Digital Transformation Unleashed PwC and SAP in Action

Transforming Business Models: The Rise of Hardware as a Service

In this episode of our podcast, host and PwC partner Munish Gupta and guest Patrick Maroney, principal at SAP’s high-tech industry executive advisory group, explore how organizations can unlock significant advantages by adopting Hardware as a Service (HaaS) — a model that lets them access the latest technology through affordable leasing, rather than costly upfront purchases. They discuss how HaaS can convert capital expenditures into smart services and unlock growth by enabling scalable and manageable hardware solutions. The conversation covers various financial models associated with HaaS, the impact of AI and data intelligence, notable real-world applications in industrial automation and med tech, as well as the challenges and benefits of adopting HaaS. The discussion also highlights the potential contributions to sustainability through refurbished and recycled hardware, and the strategic role of technology partners like SAP in facilitating these transformations.   #PwC #SAP #Hardware as a Service #HaaS

Leveraging Tax in the SAP Ecosystem

Hamilton Chock, PwC's US SAP Alliance Leader, introduces a multi-part series titled 'Digital Future Unlocked' featuring insights on how to support digital transformation in the tax domain using SAP's S4 system. This episode focuses on tax's pivotal role in digital transformation, highlighting key discussions from a recent event, C COM in Las Vegas. It introduces PwC Tax Partners Laura Olson and Michael DiTrapano. They share their expertise on navigating new tax laws, specifically Pillar Two, and its implications for digital transformation. Olson and DiTrapano discuss the importance of early involvement of tax professionals in S4 transformations and the benefits of integrating tax processes into this digital shift. The conversation covers the complexity of tax’s role across different business processes and the necessity of leveraging technology to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient tax operations. The episode emphasizes PwC's role in bridging the gap between tax requirements and IT capabilities, underlining the transformative potential of S4 for tax functions.

Exploring the Value of Public Cloud Adoption

In this episode, PwC's USSAP Alliance Leader, Hamilton Chock, introduces the series focused on the digital future facilitated by PwC and SAP. The discussion, featuring guests Michael Langner and Naren Jain, centers around the value and advantages of adopting public cloud solutions. Beginning with a brief overview of recent events and collaborations, the dialogue progresses to explore public cloud's rapid deployment capabilities, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and its role in process standardization. The conversation further delves into debunking common misconceptions about public cloud's applicability for large enterprises and its supposed rigidity. Additionally, they touch upon industry-specific insights, particularly highlighting the professional services, financial services, and media sectors as early adopters. The episode concludes with a discussion on the ongoing evolution and improvement of public cloud offerings, emphasizing its ability to reduce technological debt and maintain a clean system core.   #PwC #SAP #PublicCloud

Transforming Security and Controls in the Cloud

Leveraging SAP Transformations for Enhanced Security and Control Hamilton Chock hosts a discussion on the digital future unlocked with PwC and SAP, focusing on utilizing SAP transformations to reinforce a sustainable security model and an efficient control environment. The session features Cyber Risk and Regulatory experts from PwC: Megan Cain, Derek Meyer, and Matt Villier, who delve into considerations for SAP security, controls, and compliance, amidst adopting cloud technologies and the pivotal role of generative AI in streamlining processes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of integrating a holistic cybersecurity approach, enhancing user experience through automated controls, and the potential synergies in ERP transformations to foster trust in data reporting, decision making, and achieving compliance efficiently.    00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Digital Future Unlocked Series 01:09 Meet the Experts: Personal Introductions 03:31 Deep Dive into SAP Security and Transformation 08:07 Exploring Controls in S4 Transformation 09:17 Addressing IT General Controls and Cybersecurity 11:52 Leveraging Gen AI for Security and Compliance 13:45 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts   #PwC #SAP

Accelerating Insights, Agility, and Value with SAP Data & Analytics

In this episode of the 'Digital Transformation Unleashed PwC and SAP in Action' vodcast series, Hamilton Chock, PwC’s U.S. managing director for alliances, engages with Frank Rinaldi, the head of PwC's data and analytics practice. They delve into the importance and evolution of data analytics in business transformation, focusing on how organizations can leverage SAP tools to stay agile and competitive. Rinaldi shares his extensive experience in ERP-focused transformations, emphasizing the need for agility in analytics to rapidly adapt to changing business queries. The conversation covers the 'Leading with Insights' solution that incorporates SAP's Business Technology Platform (BTP) for advancing data analytics and integrated planning capabilities. They also discuss the application of Generative AI in improving data quality and forecasting, alongside SAP's suite of data analytics products and how they can be effectively utilized in diverse business environments. The podcast concludes with strategic advice on embarking on a data analytics journey, underscoring the significance of selecting the right data sets, platforms, and governance models to ensure the reliability and agility of analytics solutions.   00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Digital Transformation Unleashed PwC and SAP in Action Series 00:45 Exploring the Role and Evolution of Data Analytics 02:02 The Power of Agility in Data Analytics 03:34 Introducing Leading with Insights: A Data Warehouse Solution 04:14 The Impact of SAP's Business Technology Platform on Analytics 05:59 Harnessing Gen AI for Enhanced Data Insights 08:32 SAP's Comprehensive Suite of Data Analytics Solutions 10:51 Top Considerations for Embarking on a Data Analytics Strategy 12:59 The Value of SAP's Industry-Specific Solutions and Closing Thoughts   #PwC #SAP