As the adoption of SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP (Public and Private Editions) continues to accelerate, one of the key issues that frequently comes up is how to deal with the need for customization. This Insights post provides a deeper look at the extensibility tools available for managing custom processes and debunks the myths that cloud doesn't support company-specific requirements.

The Bramasol team sees this issue arise in nearly every SAP Cloud ERP implementation project we handle for clients, with their primary question being how best to balance any needed modifications against the goal of maintaining stability of the core for ease of maintenance and installing future updates.

In some cases, company leaders are hesitant to even undertake the move to cloud, despite its many benefits, because they are worried that their unique requirements can't be supported. It's unfortunate when decision makers tend to view standardized cloud environments as a straightjacket that limits their options; when, at least in the case of SAP Cloud, it is much more like a tailored suit that gives you the benefits of a solid underlying structure along with various ways to tailor a perfect fit.

In today’s digital economy, businesses rely heavily on SAP consultants to guide them through complex ERP implementations, streamline processes, and maximize the value of their SAP investments. As one of SAP's longest serving partners with 28 years of helping corporate clients, at Bramasol we've developed a deep understanding of what makes a great SAP consultant. After all, our success and that of our clients depends on the effectiveness of our consulting team!

Before diving into the seven key attributes that make a great consultant, it's important to consider the overarching fit with Bramasol's core values as shown below. Similar to great sports dynasties, an outstanding consulting organization needs to establish clear shared cultural values that transcend specific skills and talents, with a big picture commitment to driving sustained success for our team and clients. At Bramasol, these core values are Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork and Accountability. 

Throughout 2024, SAP actively continued integrating artificial intelligence (AI) across its entire product suite to enhance business processes and user experiences, which has set the stage for driving tangible impacts for businesses in 2025. Key initiatives discussed in this new Insights post include:

• System-wide Joule Integration
• Embedding AI in SAP S/4HANA Cloud
• AI-Powered Business Transformation Processes
• Generative AI in Service and Customer-facing Programs

Once again the move into a new year offers an excellent opportunity to look at the trends that will dominate business technologies in 2025. In this Insights news post we provide an updated look at the four key areas of AI, Cloud, Compliance and Sustainability.  Although these topics have been on our radar in past years, the outlook for 2025 holds a common thread as the accumulated innovation and investment in each of these areas morphs into tangible acceleration, scalability and productivity payoffs going forward.

The digital transformation journey, especially within the software and SaaS sectors, has seen a significant shift toward cloud-based ERP systems. This trend is driven by various factors, including the need for greater agility, scalability, and efficiency in operations. More large and mid-sized SaaS companies are moving away from traditional on-premise ERP systems or low-end cloud ERPs to comprehensive cloud-based ERP solutions. This shift allows for easier access to data, enhanced collaboration, and real-time analytics.

SAP Universal Revenue Management (SAP Universal RevRec) is a cutting-edge solution engineered to elevate and simplify the complexities of revenue recognition. It marks a substantial leap forward that is built on earlier revenue management systems, such as SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and SAP Automated Revenue Management (ARM).

With a 28 year track record as one of SAP's longest serving partners and the recognized experts in SAP revenue compliance and SAP BRIM/OTC offerings, the Bramasol team has deep experience tailoring SAP solutions to specific client requirements. By leveraging our leadership in deploying more RAR implementations than any other partner, Bramasol is also at the forefront of helping refine and deploy these new Universal RevRec capabilities.

The proliferation of subscription-based, recurring revenue offerings in the Digital Solutions Economy (DSE) presents both opportunities and challenges. In the customer driven DSE model, companies need to adapt their processes to meet a dynamically changing range of customer needs, while also assuring robust backend processing with integrated revenue compliance.

As part of our ongoing coverage of environmental, social and governance (ESG) trends, this Insights post provides a mid-year update of trends in the ESG accounting space and a look at how SAP solutions for ESG management are continuing to evolve. 

In addition to highlighting trends such as the Digital Solutions Economy (DSE), industry-focused solutions, and SAP initiatives like artificial intelligence and S/4HANA cloud, this Insights Series will also periodically provide answers to the top questions that we hear from our clients and partners.

In this episode, we dive into five issues that are at the heart of optimizing Quote-to-Cash to Compliance with SAP Revenue Recognition and subscription management applications, including complex bundling scenarios.