Absoft recently attended the SAPinsider EMEA event in Copenhagen, an exciting gathering of industry experts, consultants, and technology providers. It offered a fantastic opportunity to explore the latest SAP solutions and gather valuable insights into the current state of digital transformation. Here are some key takeaways from the event and our thoughts on the path forward for organisations engaging with SAP.
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RISE with SAP: Generating Buzz
One of the major talking points at the event was SAP’s RISE offering. While it’s clear that many businesses are keen to explore RISE, it was surprising to see how many attendees are still in the early stages of transitioning from traditional ERP systems to S/4HANA.Â
There seems to be a gap between the excitement surrounding RISE and a thorough understanding of its practicalities. Conversations often revolved around the complexities of migrating to S/4HANA and navigating the choices between private and public cloud options. This highlights the ongoing need for businesses to receive clear, actionable advice on how to integrate RISE into their broader strategies.
A Reality Check: Where Businesses Stand
Another eye-opener for us was the number of organisations still running legacy systems and only beginning their move to S/4HANA. For an event like SAPinsider, we anticipated engaging with more businesses at advanced stages of digital transformation. Instead, many attendees were focused on foundational steps, such as understanding where to begin, and were not as far along their digital transformation journey as we might have expected.
This presents an exciting opportunity for us at Absoft. Our expertise lies in meeting businesses at their current stage and helping them take measured, impactful steps forward. Whether it’s unpacking the specifics of the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or guiding a cloud migration, we’re here to ensure progress is both achievable and sustainable – whatever stage of the journey you are at.
The Automation Advantage
Automation continues to capture the imagination of businesses eager to enhance efficiency and scalability. Attendees at the event were particularly interested in practical tips for using SAP’s integration suite, Cloud ALM, and other BTP tools to streamline processes and reduce complexity.
During the event, we collaborated with Avantra to showcase the benefits of automation. We shared insights into how automation has the potential to accelerate upgrades and boosts performance management, helping businesses stay ahead of the curve. It’s clear that tools delivering tangible efficiency gains are more relevant than ever.
Advancing the Dialogue
The event offered useful insights for us as a consultancy, and interestingly, much of the conversation around RISE, BTP, and S/4HANA adoption still revolved around the basics. This reinforces the need for knowledge-sharing initiatives to build confidence and enable businesses to move forward with clarity.
At Absoft, we aim to contribute to these discussions in a meaningful way. For example, our recent webinar on accelerating S/4HANA migrations with CeleRITE’s Runway approach highlights practical strategies to streamline these complex transitions. By sharing insights through blogs, workshops, and webinars, we focus on cutting through the complexity and delivering actionable guidance that allows businesses to thrive in their SAP journeys.
Closing Thoughts
The SAPinsider event reaffirmed the importance of having reliable guidance in navigating SAP’s product ecosystem. Whether it’s untangling the details of RISE or unlocking the potential of automation, Absoft remains dedicated to helping organisations achieve their goals with confidence.
No matter where your business is on its SAP journey, we’re here to help you take that next step. Together, we can move beyond the basics and unlock a future of greater efficiency, agility, and success. If you’re considering your next steps with S/4HANA and want tailored advice, you can book a meeting directly with James, our specialist in S/4HANA transformations.
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