IT Supplier News, Insight, and Market Intelligence.
In this issue:
SAP Extension of Support - as with anything SAP - buyer beware!
JAVA challenges around audits and tips to start breaking their monopoly.
AI Hype from suppliers is hitting IT leaders hard...what to look for and how to manage expectations.
Good news! As expected, SAP has extended its support for ECC for at least another 6 years. As with all things SAP - buyers are well advised to beware. SAP plans to offer...
SAP ERP - Private Edition - Transition Option
The new offering, which won’t be available for purchase until 2028, entails moving the hosting of legacy ECC deployments to SAP hosting. Setting aside the complexities associated with changing hosting providers and SAP’s prior failures as a hosting provider for its software for customers, SAP’s option will undoubtedly be a premium cost for an inferior product based upon its customers’ prior experience.
APs (application providers) rely on customer retention and satisfaction. Persistent, coordinated pressure from end-users - especially when tied to cost, compliance risks, and competitive positioning - can force them to adapt. The Java ecosystem’s shift toward open-source runtimes (accelerated since Oracle’s 2023 pricing change) gives users leverage, as APs risk losing relevance if they cling to an outdated model. Now is the time to leverage Aps to accelerate the breaking of Java’s monopoly.
The AI hype is hitting IT leaders, particularly CIOs, like a relentless sales pitch that won’t quit, and it’s driving them up the wall in 2025. IT suppliers are plastering “AI-powered” or “intelligent” on every product from cloud platforms, security tools, even basic infrastructure - promising game-changing efficiency, predictive insights, or automation that’ll slash headcount. But when CIOs get these tools in hand, reality often feels like a bait-and-switch, and that gap between expectation and delivery is where the irritation starts. Click below to read entire article:
