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Episode Synopsis
In the third episode of AFSUG Conversation Starters, we are joined by David Yawalkar, product marketing leader at SAP in Waldorf. He discusses SAP Environments, maintenance timelines, and transitioning to the Cloud.
Show Notes:
0:25 - Introduction to David Yawalkar and his role at SAP
1:12 – Timelines for ECC Customers
4:20 – GROW with SAP and RISE with SAP
9:22 – RISE with SAP and Business One Customers
11:38 – Ads
13:19 – ECC Customer Scenario
16:54 – Clean Core Strategy
20:31 – Enterprise Architecture
23:15 – SAP's Innovation Roadmap
27:03 – Ads
27:13 – Upcoming SAP Solutions
29:28 – Signavio’s Role
31:17 – Upgrade Cycles and New Releases
32:29 - BTP: What skills do I need?
34:29 – Customer Concerns, Privacy, and Cloud Offerings
37:36 – Closing Remarks
RISE with SAP Resource Links:
Announcement: Transform with confidence using RISE with SAP Methodology
Blog #1: Jumpstart your cloud ERP journey with guided enablement in RISE with SAP Methodology
Blog #2: ‘Clean core’ focused success plan, runbook, and quality checks
Web content: Migration from SAP ERP AND Transition from SAP S/4HANA
Partner Blog: Expert Insights for Partners: RISE with SAP Methodology
Follow David: LinkedIn - https://rb.gy/fbhfpe
Follow Louise: LinkedIn - https://rb.gy/kp7ewq
Sponsored By: AFSUG – https://afsug.com/
ONE VOICE Unifying Africa's SAP Community for a Digital Future
Show Notes:
0:25 - Introduction to David Yawalkar and his role at SAP
1:12 – Timelines for ECC Customers
4:20 – GROW with SAP and RISE with SAP
9:22 – RISE with SAP and Business One Customers
11:38 – Ads
13:19 – ECC Customer Scenario
16:54 – Clean Core Strategy
20:31 – Enterprise Architecture
23:15 – SAP's Innovation Roadmap
27:03 – Ads
27:13 – Upcoming SAP Solutions
29:28 – Signavio’s Role
31:17 – Upgrade Cycles and New Releases
32:29 - BTP: What skills do I need?
34:29 – Customer Concerns, Privacy, and Cloud Offerings
37:36 – Closing Remarks
RISE with SAP Resource Links:
Announcement: Transform with confidence using RISE with SAP Methodology
Blog #1: Jumpstart your cloud ERP journey with guided enablement in RISE with SAP Methodology
Blog #2: ‘Clean core’ focused success plan, runbook, and quality checks
Web content: Migration from SAP ERP AND Transition from SAP S/4HANA
Partner Blog: Expert Insights for Partners: RISE with SAP Methodology
Follow David: LinkedIn - https://rb.gy/fbhfpe
Follow Louise: LinkedIn - https://rb.gy/kp7ewq
Sponsored By: AFSUG – https://afsug.com/
ONE VOICE Unifying Africa's SAP Community for a Digital Future
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