{"id":39418,"date":"2025-01-30T13:40:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T12:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sovanta.com\/?p=39418"},"modified":"2025-01-30T13:40:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T12:40:50","slug":"5-it-priorities-for-2025-what-really-matters-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sovanta.com\/en\/5-it-priorities-for-2025-what-really-matters-now\/","title":{"rendered":"5 IT Priorities for 2025: What Really Matters Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The start of the year is the perfect time to focus on the key topics for the months ahead. At the SAP GTM Kick-Off Events in San Diego and Hamburg, we gained valuable insights from SAP and engaged in in-depth discussions. This led to a central question: Which strategic priorities should IT decision-makers with an SAP focus set or accelerate in 2025? The result: a list of five essential action areas that can no longer be postponed. Christian Heinrich<\/a>, Chief Solutions Officer at sovanta, shares insights into the most critical priorities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Realize Business Value with AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Almost every company is dealing with AI, but only a few are successfully implementing it. The ratio of AI PoCs to deployed use cases remains too low – according to IDC, only 5 out of 40 AI proof-of-concepts make it into live operations. But the trial phase is over: IT decision-makers must now deliver concrete results. The good news? SAP provides the ideal foundation – this is where the data resides and where business processes run. With the right approach, companies can unlock significant efficiency gains. Identifying pain points in SAP processes opens the door to AI-driven solutions. The key is to understand and strategically leverage SAP\u2019s AI offerings – from Joule and Business AI to Agentic AI, the GenAI Hub, and the AI Foundation. Our takeaway: Those who engage with AI<\/a> in the SAP ecosystem now will create real business value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Embark on or continue your Clean Core Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As cloud transformation progresses, the North Star is becoming increasingly clear: the Public Cloud<\/strong>. This brings the challenge of establishing a Clean Core<\/a> – where the journey itself is key. Every step in this direction already delivers value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Key Action Points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Clean Core Setup: Develop a Clear Strategy<\/strong>
    What technological and organizational prerequisites are needed? How does the Clean Core initiative align with S\/4HANA or RISE?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Analyze Technical Debt: What\u2019s Being Carried Forward?<\/strong>
    A systematic categorization helps to decide what, when, and how to transition efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    3. Get your foundation right \u2013 Enterprise Architecture, Center of Excellence & Toolchain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To fully unlock the potential of the cloud, a stable foundation is essential. The key question: Which tools and technologies best support the transformation? This is where the Enterprise Architect<\/strong> plays a crucial role. As cloud transformation accelerates, this function becomes increasingly important – ensuring a comprehensive strategy that spans from technology planning to execution. Those who set the right course today build a future-proof architecture and lay the groundwork for sustainable success in the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Key Building Blocks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n