Inside IBM’s Hybrid Cloud & AI Powered Evolution: The SAP S4/HANA Journey

About this episode

The episode discusses IBM's transformation journey with SAP S/4HANA, focusing on cloud, AI, and automation.

In Part 1of the latest Let’s Talk Cloud ERP podcast, host Jennifer Frank McGrory chats with Bill Piotrowski and Chris Perry of IBM about IBM’s ambitious transformation journey as it modernizes its global operations with SAP S/4HANA. As a tech giant with a complex enterprise landscape, IBM is leveraging cloud, AI, and automation to enhance efficiency, agility, and innovation. Join us as we dive into why this shift was necessary, the challenges of migrating from legacy systems, and how IBM is embracing hybrid cloud technology to drive business value. We uncover the strategies IBM is using to integrate AI-powered automation, streamline financial processes, and optimize supply chain operations, all while ensuring business continuity. Listeners will gain insights into IBM’s partnership with SAP, the benefits of a modern ERP system, and the lessons learned from one of the largest enterprise transformations in the industry. Whether you’re an IT leader, business executive, or tech enthusiast, this episode provides valuable takeaways on digital reinvention, enterprise modernization, and the future of intelligent business operations. Tune in to hear how IBM is redefining the enterprise IT…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Frank McGrory

Guests: Bill Piotrowski, Chris Perry

Topics covered

• IBM transformation
• SAP S/4HANA
• cloud technology
• AI integration
• enterprise modernization
• digital transformation

Keywords

• IBM
• SAP
• S/4HANA
• cloud
• AI
• automation
• enterprise transformation
• digital reinvention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IBM, SAP

Products: SAP S/4HANA

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