SAP Innovation Newsletter 26: Introduction

We like to bring real innovations that generate savings to the table first and I am sure you will forgive us if we are a bit premature with this application of GRID-Computing to SAP infrastructure. The savings and claims made are just too big to ignore.

Also our SAP Star is more of a Change Guru with a much broader reach that just SAP; he is however a man that can help you make change stick. If you know SAP CRM and can get senior exec’s to understand, use and really value it, we really have a challenge for you.

And Finally, for the smaller organisations out there, this is your chance to rent the power of SAP at a bargain price – however you will be a Guinea Pig.

Innovation Number 26: Harnessing Prodigious Power

We have recently been very impressed by the claims of a very valuable and highly desirable piece of extraordinary thinking that claims it can reduce the costs of operating your SAP systems by £10m’s.

The approach claims to harness the GRIDComputing concepts and apply them to the SAP infrastructure with some very key and highly protected additions.

This apparently simple idea is making remarkable claims; for one of their clients, this include:-

• Server Count reduced by 90%.
• SAP Instances reduced from 130 to 30
• Consistent management of environments 80% automated

Along with some other incredible simplifications and reduction in complexities, the realisation of the approach has, for one customer, contributed c.£2m of saving per annum with a payback in about 2 years.

We at csi10, thought that this approach was so important that we have yet to fully explore the possibilities….. but thought you should know about it…..

For more information and to do your own review, call us on 07712 663598.

SAP STAR Number 26: Phil Puddefoot

I have known Phil ever since I did NOT give him the Training Manager job at SAP; he was over qualified; really!!

Anyway, Phil provides that excellent combination of talents and straight-forward strategic thinking that allows change management to become an integrated part of transition programmes and not just a bolt-on. A consummate change professional who is adept at helping you plan (and execute) your change strategy in terms that the board and exec can clearly understand and easily buy in to.

With many 10K+ user transformation projects under his belt, including the pub and hotel group with 350 sites and more than 10K users, 2million online learners through learn direct and a banking group project with 60K users , Phil has a background, toolset and reference clientele that impresses.

His experience ensures that your business objectives are achieved, users are ready, willing and able to adapt to the change and that it is all driven by a crystal clear strategy and a comprehensive plan.

So, if you are involved in, planning or even considering a transformation that involves large scale business change, Phil is the man to talk to…..

Drop me a line and I will gladly introduce you……

Call me on 07712 663598.

SIN26: Any Guinea Pigs out there?

SAP look to increase the test base for their SaaS offering.

Fancy being an Guinea Pig for the latest release of SAP’s Business ByDesign.

Rinow Zinow, an old colleague from SAP Ag, has been to London resetting expectations around SAP’s initial push into the SaaS market. The original target of 10,000 customers by end of 2010, is somewhat awry, with only 90 currently using it worldwide. However, SAP remain confident that they can meet the 10K target by 2012 even with the reduced investment announced last year.

So if you fancy being a Guinea Pig, now is the time to cut a deal with SAP. They ofcourse will also want you be a reference customer which I am sure they will consider when they offer you a great Guinea Pig deal.

Call Jeremy on 07712 663598

SIN25: csi10 Wanted: SAP CRM Coach

SAP CRM Coach

csi10 have been asked to help with the roll-out of a SAP CRM project. The project will roll-out through the many divisions of this corporation. One such division is rolling out the pipeline management processes. A coach is required to help the CEO/CFO and Business Development Director know exactly what is contained within the numbers that are presented, how to drill down to the information on which they are based, what other reporting is easy to access and utilise. The coaching role will also be expected to help these senior execs understand and define their future requirements from the SAP CRM system.

Initially a 10 day assignment, you will be expert at bringing hard-pressed senior execs to rely on and value new technology.

SAP Innovation Newsletter 25: Introduction

Keeping your SAP skills up-to-date can be a challenge; demonstrating the latest functionality in the latest release of SAP to your users is hard; providing training systems for new users can be a pain; Now SID can come to your rescue.

Having built SAP focussed businesses in both Europe and Asia you may like to have a chat with Dudley Beagle who is able to help grow SAP revenues through an excellent network of customers, partners and SAP contacts.

Could you help build a world-class PMO function in one of the fastest growing companies in the UK? Then see below.

And Finally, want to save 50% on your SAP Maintenance Costs …. It’s possible.

Innovation Number 25: SID gives you SAP systems.

SID gives you SAP systems.

Why has someone not done this before!

Have you heard about SID?

SID is the name of a new service providing a complete SAP ECC6.0 system so you can innovate, test, play, build your skills, demonstrate … well anything really!!

SID has agreement from SAP to use host a service using specially agreed user licences. In this way SID provides the only legal publicly accessible SAP sandboxes loaded with Best Practice configuration and master data.

The SID SAP systems are hosted remotely; meaning that you can log on through a web browser, or SAPGui anywhere.

Now for the first time SAP is accessible to SAP Professionals completely independent of any employer or client site.

· So if you are a SAP consultant who needs to keep up their skills …

· If you are a Configurer who wants to demonstrate what the latest SAP system can do.

· Or an IT Manager considering implementing or upgrading SAP, and want to see SAP ECC6 in your own time …

Whatever reason you may need a self contained and complete SAP ECC6.0 system at your fingertips …

SAP STAR Number 25: Dudley Beagle

Dudley has a unique blend of talents which are of immense value to many in the world of SAP.

Dudley’s expertise in the area of Lean Management Solutions, where he took the Toyota principles of Lean Production and applied them to many different production and management situations, has been complimented with the building of several regional businesses focused on providing SAP customers with Enterprise Learning Solutions. Treble digit revenue growth seems to be his forte.

A complete business-builder, Dudley has grown a global network of clients, practitioners, partners and employees of SAP that would enable any company to excel. Dudley is currently looking for his next opportunity and would like to speak to anyone who thinks they could provide an opportunity for him to build.

Contact me and I will put you in touch with Dudley……

Call me on 07712 663598.

SIN25: A thought provoke: Save 50% on your SAP costs

SAVE 50% on your SAP Maintenance Costs

Now this is interesting…. Following on from SAP customers barking about the increase in maintenance costs and the subsequent back-off of by SAP to introducing it over several years etc….. it would appear that the increase has now encouraged others to muscle in on the strangle hold SAP have on their maintenance revenue stream.

Rimini Street have quadrupled their sales in the first half of 2009 and it only seems to be going one way…. by offering half-price SAP support (along with supoprt for other ERP systems such as Oracle, JDEdwards etc.)

SO, isn’t it about time you looked at how you could make saving on that large chunk of cash you shell out to SAP for support…..

Call Jeremy on 07712 663598

SIN25: csi10 Wanted: SAP PMO Resources

SAP PMO Resources

csi10 are interested in talking to people who are providing PMO services to a large scale enterprise. You will currently be a PMO analyst or a PMO Manager and are looking for a change and a chance to work for a dynamic, fast growing company with excellent future. You will be at the centre of innovation and will be encouraged to run planning workshops to tease out new ideas and get them onto the radar. You will be able to motivate yourself and be great communicator.