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ASUG Talks covers vital topics in the SAP ecosystem, leveraging thought leaders, customers, and experts to help listeners navigate modern challenges and maximize their SAP investments.

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June 14, 2026Episode 2537 min

Thrive During Go-Live: Keys to Managing Successful Change Management Strategies During ERP Transformations

Send us Fan MailContinuing on the conversation started in an earlier episode focuses on setting the stage for effective change management strategy, AUSG Talks dives into how organizations should approach change management during a digital transformation project. Key InsightsUsing a PACE frameworkSpurring confidence among eventual solution end usersLessons learned from a change management project undertaken during COVID-19Related InsightsListen to our earlier change management episodeRegister to watch the on-demand replay of the recent ASUG Community Conversation breaking down the announcements from SAP Sapphire and ASUG Annual Conference

June 7, 2026Episode 2435 min

SAP North America's President on Greenfield vs. Brownfield, AI Agent Readiness, and the Evolving Roles of SAP Professionals

Send us Fan MailOn the final day of SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, Geoff Scott, ASUG CEO & Chief Community Champion, was joined by David Robinson, President of SAP North America. Following the litany of announcements SAP made at the event--including its vision for the "Autonomous Enterprise," the two touched on the path forward for SAP customers and how SAP professionals will see their roles change. Key Insights The specifics of the "Autonomous Enterprise" Choosing between Brownfield and Greenfield implementation strategies Steps to agentic AI readinessRelated InsightsRegister for the June 26 Carolinas Chapter meeting to hear a live taping of ASUG Talks focused on the SAP BTPLearn more about Whirpool's journey to bring improved capabilities to its enterprise architects

May 31, 2026Episode 2341 min

Live from SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference: Customer Needs, AI in ECC, and Data Management

Send us Fan MailIn a live session at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, Geoff Scott, ASUG CEO & Chief Community Champion, was joined by SAP analysts Jon Reed and Joshua Greenbaum for a candid recording answer YOUR questions. The three not only fielded inquiries submitted by conference attendees, but they also answered questions posed by audience members listening to their conversation. Key InsightsThe three thought leaders' "magic wand" wish for the SAP ecosystem Overcoming barriers to SAP's new vision of the "Autonomous Enterprises"The challenges of managing AI agentsRelated Insights Read about BC Hydro's 10-project ERP overhaulRegister for a June 11 ASUG Community Conversation focused on the highlights from SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference

May 24, 2026Episode 2139 min

SAP Chief Customer Officer Thomas Saueressig Reflects on SAP's API Policy, Autonomous Enterprise Vision, and Recent Acquisitions

Send us Fan MailThis week on ASUG Talks, SAP's chief customer officer joins the podcast, giving vital context to many of the announcements at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference along with SAP's new API policy. Key InsightsContext into SAP's API and ODP RFC Policies The impact of SAP's newest acquisitionsHow SAP is helping its customer base prepare for its vision of the "Autonomous Enterprise"Related ContentRead highlights from the SAP executive Q&As given to the media and analysts at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual ConferenceRegister for an ASUG Community Conversation on June 11 where we'll break down the key announcements from SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference--and how they impact customers' SAP investments

May 17, 2026Episode 2023 min

Inside the 2026 SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference News and Announcements

Send us Fan MailIn Orlando last week at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, SAP announced a new, AI-focused vision for its customer base. This week on ASUG Talks, Jim Lichtenwalter, Senior Podcast Producer and ASUG Talks Host, is joined by Isaac Feldberg, ASUG Senior Editor, to break down the event's announcements and put them in context for ASUG members. Key Insights What the new vision of the Autonomous Enterprise means SAP customers and their IT investments Our thoughts on SAP's decision to enable Joule agents and assistants for SAP ECC and hybrid SAP S/4HANA customers who have purchased RISE or GROW with SAPMore details around the updated SAP API policyRelated Insights Read ASUG's deep dive into the conference's full list of announcements and newsLearn more about the SAP API policy and its effects on customers

May 10, 2026Episode 1913 min

Key Trends Defining SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference 2026

Send us Fan MailWith SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference upon us, we dive into some of the key themes and announcements that are sure to be present at the event. This week on ASUG Talks, we'll not only touch on some vital SAP themes, but we'll also take a look at some recent ASUG content centered on those topics, and hear from SAP leaders. Key TakeawaysDetails about the new SAP API policy update How agentic AI is reshaping the SAP ecosystem Learn about the state of digital transformations in the ASUG community Related InsightsLearn more about the updated SAP API policyDownload the ASUG Research report "Navigating AI in SAP Landscapes: Adoption, Execution, and Value"Read about SAP's plans to acquire Dremio and Prior LabsListen to ASUG Talks cover how agentic AI is reshaping enterprise architectureLearn about how SAP is using agentic AI to improve its support offeringsRead about SAP's agentic AI strategy for commerce Download the 2026 ASUG Pulse of the SAP Customer ResearchRead about King Arthur Baking's S/4 journeyListen to how HP approached its S/4 migration

May 3, 2026Episode 1827 min

How Agentic AI Enables More Predictive and Preventative SAP Support

Send us Fan MailThis week on ASUG Talks, we learn how SAP is evolving its support options, leveraging agentic AI to ensure support is predictive and preventative. This approach further enables customers as they seek to maintain organizational flexibility and contend with ever-changing business dynamics and socioeconomic disruptions. Key InsightsSAP's support focuses in 2026Specific examples of how agentic AI is spurring support innovation Customer benefits stemming from agentic AI imbued SAP support Related Insights Read how Daimler Truck North America leveraged SAP Commerce Cloud to spur a 33% year-over-year in revenue increase Register for the ASUG Pre-Conference Seminars on May 11 to kick-start your week at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference

April 26, 2026Episode 1730 min

Highlights from the SAP Q1 2026 Financial Results

Send us Fan MailSAP unveiled its Q1 2026 financial results last week, showing growth in key areas, including overall revenue and its cloud business. This week on ASUG Talks, Isaac Feldberg, ASUG Senior Editor, and SAP analysts Joshua Greenbaum and Jon Reed once again join the podcast to discuss what these results reveal. Key InsightsWhat growth areas mean for SAP customersCEO Christian Klein's comments about AI modelsThe importance of AI in ERP migrationRelated InsightsRead Christian Klein's Financial Times article referenced in this episodeSubmit a question for Joshua and Jon to answer (along with ASUG CEO Geoff Scott) live at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual ConferenceRead Isaac's deep dive into the Q1 2026 SAP Earnings Learn about the agentic AI partnership between SAP and Google Cloud

April 19, 2026Episode 1635 min

Agentic AI, SAP Joule, and the Future of Enterprise Architecture

Send us Fan MailThis week on ASUG Talks, we dive deep into the evolving relationship between AI and enterprise architecture. As the technology becomes more widespread in enterprises, EAs are seeing AI change the their daily work and spur shifts in the way they approach their roles. On the podcast this week, we hear not only how AI can help EAs accomplish tasks, including SAP S/4HANA migration, but what the future holds enterprise architecture as the technology continues developing. Key TakeawaysThe three places where AI is impacting enterprise architecture The role AI solutions can have in SAP S/4HANA migrationsSpecific AI tools EAS can leverage Related InsightsLearn how Baillie Lumber unrolled SAP S/4HANA across all 30 of its facilities in only six yearsLearn more about the ASUG Pre-Conference Seminars at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference

April 12, 2026Episode 1517 min

What to Look Forward to at the 2026 SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference

Send us Fan MailThis week on ASUG Talks, we hear from the ASUG Content Team, who is currently hard at work finalizing the programming for SAP Sapphire and ASUG Annual Conference. They walk listeners through what they can expect from the conference sessions along with the ASUG Pre-Conference Seminars, kicking off May 11. Key InsightsHow ASUG Pre-Conferene Seminars will help attendees make the most of their SAP investments Programming highlights throughout the conference, happening May 11-14Activities scheduled at the ASUG Hub on the showroom floorRelated InsightsMore information about the ASUG Pre-Conference Seminars SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference session catalogSubmit your questions to SAP CEO & Chief Community Champion, Geoff ScottRead about the enterprise architecture lessons from the rebuilding of Notre Dame CathedralRegister for the April 21 ASUG Community Conversation "From Transformation to Business Value: How Enterprise Architects Close the Outcome Gap"

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