- Live Event
Who should attend?
Senior executives, lines of business and IT decision makers, business managers, and ASUG members from across all process, technology, and industry areas. In addition, influencers, project managers, and implementation and support teams involved in deploying business technology initiatives.
Why should you attend?
- Hear from SAP executives and thought-leaders about the latest business technology trends and innovations
- Learn best practices and approaches from your peers who have integrated the same SAP solutions that will help your business run like never before
- See technology in action and test drive applications in hands-on demo areas
- Attend hundreds of ASUG member-driven education sessions across specific technology, process and industry areas
- New Forums at SAPPHIRE NOW – 12, one day, programs on the show floor that offer must-see content for key industries and lines of business areas.
- Get an in-depth look at future SAP applications that will support your growth strategies, create a competitive advantage and transform your business
- Learn how SAP solutions can deliver a rapid and significant return on investment
- Participate in ASUG's extensive Influence program, leveraging a collective voice to help shape the future of SAP solutions and services
- Collaborate and network with the entire SAP ecosystem in one location
- Explore the latest SAP-supporting technologies and services from SAP partners and solution providers
- Meet with ASUG membership experts to learn how to maximize your connection to the world’s largest SAP user group
Five years ago, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) were on top of the world. We played mission-critical roles in driving multi-million dollar projects that delivered massive change. However, a global recession and pressure to deliver on requests for innovation, cost reduction, connectivity, and a growing demand for business intelligence have changed the landscape.
Just as previous technology and business shifts have changed the role of the CIO, the new, more consumer-oriented business models of the social revolution will favor a new breed of business and technology leader. These leaders will have to navigate myriad converging and disruptive technologies, align new initiatives to both business value and technology feasibility, and identify strategies to leverage existing investments to fund innovation.
Consequently, the role of the CIO will evolve. Many next-generation technology leaders will still come from traditional tech backgrounds, but business leaders with a technology bent will also have a shot. As overall business strategy planning ties closer to IT strategy, four personas of the next-generation
