The consequences of the IT skills shortage and what to to about it
An overwhelming two out of three IT managers report that their companies are struggling with a shortage of skilled labor, and there seems to be no end in sight. How does this shortage impact implementation projects, and what can be done to mitigate its effects? Reduced competitiveness creates project pressure In the [...]
What does a Trusted Advisor do in projects?
What is a Trusted Advisor? Trusted Advisors are experts with extensive industry experience who advise companies and individuals on strategic decisions. They are particularly valuable in transformation projects that require major changes integrating business processes and technology. Unlike system integrators, Trusted Advisors provide vendor-neutral advice and support their clients with expertise throughout the entire [...]
Risk management as a success factor in IT projects
Inadequate risk management can have serious consequences for the outcome of any IT project: In the best case scenario, the go-live is delayed; in the worst case, business continuity is jeopardized. Although every good project manager is aware of this danger, risk management is usually handled as a low priority. What is the [...]
Migration to SAP S/4HANA (2): Is the Brownfield Approach Future-Proof?
Realizing the full potential of the SAP S/4HANA transformation? Easier said than done! After all, whether the restart works smoothly depends to a large extent on the migration approach chosen. In this article, we highlight the reasons why the still-popular brownfield approach is not an optimal solution for most businesses. The decision [...]
Migration to SAP S/4HANA: Agility and Cloud Benefits with the Greenfield Approach
Your company is on the threshold of an exciting change - the migration to SAP S/4HANA. But how does it actually succeed? In this article, you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the greenfield approach as well as for which companies it is best suited. The decision has been made: [...]
SAP Security and Code Review: How to prevent cyber attacks
SAP systems are popular targets of cyber attacks. The consequences are usually severe, ranging from high financial losses to the sabotage of critical business processes. But how can companies prevent them? In this article we explain the particular role of code review. Friday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.: Mr. Smith, the IT manager [...]
Cyber Attacks – Are SAP Systems Particularly at Risk?
Cyber attacks are on the rise and won't spare the IT systems of companies worldwide. But what about the security of SAP systems, the digital backbone of so many organizations? We get to the bottom of this important question. Monday, July 8, 8:45 a.m.: Mr. Smith, the IT manager of a medium-sized [...]
Switching to SAP S/4HANA: Does it pay off?
SAP has made a decision that will bring profound changes for its more than 400,000 customers . Starting in 2027, the support for the old ERP system SAP ECC will expire. Many of these companies fail to recognize the opportunity that this accelerated migration to SAP S/4HANA presents. There is too much fear [...]
Best practices in IT projects – useful or risky?
When it comes to process implementation, those who rely on best practices achieve optimal results. After all, they are just following the processes of the best in class. But is it really that simple? In this article we explain why this attitude can be dangerous and what a lack of process design competence [...]
