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As enterprise architecture continues to evolve, conversations like this help ground the discussion in real experience. Great insights from Dr. Michael Blaschke, Raghu Banda, and Jim Lichtenwalter on ASUG Talks as we head toward SAP Sapphire and deeper discussions around EA as a leadership factor. Listen here: bit.ly/4cvBBwuhttps:/…

The real question isn’t whether your utility can take on another initiative during @SAP transformation. It’s whether you can afford three to five years of stagnant customer experience while internal teams focus solely on back-end systems. Discover how utilities are delivering modern billing, payments, and customer experiences during SAP transformation in our latest eBook, produced with @InvoiceCloud: bit.ly/4ck8yxx

Will SAP remain solely a software company, or is it evolving into something more? Discover SAP’s new AI-driven vision for the Autonomous Enterprise, unveiled at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference in Orlando. Following this major announcement, this week on ASUG Talks, our host, Jim Lichtenwalter, is joined by Isaac Feldberg, ASUG Senior Editor, to break down the event's announcements and put them in context for ASUG Members. Listen here: bit.ly/4dnwhvu

Will SAP remain solely a software company, or is it evolving into something more? Discover SAP’s new AI-driven vision for the Autonomous Enterprise, unveiled at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference in Orlando. Following this major announcement, this week on ASUG Talks, our host, Jim Lichtenwalter, is joined by Isaac Feldberg, ASUG Senior Editor, to break down the event's announcements and put them in context for ASUG Members. Listen here: bit.ly/4dnwhvu

Many SAP teams are facing the same challenge: the gap between what SAP delivers out of the box and what the business needs from its data is growing. With ECC maintenance ending in 2027 and many organizations still navigating migration plans, teams are also balancing new technologies like Business Data Cloud, Joule, and RISE with SAP, each introducing new integration and operational considerations. In this new ASUG eBook, Complementing SAP: From System of Record to System of Intelligence, produced with @insightsoftware, explores where organizations are experiencing the biggest gaps, including: Cross-system integration Advanced analytics Self-service reporting AI-enhanced intelligence Process automation It also outlines practical ways organizations can move forward without a massive overhaul. Download the eBook to learn more: asug.com/insights/compl…

What we’re hearing across the ASUG community: Many organizations still running ECC are holding where they are because the transition feels complex, teams are stretched, and there’s real concern about disrupting operations that are working today. In a recent ASUG Partner Insight, Willy Brinkmann, COO at @SEIDOR, reflects on these conversations and why focusing only on timelines and deadlines can miss the bigger picture. While the comfort zone is understandable, he argues that staying on ECC becomes more costly over time and increasingly limits access to the innovation shaping how businesses operate today. For teams trying to think through timing, risk, and what it really takes to move forward on their own terms, the full insight offers a deeper perspective. Dive into this partner insight for key insights and considerations: bit.ly/4tnITtshttps:/…

AI strategies are only as strong as the data behind them. But for many organizations, enterprise data still lives across disconnected systems, making it difficult to build trusted AI initiatives that scale across the business. In ASUG’s latest interview, Robert Hernandez, Principal Product Manager at @Microsoft, shares insights on how organizations are using @SAP Business Data Cloud, Microsoft Fabric, and @Databricks together to create a stronger data foundation for AI and enterprise-wide visibility. Key topics include: Building a unified enterprise data strategy Connecting SAP and non-SAP data Unlocking overlooked opportunities with SAP BDC Why identity management is critical for AI success Read the full interview 👉 asug.com/insights/how-m…

@HP ran roughly 15 fragmented ERP environments across Europe before consolidating everything into a single global S/4HANA instance, now supporting tens of thousands of users. Ramesh Gopinath, HP’s Senior Director of ERP and Workflow Platforms, provided a look inside the realities of a seven- to eight-year transformation and explained why RISE with SAP made sense even after completing the cloud migration. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4cwGaqk

Implementation of a platform such as SAP S/4HANA is not where value is realized. Years of organizational change, process redesign, and user enablement that follow the technical go-live are what determine whether a project delivers on its business case. Digital billing and payments work the same way—on a smaller but no less consequential scale. In this ASUG Partner Insight, InvoiceCloud's Carolyn Skarr, Senior Manager of Alliance Marketing, shares two customer examples from a utilities company and a municipality, walking readers through how the payments platform supported adoption of online payments, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars saved. Check out the full article for key insights and takeaways: asug.com/insights/you-f…

Will SAP remain solely a software company, or is it evolving into something more? Discover SAP’s new AI-driven vision for the Autonomous Enterprise, unveiled at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference in Orlando. Following this major announcement, this week on ASUG Talks, our host, Jim Lichtenwalter, is joined by Isaac Feldberg, ASUG Senior Editor, to break down the event's announcements and put them in context for ASUG Members. Listen here: bit.ly/4dnwhvu

Customer Story: How Freeport-McMoRan Is Rethinking AP for ERP Transformation Modern AP teams are under pressure to support ERP modernization while managing complex, multi-ERP environments. In this live webcast, hear directly from Freeport-McMoRan on how they: 📌 Reduce risk 📌 Improve visibility 📌 Support a clean core strategy May 21 | 12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT Free to attend and open to all. Register now: bit.ly/3RwYt7X

If your ERP processes are inconsistent, AI will not fix them. Nitin Singh, Managing Principal of Architecture Advisory for US East and Canada at SAP America, argues that most transformations are designed to hit delivery milestones rather than business outcomes, and that the gap between go-live and real value only grows in the AI era. Read the playbook for transformation in the AI era 📖: bit.ly/4sNDv1Dhttps:/…

ASUG Summer Chapter Meetings are heating up ☀️ Come with me to the ASUG Northern California Chapter Meeting! Chapter meetings bring SAP professionals together for practical insights, local expertise, and dedicated time to connect with peers who understand the day-to-day. What you don’t see? The conversations, connections, and follow-ups that continue long after the meeting ends. 📍 Find your local chapter and join us this summer. #SAPCommunity #SAP #dayinthelife

Technology downtime is more than an inconvenience; it is costly. More than half (56%) of IT leaders report significant revenue impact during outages, and studies show roughly 55% of digital transformation value is lost during execution. Utilities can modernize billing and payments in parallel with @SAP S/4HANA programs to protect revenue and deliver real value. Learn more in our new eBook, "Quick Wins, Strategic Gains: Modernizing Billing, Payments, and the Customer Experience During SAP Transformation," produced in collaboration with @InvoiceCloud: bit.ly/4ck8yxx

What if support issues could be stopped before they ever disrupt your business? On this ASUG Talks, Mohammed Ajouz and Mike Griffiths from SAP Support share how agentic AI is helping SAP move toward more predictive and proactive support. Using innovations such as Joule and SAP Business AI, SAP aims to spot issues earlier and act faster, so customers can stay focused on what matters most. In this episode: * Where SAP support is headed in 2026 * How agentic AI is driving real support innovation * What smarter, AI-powered support means for customers

Many SAP teams are facing the same challenge: the gap between what SAP delivers out of the box and what the business needs from its data is growing. With ECC maintenance ending in 2027 and many organizations still navigating migration plans, teams are also balancing new technologies like Business Data Cloud, Joule, and RISE with SAP, each introducing new integration and operational considerations. In this new ASUG eBook, Complementing SAP: From System of Record to System of Intelligence, produced with @insightsoftware, explores where organizations are experiencing the biggest gaps, including: Cross-system integration Advanced analytics Self-service reporting AI-enhanced intelligence Process automation It also outlines practical ways organizations can move forward without a massive overhaul. Download the eBook to learn more: asug.com/insights/compl…

One of the most valuable parts of SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference is meeting peers who understand your work. ASUG Chapters and ASUG Communities are designed for that. They are organized by role, industry, location, and shared interests so members can learn from people facing similar challenges. The conversations don’t have to end when the conference does. Find your community here: bit.ly/4d4rtMS

As enterprise architecture continues to evolve, conversations like this help ground the discussion in real experience. Great insights from Dr. Michael Blaschke, Raghu Banda, and Jim Lichtenwalter on ASUG Talks as we head toward SAP Sapphire and deeper discussions around EA as a leadership factor. Listen here: bit.ly/4cvBBwuhttps:/…

Another SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference is in the books! The fun doesn't have to end, you can continue connecting with the SAP Community year around. Find ASUG events near you at asug.com

Celebrating stadium food and global community at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference. Mike never rates the food—but he does celebrate it. If you’re looking for people to stick together with, find us in Orlando at the ASUG Hub or on asug.com. #SAPSapphire #ASUGAnnualConference #sap