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SAPCHATSharon Ryan - Xactitud. Making sense of RISE licensingMaking sense of SAP RISE licensing is a daunting task. In this episode, I am joined by Sharon Ryan, Partner at Xactitud, who specialises in helping clients work their way through this topic. We discuss how clients should approach this and the best way of approaching this as you embark on your S4 journey2025-04-0924 minSAPCHATSana Asher - The common pitfalls when planning a move to S4HANAIn this episode, I am joined by Sana Asher, Global SAP Leader for Integrity Resource Management, based in New York. Sana explains her 30-year SAP journey and what prompted her to move from large SI's to a much smaller organisation focussed on Phase 0. We discuss the common pitfalls that clients make when moving to S4HANA.2025-03-2717 min
SUGTalksKeynote Insights from UKISUG Connect 2024In our latest episode Craig is joined by Cliff Saran, Technology Editor at Computer Weekly, and Gerren Mayne, host of the SAPCHAT podcast, at UKISUG Connect 2024. Together, they give their takes from the conference keynotes, including greater collaboration with SAP, the challenges of migrating to S/4HANA, and the critical importance of clean data in an AI-driven future. To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme 2024-12-1129 minSAPCHATSAP Hardtalk Episode - smartShift and automating code remediationIn a departure from my normal content, this is a recording of a meeting with John Hewer, SAP UK Architecture Advisor where we discuss how smartShift is transforming S4 programs by automating ABAP Code remediation and providing Dual Maintenance to minimise change freezes. We discuss the Clean Core journey and what that means.2024-10-1227 minSUGTalksSUGTalks 100th Episode SpecialThis week's 100th episode of SUGTalks, is hosted by two guest hosts: Gerren Mayne, Regional Vice President Sales, EU at smartShift and host of SAPCHAT alongside Simon Nichols, Founder & CEO of Thrive. Together they quiz Craig on how the SUGTalks podcast came about, how it has helped and educated listeners, as well what is planned for future. In addition, Craig gives us a sneak preview of this years' CONNECT conference. You can learn more about Thrive here: https://itstime2thrive.co.uk/ To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sap...2024-10-0239 minSAPCHATArndt Hoffman, Chief Customer Officer at smartShift TechnologiesThere is no doubt that driving a clean core has huge advantages but how can you achieve that using automation to achieve a fast and accurate migration? In this episode, I am joined by Arndt Hoffmanm, who explains how some of the world's biggest organisations have already done so utilising smartShift's technology and approach.2024-05-1735 minSAPCHATEmbracing a dirty core with Alisdair BachFollowing the last couple of episodes where we explored the relative merits of a clean core, Alisdair contacted me to say he thought we were missing the point. In this episode, Alisdair talks us through why having a dirty core may not be such a bad thing. 2024-04-1538 minSAPCHATBrian Berns, CEO and Chairman of Knoa SoftwareWith the recent announcement of the strategic partnership between SAP Signavio and Knoa, I chatted with Brian Berns, CEO of Knoa to understand the value they bring and how customers can exploit that.2024-02-0830 minSAPCHATDavid Lowson - Head of Global SAP COE, CapgeminiIn this episode, I chat with David about the RISE offering, how it has evolved, and its impact on clients and partners. Listen to David's views on a clean core, AI and his SAP Predictions for 2024.2023-12-1842 minSAPCHATJohn McFall CEO SupplyChainWiseDo organisations have the visibility of their supply chains they need? How have they been impacted by Covid and how will regulation have an even bigger impact? In this episode, I am joined by John McFall, CEO of SupplyChainWise who discusses how Cloud and AI/ML technologies are transforming solutions to these challenges.
2023-11-2243 minSAPCHATAchieving a clean core with RISE & BTPWhat is a clean core? why is it important? how can you achieve that with RISE & BTP? In this episode, I am joined by Vivien Boche, SAP Senior Director - Business Technology Platform @Center of Excellence and Gerd Danner, Vice President EMEA Centre of Excellence for Information Management at SAP where we discuss how we can achieve this and its wider implications on your S4HANA journey.
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https://blogs.sap...2023-08-1050 minSAPCHATSAP Sustainability Episode 4 with Justin Sutton-Parker of PX3 - How to measure Sustainability?In this final episode of this 4 part mini series, I speak to Justin who in his words "help clients move from the great IT they've got to the green IT they want". Justin demonstrates his application and how that assists organisations in making and tracking the right decisions.2023-05-1417 minSAPCHATSustainability Episode 3. How do I drive Sustainability Change?In this third episode of this Sustainability Mini Series, I continue the discussion with Justin Sutton-Parker, to understand how to drive a change and the tools we can use to help us.2023-05-0818 minSAPCHATSustainability Episode 2. Where do I start?In this second episode of this Sustainability mini-series, Justin Sutton Parker advises on where to start your Sustainability journey.2023-04-2715 minSUGTalksUKISUG Vision for 2023In this week’s episode of SUGTalks is hosted by Gerren Mayne, from the SAPCHAT podcast.. Gerren is joined by Craig Dale, CEO of UKISUG and Paul Cooper, UKISUG Chair to discuss UKISUG’s vision and focuses for 2023.If you haven't listened to SAPCHAT before you may also want to check out the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/sapchat2023-04-2643 minSAPCHATSustainability - Why should I bother?In this four part mini-series, I talk to Justin Sutton Parker who is CEO of PX3, has a PHD in Sustainability and PHD Doctorate researcher at University of Warwick and Warwick Business School. We start the series by looking at Why organisations should bother looking at Sustainability in the current uncertain economic times? 2023-04-1715 min
SAPCHATUnderlying Cloud Config - do we pay enough attention to it?As most organisations focus on Cloud as their chosen infrastructure approach, do they pay as much attention to the underlying configurations as they used to when buying hardware themselves? This was the question I was asking myself when I met with Ian Henderson, Chief Technologist at Intel. In this episode we discuss this notion as well as the wider implications, including the impacts on those moving to RISE.2023-03-1432 minSAPCHATSAP and the Recruitment MarketI am joined by Connor Wall, Founder and Global Managing Director of Conexus, a rapidly growing international recruitment company. Connor explains how the SAP market has evolved since Covid, how to retain your top talent, and discusses his personal journey in building a business and brand.2023-02-1326 minSAPCHATJamie Neilan - Director of Professional Services EPI-USE LabsIn this episode recorded during the SAP User Group Annual conference in November, we discuss the challenges of attracting and retaining talent during and after the Covid crisis. I also get Jamie's views on Data in a S4HANA move context, specifically, quantity, quality, privacy and security.2023-01-1633 minSAPCHATSean Pilkington - UK Microsoft SAP on Azure LeadIn this episode, I catch up with an old colleague, Sean Pilkington, the UK Microsoft SAP on Azure lead. We discuss how the motivations of client's moving SAP estates to Azure has shifted over the last few years. We also discuss the latest Microsoft announcements about greater collaboration and integration with SAP and what this means in the context of BTP.2022-12-1626 minSAPCHATSAP User Group Annual Conference 2022 - Keynote ReviewI am joined by Emma Chambers from NATS, Ben McGrail from XMateria and Stuart Browne from Resulting-IT where we review what we have heard from the morning's Keynotes. What were the main messages and what do we think about those?2022-11-2823 minSAPCHATBen McGrail, MD of Xmateria talks DataI am joined by Ben McGrail, Managing Director of Xmateria. He explains his reasons for setting up an organisation focussed on Data at this time and how important having the right focus on Data is on your S4HANA journey. Ben also gives us an update on a recent Xmateria announcement.2022-10-1140 minSAPCHATJonathan Lake - SAP Specialist, Amazon Web ServicesJonathan discusses what he is seeing in the SAP Market, how clients are focussing on getting to a clean core and simplification. We also discuss how clients are utilising AWS tools with SAP in their Digital Transformations2022-09-2039 minSAPCHATThe How of a 9 digit Social Selling winI am joined by Carson V Heady, Microsoft Heath Solutions Director, Author of Salesman on Fire, to discuss a recent 9 digit win which originated in a Social Media engagement. Carson explains best practices in deploying Social Media and common pitfalls.2022-08-2235 minSAPCHATHow Signavio can de-risk and accelerate your journey to S4HANAIn this episode I am joined by Henry Bush, SVP UKI, from Signavio. In an insightful conversation we discuss how Signavio is being used by SAP clients on their S4HANA journey but also the wider benefits of understanding the impacts of process change, automation and ongoing process governance. 2022-07-2132 min
SAPCHATSustainabilitySustainability has become a key focus of business and citizens but how do you start to develop a Sustainability Strategy and what pitfalls should you be aware of? In this episode, I am joined by Zachary Dover, SAP Sustainability Principal for UK&I to discuss how SAP are working to develop their own strategy, their solutions and give us his own insight into this ever important topic.2022-06-1641 minSUGTalksUKISUG's Vision for 2022In this week’s episode of SUGTalks, we turn the podcast on its head and welcome our first guest host, Gerren Mayne, who is SAP Director UK&I at Fujitsu and also the host of the SAPCHAT podcast. Gerren is joined by Craig Dale, (UKISUG Chief Executive) and Paul Cooper (UKISUG Chairman) to discuss the User Group’s vision and core focus areas for 2022. If you haven't listened to SAPCHAT before, you may also want to check out Gerren's podcast here: https://anchor.fm/sapchat2022-02-2340 minSAPCHATWhy Cloud is not the only option with Mike TrevorYou would be forgiven for thinking that the world is solely about Cloud. Mike Trevor if the Cutter Group discusses why clients run in Hybrid environments and the common mistakes that he, and the team, see in how they deploy and manage those environments. We also discuss the resulting impact that has on core applications like SAP.2022-01-2432 minSAPCHATDay 2 of the SAPUG with Simon Nichols, Wellbeing Director of ThriveIn the opening Keynotes on day one, we heard a lot about how the User Group had focussed on the Mental Health of its users during Covid and continues to do so. Today I spoke to Simon Nichols, Wellbeing Director of Thrive to understand his own journey in SAP and how it lead him to form Thrive. 2021-11-3028 minSAPCHATThe SAP User Group Annual Conference - Keynote AnalysisFollowing the keynotes today from the SAP User Group Annual Conference, I am joined by Ben McGrail of Xmateria, Jonathan Lake of AWS and Vincent Kruse of Neptune Software. We discussed what we have learned and the key takeaways for us.2021-11-2930 minSAPCHATThe Rise of the Social Seller - Carson V Heady, Microsoft Health Solutions Director and #1 Social Seller joins me to discussWhat is a Social Seller and how has the role evolved. Join me where I speak to Carson V Heady, Microsoft's Health Solutions Director and their number 1 Social Seller where we discuss how his role has developed and the support Microsoft has given him in that evolution. We also discuss how the digital tools of today's seller fits into the overall sales process.
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2021-10-0833 minSAPCHATChris Chittock - Founder of Pivot ConsultingI had the pleasure of hosting Chris Chittock, Founder of Pivot Consulting, a UK based SAP consultancy. We discussed what makes Pivot unique, how the large SI's are acquiring smaller SAP Consultancies and the S4HANA market. Oh and hear how a Chris received a call from Hasso himself!2021-07-2043 minSAPCHATManufacturing & Supply Chain with Barry MaybankWelcome to Episode 6 where I speak to Barry Maybank about Manufacturing, the impacts of changing business models and digital transformation on the industry.2021-06-1534 minSAPCHATEpisode 5 Ray Barratt, VP SAPWe've all seen and heard of the SAP RISE announcement in January 2021. In this episode, I explore with Ray Barratt the motivations of RISE, how it addresses today's changing marketplace and the challenges SAP clients face. This combined with some tough questions often made by clients cynical of the motivations that lie behind the announcement. In addition we explore some of the challenges that clients, SI's and SAP face when looking too upgrade to S4HANA and how we all have a part to play in accelerating adoption.2021-05-1850 minSAPCHATEpisode 4 - Stuart Browne talks SAP COE's, S4HANA & RISEStuart and I discuss his path to founding Resulting-IT, what makes a good SAP COE and why it's so important. We also discuss the state of the SAP market/ S4HANA as well as his views on RISE.
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2021-04-2651 minSAPCHATEpisode 3 - SAP Licensing with Jan CookIn this episode I am joined by Jan Cook, UK Director of VOQUZ Labs and SAP Licensing expert. Do you really understand SAP Licensing? What really does happen with a SAP Audit and what about that difficult issue of Digital Access? Also, just how do you end up to be a SAP License expert in the first place?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-cook1/2021-02-0236 minSAPCHATEpisode 2 - Ben McGrail and SAP Landscape TransformationWhat really is SAP landscape transformation, what is it's value and why does its focus vary from country to country? In this episode I speak to Ben McGrail who recently left SNP and UK MD to explore his career and his view on landscape transformation.
The views published are purely our own and do not represent those of our employer of anyone else.2021-01-1223 minSAPCHATCraig Dale - Chief Executive, UK&I SAP User GroupI am delighted to have spoken to Craig Dale, Chief Executive of the UK&I SAP User Group. In this episode we discuss a range of topics ranging from the changing nature of the SAP User Group to the impact that Covid has had on it's members
The opinions and views expressed during this podcast are mine and not those of my employer or anyone else's.2020-11-2531 min
SAPCHATSAPCHATHello SAP Users.
In these exciting times of disruption and innovation it can be confusing to know what to do for the best with our SAP Estates. This new Podcast will try to make sense of this crazy world we call SAP by introducing regular guests who are wrestling with the same issues as you. Lighthearted banter to try and simplify difficult decisions prevail!2020-07-0201 min