Let’s Talk Data: Business Technology Podcast | SAP Let’s Talk Data

A clean core helps customers keep up with the competition and use SAP S/4HANA standard features whenever possible and provides an easier way to keep getting updates without breaking business-specific functionality.  During this podcast, Sue Waite, Senior Director for North American Center of Excellence, Business Technology Platform solutions at SAP, and David Sentance, Associate Partner and Head of Data & Analytics at Camelot Management Consultants, will discuss how enterprise data management practices help ensure a clean core as well as mitigate risk to your business transformation initiatives.
 
Speakers:Sue Waite, Senior Director for North American Center of Excellence, Business Technology Platform solutions at SAPDavid Sentance, Associate Partner and Head of Data & Analytics at Camelot Management Consultants
Host:  Corrie Birkeness
Additional Resources:
Building an Information Backbone for the Digital Enterprise: https://bit.ly/3wsYjVg
Accelerate Your Move to the Cloud with Trusted Data: https://bit.ly/4bWD7Gj
The Business Case for Clean Master Data: https://bit.ly/44LiZnR
SAP solutions for Data & Analytics: https://bit.ly/3IDy9kS
SAP solutions for Data Management: https://bit.ly/3UXbRBD
The Data Tower Setup in SAP S/4HANA Initiatives (Camelot ITLab): https://bit.ly/3WBxokG
Your Fast Forward S/4HANA Data Transformation (Camelot ITLab): https://bit.ly/4bjuPYO
Data Quality Health Check (Camelot ITLab): https://bit.ly/44J9cig
Data Analyzer (Camelot ITLab): https://bit.ly/3V2NnGb
 
Key Topics of Discussion:
Importance of a Clean Core: Discuss the significance of establishing and maintaining a clean core in data management, especially in the context of transitioning from classic ERP systems to cloud-based solutions like S/4HANA. Emphasize the benefits of having a clean core, such as improved efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability.
Dimensions of a Clean Core: Break down the five core dimensions of a clean core, including data cleanliness, composable approach, extensions, integration, and operational efficiency. Explain how each dimension contributes to the overall cleanliness and effectiveness of the core ERP system.
First Steps in Moving to the Cloud: Explore the initial steps organizations should take when transitioning to the cloud, focusing on foundational work related to data management and governance. Highlight the importance of assessing existing data challenges and developing a strategy for data migration and quality improvement.
Outcome-Driven Data Strategy: Stress the significance of adopting an outcome-driven data strategy before embarking on migration projects. Provide examples of business objectives, such as compliance, customer experience enhancement, or process optimization, and illustrate how these objectives inform the data strategy.
Source Data Assessments and Data Quality Improvements: Discuss the importance of conducting source data assessments to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and data quality issues. Explain how these assessments serve as a foundation for data quality improvements and help organizations avoid pitfalls during migration and implementation.
Techniques for Keeping Data Clean: Explore techniques and tools for maintaining data cleanliness, including accurate data capture, enrichment, and ongoing governance. Highlight solutions like SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and data quality management micro-services for ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Change Management in Master Data Governance: Address the organizational change management aspect of implementing master data governance solutions. Discuss the need for training, stakeholder engagement, and establishing data governance councils and stewardship roles to ensure successful adoption and maintenance of clean data practices.

Guest host, Erik Lossbroek, is joined by Satya Jayadev, CIO of Skyworks,  who shares insights into Skyworks transformation journey and adoption of Rise with SAP.
Satya discusses challenges, emphasizing organizational change management and governance. Satya explores the partnership between Skyworks, SAP, and Deloitte and envisions the post-go-live roadmap, focusing on efficiencies and innovation.
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Speakers:
Satya Jayadev - Skyworks, Vice President and CIO
Erik Lossbroek - Regional Vice President, SAP
Additional Resources:
If you are you curious to learn how SAP S/4HANA Cloud can help your organization run better and smarter along with hearing from other organizations that have already done so, click https://bit.ly/3xRyVpe
 
Key Topics of Discussion:

Transformation Strategy: Discussing Skyworks' approach to transformation, including foundational aspects and the pursuit of innovation.


SAP S/4HANA Cloud Adoption: Exploring why Skyworks chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud and its benefits in driving digital transformation.


Organizational Change Management: Emphasizing the importance of managing change and involving stakeholders in the transformation journey.


Governance and Collaboration: Outlining Skyworks' governance structure and the role of key partnerships, like SAP and Deloitte.


Technology and Connectivity: Understanding how Skyworks uses technology to connect people and places across various markets.


Post-Go-Live Roadmap: Discussing Skyworks' plans for driving efficiencies and continuous innovation after implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud.


Lessons Learned and Best Practices: Sharing insights and key takeaways from Skyworks' transformation journey, including the challenges faced and how they were overcome.

 

SAP experts discuss best practices and practical approaches for migrating data and master data management with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform.
SAP experts discuss best practices and practical approaches for migrating data and master data management with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform.
Speakers:
Randy Connelly - Global Data Governance Practice Lead, Syniti
Bill Todd - Principal Solutions Advisor, SAP
Terry Penner - Marketing and Solutions, SAP BTP
Part 1: Data Migration
Key challenges
Best practices for system conversion
Best practices for selective data transition
Best practices for new implementations
Data migration tool options
 Part 2: Master Data Management
Challenges and priorities
Efficiently working with master data
 Part 3: Clean Core
Data management and clean core
Getting started with data migration to S/4HANA
Learn more at:
SAP BTP for RISE with SAP
RISE with SAP
SAP S/4HANA Extensions and Clean Core Best Practices
SAP Advanced Data Migration and Management Tool
SAP Master Data Governance

Listen as SAP data experts, Gebhard Roos, Maria Villar, and Tina Rosario discuss the concepts that fall under the umbrella of “Data as a Product.” They will converse on the nuances and value of various approaches to data sharing, including democratization, monetization, and data marketplaces, with both inside and outside views.
 
Host: Corrie Birkeness
Speakers:
Gebhard Roos – Product Manager for SAP Datasphere Data Marketplace
Maria Villar – Head of North America Data Strategy and Transformation
Tina Rosario – Chief Data Officer, SAP Europe
Important Links:
SAP solutions for Data & Analytics: https://bit.ly/3IDy9kS
Blog on SAP Datasphere Marketplace: https://bit.ly/4d39Fzq
SAP Business Network: https://bit.ly/3JmF56p
SAP Sustainability Data Exchange: https://bit.ly/3Q3GeU0
 
Key Topics of Discussion:
Distinguishing Data Product vs. Data as a Product: Exploring the operational model and overarching principles that define these concepts.
Characteristics of Data Products: Delving into the transparency, alignment with consumer needs, and governance constraints that distinguish data products.
Role of Data Marketplaces: Understanding the significance of data marketplaces in facilitating internal and external data exchange, monetization, and collaboration.
Models of Data Sharing: Exploring various models of data sharing, including public domain data, commercial data sharing, and indirect monetization, both internally and externally.
Organizational Challenges: Addressing the organizational buy-in, education, and mindset shift required to prioritize consumer needs and navigate the complexities of data product implementation.
Technical Challenges: Discussing the technical considerations and architectural models necessary for effective data product creation and management.
Transparency and Trustworthiness: Highlighting the importance of transparency, trustworthiness, and consumer-centric design in building successful data products and marketplaces.
 
 
 
 

SAP experts discuss SAP S/4HANA extensions best practices and SAP Build Code.
 
Topics discussed:
Introduction to S/4HANA Extensions Best Practices
What is Clean Core
Extensibility Options and Best Practices for S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition customers
Advantages and disadvantages of on-stack vs using BTP tools
Extensibility changes for S/4HANA over the past few years. 
Best practices for UI-focused applications and mobile services with SAP S/4HANA
 SAP Build Code for SAP S/4HANA developers
What is AI bringing to the table for S/4HANA implementers and developers
Build Code scenarios for developers who are using Business Application Studio right now
Build Code roadmap plans to help developers work more easily with S/4HANA
How S/4HANA developers can improve governance
Pragmatic recommendations for the type of extensions developers should create
Speakers:
Vanessa Micelli-Schmidt, Chief Product Manager, SAP Build
Felix Wente, Chief Development Architect, SAP S/4HANA
Mark Wright, Director, Marketing and Solutions, SAP Build Code
Host: Terry Penner, Marketing and Solutions, SAP BTP
Call to Action:
Explore SAP Build Code at SAP.com/Build-Code
Learn more about SAP BTP for S/4HANA and RISE at sap.com/btp-for-s4hana

Hear from SAP Gold partner, AG Consultancy and Apps, on their continued delivery of successful customer engagements and technical and commercial expertise in the enterprise application development and automation space. Discover the community RPA bots created by AG and how Enterprise Automation from SAP can elevate your existing app and automation investments.
Speakers:
Nick Champion - Co-Founder & Director, AG Consultancy and Apps
Rahul Kumar - Technical Solution Lead, AG Consultancy and Apps
John Luu - Product Marketing Manager, SAP Build Process Automation
Additional Resources:
Learn more about Enterprise Automation
Check out AG's SAP Build implementation and support services
Browse the partner-built community bots
Topics Include:
Overview of AG Consultancy & Apps
Customer Trends and Challenges
The Role of SAP Build
Taking Automation to the Next Level
Third-Party Connectivity
Development of Automation Bots