News from abat
SAP Customer Service (CS) has been discontinued – SAP S/4HANA Service as the successor solution
With the imminent end of SAP Customer Service, companies are faced with the challenge of modernizing their service processes in a timely manner and switching to SAP S/4HANA Service. This step offers the opportunity to replace outdated structures and establish fu-ture-proof, cloud-based service processes. The white paper provides practical examples of how organizations can minimize risks and strategically leverage change.
CSRD 2026: Postponement yes – all-clear no
The EU has rewritten the rules for sustainability reporting with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). But shortly before the start of the second wave, the schedule was unexpectedly adjusted. The so-called Omnibus Package has postponed the deadlines for many companies and significantly raised the thresholds. However, anyone who now falls into a state of complacency is thinking too short-term. The requirements remain complex, data collection is challenging, and the strategic…
CSRD jungle cleared: Your guide to sustainability reporting
The CSRD and the new ESRS present companies with complex challenges. Our white paper offers a practical guide through the regulatory jungle, explains the latest changes brought about by the Omnibus Package, and shows you how to implement the reporting requirements efficiently. Find out who is affected and how you can use sustainability reporting as a strategic opportunity.
new@abat January 2026
Welcome to abat 👋
Denis, Malik, Isabel, Steffen, Talea, André
We are delighted that you have found your way to us and hope you had a good start at new@abat in January. 😊
Your individual skills and perspectives enrich our team and contribute to our shared success. Here's to a great collaboration!
SAP Business Data Cloud: The New Era of Data Integration and AI
SAP Business Data Cloud is revolutionizing data usage in companies. Through its strategic partnership with Databricks, this SaaS solution seamlessly combines SAP data with third-party data, creating a unified platform for AI-powered analytics. Read our white paper to learn how this integration breaks down data silos, provides advanced analytics capabilities, and helps companies unlock the full value of their data—for informed decisions in a data-driven world.
How can emissions accounting be achieved with excellent data?
A strong emissions balance starts with strong data that is precise, complete and clearly structured. Those who set up their GHG balance properly create transparency and establish the foundation for effective climate strategies. With modern tools like ID-Report, data quality and reporting processes can be significantly improved. This turns a demanding obligation into a real competitive advantage, today and in the future.
The AI myth that threatens your sovereignty.
Powerful AI inevitably requires a cloud connection? Those in safety-critical sectors who avoid urgently needed AI applications for fear of losing control are thinking too small.
With on-prem AI, you create a robust, autonomous foundation. This strategic solution combines full data sovereignty, complete transparency, and maximum fail-safety. Ideal for organizations that want to unleash the full potential of AI without compromising on security and sovereignty.
new@abat November 2025
Welcome to the team!
This week, we held our new@abat welcome event. We would like to welcome:
(from left to right)
Hanna Sophie, Linus, Sören,
Jan, Florian, Fabian, Axel,
Aylin, Carsten, Mirko, Alenna
Can, Jannis, Alexander, Sarah
We wish you continued success and are delighted that you have found your way to us (back 😉).
SAP Signavio Process Intelligence: white paper on how the extractor works
Your processes hold more potential than you realize – but how do you make it visible? This white paper shows you how to use the SAP Signavio Extractor to extract process data from your SAP systems fully automatically and create a solid foundation for true process mining. Learn how to gain transparency about variants and bottlenecks, identify deviations from the target process, and lay the foundation for continuous process optimization. Take advantage of the opportunity to derive clear, informed…
Transformation projects fail too often. Why?
70 percent of all change initiatives fail to achieve their goals. Anyone who still relies on gut feelings and assumptions is thinking too short-term. SAP Signavio offers a data-driven process transformation suite that combines actual state analysis, collaborative modeling, and continuous optimization. It is ideal for companies that want to implement their transformation projects successfully, measurably, and sustainably.
RPA with the handbrake on? Not for much longer.
Siloed data and rigid decision-making logic often slow down automation. With UiPath Data Fabric and Business Rules, two building blocks are now available that take processes to a new level: real-time access to all relevant data and flexible, centrally controlled business decisions. This enables companies to lay the foundation for greater agility, higher efficiency, and true innovation in automation.
RPA Trends 2025: ScreenPlay, PII In-Flight Masking & IXP
RPA is being reimagined. Rigid processes are being replaced by intelligent, adaptive automation that is ready for dynamic interfaces, sensitive data, and unstructured information. With UI Agent, PII In-Flight Masking, and IXP, a new generation of technologies is available that makes processes more robust, secure, and faster. For companies that don't want to leave their efficiency to chance.
The end of SAP BW 7.5 is approaching – now is the time to realign your data strategy
Now is the right time to consider switching to SAP Business Data Cloud. Migration not only opens up new technological possibilities, but also lays the foundation for a modern, AI-enabled data architecture with SAP Datasphere, SAC, and Databricks. Learn about the options available and how you can future-proof your data landscape.
new@abat August 2025
Welcome to abat 👋
Maurice, Paul, Laura, Deniz,
Dennis, Jakob, Beatriz, Annika,
Okan, Erik, Jan, Alex, Alex
We are delighted that you found your way to us and hope you had a good start at new@abat in August. 😊
Your individual skills and perspectives enrich our team and contribute to our joint success. Here's to a great collaboration!
SAP PI/PO is being phased out. What now?
Technological change is coming. Anyone still thinking about 1:1 migrations is thinking too short-term. The SAP Integration Suite is a modern, cloud-based platform that combines hybrid scenarios, API management, and event-driven processes. It is ideal for companies that want to integrate their system landscapes in a future-proof, flexible, and strategic way.
SAP PI/PO: White paper guide to the SAP Integration Suite
Support for SAP PI/PO is coming to an end, but those who act now will succeed. This whitepaper shows how to make your integration architecture fit for cloud, API, and event-driven scenarios using the SAP Integration Suite. Learn about migration pitfalls, why the Edge Integration Cell offers hybrid power, and how best practices will guide your project safely to its destination. Seize the opportunity to transform integration from a cost driver into an innovation accelerator!
SAP Customer Experience: Successfully shaping customer relationships digitally
Fragmented customer relationships present companies with complex challenges - but isolated systems are not the only reality. SAP Customer Experience (CX) provides an integrated cloud solution that intelligently connects all touchpoints. From Sales Cloud to Service Cloud to Field Service Management - personalized customer experiences across all channels. Ideal for companies that want to optimize their customer journey holistically.
The abat E-Invoicing Monitor - the smart alternative to SAP DRC
Electronic invoices are becoming mandatory for companies - but SAP DRC is not the only solution. The abat E-Invoicing Cockpit is a cost-effective and standard-oriented alternative. No ongoing license costs, easy to implement by e-mail and quick to implement - ideal for small and medium-sized companies.
Whitepaper: SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics
Two powerful tools, two different paths to insight: SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics delivers lightning-fast insights directly into the ERP system, ideal for making operational decisions in day-to-day business. SAP Analytics Cloud, on the other hand, offers comprehensive data integration and advanced analytic capabilities such as predictive analytics, making it ideal for cross-departmental reporting. The white paper shows how companies can use both solutions strategically.
new@abat May 2025
Our team has continued to grow this month! 💪
Welcome to our new colleagues:
Arnold, Maria, Nele
Talea, Marcel, Deborah
Hla, Markus-soll-singen, Sandra, Pavel
Our welcome event new@abat is a full program. The aim? To make the start at abat as pleasant as possible for our new colleagues.
We are delighted that you are now part of #teamabat. Here's to a successful time together! 🎉