporting Relies on Data Transparency

    Published: 16/April/2023

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    The adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management and sustainability reporting has become commonplace for modern companies. The pressure is increasing for businesses to prioritize sustainability by reducing their carbon footprint, improving waste management, upholding human rights, and ensuring governance activities. However, many companies are forced to rely on data estimates in their decision-making,…