SAP Ariba

SAP Ariba is a HANA-powered, cloud-based, procurement platform intended to ensure a seamless procurement process. The SAP Ariba Network is meant to connect suppliers of goods and services with buyers at anytime from anywhere. Our experts go in-depth on the challenges, benefits and integration options for a more productive e-procurement experience.

June 04, 2021 04 Jun'21
SAP Business Network major focus at Sapphire Now 2021

SAP announced new initiatives such as the SAP Business Network to help companies become intelligent enterprises. Experts described the messaging as impressive but lacking in detail.
January 07, 2021 07 Jan'21
SAP Business Network, S/4HANA critical for SAP in 2021

SAP's 2021 will be a mix of familiar challenges such as moving customers off legacy systems to S/4HANA and new opportunities such as its SAP Business Network, according to experts.
December 08, 2020 08 Dec'20
SAP Intelligent Spend Management shows where the money goes

In this Q&A, SAP's John Wookey explains the current makeup of the SAP Intelligent Spend Management and Business Network group and how it helps companies track their spending.
October 07, 2020 07 Oct'20
Wookey returns to SAP to head Intelligent Spend unit

Industry veteran John Wookey is back at SAP to run the newly formed SAP Intelligent Spend and Business Network as SAP Ariba executive Chris Haydon departs.

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SAP Ariba

SAP Ariba is a software company that provides cloud-based procurement, spend management and supply chain services that enable suppliers and buyers to connect and do business globally. Continue Reading
What are the options for SAP Ariba integration with SAP ECC?

Your company's current SAP ERP landscape is critical in choosing how to integrate Ariba and ERP Central Component. Here's a look at what you need and the three options you'll have. Continue Reading

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Closer look at SAP cloud integration with Cloud Platform tools

Time to connect all the moving parts of the digital enterprise. But are the SAP integration tools up to the task? Experts give the lowdown on APIs, ABAP and more. Continue Reading
SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment brings ABAP to the cloud

SAP ABAP developers can now use their skills in a cloud environment with SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment, but they will need to update their development methodologies. Continue Reading
SAP's Barry Padgett on future of SAP Ariba Network

In this Q&A, new SAP Ariba President Barry Padgett discusses the future of procurement and the experience he will bring to Ariba from his roles with the SAP SMB Group and Concur. Continue Reading

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SAP intelligent enterprise helps Delivery Hero manage rapid growth

Delivery Hero may only be a midsize company, but its rapid business growth forced it to look for an enterprise-grade ERP product. The company eventually decided on SAP S/4HANA for the core of its intelligent enterprise. Continue Reading
How does procurement software SAP Ariba integrate with ECC?

Your procurement planners may lobby for Ariba's faster sourcing and procurement functions, but you'll want to consider whether you'll integrate the cloud software with ECC. Continue Reading

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Verizon works to integrate its supply chain management system

Verizon chief procurement officer John Vazquez explains why the company is integrating several SAP systems to help manage more than $80 billion in annual spend. Continue Reading