![SAP is becoming the king of adding pieces to the ERP puzzle. However, there's still the question of integrating those pieces. [shutterstock: 1053951209, Wright Studio]](http://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/robotic_process_automation_shutterstock_1053951209web-845x355.jpg)
SAP is becoming the king of adding pieces to the ERP puzzle. However, there's still the question of integrating those pieces. [shutterstock: 1053951209, Wright Studio]
The robots are coming - at least in the form of semi-autonomous programs that further automate ERP business processes. A possible result: SAP's ERP suites lose their novelty and attractiveness.
![Experts recommend that European SAP customers evaluate their cloud strategy based on recent regulations in the EU and US. [shutterstock: 387639436, Sabphoto]](http://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cloud_exit_gdpr_US_act_shutterstock_387639436web-845x355.jpg)
Experts recommend that European SAP customers evaluate their cloud strategy based on recent regulations in the EU and US. [shutterstock: 387639436, Sabphoto]
The recently adopted US Cloud (Claryfiny Lawful Overseas Use of Data) Act and GDPR regulation are putting a dent in - maybe even causing serious damage to - cloud computing. Could an end be in sight for freedom of choice for SAP customers? A risk analysis for the Chief Information Security Officer.
![Thomas Reuters facilitates access to price and reference data, in particular for foreign exchange data. [shutterstock: 1034047960, oekka.k]](http://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sap_reuters_market_rate_management_shutterstock_1034047960web-845x355.jpg)
Thomas Reuters facilitates access to price and reference data, in particular for foreign exchange data. [shutterstock: 1034047960, oekka.k]
SAP announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Thomson Reuters to simplify converting cross-border transaction prices into a single currency, no matter where or when the transaction happens.
![A clear roadmap, better analytics and larger instances are just a few of the advantages the deal brings to the SAP community. [shutterstock: 616598531, metamorworks]](http://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/centiq_azure_hana_shutterstock_616598531web-845x355.jpg)
A clear roadmap, better analytics and larger instances are just a few of the advantages the deal brings to the SAP community. [shutterstock: 616598531, metamorworks]
Centiq, the specialist responsible for SAP’s first Hana projects in the UK, recently announced a partnership with Microsoft Azure that is already delivering results for some of the largest companies in the UK. We had a chance to catch ups with Centiq's CEO Matt Lovell to find out more about what kind of answers the deal provides for the SAP community and their transformation projects.
![ERP from the cloud is a strong driver of demand for United VARs SAP Ecosystem. [hutterstock: 221499010, kentoh]](http://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/united_vars_shutterstock_221499010web-845x355.jpg)
ERP from the cloud is a strong driver of demand for United VARs SAP Ecosystem. [hutterstock: 221499010, kentoh]
It is no secret that digital transformation, with its disruptive forces, can endanger even well-established companies. Successful turnarounds, on the other hand, are far less well known
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Syslink Xandria was selected top vendor from the 20 best in the market for Application Performance Management solutions.[shutterstock: 388995775, Rawpixel.com]
Syslink Xandria announced that European research firm Research in Action named it as the best vendor for SAP landscape in its recent Vendor Selection Matrix for Next-Generation Application Performance Management. The report provides a comparison of the top 20 vendors of next-generation Application Performance Management solutions.
