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𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗛𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗔 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼-𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗼 🌎 SAP celebrated the grand reopening of the SAP AppHaus in Palo Alto, bringing together customers, partners, and network members to showcase collaborative innovation. - A Global Commitment: With 24 SAP AppHaus locations worldwide, the network aims to foster human-centered design and innovation through SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), emphasizing people, process, place, leadership, and technology. - Collaborative Spaces: The new Palo Alto space includes dedicated areas for design thinking, innovation workshops, and hybrid workspaces, creating a dynamic environment for creativity and business impact. - Event Highlights: SAP’s two-day event featured AI workshops, panels on sustainable innovation, and discussions on how the network can leverage SAP BTP to drive digital transformation for customers globally. This reopening strengthens SAP’s commitment to co-innovation and sustainable impact, offering businesses worldwide the resources to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.  #SAPAppHaus #CoInnovation #SAPBTP #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #HumanCenteredDesign #SustainableGrowth #YalloSAP Credits - https://lnkd.in/gBg2ud-i

🧬 The SAP AppHaus is in our Bluestonex DNA 🧬 It’s what separates us from most solution and services providers within our industry. I was discussing today, how this USP is valued in the market. It’s fair to say our customers have always valued the Human Center Design approach and continue to this day to prosper thanks to applications we have delivered with their users at the heart. I do wonder, how often businesses must look past implementing solutions that deliver excellence and users prosper with them as apposed to implementing solutions that check technical requirements but save a few £££ Would you pay more for great user experience? #SAPBTP #userexperience #sapapphausnetwork #digitalinnovation

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

Yesterday, I attended a session with Marty Cagan at SAP, which is undergoing a transformation to evolve into an empowered product operating model. Even though I’ve read his books, it was a great refresher—thanks, Marty, for the insights. A major takeaway was why big enterprises often struggle with innovation. When engineers and designers are disconnected from customer insights, they miss crucial feedback that could shape their work. Bureaucracy creates silos, slowing down collaboration and stifling the flow of ideas. Real innovation doesn’t come from the top down; it comes from those closest to the problem and the product. These are the people who can drive meaningful change, but they need to be empowered, involved early, and have their incentives aligned with the product vision. Let’s be clear: we must empower the builders, set the right context, and give them the freedom to innovate. That’s how we create something innovative.

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

Let´s talk about “Rising Yellow”   Every color has a meaning. With regard to the IT environment I work in, I really like Yellow, because it stands for innovation. At All for One, innovation is not just a technological necessity - it is a driver of personal growth and self-realisation. Those who are prepared to break new ground, think boldly and contribute their ideas not only actively shape their own future, but also the success of our company. And to make it clear: I´m not talking about disruptive innovation and rocket science. Innovation starts with each individual and even simple new ideas that are realised can make the difference. As an innovation you can also understand using empathy at work - nothing new you say, but how many leaders know what's going on with their co-workers? How many times did you hear question "what's up?" but not about job? Let's keep it in mind, that using old soft-tools can be also innovated, and we're doing our best to do it day after day :) Are there any other fans of Innovation and “Rising Yellow” here? #AllForOne #AllForOnePoland #SAP #SAPConsulting #Values Michał Rogowski Michał Szymaczek Zuzanna Sprutta Zofia Kubiatowicz Kordian Polarny Michał Kunze Tarkan Aydin Jochen Wiggermann Soraya Barp-Ludwig Franka Heeling Danka Białęcka Julia Nowakowska

Congratulations to WalkMe on their acquisition by SAP! SAP's acquisition of WalkMe for $1.5 billion, at a 45% premium price, validates the importance of the Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) market. This acquisition sets the stage for innovative advancements in enterprise software solutions. WalkMe has been a pioneer in the DAP space, transforming how organizations approach user engagement and software utilization, highlighting the critical role that DAPs play in driving digital transformation and enhancing user experience. At VisualSP, we share this vision of empowering end-users through seamless digital adoption and training solutions. WalkMe's milestone acquisition is a testament to the value and impact of the entire industry's efforts. The future of digital adoption looks promising, and this acquisition is a significant validation for all of us in the DAP space. #DigitalAdoption #EnterpriseSoftware #WalkMe #Innovation #Acquisition #VisualSP #UserExperience

Sharing the excitement from SAP GTMKOM MEE 2025 – what an event! 🚀 💯 One thing is clear: growth and AI will define 2025! 💡 Christian Klein’s message on teamwork and breaking silos, combined with Thomas Saueressig’s vision for AI-driven success, sets the tone for the future. At Semos Cloud, we’re already there - helping companies elevate their Total Rewards, Employee Communications, Talent Development, People and Culture Intelligence with AI-powered solutions. ⚡ It was amazing to reconnect with so many brilliant professionals. Let’s keep the momentum going - the Future of Work is now! #SAPGTMKOM #AI #FutureOfWork #HRTech #PeopleAndCultureIntelligence

I found this amazing free resource page from SAP and thought would be a good Friday share. If you're passionate about problem-solving and it’s part of your daily routine, I highly recommend checking out SAP’s apphaus resource page at https://lnkd.in/eJmDyfaB “The Innovation Toolkit offers free resources to help organizations practice innovation on a daily basis. Whether you are just starting an innovation project or want to install a culture of innovation at your company, these methods and learning material will guide you through your innovation journey.” This page is packed with free resources to support your innovation journey across all phases: Explore Opportunities Discover Challenges Design Innovations Deliver Solutions Run & Scale Solutions Additionally, you'll find detailed insights on leadership and technology tools, including workshop templates, a UX value calculator, Dot Dot Bot, and many other cool resources. Just visit and explore all the amazing tools available to enhance your innovation efforts. #innovation #sap #sapcommunity

SAP's on a buying spree! The software giant just acquired WalkMe, a leader in digital adoption platforms (DAPs), for a cool $1.5 billion. This move is all about helping businesses get the most out of their tech investments. WalkMe's platform provides users with on-screen guidance, automates workflows, and even uses AI to identify roadblocks. https://lnkd.in/e3yvF6Ge #digitaltransformation #enterpriseadoption #businesstech #futureofwork