ASUG Talks
ASUG Talks covers vital topics in the SAP ecosystem, leveraging thought leaders, customers, and experts to help listeners navigate modern challenges and maximize their SAP investments.
Episodes
115 episodes
What the Hugging Face Incident and New AI Pacing Opinions Mean for SAP Customers' AI Journeys
In light of the OpenAI/Hugging Face incident and AI leaders' call to pace agentic AI development, ASUG CEO & Chief Community Champion Geoff Scott joins the podcast to discuss what these developments mean for SAP customers' AI investments an...
Key Themes and Topics at the 2026 SAP for Utilities Conference
This week on ASUG Talks, we hear about the key themes in the utilities industry and how the upcoming SAP for Utilities conference addresses those topics. Key Insights&nb...
SAP S/4HANA Migration and AI Strategy: Preparing for the 2027 ECC Deadline
This week on ASUG Talks, as we get closer to the SAP ECC end of maintenance deadline, we dive into how organizations can prepare, and the lessons learned from previous SAP ERP transitions. Key InsightsHow S/4HANA ...
ASUG 2026 SAP S/4HANA Research Reveals 68% Community Adoption and Value Realized in 6.9 Months
This week on ASUG Talks, we dive into fresh ASUG research--focused on our members' SAP S/4HANA adoption. ASUG Associate Director of Research, Blake Baltazar, once again joins the podcast to discuss the research project's findings--and what fact...
How Corning Used SAP BTP and SuccessFactors to Eliminate Spreadsheets and Transform HR
Recorded live at the recent ASUG Carolinas Chapter meeting, this episode of the podcast focuses on how manufacturer Corning leveraged a litany of SAP solutions--including BTP, WorkZone, and SuccessFactor--to drive improved HR processes.
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How SAP Identifies the Next Big Tech Disruption: Yaad Oren on AI, Data, and Robotics Research
This week on ASUG Talks, we dive into SAP's R&D efforts with Yaad Oren, Managing Director of SAP Labs U.S., Global Head of Research & Innovation,
How Illumina Leveraged SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to Drive a 40% Reduction in Excess Inventory
This week on ASUG Talks, we learn how Illumina, a biotech company focused on develop RNA and DNA sequencing solutions, implemented SAP IBP, resulting in improved supply chain processes and a drop in waste. Key Insights <...
Inside Komatsu's AI-Powered ERP Transformation: Clean Core, Joule, and SAP S/4HANA Innovation
This week on ASUG Talks, we dive into Komatsu's SAP AI journey, including how its leverage Joule for Developers and Joule for Business to drive increased efficiencies. Key Insights How Komatsu approached its ...
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ASUG Research Reveals Extent of AI Adoption and Readiness in the SAP User Community
This episode is brought to you by Microsoft and Intel This week on ASUG Talks, we break down the key themes from the ASUG research project, conducted in collaboration with Microsoft and Intel, "
Key Insights from SAP’s Q2 and Half-Year 2026 Financial Results
This week on ASUG Talks, we dive into our analysis stemming from the SAP Q2 2026 financial results call. Key InsightsCEO Christian Klein's comments on SAP's AI and data strategy Inside the customer e...
Inside the SAP AI Framework Any Enterprise Can Use to Extract Business Value From Unstructured Data
This week on ASUG Talks, we learn about an AI framework developed by the software company to drive sales order processing improvements for a major agriculture company. Key InsightsHow SAP built the AI framework&nb...
How Sun Chemical Leveraged SAP Signavio and LeanIX to De-Risk Its S/4HANA Transformation
This week on ASUG Talks, tune in to hear how Sun Chemical used two of SAP's business transformation tools--SAP Signavio and LeanIX--to help ease the complexity of its SAP S/4HANA migration. Join us to learn how, among other insights, how the or...
Key ASUG Insights and SAP Trends Defining the First Half of 2026
This week on ASUG Talks, join us for a brief recap episode as we wind down the July 4 holidays. We dive into critical topics covered on ASUG channels and highlight insights and advice offered by SAP leaders and customers. Related...
Digital Transformation in Government: Lessons from an SAP S/4HANA and Cloud Migration Journey
Managing the water supply of 9 million people between Orlando and the Florida Keys, the South Florida Water Management District is also a key player in restoring and protecting the Everglades. In order to manage the complex financial processes ...
Your Questions Answered: Early AI Adoption Strategies, Agent Governance Tips, and Understanding the Autonomous Enterprise
This week on ASUG Talks, we answered your questions from the recent ASUG Community Conversation "SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference Highlights: AI, Roadmaps, and What’s Next" (
Thrive During Go-Live: Keys to Managing Successful Change Management Strategies During ERP Transformations
Continuing on the conversation started in an earlier episode focuses on setting the stage for ...
SAP North America's President on Greenfield vs. Brownfield, AI Agent Readiness, and the Evolving Roles of SAP Professionals
On the final day of SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, Geoff Scott, ASUG CEO & Chief Community Champion, was joined by David Robinson, President of SAP North America. Following the litany of announcements SAP made at the event--incl...
Live from SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference: Customer Needs, AI in ECC, and Data Management
In a live session at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, Geoff Scott, ASUG CEO & Chief Community Champion, was joined by SAP analysts Jon Reed and Joshua Greenbaum for a candid recording answer YOUR questions. The three n...
SAP Chief Customer Officer Thomas Saueressig Reflects on SAP's API Policy, Autonomous Enterprise Vision, and Recent Acquisitions
This week on ASUG Talks, SAP's chief customer officer joins the podcast, giving vital context to many of the announcements at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference along with SAP's new API policy. Key Insights...
Inside the 2026 SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference News and Announcements
In Orlando last week at SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, SAP announced a new, AI-focused vision for its customer base. This week on ASUG Talks, Jim Lichtenwalter, Senior Podcast Producer and ASUG Talks Host, is joined by Isaac Feldber...
Key Trends Defining SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference 2026
With SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference upon us, we dive into some of the key themes and announcements that are sure to be present at the event. This week on ASUG Talks, we'll not only touch on some vital SAP themes, but we'll also take ...
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How Agentic AI Enables More Predictive and Preventative SAP Support
This week on ASUG Talks, we learn how SAP is evolving its support options, leveraging agentic AI to ensure support is predictive and preventative. This approach further enables customers as they seek to maintain organizational flexibility and c...
Highlights from the SAP Q1 2026 Financial Results
SAP unveiled its Q1 2026 financial results last week, showing growth in key areas, including overall revenue and its cloud business. This week on ASUG Talks, Isaac Feldberg, ASUG Senior Editor, and SAP analysts Joshua Greenbaum and Jon Reed onc...
Agentic AI, SAP Joule, and the Future of Enterprise Architecture
This week on ASUG Talks, we dive deep into the evolving relationship between AI and enterprise architecture. As the technology becomes more widespread in enterprises, EAs are seeing AI change the their daily work and spur shifts in the way they...
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