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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  • SAP Digital Transformation includes content on organizations undergoing digital transformations, and best practices for supporting those projects. We talk with executives on their technology strategies as well as their change management and adoption strategies.
  • SAP Sustainability examines how executives can building companies that meet the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations.

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. SAP ECC End of Life 2027: Your Step-by-Step Migration Roadmap to S/4HANA

    Reading time: 8 mins

    Relying on legacy systems to carry out different business processes is a common practice. Whether it’s a large enterprise with a vast consumer base or a startup targeting local audiences, most enterprise-level applications still depend on outdated systems. One such example is SAP ECC (SAP ERP Central Component), a once-renowned software for businesses of all…

  2. SAP Expands HCM Portfolio With SmartRecruiters Acquisition

    SAP Strengthens HCM Portfolio With SmartRecruiters Acquisition

    Reading time: 4 mins

    SAP has agreed to acquire SmartRecruiters, a talent acquisition software provider, to enhance its SAP SuccessFactors suite with AI-driven recruiting capabilities, streamlining the candidate lifecycle and improving hiring processes for customers.

  3. Manual Provisioning of Non-SAP Roles Using SAP Access Control

    Published: 22/May/2014

    Reading time: 13 mins

    SAP Professional Journal Learn how to minimize multiple access requests by configuring SAP Access Control so that you can manually provision access for non-SAP applications. Key Concept Transaction code SPRO is used for setting up SAP Access Control configuration settings. You execute SPRO to integrate non-SAP Remote Function Call (RFC) connections with the logical file...…

  4. SAP logo displayed during an event — SAP Asia Pacific cloud and Business AI growth Q1 2026

    SAP Makes Key Leadership Appointments in APAC to Drive Regional Strategy

    Published: 02/May/2025

    Reading time: 3 mins

    SAP’s recent leadership appointments in the APAC region aim to enhance operational effectiveness and accelerate strategic priorities focused on cloud adoption, AI integration, and partner ecosystem development.

  5. What is SAP Cloud ALM?

    Reading time: 3 mins

    SAP Cloud ALM is a free, cloud-based Application Lifecycle Management tool designed for organizations with specific SAP support contracts, offering seamless integration with SAP cloud solutions, simplifying project management and modernization efforts while supporting the transition to the Clean Core strategy.

  6. SAPPHIRE NOW Reactions

    Published: 18/May/2016

    Reading time: 2 mins

    Audio pioneer Dolby Laboratories, which has been delivering audiophiles a superior sound and sight experience since the 1970s, decided in 2016 that it wanted an equally stringent level of quality assurance for its business process testing. The business sought a risk-based automated testing solution to reduce or eliminate regression test coverage gaps and lengthy testing…

  7. Speed Up Security Testing Using eCATT

    Published: 15/January/2006

    Reading time: 18 mins

    The Extended Computer Aided Test Tool (eCATT), successor of SAP’s CATT, can test a wide range of SAP applications running in the SAPGUI for Windows or Java environments. It can also access data in the database (including customizing data) and ABAP coding on the application server. See how to use eCATT to speed up testing...…

  8. INTLOOP Strengthens SAP Consulting Prowess with Internal GROW with SAP Adoption | Appian Sotus and SAP Cloud ERP

    INTLOOP Strengthens SAP Consulting Prowess with Internal GROW with SAP Adoption

    Published: 23/April/2025

    Reading time: 2 mins

    INTLOOP, a Japanese IT consulting firm, is enhancing its SAP consulting capabilities through the internal adoption of SAP’s cloud solutions, including GROW with SAP and SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, allowing them to gain practical experience that will bolster their ability to support other Japanese businesses in their digital transformations.

  9. SAP Boosts AI Growth Throughout Asia Pacific with New Business Wins

    Reading time: 2 mins

    SAP has reported notable AI-driven growth in the Asia Pacific region, with significant new customer acquisitions and successful AI and cloud ERP implementations, highlighting the increasing adoption of integrated solutions that enhance operational resilience and accelerate digital transformation.

  10. SAP BTP Cloud Apps Development for a Korean Chaebol’s Unified Procurement Platform RISE with SAP and Mizkan

    SAP BTP Cloud Apps Development for a Korean Chaebol’s Unified Procurement Platform

    Published: 30/April/2025

    Reading time: 3 mins

    A leading South Korean conglomerate transformed its procurement processes by implementing a cloud-based, scalable SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) system that integrates with SAP S/4HANA, enhancing efficiency, user experience, and real-time data access while overcoming challenges through a collaborative development approach.