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SimonCarpenter · 10-09-2014

Vastfontein: building hope in Africa – one child at a timeWorking at SAP provides a privileged existence that is often far removed from the everyday struggles that are reality for vast swathes of humanity - especially here in Africa. Typically our en...

SimonCarpenter · 04-08-2014

Whilst all eyes are, rightfully, on Africa as the next big economic growth story it is vitally important to ensure that this growth benefits all Africans and not just a select few. What is needed is a new form of capitalism; some would call it Afri...

SimonCarpenter · 03-31-2014

This quote struck me as highly relevant when thinking about why African CIOs should attend SAP's upcoming CIO Summit in Marrakesh from 7th to 9th May 2014. A Google search shows it has been attributed to various luminaries around the world; testimo...

SimonCarpenter · 02-01-2024

Thank you for taking the time to produce this blog series. It's really useful and easy to comprehend

SimonCarpenter · 01-29-2018

Looking forward to this series Jonathan. I think it will go along way towards dispelling the old, but lingering perception that SAP is somehow closed and proprietary

SimonCarpenter · 01-18-2017

Great article Rob - it must be good to see your old home town in there with the best in the world! I was at the inaugural UN World Data conference yesterday (in Cape Town nogal) and one of the exciting areas we can definitely drive, beyond those you...

SimonCarpenter · 06-03-2016

Thanks for these Timo - it's great to bring some humour to bear on what can be a somewhat scary topic

SimonCarpenter · 04-05-2016

Thanks for this Rui - very useful

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