SAP CIO topics include some of the most important issues facing SAP customers right now. As companies transform, the position of CIO has become central to that change. CIOs manage the software and infrastructure that enables companies to develop new business models, stay competitive with digital native organizations, and become more resilient against disruption.

As part of our SAP CIO content, we conduct executive-focused research in areas such as CIO priorities, change management, platform innovation, and transformation. Speaking with CIOs about these endeavors, as we do through our Technology Executive Forum, can offer guidance on the most important challenges SAPinsiders are facing, and the technology they are using to address those challenges.

SAP CIO Topics

As part of our Technology Executive Forum, we focus on the following SAP CIO topics:

SAP CIO topics include some of the most important issues facing SAP customers right now. As companies transform, the position of CIO has become central to that change. CIOs manage the software and infrastructure that enables companies to develop new business models, stay competitive with digital native organizations, and become more resilient against disruption.

As part of our SAP CIO content, we conduct executive-focused research in areas such as CIO priorities, change management, platform innovation, and transformation. Speaking with CIOs about these endeavors, as we do through our Technology Executive Forum, can offer guidance on the most important challenges SAPinsiders are facing, and the technology they are using to address those challenges.

SAP CIO Topics

As part of our Technology Executive Forum, we focus on the following SAP CIO topics:

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Key Considerations for SAPinsiders:

SAPinsider has many research reports, case studies, and expert analysis relevant to SAP CIO topics, including:

  • How tech executives are leading organization and technology change. Read this research report to learn the top strategies for addressing and managing change, and what the most successful executives are doing to enable change in their companies.
    • A CIO’s perspective: The 3 Business Challenges Shaping IT Strategy in 2022. Read this article to hear directly from a CIO on what is driving executive-level IT strategy this year.

How ‘The Great Resignation’ is impacting CIO priorities. In this analyst insight, we dig into executive research to find how record quitting levels have impacted how organizations approach hiring, retention, and training

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  1. What Every BW/BI Developer Needs to Know About ABAP in BW

    Published: 24/September/2013

    Reading time: 11 mins

    Over time every BW developer needs to write ABAP in SAP NetWeaver BW to be able to meet user requirements. ABAP might be required in a start routine, end routine, expert routine, InfoPackage, Data Transfer Process, Analysis Process Designer, query, or field. Get basic knowledge on how to write ABAP code and the differences between...…

  2. SAP EPM Big Data Use Cases

    Published: 06/March/2014

    Reading time: 37 mins

    This article explores the concept of using Enterprise Performance Management—EPM—to drive big data use cases, primarily focused on integrated strategic, financial, and operational reporting, and analytic capabilities. These big data use cases demonstrate both the business and technical value necessary to justify investments in big data platforms such as SAP HANA. Key Concept Enterprise Performance...…

  3. Making Sense of the Changing SAP ERP HCM and SuccessFactors Landscapes

    Published: 13/February/2015

    Reading time: 14 mins

    Get up to speed on the history, new terminology, and future designs of SAP ERP HCM and SuccessFactors to understand where you fit in and to help you plan your future. Key Concept The term full cloud refers to SuccessFactors cloud HR offerings, Employee Central and any of its Talent modules (Recruitment, Performance Management, Learning,...…

  4. What Every ChaRM User Needs to Know About ChaRM Security

    Published: 02/March/2015

    Reading time: 19 mins

    Change Request Management (ChaRM) security is not a subject about which you can easily find complete organized information. Sam Gassem discusses ChaRM security in detail. Key Concept Transaction code PFCG is where you maintain roles and authorization. Business role SOLMANPRO is where you control the navigation bar and logical links. A technical role is used...…

  5. Sarbanes–Oxley: How It Affects You and What You Should Do About It Now

    Published: 01/September/2003

    Reading time: 11 mins

    The Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 affects the logistics and supply chain teams as well as your company’s financial people. What will be your role in bringing your organization into compliance? What areas do you need to be concerned with? This article frames the tasks that you and your team are likely to perform as a...…

  6. 20 Uses for ABAP on SAP NetWeaver BW Projects

    Published: 01/May/2003

    Reading time: 15 mins

    SAP NetWeaver BW reduces the need for ABAP for most reporting tasks, but most SAP NetWeaver BW projects could benefit from having an experienced ABAPer available. This is particularly true for data preparation and preprocessing functions. The author shows how an ABAP programmer would be useful in 20 different areas. If you ask a CIO...…

  7. Assess and Prioritize for Optimal Resource Allocation with SAP xRPM

    Published: 01/January/2006

    Reading time: 10 mins

    Consider how portfolios, projects, and operations for IT, product development, and other areas are managed in your organization. Do they share resources? Are they aligned with current business objectives? What are the criteria used to fund projects? Learn how to use SAP xApp Resource and Portfolio Management (SAP xRPM) to answer those and similar questions....…

  8. An Organization that Is Serious about Processes Is Serious about HR

    Published: 15/May/2007

    Reading time: 24 mins

    Uncover how SAP HR implementations can require significant business process reengineering efforts. Even if your HR system has already gone live, you can benefit from this fresh perspective on how to coexist successfully with other departments. Key Concept Business process reengineering is a management approach aiming at improvements by means of elevating efficiency and effectiveness...…

  9. Top 10 Worst ERP Project Practices

    Published: 11/April/2014

    Reading time: 16 mins

    George Anderson and John Dobbins warn against 10 mistakes they continue to see made in ERP projects. Key Concept Four dimensions are at play when you make choices in an ERP project: time, scope, quality, and cost (all atop a risk management foundation). We have tremendous respect for CIOs and business leaders who take on...…

  10. SAP’s Integration Solution Advisory Methodology (ISA-M) for the Intelligent Enterprise

    SAP’s Integration Solution Advisory Methodology (ISA-M) for the Intelligent Enterprise

    Published: 21/November/2019

    Reading time: 17 mins

    by Matthias Allgaier, SAP SE A solid integration strategy is crucial for providing the flexibility and agility organizations require to meet rapidly changing business needs. When building this strategy, enterprise architects must take into account a variety of pervasive integration requirements. For example, leveraging intelligent technologies to advance business outcomes — becoming an Intelligent Enterprise,…