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Supply Chain Attacks on SAP: How to Protect Your Development Pipelines from “Mini Shai-Hulud”
Four official SAP NPM packages were compromised, and the malicious code executed during the npm install process, even before developers wrote a single line of code. The “Mini Shai-Hulud” campaign demonstrates just how sophisticated supply chain attacks on SAP environments have become. This article explains the attack methodology, the potential damage to your SAP infrastructure, and the DevSecOps measures you should take now.
Advanced Shipping and Receiving (ASR) – Between the future and practical application, a case study
Discover how SAP ASR is revolutionizing logistics! Our case study highlights the integration of warehousing and transportation in S/4HANA, outlines the benefits, and addresses the challenges. Learn why ASR is the future-proof solution for transparent end-to-end processes and how your company can benefit from it. A must-read for anyone looking to optimize their logistics!
SAP Joule in SuccessFactors: What really drives productivity today
SAP is making massive strides in AI within SuccessFactors with Joule. But which features are already delivering real productivity gains today, and which are still just promises? This article shows which HR processes can already be automated with Joule today, what technical requirements are necessary, and why now is the right time to act.
AI-powered phishing: Why SAP systems must become digital fortresses now
AI-powered phishing is becoming increasingly sophisticated and effective. When accounts are compromised, the internal security of SAP systems comes into sharp focus. Relying solely on firewalls and default security measures is no longer enough. Learn why specialized SAP penetration testing and proactive hardening are now essential for your cyber resilience.
Strategic Sovereignty: Sovereign Cloud Infrastructures for SAP in the Defense Sector
Cloud usage in the defense sector means: no compromises on data sovereignty. With the SAP Sovereign Cloud with the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), scalability and innovation can be combined with VS-NfD compliance, BSI baseline protection, and complete data control. This article explains how this is achieved and which four dimensions of sovereignty are crucial in this context.
SAP systems in the crosshairs: How SAP penetration tests ensure security in the defence industry
SAP systems are the backbone of the defense industry, but they are increasingly becoming the target of highly professional cyberattacks. Whether it's NIS 2 compliance or protecting defense secrets, conventional IT security is often not enough. Read our blog post to find out why specialized SAP penetration tests are essential for cyber resilience and national sovereignty. We show you how to uncover vulnerabilities in RFC interfaces and turn your SAP landscape into a fortified fortress.
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.
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.
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 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.