Cover story April 2024
SAP Basis with Cloud ALM,
on-prem
and licenses.
Salzburg 2024: Hana and S/4 also need a robust SAP basis. The Customer Competence Center of SAP R/3 and Business Suite 7 is transforming itself with ALM, process mining and enterprise architects. The SAP Competence Center Summit in Salzburg is dedicated to this transformation process.
Cover Story, October 2026
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GIB CEO Björn Dunkel is leading the company into a new era of procurement and logistics with AI and Clean Core. Due to geopolitical upheavals, volatile markets, and the pressure to migrate to S/4, the transformation of supply chains has evolved from a mere efficiency task into a matter of survival for existing SAP customers. In this arena, software specialist GIB has possessed a successful core competency for decades.
No More Free Passes into the Operating System: Detecting and Containing Attacks on SAP Environments
October 1, 2026
Stolen credentials, SAP vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations can allow attackers to jump from SAP to the operating system level. This isn't always preventable, but SELinux and fapolicyd limit their scope of action.
Operate with confidence. Make sound business decisions.
September 30, 2026
Cloud or on-premises? This dichotomy shapes the discussion about the operation of SAP environments. For medium-sized companies, however, it does not go far enough.
Green ABAP for the SAP World
September 29, 2026
Software consumes electricity. Especially in large SAP systems, inefficient lines of code add up to massive energy wasters. The „Green ABAP“ concept outlines concrete steps toward a system landscape that is both sustainable and high-performing.
Compliance as Part of the Process Rather Than an Additional Requirement
September 29, 2026
As a certified SAP service partner, dbh Logistics IT AG has been helping companies digitize their customs, foreign trade, and compliance processes for many years.
SAP Sales: Big Versus Small
September 28, 2026
Opinions clash at the SAP roundtable: It’s clear that SAP treats its existing customers very differently. Discounts, perks, and price reductions are handed out almost arbitrarily.
Milestone: New EPOS Version 26.1
September 28, 2026
Empirius, a specialist in SAP Basis automation, will showcase the new version 26.1 of the EPOS Suite in the exhibition area at the 2026 DSAG Annual Conference. It features numerous new features and enhancements.
DSAG at a Crossroads Between SAP and the Community
October 1, 2026
The election of a new DSAG CEO marks the end of Jens Hungershausen’s successful tenure. DSAG members are now called upon to chart a new course: a positive partnership with SAP is balanced by a constructive yet critical discussion of ERP.
Business Data Fabric and Business Data Complexity
September 24, 2026
To close the functional gaps in its own data portfolio and prevent existing customers from migrating to generic cloud platforms, SAP has designed the BDC as an open ecosystem and established partnerships with third-party providers.
The New Concept of ERP Freedom: The Autonomous Enterprise
September 17, 2026
The fundamental risk of the SAP Autonomous Enterprise lies in the contradiction between how artificial intelligence works and the mathematical nature of an ERP system.
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September 28, 2026
SAP Sales: Big Versus Small
Opinions clash at the SAP roundtable: It’s clear that SAP treats its existing customers very differently. Discounts, perks, and price reductions are handed out almost arbitrarily.
September 15, 2026
Agentic AI for SAP and Heterogeneous Linux Environments
Modern IT environments combine SAP systems with various Linux distributions. Agentic AI and the Model Context Protocol now enable the secure, automated management of these complex environments using natural language.
September 14, 2026
Added Value for SAP
AI is currently generating significant financial value for SAP. SAP has always had a special knack for turning technology into a financial advantage.
September 11, 2026
SAP's service partner ecosystem needs a new business model
The major misconception within the SAP service partner ecosystem right now is this: as long as there is high demand for S/4 migrations, business can simply continue as usual. That’s convenient, but risky for several reasons.
SAP News
September 23, 2026
Recommendation for a Hybrid Platform Strategy
Boomi's vendor-neutral positioning is proving to be a disruptive alternative to the proprietary standardization doctrine of the global ERP market leader in today's SAP market.
September 18, 2026
When AI Becomes a Cyber Capability
In June 2026, U.S. export controls on powerful Frontier models such as „Fable“ and „Mythos“ made clear what many companies had previously underestimated: Leading AI capabilities for cyberattacks and cyberdefense are no longer a freely available resource.
A roundtable discussion hosted by E3 Magazine—streamed on YouTube—featuring licensing experts Myrja Schumacher of DLC, Andreas Knab of Soterion, and Lorenz Müller of HiSolutions reveals many pitfalls and areas in need of improvement in the SAP ERP universe.
August 21, 2026
Preparing for the EU Packaging Directive
To provide targeted support to companies in implementing the requirements of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), NTT Data is expanding its BTP-based solution, Sustainability Data Simplified.
Business Management
September 17, 2026
Focus on SAP Performance: When Processes Meet Observability
When an SAP transaction stalls, the impact extends far beyond the software itself. Order-to-cash processes can be delayed, service levels can be compromised, and supply chains can come under pressure. At the same time, it’s harder to pinpoint the causes because SAP environments have long since become hybrid.
September 8, 2026
Global Standard for Material Governance
Global Standard for Material Creation and Maintenance as Part of the SAP S/4HANA Implementation: With Apicon Data Master, the Scherdel technology group is establishing complete material master data and transparent, streamlined processes.
September 1, 2026
Unleashed Potential
The integrated toolchain is a component of the Rise methodology designed to support migration to the cloud. What it can do, how artificial intelligence can reduce effort, and how agents can be coordinated securely.
July 23, 2026
The Future of SAP Business Warehouse: Should You Migrate to BW/4 HANA or Business Data Cloud?
Many companies do not fully tap into the economic potential of their ERP landscape. Usage and operating costs are rising steadily, while opportunities for optimization often go undiscovered. Why taking a close look at licensing and operating models is crucial.
IT Management
September 29, 2026
Green ABAP for the SAP World
Software consumes electricity. Especially in large SAP systems, inefficient lines of code add up to massive energy wasters. The „Green ABAP“ concept outlines concrete steps toward a system landscape that is both sustainable and high-performing.
September 25, 2026
S/4 in the global Mercedes-Benz logistics network
In 2016, Mercedes-Benz faced a challenge that was both strategically and technically complex. The existing GSSclassic—a central SAP system used to map international trading processes—was becoming outdated. Going forward, the company’s IT department will rely on S/4.
September 22, 2026
Rise for SAP Add-ons
As is well known, SAP allows users to choose from a variety of SAP operating models. However, customers are looking for SAP Basis automation solutions in the form of „non-SAP add-ons.“ These are now available for Rise for SAP as well.
September 15, 2026
Agentic AI for SAP and Heterogeneous Linux Environments
Modern IT environments combine SAP systems with various Linux distributions. Agentic AI and the Model Context Protocol now enable the secure, automated management of these complex environments using natural language.
Economy
September 21, 2026
Europe Is Catching Up in the AI Race
Accenture AI Progress Barometer: European companies have improved their AI readiness over the past six months, yet North American firms remain ahead. Smaller companies could fall behind.
September 16, 2026
Overestimated Cybersecurity Capabilities: A False Sense of Security Among German Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Artificial intelligence and digital technologies will be at the top of the agenda for German companies in 2026. As technology evolves, the importance of cybersecurity is also growing. At the same time, issues such as performance and competitiveness are coming into sharper focus.
September 10, 2026
Top Trends: AI and Digital Technologies
Artificial intelligence and digital technologies will be at the top of the agenda for German companies in 2026. As technology evolves, the importance of cybersecurity is also growing. At the same time, issues such as performance and competitiveness are coming into sharper focus.
August 4, 2026
KPMG Study: AI Is Transforming the German Economy Faster
Generative AI has become a reality in the German economy more quickly than many companies had anticipated just a year ago. Ninety-eight percent of companies now consider AI to be relevant to their business model and future value creation.
E3 Book Recommendations
SAP Business Data Cloud
The Comprehensive Handbook
Connect your data sources centrally and create AI-powered analyses that deliver real value! This book shows you how to use SAP Business Data Cloud for holistic data strategies. Get to know all the components—from SAP Datasphere to SAP Databricks to SAP Analytics Cloud. You’ll also learn how to modernize your existing SAP BW landscape and seamlessly integrate it into SAP BDC. Through practical scenarios, the experienced team of authors will show you how to modernize your data landscape and make it future-proof.
RETHINKING MARKETING - A Call for a New Mindset and Bold Action
With *Rethinking Marketing*, editors Oliver Klein and Wolfgang Merkle present an anthology that consistently views marketing as a strategic value driver. The contributions from renowned practitioners and experts demonstrate how companies can respond to changing customer expectations, digitalization, and the use of AI. The message is particularly relevant for SAP users: modern technologies only realize their full potential when accompanied by a clear marketing strategy and a consistent focus on the customer. The book combines insightful ideas with practical examples and encourages readers to critically examine established processes. Rather than offering simple, one-size-fits-all solutions, it provides diverse perspectives on the future of marketing. A highly recommended read for executives and decision-makers who want to more closely integrate marketing, data, and technology and position their companies for the future.
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