Thomas Saueressig

I've had the pleasure of knowing Felix for over 10 years, collaborating as both partners and team members. This year, he embarked on a new venture by starting his own AI consulting company. Now, he's launching his first newsletter! Given Felix's expertise and dedication, I'm confident this newsletter will be both precise and informative and highly recommend signing up for it. #AI #Consulting #Newsletter

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💡 The #SAP #S4HANA #Cloud Public Edition 2408 release has a lot to offer in #sourcing & #procurement! 🤩 🔎 Check out this blog post by Katharina Klug to get all the insights! ✨ #SAPCloudERP #Innovation #Enhancements https://imsap.co/6041cIkvB

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On the road to become a data-driven company 🛜 "Being able to interpret data and use it to the benefit of our company and our partners," according to our CIO Robert Burkhardt this is one of the future goals of BACHMANN Group. Why and how our new ERP software Microsoft Dynamics lays a crucial foundation to this he explained in detail to the management magazine CIO Online. Have fun reading!💙 (German only) https://lnkd.in/eMutT8EP #news #erpsystem #microsoftdynamics #platformsolution #wepoweryourlife #bachmanngroup

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💡 The #SAP #S4HANA #Cloud Public Edition 2408 release has a lot to offer in #sourcing & #procurement! 🤩 🔎 Check out this blog post by Katharina Klug to get all the insights! ✨ #SAPCloudERP #Innovation #Enhancements https://imsap.co/6041cQ2mh

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SAP faces turning point as Hasso Plattner steps down: Departure of CEO Hasso Plattner marks the end of the founding era at SAP, and adds further complexities for the German software multinational as it faces ongoing restructuring efforts, among many other challenges to solve. It’s difficult to imagine SAP without Hasso Plattner, who’s been there from the beginning and has significantly shaped the fortunes of Europe’s largest software manufacturer for more than five decades as founder, board of directors member, and, most recently, as chairman of the supervisory board. Now at 80, Plattner is giving up his post at the head of the supervisory board and leaving the SAP stage. In April 1972 five former IBM employees founded Systemanalyse und Programmentwicklung GbR, which later became SAP, in Weinheim. From the very beginning, the key design principle at SAP has been the integration of individual components where users could perform tasks. In the first few years, they programmed modules for financial accounting, purchasing, inventory management, order receipt, material planning, and invoicing and auditing. The concept of an integrated system in combination with increasingly powerful computer architectures from IBM and Siemens meant a revolution in the early days. It was the starting point of an unparalleled success story that has remained closely linked over the decades with the original founders, mostly Dietmar Hopp and Hasso Plattner. While IT startups today are inflated by investors with billions of dollars and under enormous pressure, things were more leisurely at SAP in the beginning. “We were very lucky and in the right place at the right time,” Hopp said in a 2015 interview with NWZ. “Our startup phase lasted about 10 to 15 years.” After the IPO in 1988, Hopp and Plattner shared power at SAP by mutual agreement. Hopp took over the position of CEO until 1998 and Plattner took care of technology and development, as well as SAP’s important entry into the US market. “The period between 1988 and 1992 was wonderful,” Plattner said in an interview with the Smithsonian Awards Program’s Oral History Project. “I spent every day developing software. It was a great time.” #sap #sapcommunity #sapfiori #saps4hana #erp #hassoplattner #sapinception #sapbeginning #1972

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You want to #gain more #productivity to increase your #production output or reduce labour costs? You want to calculate on valid and transparent work measurement data based on a #global #standard? You want to improve the #health and #ergonomic load of your staff? You want to exchange your knowledge with #industry #leaders at #international #community events and you want to use a #modern and #exciting software #solution on the #SAP Business Technology Platform – Co-innovated with SAP – the ONLY answer is #TiCon for #BTP with MTM-UAS®! https://lnkd.in/eZjjSBYw Thank you Frank Brandt, Judith Laubner, Dmitry Ulyanov, Robert Scheiter, Matthias Bodenstein, Tobias Hobrack, Katharina Helbig, Finn Backer, Michael Heim! #MTMTIMETOWIN #SAPBTP #industrialengineering #SAPStore #SAPPartnerEdge #industrycloud #dresden

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The tea at SAP is PIPING hot. ☕ As SAP drives forward with a transformative restructuring plan led by CEO Christian Klein, it’s clear that internal morale has taken a hit. An internal survey reveals that just 38% of German employees express “full trust” in the #executive board—the lowest it’s been in three years. Only 15% feel that recent reorganizations have positively impacted their working conditions. Despite SAP’s record-high stock prices, confidence in leadership remains a challenge, especially within the Technology & Innovation division, where support stands at just 31%. The transition period has also seen significant departures, with Chief Marketing Officer Julia White, Chief Revenue Officer Scott Russell, and soon-to-leave Chief Technology Officer Jürgen Müller among them. Adding to the complex environment, SAP faces a U.S. Justice Department civil investigation concerning alleged price-fixing with reseller Carahsoft. Meanwhile, Germany’s tech talent market remains fiercely competitive, and 51% of SAP’s surveyed employees would consider a similarly compensated role with a competitor. HALF. That's WILD. 😱 It’s a crucial time for SAP. As the company prioritizes #AIintegration and prepares to reshape its future, addressing these internal dynamics will be key to sustaining both employee and client trust. My take: This is a major opportunity for #SAP to lift up the next generation of leaders—those who can build a culture that’s truly centered around customers, employees, and consultants alike. #ArtificialIntelligence #SAP #SAPconsulting #SAPinsider #SAPcommunity #ERP #Innovation #Technology #WomeninTech #DigitalTransformation #ExecutiveLeadership #CxO SAP Daily SAP Learner Community Yahoo Bloomberg

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🌟 Dive into watsonx.governance in Munich! 🌟 Join us at the upcoming IBM TechXchange event in Munich on April 24, 2024! 🚀 This event will focus on watsonx.governance, which is one of our core differentiators at IBM. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dh3XVtzC ℹ️ More about the event: 🚀 Our focus is on providing an in-depth insight into watsonx.governance and conducting an interactive hands-on demo that will guide you through the entire AI Governance Lifecycle. 🔍 Explore topics ranging from: - A comprehensive overview of watsonx.governance - The importance of AI Governance - Practical applications in architecture, functionality, and tooling 🛠️ Dive into: - Experience AI Governance in action - The creation of AI use cases including risk assessment - Automatic capture and documentation of ML model metadata #IBM #TechXchange #AI #Munich #WatsonX #Governance

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Proud to be recognized among the Top 20 #TechforImpact companies in ESG reporting! 🎉 At SINAI, we're dedicated to driving meaningful change through our comprehensive decarbonization platform. 🌍 We empower businesses to achieve early and late-stage decarbonization goals, providing robust ESG reporting solutions in partnership with experts like Novisto and UL Solutions. Our mission is to simplify and enhance your sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance and impact. Interested in how we can support your ESG and decarbonization initiatives? Connect with us to learn more about our innovative solutions! #Decarbonization #Sustainability #ESG

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First time meeting my leadership team for application development, automation, and integration topics around #SAPBTP in Frankfurt to deep dive into our strategic priorities in this area. ...and perfect timing after collecting a lot of customer feedback in the US.   It was exciting for me to get more insights into the many innovative topics the teams are working on in this area, like #SAPBuild as the single solution for developers to easily mix and match low-code and pro-code tooling, including #ABAP, to develop all SAP extensions, and our growing portfolio in the area of enterprise automation with high value #AI scenarios. …and we even saved a bird that got trapped ~ Djay Chaudhary😉   It’s so inspiring to see how we bring integrated and AI-powered app development and automation solutions to life that help our customers tailor #SaaS apps to their specific business needs. Looking forward to the months ahead with this great team. Thomas Volmering Andrea Flügel Andreas Schlosser Achim Kraiss Amjad A. Hari Balakrishnan Jason Gabor Nicolas Damonte Patrick Schmidt Tim Back Djay Chaudhary Csaba Korényi Florian Frey Tamara Stern Jan Schaffner Torben Schuchart Christoph Thommes Rui Nogueira Thomas Ziegert #SAPBTP #BTPisthechoice #GenerativeAI #ApplicationDevelopment #GenAI

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💡 The #SAP #S4HANA #Cloud Public Edition 2408 release has a lot to offer in #sourcing & #procurement! 🤩 🔎 Check out this blog post by Katharina Klug to get all the insights! ✨ #SAPCloudERP #Innovation #Enhancements https://imsap.co/6049YGUZU

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How exciting to see SAP continuing to invest in the small to mid-sized market products and to also see a path for growth for customers and partner alike!

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+++ LIVE FROM OMR 2024 +++ At OMR 2024, the SAP booth was buzzing with activity for two straight days, featuring 9 SAP partners and customers who showcased their innovative projects and solutions for SAP Customer Experience. Among the highlights was the NFT Hunt supported by the NFT Management by SAP team, which spearheaded an exhilarating NFT Hunt that kept visitors engaged throughout the entire journey at the booth. The NFT Hunt offered participants the chance to track down 9 unique NFTs, each unlocking rewards along the way. The more NFTs collected, the greater the likelihood of winning the raffle with its enticing prizes. This gamified approach not only drew attention but also fostered meaningful interaction with the SAP booth. Integral to the success of the NFT Hunt was the seamless integration of Emarsys, which facilitated the distribution of all NFT-related emails. This demonstration underscored the versatility and effectiveness of SAP's solutions in real-world scenarios. Fun fact: the background music in the video was AI-generated, we love it 🚀! In summary, the NFT Hunt at OMR 2024 was a testament to SAP's commitment to innovation and engagement. The event not only showcased the potential of NFTs but also demonstrated the power of collaboration and creativity within the SAP community. Love it? Reshare and spread the word! ❤️💪💥 SAP Customer Experience Ritu Bhargava Shardul Vikram Scott Young Anja Wilbert Lucas Bergström Deria Spalek Kai Stübane Aria Niazi Narek Asadorian Rohit Deshpande Wing Hin T. Sebastian Pfoertner Martin Barzauner Viktoria Huber Dirk Häußermann Alexander Klaeger Tatiana V. Kenneth Fajardo Marcus Koring Rhys Nölke Ralf Westhoff #OMR24 #SAPCustomerExperience #NFTManagement #NFTs #Engagement #Innovation #Emarsys # #TechShowcase #Gamification

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OECD report on AI in Germany   In June 2024, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published a report on the status of the development and use of AI in Germany. The study analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the AI ecosystem. In its report, the OECD generally emphasizes Germany's good starting position. Potential for optimization is seen in access to data. It is particularly positive about the research landscape and the attraction it exerts on specialists and talent. According to the OECD, computing capacities in research are particularly good. Germany is also on the right track in terms of transfer to the economy and has set the right priorities. It attests to a good political strategy. The human-centered approach chosen in Germany sets global standards for the responsible use of AI. The report is based on quantitative and qualitative data as well as findings from the OECD AI Policy Observatory and the OECD Program on AI in Work, Innovation, Productivity and Skills (AI-WIPS) - an OECD research program funded by the German government - and is based on the results of interviews with a wide range of stakeholders in Germany. It also includes three special sector spotlights on AI in public sector, sustainability and healthcare. #AI #GenAI #Cloud #CloudFirst https://lnkd.in/eSTv8Fy3 https://lnkd.in/eZTJRmyP

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AI first of all needs Datacentre infrastructure: - help German industry evolve to the next level - massive DC investments can contribute to Germanys energy transition - thinking DCs as part of industrial parks leads to significant benefits Just look at our projects like FRANKFURT WESTSIDE where a Datacenter marks as enabler for a whole site development. Let us take a broader view about how Datacentres drive economic and ecologic development - and then cut the constraints that holds our industry back.

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*** "What has happened to the SAP Experts Podcast?" *** In the past days, I've received many messages with the same question: What had happened? In the Apple, Spotify, etc., feed of the “SAP Experts Podcast,” which I founded in 2019, hosted for 65 episodes, and which became a standard reference medium for Digital Transformation in the SAP space with a huge following, a different, topically unrelated podcast has now "appeared." This new “Future of Procurement Podcast” has been adding episodes and changing the headline of the podcast-stream, while the well-known SAP Experts Podcast logo remains on some platforms such as Apple with my name on it. As far as I understood, this created quite a stir among followers and former listeners, who were puzzled by the notifications of new episodes that did not follow the known format, but came from an topically-unrelated, new podcast. Here is my statement in response to the messages I received: - First and foremost, it should be clear that although I ideated and built up the SAP Experts Podcast, I never held any rights to it. These rights have always been fully owned by SAP. With my departure from SAP in 2021, I logically lost any ability to influence the fate of the recorded material. While I am humbled by the care and engagement of the subscribers and my former listeners, if SAP wants to capitalize on the now defunct old podcast by launching a new podcast on the same feed, SAP has all the rights to do so. - I messaged with Erik Derenne, the host of the “Future of Procurement Podcast,” and he is an absolutely decent and very competent guy. Please support him in his efforts to bring his topic forward in the SAP universe for the benefit of our customers. - But do I think it is a good idea to mix both podcasts? This is a different question. SAP should have had more confidence in the content of this new procurement podcast and give it its own platform to thrive and grow. Mixing the new specialized format with the original podcast, where titles, logos, and content are mixed up, probably does a disservice to both. They have completely different setups and a different audience, which likely means both contents lose. This decision shows a lack of understanding of how podcasts work, grow, and find a dedicated audience of true and excited followers. The double episode on "All About Podcasting" I did with the exceptional Steven Spears for the SAP Experts Podcast could have provided insight: https://lnkd.in/dmYwuZHQ To my listeners, please accept the situation as it is. I hope some of you work in the procurement space and will find valuable information in the new podcast in this stream. For those of you who have been asking me about new podcasting endeavors to bring back the spirit that made the SAP Experts Podcast such a success, maybe there will be something coming in 2025? 😉 #sapexpertspodcast

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Let's create a better future! - IBM and UNDP have collectively set themselves the goal of developing solutions that facilitate free public access to complex information and advanced technologies in the field of clean energy, while providing key energy resources for legislators, government officials, journalists and decision makers. These innovative solutions use technologies such as the IBM #watsonx.AI and data platform to enable users-from decision makers at national and local levels to the general public-to analyze complex energy issues using advanced AI technology and access a variety of resources. #IBM #Energy #Transition #with #GenAi

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*** Public Cloud ERP - easy for some, difficult for others? *** In my keynote at the SAP Cloud Partner Summit 2024, I emphasized a critical aspect that SAP Cloud Partners must confront head-on: The majority of success stories with SAP Public Cloud ERP follow a similar narrative: Young, dynamic consultants propel youthful, dynamic organizations onto Public Cloud ERPs. But is this alignment with what we truly want and what our customers genuinely need? The largest part of SAP installed base customers are no startup hipsters but seasoned enterprises who have build up complex SAP legacy landscapes. So while the advantages of Cloud ERP are clear to those not tethered to outdated IT principles of the 90s, are we inadvertently fostering a two class environment? One where entrenched, legacy-laden customers, burdened by massive legacy architectures that stifle innovation due to antiquated processes, are simply transferred (yet again) onto a Private Cloud ERP setup, perpetuating their status as enduring roadblocks while meanwhile Public Cloud newcomers surge ahead, harnessing the transformative capabilities of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. In many instances, this situation persists because we (SAP and partners) fail to sufficiently address the formidable challenge of customers' legacy processes. It's exacerbated by a dwindling pool of (pre-)sales and consulting professionals with hands-on experience, unable to effectively challenge the inertia guarding the legacy world. These arguments are all too familiar: a) "Our legacy processes are the only viable way of working" (False: Results are essential, not the means to achieve them. In most cases, Cloud ERP offers superior methods and capabilities.) and: b) "Our organization would be overwhelmed by changing our processes" (False: Consider the consequences if a competitor adopts a different mindset.) It's incumbent upon SAP and its partners to rise to the occasion, much like personal trainers addressing their clients' bad habits. We must make our hands dirty and fight the dragon, challenge these entrenched assumptions, drawing upon our industry expertise to consult effectively. At Westernacher Consulting, our recent focus has been on SAP adopters that are not your typical Cloud "easy-peasies," but rather established, legacy customers from the manufacturing industries. Admittedly, it's no walk in the park to transition these customers to the public cloud. However, with a deep understanding of business and industry dynamics, coupled with adept change management skills, it can be achieved. We need to be no longer mere implementers of technical solutions or mere reciters of marketing slogans; we need to be consultants capable of elevating our customers' businesses by enabling them to leverage the full potential of Cloud ERP capabilities. We must reclaim our role as consultants. Let's embrace this shift, beginning tomorrow. #sap #technology #s4hanacloud Illustration by Daniel Stori/ turnoff.us

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