In April 2022, The Open Group used the Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Summit in London to launch the long-awaited TOGAF® Standard 10th Edition. I was dedicated to opening day two of the event by presenting the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and our use of the TOGAF® standard. So g et first insights into the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and what we plan next .   ... View more

Interested in how we support a RISE QA/testing environment for patching/upgrades done by our RISE partner and then going live on Production.   RISE should help with the cadence of upgrades as far as doing the upgrade, but we have heard that we need to move to a business side continual testing cycle in order to support the pace of change associated with S/4 yearly upgrades along with our hybrid integrations to other cloud based Line of business solutions like Success Factors. ... View more

What keeps you up at night from an Enterprise Architecture perspective? In this community we want to address the challenges EA's face. From an SAP perspective, we have points of view on most things we can share. What would your top three concerns be? ... View more

Presentations from the event are now available for The Open Group Members - of course including the day 2 presentation on the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework. ... View more

In this session we will give you an overview of the SAP Release & Maintenance strategy for the different product families: SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Suite and others. SAP experts explain which commitments have been rolled out and where you can find this and other information. As a basis the information is used that has been rolled out on the SAP support portal (https://support.sap.com/en/release-upgrade-maintenance.html). A joint discussion rounds off the session. Register here: https://sap-se.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pNSrH1oyQGGygJqvBnsunQ  ... View more

Register at https://www.asug.com/events/business-technology-platform-btp-community-alliance-july-town-hall July 13 1:00 pm Eastern This new program offering is a culmination of ASUG peer groups that fall under BTP functionalities, brought together to create a new community. With this new community, ASUG aims to create a space where people and organizations can find the most value from their technology investments. Creating a space where members feel a sense of belonging will be our focus, and we’re excited for you to join us on this journey. Our objectives for you as a Town Hall attendee: Come to the Town Hall ready to discuss your challenges, pain points, topics of interest, questions, and experiences.  Participate live during the event by unmuting your mic, turning on your video, or sharing in the Zoom chat feature. Understand the challenges and successes other SAP customers are experiencing. Acquire new ideas for real-world solutions. Make a lasting new industry connection. See you there ... View more

Please listen in to this podcast if you are interested in Archtiectural topics and how SAP customer and partners are adressing this https://podcast.opensap.info/data-lab-dialogues/ . Would you like to discuss or share a certain topic, feel free to reach out to me or comment below 🙂 ... View more

Explore  over 40 great session recordings and presentations that were shared at the SAP Enterprise Architect Global Summit from March 1-3, 2022. You can access this content now to accelerate your learning and understanding of SAP Technology.  ... View more

Please go to  https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/ce8eade6-71c5-4eda-b42d-501afe5cc85f? to learn more The site states " Topics and trends to focus on while writing your abstract:   SAP S/4HANA,  RISE with SAP,  application lifecycle management, business technology platform, business process intelligence, emerging tech (AI/ML/IoT), hybrid and cloud strategy." ... View more

  There has never been a more exciting time to be an Enterprise Architect or a time of learning for anyone new to the field.  The Open Group announced the release of the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition at their Open Group Summit in London this week ... View more

For EA relevant topics to enhance your skills to best support IT and LOBs, subscribe today to receive the brand-new monthly newsletter for Application Lifecycle Management to conveniently stay informed about the latest news, achievements and opportunities related to SAP’s ALM offerings! Link to Subscribe - https://www.sap.com/cmp/nl/alm-newsletter/index.html Your ALM Team ... View more

There are many aspects of Enterprise Architecture as it applies to Sustainability. As EA's we have the opportunity to influence solution architecture and provide solutions that are more sustainable than ever before. What role do you think EA's play in sustainability? What are you working on in this space? Are you aware of the SAP solutions in this space? I recently wrote an article on EA's and environmental sustainability here. This article covered the main pillars of enterprise architecture and the decisions we need to make as EA's. Feel free to share your thoughts on any aspect of architecting sustainable solutions. ... View more

There are many technical areas to discuss as it applies to Enterprise Architecture. This includes technical solution architecture across many dimensions along with emerging trends and innovation topics. What does Digital Transformation mean to you as an Enterprise Architect (EA)? Along with the technical facing side of Enterprise Architecture, there is also the business facing side of an EA's role. More and more we see EA's being engaged at a strategy level where they can have influence in the organization. How do EA's gain that business acumen they need to be effective? What makes a good EA? What skills and maturity do they need to have? Is there equal representation across the community? What are the Hot Topics you are looking for input on for your organization? What role of influence is there in architecting solutions for Sustainability?  There are many areas that warrant further discussion across the community. What's on your mind? ... View more

If your data and analytics strategy is based on standing up an enterprise-wide repository and semantic layer, you may be considering defining a canonical model for your enterprise. Although a definitive answer requires further discussion, this article explores key questions and implications: What are the considerations to keep in mind when defining a canonical model? How can SAP content support this strategy? How does this compare to Domain-Drive Design principles? ... View more

Message from ASUG: ASUG would like to invite you to the ASUG Business Technology Platform (BTP) Community Alliance Town Hall Launch on Friday, April 15th at 11 a.m. CT. This new program offering is a culmination of ASUG peer groups that fall under BTP functionalities, brought together to create a new community.   With this new community, ASUG aims to create a space where people and organizations can find the most value from their technology investments. Creating a space where members feel a sense of belonging will be our focus, and we’re excited for you to join us on this journey.   This Town Hall event will cover:   What is SAP BTP? What to expect with the BTP Alliance community An introduction to BTP Alliance leadership A discussion of future community topics Our objectives for you as a Town Hall attendee:   Come to the Town Hall ready to discuss your challenges, pain points, topics of interest, questions, and experiences.  Participate live during the event by unmuting your mic, turning on your video, or sharing in the Zoom chat feature. Understand the challenges and successes other SAP customers are experiencing. Acquire new ideas for real-world solutions. Make a lasting new industry connection.   Register here   ... View more

The SAP Enterprise Architecture community has needed a place to collaborate, discuss, share and learn together for a long time. We finally have it! We hope you find the value for your time to engage and participate, - This community group is driven by YOU.  A few things to know about to participate in the site: Anyone can read the group content, but you need to join the group to contribute and participate, Don't worry, everything you need to know is under the Getting Started area of the Help link up above on the right. Follow the SAP Community Rules of Engagement for posting. Remember: Moderators are watching.  😉 Label your discussion posts to help with organization and searchability. You have to use at least one pre-defined label, but you can create your own Message Tags. Longer form content, where it might take a little more space to explain or share, might fit better in the Blog Post section of the site.  This site will evolve over time, and this is one of the first few SAP Community Groups, so be open to change as we evolve both the site features and content.  That's it! All the basics you need to know to join and participate.    ... View more

The profession, or role, of an Enterprise Architect (EA) has been around for decades, but still seems to be growing up and evolving. Why is this?  There are many reasons that motivated the creation of this SAP Community Group and why you should want to participate in it. The role is diverse and intense at the same time, Good news is we, as a community, are here to help. ... View more

Join the SAP Enterprise Architect Virtual Global Summit on March 1‒3, 2022 Throughout this complimentary three-day, online event, you will explore leading-edge tools, competencies, and practices that can help your team and enable your business to adapt and thrive in today's dynamic business environment. The agenda features inspiring keynote strategy talks, interactive expert Q&A discussions, demos, and deep-dive breakout sessions, and showcases featuring SAP customers and partners. Plus, we'll unveil our new community of practice SAP Community Enterprise Architect Group. This event is a collaboration between Paul Kurchina, SAP, and SAPinsider. ... View more