Technology Executive Forum

Michael Pytel on Solution Manager 7.1, testing, BPCA & TBOMs (Q&A transcript)

Published: 01/June/2012

Reading time: 13 mins

I recently moderated a web forum with NIMBL‘s Michael Pytel on SAP Solution Manager 7.1 support for test management and change impact analysis. Michael took questions on the accuracy of BPCA, using static vs. dynamic TBOMs, new features for BPCA and TBOMs, and other topics. For the full Q&A, you can view the questions and…
6 Tips for Accelerating SAP Projects

Published: 20/July/2011

Reading time: 8 mins

ManagementWe talked to Francois Estellon and Joseph Micic of Bucyrus, a mining equipment company, about six ways you can improve your chances of executing a model SAP project. A successful SAP project team is one that implements solutions on time and on budget. Francois Estellon, CIO and vice president of IT at Bucyrus, will tell...…
- SAP Migration Strategy
How to Accelerate Your Transition to SAP S/4HANA

Published: 01/September/2016

Reading time: 26 mins

In this Q&A session, experts from IBM provided answers to questions about how to accelerate your transition to SAP S/4HANA. If you missed the chat or need a refresher, we welcome you to view the online chat replay or read the edited transcript below. Meet the panelists: Pandian Athirajan, Business Development Executive, IBM Pandian…
What’s changed in profit center accounting with SAP General Ledger?

Published: 01/October/2011

Reading time: 9 mins

I recently moderated a web forum with Reporting & Analytics 2011 speaker Paul Ovigele on October 13 on changes that have come about with profit center accounting and the SAP General Ledger. For the full Q&A, you can view the questions and Paul’s responses in the Financials Expert forum or read excerpts from the transcript of the Q&A…
2 Ways to Address Your Country-Specific Legal Requirement Challenges Using SAP Tools

Published: 24/March/2014

Reading time: 14 mins

Learn two approaches for installation of a country version in an SAP system to meet country-specific legal requirements. Key Concept A country version contains country-specific functions supplied as part of a standard SAP system. Each country version consists of generic SAP system functions, country-specific functions, and a country template. These do not constitute separate application...…
- RISE with SAP
An Executive View on SAP’s RISE Announcement

Published: 28/January/2021

Reading time: 6 mins

By Rizal Ahmed, Chief Content Officer, SAPinsider Navigating the Digital Transformation Dilemma In an unprecedented approach to a major announcement, SAP CEO Christian Klein led a virtual event to unveil a new integrated offering called “RISE with SAP” aimed at facilitating companies’ digital transformation initiatives. The event featured comments from other key tech leaders such…
- SAP AI
Research Report: Technology Vision 2025

Reading time: 10 mins

As AI’s capabilities expand, leaders must foster trust among employees and consumers to leverage its autonomy effectively, reimagining business ecosystems and relationships.
- SAP S/4HANA
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Executive Forum Tech Panel: Your Strategy for SAP S/4HANA

While some organizations have already made the move to SAP S/4HANA, many are either still to make a decision or are in the process of determining their path forward. But figuring out how to proceed can be complex. What is the right infrastructure? Is private or public cloud best? Which provides the appropriate flexibility? What…
- SAP Data Security
How to Protect Your Data from Today’s Biggest Cybersecurity Threats: Q&A on Managing Security in Your SAP Landscape

Published: 01/April/2016

Reading time: 28 mins

Modern enterprises are facing a perfect storm of increasingly sophisticated technology, changing regulations, and cybersecurity attacks that are rapidly growing in their scale, scope, and speed. In today’s technology landscape, cloud and mobile connectivity to SAP systems demand more than just network firewalls and perimeters to effectively protect your applications, and auditors and compliance managers…
- SAP S/4HANA Implementation
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What Decision Makers Need to Know to Move to SAP S/4HANA Effectively

Published: 21/October/2022

Reading time: 13 mins

In this article, we’ll spotlight the 10 key areas for success in SAP S/4HANA implementations, using insights from our executives and experts in SAP’s Chief Customer Office, a group dedicated to facilitating successful transformations. And rather than explaining why projects fail, we’re going to tell you what makes them succeed. You’ve heard the horror stories…