IDC MarketScape Archives - �鶹ԭ�� Africa News Center

�鶹ԭ�� Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide B2B Digital Commerce Platforms 2020 Vendor Assessment

�鶹ԭ�� News — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:33:47 +0000

WALLDORF — (NYSE: �鶹ԭ��) today announced it has been named a leader in the “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide B2B Digital Commerce Platforms 2020 Vendor Assessment.”* This is the second time �鶹ԭ�� has received the distinction.**

Using the IDC MarketScape’s comprehensive assessment framework and customer feedback gathered through online surveys and phone interviews, the report analyzed 18 vendors offering business-to-business digital commerce platforms and named �鶹ԭ�� a leader based on �鶹ԭ��’s strategies and capabilities. The report noted, “Customers we interviewed rated �鶹ԭ�� above average when asked whether �鶹ԭ�� Commerce Cloud is ‘built for the future.’ One customer commented, ‘This is where �鶹ԭ�� is really good. They were a bit late to market here but have gotten ahead.’”

The report further noted: “Consider �鶹ԭ�� if you are an enterprise looking for an all-in-one digital commerce platform that can handle complex enterprise requirements and can support both B2B and B2C business models or you use �鶹ԭ�� for other CX applications. Consider it if your organization is primarily focused on differentiating by building a unique and highly customized commerce experience with a platform offering deep functionality.”

The �鶹ԭ�� Commerce Cloud solution supports business-to-consumer (B2C) use cases and complex business-to-business (B2B) scenarios with a unified platform that offers the sourcing, consignment, complex ordering, delivery options, products, services and pricing that modern companies require. The �鶹ԭ�� Commerce Cloud solution enables organizations to securely identify and connect with customers across channels and manage their profiles, preferences and consent settings throughout an engagement.

“B2B commerce is undergoing a tremendous shift in parallel to what we’re seeing in B2C commerce,” said Bob Stutz, president, Customer Experience, �鶹ԭ��. “Consumers and now businesses are in control of their e-commerce experience, and they expect the best. With �鶹ԭ�� Commerce Cloud, organizations courting business buyers can be sure they are offering a top-notch digital commerce experience and building lasting relationships.”

To read an excerpt of the September 2020 report, please visit (doc # US45741520).

About IDC MarketScape: IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

Visit the . Follow �鶹ԭ�� on Twitter at .

Media Contact:
Janice Tsoules, +1 (650) 223-4817, janice.tsoules@sap.com, ET
�鶹ԭ�� 鶹ԭ�� Room; press@sap.com

*“IDC MarketScape: Worldwide B2B Digital Commerce Platforms 2020 Vendor Assessment,” doc # US45741520, International Data Corporation, October 2020.
**“IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled B2B Digital Commerce Platforms 2018 Vendor Assessment,” doc #US43262518, International Data Corporation, September 2018.

Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they relate to �鶹ԭ�� are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. �鶹ԭ�� undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect �鶹ԭ��’s future financial results are discussed more fully in �鶹ԭ��’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including �鶹ԭ��’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.
© 2020 �鶹ԭ�� SE. All rights reserved.
�鶹ԭ�� and other �鶹ԭ�� products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of �鶹ԭ�� SE in Germany and other countries. Please see for additional trademark information and notices.

This article first appeared on the �鶹ԭ�� News Center.

The post �鶹ԭ�� Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide B2B Digital Commerce Platforms 2020 Vendor Assessment appeared first on �鶹ԭ�� Africa News Center.

�鶹ԭ�� Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide �鶹ԭ�� Next-Generation Implementation Services 2020 Vendor Assessment

�鶹ԭ�� News — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:38:51 +0000

WALLDORF — (NYSE: �鶹ԭ��) today announced that it has been named a leader in the .

Using the IDC MarketScape’s comprehensive assessment framework and customer feedback gathered through online surveys and phone interviews, the study analyzed 15 vendors offering implementation services for �鶹ԭ�� with a focus on next-generation �鶹ԭ�� products. The study indicated an increase in �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA adoption. It noted, “All vendors have dedicated offerings and joint go-to-market strategies with �鶹ԭ�� in place to help enterprises transition to �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA.” Two primary categories, capabilities and strategies, served as key measures of short- and long-term success. �鶹ԭ�� was named a leader.

“With each of our offerings, including next-generation implementation services, �鶹ԭ�� prioritizes our customers’ innovation and digital transformations to help them achieve critical business objectives,” said Shane Paladin, president, Services, �鶹ԭ�� SE. “As �鶹ԭ�� aims to support customers in their journeys to becoming intelligent enterprises, we are honored to be recognized as a leader among next-generation implementation service providers.”

According to the study: “�鶹ԭ�� utilizes its services, support and tools to help its customers deliver the valuable experiences to their own end customers.” The study noted under �鶹ԭ��’s strengths, “Buyers rate �鶹ԭ�� highly for providing appropriate and high-quality resources for �鶹ԭ�� projects and for utilizing proven �鶹ԭ�� services delivery methodologies/tools. Similarly, IDC values �鶹ԭ��’s client adoption strategy and the company’s next-generation tools/IP strategy.”

As the study states: “To meet �鶹ԭ�� customers’ unique needs, �鶹ԭ�� services are delivered holistically by �鶹ԭ�� Services and Support or as a complement to the services of �鶹ԭ�� ecosystem and partners.”

�鶹ԭ�� offers expert support at every step of each customer’s digital transformation journey.

For more information on �鶹ԭ��’s offerings for next-generation implementation services and products, please visit .

To read an excerpt of the June 2020 report, please visit (doc #US46141520).

Visit the . Follow �鶹ԭ�� on Twitter at .

Media Contacts:
Martin Gwisdalla, �鶹ԭ��, +49 (6227) 7-67275, martin.gwisdalla@sap.com, CET
�鶹ԭ�� 鶹ԭ�� Room; press@sap.com
Jennifer Kohanim, FleishmanHillard, +1 (617) 692-0535, jennifer.kohanim@fleishman.com, ET

This article first appeared on the �鶹ԭ�� News Center.

The post �鶹ԭ�� Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide �鶹ԭ�� Next-Generation Implementation Services 2020 Vendor Assessment appeared first on �鶹ԭ�� Africa News Center.

IDC MarketScape Names �鶹ԭ�� a Leader in SaaS and Cloud Finance

�鶹ԭ�� News — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:47:05 +0000

WALLDORF — (NYSE: �鶹ԭ��) today announced it has been named a Leader in the “IDC MarketScape for Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Enterprise Finance and Accounting Applications 2020 Vendor Assessment” report.* The report evaluated six worldwide vendors in SaaS and cloud-enabled enterprise finance and accounting applications and positioned �鶹ԭ�� as a Leader.

The report states that �鶹ԭ�� offers leading-edge financial technology, machine learning, Big Data and analytics and cites �鶹ԭ��’s strength in technology investment, noting that the �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA Cloud Finance solution includes innovations such as machine learning, continuous close features and automation through robotics processing. The IDC MarketScape also cited �鶹ԭ��’s rapid implementation methodology as a strength, with �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA Cloud Finance implementation possible within a month using �鶹ԭ�� Activate methodology where standard best practice processes, localized for 43 countries, can be used out of the box.

Globalization was also listed as a key strength, making �鶹ԭ�� particularly attractive for large multinational, multientity organizations for which localization can be cumbersome and costly. The report states that �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA Cloud Finance is adept at supporting even the most complex globalization demands including local legal guidelines and reporting standards.

“The ground underneath the feet of today’s financial professional is rapidly shifting to digital,” said Kevin Permenter, research manager, IDC’s Enterprise Applications. “It will be the companies with the right mix of talent and software tools that will be best able to thrive within these changing conditions. Software vendors that prioritize features that provide enhanced visibility, flexibility and agility will find themselves well positioned for future growth.”

With its industry-leading financial solutions and global approach, �鶹ԭ�� is poised for accelerated adoption as the finance industry worldwide continues its record pace of digitalization.

To learn more, visit .

Visit the . Follow �鶹ԭ�� on Twitter at .

Media Contact:
Samantha Finnegan, +1 (415) 377-0475, samantha.finnegan@sap.com, ET
�鶹ԭ�� 鶹ԭ�� Room;��press@sap.com

*IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Enterprise Finance and Accounting Applications 2020 Vendor Assessment –Doc #US45837320, May 2020.

This article first appeared on the �鶹ԭ�� News Center.

The post IDC MarketScape Names �鶹ԭ�� a Leader in SaaS and Cloud Finance appeared first on �鶹ԭ�� Africa News Center.

IDC MarketScape Names �鶹ԭ�� a Leader in Three 2020 ERP Vendor Assessment Reports

�鶹ԭ�� News — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 06:45:49 +0000

WALLDORF — (NYSE: �鶹ԭ��) today announced that �鶹ԭ�� has been named a Leader in three IDC MarketScape reports for enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors. �鶹ԭ�� was positioned for strategy and capabilities and was recognized for its strengths in globalization and technology investment. The reports naming �鶹ԭ�� as a Leader include:

¹ — This report noted the ability of �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA to effectively manage complexity and promote sustainability by providing a clear view into business challenges with innovations like machine learning and artificial intelligence.
²— This assessment of ERP for professional services organizations highlights innovation in user experience in �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA and the visibility that this software provides across the business from pursuit to engagement closeout.
³ — This assessment of ERP for midmarket businesses recognizes the critical capabilities �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA provides to help ensure effective organizational navigation and market growth.

�鶹ԭ��’s leadership position in these reports is due in part to its strengths in technology investment in �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA, including innovations in integrated ERP, which incorporates intelligence into the fabric of the design with machine learning, continuous close features and automation through robotics processing. IDC MarketScape also indicated globalization as a critical strength in the reports, making �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA Cloud highly attractive to large multinational, multientity organizations for whom localization can be cumbersome and costly. In addition, �鶹ԭ�� was also recently named a Leader in .⁴

“Service organizations, midmarket businesses and large enterprises are modernizing and transforming their enterprise application profiles, and ERP is at the top of their list,” said Mickey North Rizza, IDC program vice of enterprise applications and digital commerce. “SaaS and cloud-enabled ERP systems like �鶹ԭ�� S/4HANA are in high demand because they deliver a timely and holistic view into business operations and processes. This is more critical than ever as many navigate turbulent markets.”

With its industry-leading PSA, midmarket business and large enterprise ERP applications, �鶹ԭ�� is positioned to meet the needs of digital businesses and enterprises of all types while empowering them to be more resilient.

To learn more about IDC MarketScape’s latest reports, see ; and .

Visit the . Follow �鶹ԭ�� on Twitter at .

Media Contact:
Samantha Finnegan, +1 (415) 377-0475, samantha.finnegan@sap.com, ET
�鶹ԭ�� 鶹ԭ�� Room;��press@sap.com

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Large Enterprise ERP Applications 2020 Vendor Assessment – Doc #USUS45971820, July 2020.
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled PSA ERP Applications 2020 Vendor Assessment – Doc #US45971920, July 2020.
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Medium-Sized/Midmarket Business ERP Applications 2020 Vendor Assessment – Doc #US45972120, July 2020.
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Enterprise Finance and Accounting Applications 2020 Vendor Assessment – Doc #US45837320, May 2020.

This article first appeared on the �鶹ԭ�� News Center,

The post IDC MarketScape Names �鶹ԭ�� a Leader in Three 2020 ERP Vendor Assessment Reports appeared first on �鶹ԭ�� Africa News Center.

�鶹ԭ�� Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Supply Chain Planning

�鶹ԭ�� News — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:46:47 +0000

WALLDORF — (NYSE: �鶹ԭ��) today announced it again has been named a leader in the “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Overall Supply Chain Planning 2019 Vendor Assessment”* for its cloud-based solution.

According to the report: “�鶹ԭ��’s mission is to enable the company’s customers to achieve competitive advantage and advance in planning maturity in the world of the modern digital supply chain, a world of highly variable demand and complex supply networks. This is achieved by providing a seamless, user-friendly planning platform (�鶹ԭ�� Integrated Business Planning) to enable low-latency planning and re-planning across supply chain functions.”

�鶹ԭ�� Integrated Business Planning helps customers optimize their businesses for productivity, and recent updates include the infusion of machine learning throughout the solution. This enables real-time, continuous, event-driven and automated planning, and close interoperability with finance, execution and business networks.

“�鶹ԭ�� Integrated Business Planning helped us improve forecast valuation process speed and frequency including the decrease in manual workload and increase in valuation accuracy. It’s bridging the gap between supply and financial communities,” said Rémy Cointreau Group Applications Manager Julien Lecacheur.

Visit the . Follow �鶹ԭ�� on Twitter at .

Media Contact:
Dana Dye, +1 (415) 928-1310, dana.dye@sap.com, PT
�鶹ԭ�� 鶹ԭ�� Room; press@sap.com

About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

*“IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Overall Supply Chain Planning 2019 Vendor Assessment,” doc #US45863417, January 2020
Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they relate to �鶹ԭ�� are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. �鶹ԭ�� undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect �鶹ԭ��’s future financial results are discussed more fully in �鶹ԭ��’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including �鶹ԭ��’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.
© 2020 �鶹ԭ�� SE. All rights reserved.
�鶹ԭ�� and other �鶹ԭ�� products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of �鶹ԭ�� SE in Germany and other countries. Please see for additional trademark information and notices.

The post �鶹ԭ�� Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Supply Chain Planning appeared first on �鶹ԭ�� Africa News Center.