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Large enterprises are split between on-premise and public cloud for SAP ERP systems, with each path driven by economic and risk considerations.

ERP systems integrate all business aspects through a unified platform like SAP and Oracle.

SAP and Oracle dominate the ERP industry, with systems like Oracle Fusion Cloud and SAP S/4HANA leading in Gartner reports.

SAP and Oracle pricing models are based on licensing fees, user and module requirements, and customization levels.

The concept of anti-ROI can manifest when a tech project incurs losses exceeding its budget, as seen in Spar Group's SAP project.

SAP offers an alternative to RISE with SAP for legacy SQL Server systems to facilitate cloud migration.

The new 'private edition' option aims to streamline the ERP transition process.

Sainsbury's is modernizing its IT infrastructure by partnering with SAP, AWS, and Accenture to migrate legacy systems to cloud-based solutions.

Users of legacy SAP systems prefer upgrading their software before migrating to the cloud, contrary to SAP's preferred method.

AWS is now offering cloud instances based on HPE's new Compute Scale-up Server 3200, targeting large database applications.

Cloud is the future for Oracle and SAP, but transitioning involves complex changes in both technology and commercial relationships.

The UK's contract awards aim to migrate central government systems to the cloud for enhanced efficiency and service delivery.

CIOs are experiencing 'change fatigue', causing delays in IT spending and a reluctance to commit to long-term initiatives.

SAP is facing resistance from customers in migrating to its cloud-based S/4HANA offering, with concerns about the cost, lack of predictability, and potential lock-in.

SAP indicates that GenAI will help systems integrators manage migration challenges as support deadlines approach, potentially alleviating skills shortages.

SAP is pushing for generative AI through its AI Copilot Joule to provide a single interface for interpreting information.

A significant number of SAP users struggle to keep up with technological advancements, with only 11% feeling equipped to handle changes.

IBM and SAP collaborate to offer generative AI capabilities and industry-specific cloud solutions.

India is strategically significant for SAP amid global uncertainties, with strengthening local partnerships and talent essential to their growth.

SAP's cloud revenue grew 25% in Q2 to €4.2bn, with Cloud ERP Suite revenue up 33% while software license revenue fell 27%.

SAP reported €7bn revenue, 8% increase; focusing on AI growth, not extending ECC support; undergoing restructuring with 8,000 job losses.

SAP's cloud revenue grew by 20% to €13.66bn, driven by strong growth in SaaS and PaaS offerings.

SAP plans to focus more on AI as a key strategic growth area, both for its products and internal cost savings.

Gloucester County Council continues to struggle with control weaknesses in its ERP system, exacerbated by project delays and rising costs.

City of London seeks SI for cloud-based SAP ERP implementation.

Transitioning from Oracle E-business Suite 12 to SAP for finance, HR, payroll, and procurement.

SAP's Joule enhances business efficiency by automating 80% of common tasks through AI agents and collaborative systems.

SAP is enhancing its developer environment with AI features, but the effectiveness of these features is still uncertain.

SAP's outgoing CTO Jürgen Müller is under investigation for sexual harassment, admitting inappropriate behavior and expressing regret before his departure.

Jürgen Müller will resign from SAP due to inappropriate behavior at a company event, acknowledging his actions did not align with SAP's values.

SAP's RISE package is losing traction, with a significant drop in customer wins attributed to the shift in licensing and support concerns.

SAP reported a revenue increase in Q1 2024, driven by growth in cloud revenue and strategic focus on cloud services.

SAP is offering financial incentives to encourage users to adopt its cloud transformation programs, RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP.

The incentives aim to help customers offset migration and transformation costs of moving on-prem and legacy applications to the cloud.

Thousands of employees at SAP are unhappy with the company's shift back to in-person work and threaten to leave rather than comply.

SAP's CEO expressed frustration with remote work's effects on the company's culture and believes remote work hinders employees' ability to do their job best.

Thousands of SAP employees are upset and feel betrayed by the company's decision to mandate in-person work at least three days a week starting in April.

SAP's CEO, Christian Klein, expressed frustration with remote work's effects on the company's culture, stating that video conferences cannot replace the understanding of the company's culture.