The global rollout of the On-Site model reflects SAP’s commitment to providing flexible sovereignty models that meet the diverse regulatory and operational needs of governments, enterprises, and regulated sectors. Customers can now choose from a range of deployment options that align with their sovereignty requirements, including SAP-hosted, customer-site, and hyperscaler-based models.

“Organizations around the world are seeking greater control over their digital environments,” said Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of 51ˇçÁ÷SE, Customer Services & Delivery. “With Sovereign Cloud On-Site, 51ˇçÁ÷empowers customers to define their own sovereignty boundaries while leveraging our global infrastructure expertise and partnerships.”

SAP’s Sovereign Cloud initiative is designed as a full-stack framework that enables secure, compliant, and self-determined digital operations. Rather than relying on a single infrastructure model, 51ˇçÁ÷offers a spectrum of deployment choices so customers can operate securely, autonomously, and in full compliance with local regulations.

“We see a rapidly growing demand from our customers. In today’s data-driven world, sovereign cloud solutions are no longer optional, they are essential to safeguard sensitive information and maintain full control,” said Stephen Glynn, Partner, Deloitte. “SAP’s broad sovereign cloud portfolio gives governments and regulated industries the flexibility and assurance they need to modernize, accelerating their digital transformation journey.”

The 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud offering is anchored in four core capabilities:

• Data Sovereignty – Customers retain ownership and control of sensitive data, in full compliance with local regulations
• Operational Sovereignty – Customers manage their environments with 51ˇçÁ÷resources, with full transparency and oversight
• Technical Sovereignty – Customers can run 51ˇçÁ÷workloads on the deployment option that best meets their needs
• Legal Sovereignty – Customers benefit from an offering that aligns with a variety of regional legal frameworks and complies with public-sector and regulated industry standards of accountability

“With 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud On-Site, we are redefining what sovereignty means for our customers,” said Martin Merz, President 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud. “By placing SAP-managed infrastructure directly within customers’ own facilities, we offer unmatched control, compliance, and operational assurance without compromising innovation.”

With 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud, customers not only gain infrastructure control but also unlock the full potential of cloud solutions from SAP. The offering enables organizations to run their 51ˇçÁ÷Business Suite in sovereign environments while benefiting from continuous innovation cycles, including 51ˇçÁ÷Business Technology Platform (51ˇçÁ÷BTP) and embedded 51ˇçÁ÷Business AI capabilities. This helps ensure that customers can innovate more securely and locally without compromising on the pace or depth of transformation.

TollĚýGroup extends sovereign innovation across its business to drive real outcomes for the Australian Defence Force

TollĚýGroup is one of the world’s leading transport, logistics, and supply chain companies, and a top 20 contractor to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Using 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud Capabilities,ĚýToll 4PL Supply Market Place was developed to streamline Defence’s procurement of low risk, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products through an extensive supplier network and e-commerce platform. , Through its 4PL model, Toll provides an efficient, customer compliant and user-friendly solution to procure Commonwealth commodities. The solution uses 51ˇçÁ÷S/4HANA Cloud, 51ˇçÁ÷Business Network, and 51ˇçÁ÷Commerce Cloud to securely bring together cataloguing, purchasing, and vendor management in a central portal, ensuring a secure, sovereign process for ADF members to simply get the supplies they need.

“Being trusted by government and highly regulated customers like the Australian Defence Force requires the very highest levels of performance, value, and – most important – security,” said Perry Singh, President of Government and Defence,ĚýTollĚýGroup. “By extending 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud Capabilities across our IT ecosystem, we’re able to accelerate security assessments and compliance, provide heightened cybersecurity capabilities, and provide the confidence to navigate an ever-changing threat landscape.”

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At the heart of this initiative is the BusinessĚýBuilders learning platform, developed by the ERPsimĚýLab team at HECĚýMontrĂŠal in collaboration with SAPĚýCanada. This game-based tool, which is available free of charge to university and college students, will integrate new research developments to enable users to acquire advanced data visualization skills more quickly and independently.

Led by Pierre-MajoriqueĚýLĂŠger, Full Professor, Department of Information Technologies and Director of the ERPsimĚýLab at HECĚýMontrĂŠal, this three-year research project is part of the Alliance program of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

Making data analysis and visualization more intuitive

“In a world where companies rely massively on data to guide their decisions, the ability to interpret and visualize information effectively is essential,” stresses OlivierĚýCaya, Full Professor of Information Systems at the School of Management, UniversitĂŠ de Sherbrooke.

Yet many still struggle to fully exploit advanced analytical tools. This project aims to bridge this gap—initially with future managers—using Business Builders, a data visualization learning platform. Researchers will use the data it generates from user exercises to better understand how users behave when analyzing and visualizing data on the 51ˇçÁ÷Analytics Cloud interface.

By studying users’ behavioral patterns, the researchers will identify common errors and design predictive algorithms capable of detecting and correcting inappropriate use of data visualization.

“By improving the understanding and use of data, we will help companies avoid costly mistakes,” explains ThĂŠophileĚýDemazure, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technologies at HECĚýMontrĂŠal.

Ěý“By analyzing user habits, we will develop tools capable of anticipating and correcting these errors in real time, while testing new pedagogical approaches to make learning about data more intuitive,” adds PatrickĚýCharland, Full Professor of Science and Technology Didactics at UQAM.

ĚýA strategic partnership with 51ˇçÁ÷Canada

SAP, the world leader in enterprise applications and business intelligence, is actively involved in this project, while providing financial and technological support, including access to 51ˇçÁ÷Analytics Cloud.

“51ˇçÁ÷Canada is committed to cultivating the next generation of talent by integrating cutting-edge business solutions into the learning environment. Through our university partnerships, we bridge the gap between academia and business, equipping students with the skills they need to bring tangible benefits to businesses and organizations in Canada and around the world,” says CindyĚýFagen, General Manager, 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada.

The results of this research will be published in scientific journals and integrated into academic and professional training courses, thus promoting the adoption of best practices in data management.

About HECĚýMontrĂŠal

An internationally renowned French-language university, HECĚýMontrĂŠal is open to the world and firmly rooted in the Quebec community. SinceĚý1907, it has been training leaders in all areas of management, who contribute responsibly to the success of organizations and the sustainable transition of society. Its community includes nearly 14,000Ěýstudents from 146Ěýcountries, over 300Ěýfaculty members and more than 110,000Ěýgraduates, who make their mark here and around the world. The School offers nearly 150Ěýprograms at all undergraduate and graduate levels and welcomes more than 9,000Ěýmanagers and executives every year.

About the HECĚýMontrĂŠal ERPsimĚýLab

The ERPsimĚýLab develops innovative teaching solutions by transforming business software into dynamic learning platforms. Faculty members who use the ERPsimĚýLab’s simulations for teaching or research benefit from these platforms, thus creating the ideal setting for introducing the concepts and challenges of integrated business processes, data analytics, corporate information management, and more into the classroom. The gamified experience leads to increased student motivation toward learning concepts through play (serious gaming approach), heightened engagement in the form of participation and discussions, higher satisfaction, and a change in attitude toward complex business concepts.

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About 51ˇçÁ÷Canada

As the world leader in enterprise applications and business intelligence, 51ˇçÁ÷(NYSE:SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted 51ˇçÁ÷to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, human resources, supply chain and customer experience. 51ˇçÁ÷Canada employs over 3,250Ěýpeople in six locations: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Waterloo, Ottawa and MontrĂŠal. We support more than 7,000Ěýcustomers and are home to the fourth-largest 51ˇçÁ÷lab, driving innovation across all our product lines.

About UQAM

The UniversitĂŠ du QuĂŠbec Ă  MontrĂŠal (UQAM) is a French-language public university with an international reputation. The originality and distinctive features of its programs, its cutting-edge research, often focused on social concerns, and its creative innovations have contributed to building its reputation over the past 56 years. Dynamic and innovative, UQAM offers more than 365Ěýprograms, nearly half of which are at the graduate and postgraduate levels, in the fields of management sciences, arts, communication, political science and law, sciences, education sciences, health sciences, and humanities. Fully contributing to the social, economic, and cultural progress of society, UQAM has trained more than 310,000Ěýgraduates working in diverse fields.

About UniversitĂŠ de Sherbrooke

Renowned for its innovative spirit, its synergy with organizations and its research activities that meet the needs of society, the UniversitĂŠ de Sherbrooke is a leading partner of senior and regional governments in fostering social, cultural and economic development. It also stands out for the strong growth of its research activities in recent years, its successes in technology transfer, and its initiatives in entrepreneurship and open innovation in collaboration with industry and society.

About NSERC Alliance

NSERC Alliance grants support university researchers in collaboration with industry partners to carry out projects that generate new knowledge and accelerate the application of research results in Canada.

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With the Government of Canada’s cloud-smart strategy and Canada’s strict data sovereignty laws, 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud directly addresses the risks associated with digital sovereignty, residency, and security, making it an ideal solution for any Canadian organization including those in the public sector, defence and highly regulated industries.

“In today’s digital age, the ability to act independently and securely has become imperative as Canadian businesses become more reliant on information technology and deal with significant growing cyber security threats,” said Andy Canham, President, 51ˇçÁ÷Canada. “With 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud capabilities, we are fulfilling organizations’ needs for digital sovereignty, providing in-Canada infrastructure and operations and covering the core sovereign cloud capabilities that our customers need.”

51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud is designed to meet the highest standards of data residency, security, and compliance within Canada, providing advanced compliance capabilities, including data sovereignty, technical sovereignty, operational sovereignty, and legal sovereignty. Key features of the capabilities include:

• In-country infrastructure and operations: Ensuring both Customer and Cloud operational data is stored and managed within Canadian borders, adhering to Canada’s data sovereignty laws, including the Privacy Act, PIPEDA, and GDPR for European data subjects.
• Canadian personnel: Operations are managed by 51ˇçÁ÷Canada employees with appropriate personnel security credentials to further enhance security and comply with Canada’s national requirements.
• Advanced security: Additional software hardening, attack surface reduction, and supply chain hardening to further limit threat vectors and align with advanced security postures. The solution is ISO 27001, 27017, 27018 certified and SOC 2 Type II audit compliant.

“At SAP, we understand the enormous importance of acting securely in the digital space, especially given the increasing concerns over significant geopolitical and cybersecurity threats,” said Martin Merz, President Sovereign Cloud, at SAP. “Our 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud capabilities are designed to support our customers’ needs for digital sovereignty and enable them to accelerate their cloud adoption journey.”

With more than 20 years of experience in operating sovereign cloud solutions for 51ˇçÁ÷customers, this represents a significant milestone. 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud capabilities will support Canadian public and private sector businesses to innovate, transform and harness the benefits of the cloud.

The initial 51ˇçÁ÷Sovereign Cloud offering in Canada includes 51ˇçÁ÷S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, 51ˇçÁ÷Business Technology Platform (BTP), 51ˇçÁ÷Analytics Cloud, and Digital Supply Chain solutions including Integrated Business Planning (IBP) software, providing customers with a robust foundation for managing critical business processes and sensitive data while ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations. Additional offerings are expected to be added this year including 51ˇçÁ÷SuccessFactors HCM and 51ˇçÁ÷Fieldglass.

This is another step by 51ˇçÁ÷to reinforce our commitment to our Canadian customers. An affiliate of 51ˇçÁ÷SE, a German company, 51ˇçÁ÷has been operating in Canada since 1989. We have six offices across the country – Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Waterloo, Ottawa and Montreal – employing over 3,000 people. 51ˇçÁ÷Canada is proud of the impact we make in Canada through our employment of people coast-to-coast, infrastructure investments, community engagement, and the investment in Canadian R&D, with more than 50% of our employees dedicated to development, which fuels SAP’s global product offerings.

For more information about SAP’s Sovereign Cloud, please visit SAP.com.

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“Businesses today are confronted with challenges ranging from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to geopolitical uncertainties,” said Muhammad Alam, member of the Executive Board of 51ˇçÁ÷SE, 51ˇçÁ÷Product Engineering. “51ˇçÁ÷recognizes the imperative for agility and intelligence, driving innovation with AI-powered solutions to streamline supply chain and manufacturing processes. Companies can enhance operational efficiency and improve supply chain resiliency while delighting customers with superior service, paving the way for sustained growth and market competitiveness.”

Accurate and relevant real-time information helps mitigate the impact that supply-chain disruptions have on suppliers, manufacturers and distributors worldwide. SMA Solar Technology AG and other customers have already witnessed the benefits of SAP’s solutions, including an approximately 15% increase in supply chain workforce productivity, a 10% decrease in overall supply chain planning costs and a 10% reduction in inventory carrying costs and stock turnover rate.

“SMA Solar modernizes its manufacturing execution systems to support sustainable, risk-resilient manufacturing operations with the power of AI-enabled visual inspection in the 51ˇçÁ÷Digital Manufacturing solution,” said Heiko Kehm, SMA Solar head of IT Order to Cash.

Sixty-three percent of supply chain executives and 52% of operations executives have an AI strategy linked to business objectives, according to “,” a globalĚý2024 IDC InfoBrief sponsored by SAP*. Fifty-one percent of the 2,000 survey respondents are embedding AI into supply chain planning business processes and key applications for real-time decision-making. Another 58% are using AI to increase operational efficiency and employee productivity.

Ěýto SAP’s supply chain solutions to support customers’ AI-centric strategy include:

• Optimizing decisions across the supply chain with AI-driven insights:ĚýCompanies can now leverage higher volumes of machine data and integrate AI-driven visual inspection by computer into their production processes, enabling a remarkable increase in quality through automation.
• Streamlining product development:ĚýProduct developers can now use SAP’s AI copilot Joule to gather and enhance new product ideas quickly and effectively using natural language queries. Joule also helps tag product designs with business data, so they visually contextualize business-critical information.
• DetectingĚýequipment anomalies:ĚýUsing AI, asset operators can proactively address potential breakdowns based on sensor data collected from smart devices and edge gateways. This new capacity utilizes the cutting-edge Cumulocity IoT platform from Software AG, which is planned to be embedded in the 51ˇçÁ÷Asset Performance Management application in Q3.
• Improving field response:ĚýCustomers can optimize driving routes and allocate job assignments efficiently with integrated real-time traffic data and machine-learning-trained models, which enable the right field service technicians to reach their destinations on time.

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*IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by SAP, The Importance of AI in Supply Chain and Operations, document #US52042224, April 2024.

About SAP

AsĚýa global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, 51ˇçÁ÷(NYSE: SAP)Ěýstands at theĚýnexusĚýof business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAPĚýto bring out their best by uniting business-criticalĚýoperations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visitĚý.

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“SAP’s ERP offering has long enabled end-to-end transparency across the businesses for the world’s leading companies. With GROW with SAP, we’re taking this to the next level for midsize companies with a tailored offering that helps them grow their business,” said Christian Klein, CEO and Member of the Executive Board of 51ˇçÁ÷SE. “GROW with 51ˇçÁ÷provides the agility and innovation midsize companies need not just today, but for their success in years to come.”

For 50 years, 51ˇçÁ÷has been working hand in hand with customers across every industry and using this expertise to benchmark and define best-in-class, industry-specific processes. GROW with 51ˇçÁ÷provides these preconfigured best practices that midsized companies can immediately adopt. Embedded artificial intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities mean customers see rapid results. The GROW with 51ˇçÁ÷offering also brings together 51ˇçÁ÷S/4HANA Cloud, public edition, with accelerated adoption services, a global community of experts, and free learning resources, helping customers go live in as little as four weeks.

Almost 70 per cent of 51ˇçÁ÷Canada’s ERP customers are midsized companies includingĚýĚýandĚý. “With the introduction of GROW with 51ˇçÁ÷we will further enableĚýCanadian high growth organizations to adopt cloud ERP and innovate in new ways,” said Gina Izumi, Senior Vice President, Growth Markets, 51ˇçÁ÷Canada.ĚýĚý“We are providing a platform for growth that will allow midsize businesses to meet today’s operational priorities while laying a scalable foundation for their future business needs.”

GROW with 51ˇçÁ÷also includes 51ˇçÁ÷Business Technology Platform, so customers can define their own processes in a cloud-native way using 51ˇçÁ÷Build. With 51ˇçÁ÷Build solutions, business users can create enterprise apps, automate processes, and design business sites without writing code, an important asset for those closest to the business who can create the solutions they need.

51ˇçÁ÷Canada’s partner ecosystem will also engage with customers around GROW with SAP.ĚýPartners such as a division of Syntax, and share the public cloud opportunity in Canada.

“51ˇçÁ÷S/4HANA Cloud public edition will be a game changer for midsized companies in Canada because it delivers the same powerful functionality 51ˇçÁ÷is known for at a cost competitive price. The public edition is largely preconfigured and that reduces our implementation effort and timeline. We’ve already had great success implementing public edition in Europe and now have projects in flight in Canada and the U.S.,” said Jamie Fryer, Chief Revenue Officer, Illumiti.

“Ask 100 customers what they need to move to the cloud and 90 per cent will say a predictable scope and timeframe,” said Jason Mausberg, Managing Director, NTT Data Business Solutions Inc., Canada. “It’s often fear of the unknown that holds a company back from reaching its potential. We can help them level-up by delivering a proven deployment process with a platform that’s cost effective and scalable.”

IDC research shows that many midmarket businesses find themselves growing rapidly and need their technology to grow with their business as they encounter the same issues related to global complexity as larger enterprise businesses.

“With GROW with SAP, 51ˇçÁ÷recognized they need to better fit the business and technology requirements of midsize companies looking for a cloud ERP solution,” said IDC enterprise software group vice president Mickey North Rizza. “This offering reengages the market with a refreshingly new opportunity to unlock the proven strength of SAP’s longtime understanding and leadership in the ERP space in the cloud.”

“When we develop a new product and we have it on 51ˇçÁ÷S/4HANA Cloud, public edition, with one push of the button, everyone sees the exact same prices, the localized naming, product data, sales for today and the expected sales next week. 51ˇçÁ÷S/4HANA Cloud, public edition, helps us get a complete picture of the stock, capacity and the delivery times, ensuring a more efficient business for RIHO and a better experience for our customers all over the world,” said Guy Claesen, CEO of RIHO.

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Labs Canada is one of seven 51ˇçÁ÷Global Research Hubs, which represent SAP’s most significant R&D locations, in terms of size and delivery of best-in-class solutions across the many 51ˇçÁ÷product portfolios. Based in Vancouver, Christine brings her over 15-year tenure with 51ˇçÁ÷to this new role. In her previous role, her passion for innovation with internal processes was her focus, as the manager of the 51ˇçÁ÷Language Experience North America team. Here she led a multi-functional team of developers, project managers, and language quality engineers providing industry-leading translation technology and processes across SAP. She joined 51ˇçÁ÷with a decade of tech industry expertise in growing teams and businesses.

“I have had the opportunity to be involved with many aspects of the business and am excited to make a difference in a new way, focused on collaboration and innovating our products and internal process in support of 51ˇçÁ÷Labs’ big picture objectives,” said Christine Vukusic, COO, 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada. “I am committed to creating connections, bringing different voices together and growing a diverse and inclusive culture that will empower our teams to shine bright.”

The 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada team has been a big supporter of creating innovative outlets for its employees such as its sustainability and green technology expertise, the d-Shop technology makerspace, volunteer programs to support students and girls in STEM, and its valuable Internship Program. With the breadth and depth of her years of experience, Christine is ready for new challenges, inspiring ideas, and aims to showcase Labs Canada operations as an innovative gold standard.

“Our objective is to always be on the cutting edge of innovation to provide our people and customers with the solutions they need to be the best run versions of themselves,” said Cindy Fagen, Managing Director, 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada. “We are exceptionally fortunate to have Christine joining our team as COO, bringing a new perspective and fresh energy to the 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada team.”

Christine is known for always being one to step up to help 51ˇçÁ÷be stronger together. She has consistently been an advocate for diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement. This includes her role as a member of the Vancouver ELT, being co-chair of the Vancouver Business Women’s Network, sponsor for 51ˇçÁ÷Canada’s Green team and a steering member of SAP’s Indigenous Inclusion Initiative.

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This news comes on the heels of the company launch of a new, state-of-the-art office in downtown Montreal. This new office showcases all the hallmarks of a Future of Work space and is purpose-built for employees to perform a variety of activities when they come on site.

51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada designated as a major 51ˇçÁ÷global research hub

51ˇçÁ÷Labs are research and development (R&D) facilities located in high tech clusters around the globe that drive SAP’s culture of innovation. 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada – with Labs in Montreal, Vancouver, and Waterloo – is joining the ranks of 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Walldorf, 51ˇçÁ÷Labs US, 51ˇçÁ÷Labs India, and 51ˇçÁ÷Labs China as part of the Global Hub Network, which also has recently introduced Labs Latin America and CEE Hub –Ěý including Labs Czech Republic, Labs Hungary, Labs Poland and Labs Slovakia – to its alliance.

As the backbone of the 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Networks, comprised of 21 labs globally, Hubs represent SAP’s most significant R&D locations, in terms of size, who deliver best-in-class solutions across many of SAP’s product portfolios. Hubs influence the development of global programs and receive additional investment to enable regional initiatives.

With over 2,550 employees across Canada, 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada is leading the creation of the technology that will drive the next frontier of intelligent enterprises thanks to its 35 years of development experience in analytics, database technologies, customer experience. The Waterloo Lab drives SAP’s IoT Edge and HANA Database and Analytics technologies, Vancouver Labs is home to 51ˇçÁ÷Analytics Cloud as well as 51ˇçÁ÷Concur teams, and Montreal Labs is innovating 51ˇçÁ÷CX solutions as well as 51ˇçÁ÷S/4 HANA Industry Cloud and Quote to Cash solutions

“51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada has become one of the largest development centers across the 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Network driving new innovations as well as being the backbone of some core 51ˇçÁ÷products,” said Cindy Fagen, Managing Director, 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada. “This recognition of 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada as a global research hub is very exciting, as it solidifies SAP’s continued investment in Canada’s innovation ecosystem.”

Employee experience placed front and center in new Montreal office

51ˇçÁ÷has always prided itself on being forward-thinking and always putting employee experience first and the new Montreal office is an example of this mindset.

With just under 1,000 employees in Montreal, the company views the Quebec market as a world-class technology hub. This new office will continue to strengthen SAP’s position as a hub for retail, e-commerce, and industry cloud solutions.

51ˇçÁ÷Canada has always understood that its employees had unique work preferences and patterns – while some people are more productive and engaged in an office environment, others are more efficient when working remotely.

“Our new smart office is an activity-based destination with demand-driven spaces, making it easier for our employees to choose their best workplace experience,” continued Fagen. “Data and technology are important pieces in the puzzle that help us to be smarter about our office space and constantly improve the employee experience and productivity.”

The new 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Montreal office demonstrates the company’s commitment to SAP’s Pledge to Flex, allowing employees to build work habits that support optimal productivity all in the interest of creating best-in-class employee experience.Ěý The 65,000 square foot office is on the top floors of the Place Ville Marie (PVM) building, located in the heart of Montreal, close to customers and partners. Close to public transportation and in a building rich with amenities, 51ˇçÁ÷is making it easy for employees to get to the office and an opportunity to enjoy the surrounding culture when they come into the office.

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The survey discovered a big rise in enterprises which have fully integrated digital strategies into their core business. Nearly 40 per cent of those surveyed indicated having this integration which is three times more businesses than in 2020. This robust digital shift was critical for Canadian organizations surviving the initial shockwaves of the pandemic, delivering business impacts across efficiency, cost reductions, resiliency, decision support and intelligence, sustainability, and customer and employee experience.

“Digital transformation has been on the radar of Canadian businesses for years, but the last year has shown us that interest and value for it has soared,” said Brian Moore, Chief Operating Officer, 51ˇçÁ÷Canada. “We are seeing that organizations will need to continue to fully integrate their operations in the coming year to remain competitive. Simply put, a digital transformation strategy is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it’s a necessity for organizations to thrive. In 2022, we will see Canadian businesses step away from tactical, reactive enhancements in exchange for developing digital transformation strategies that will enable them to achieve new levels of success.”

Data further showed businesses realize digital transformation is necessary and valuable:

• 75 per cent of Canadian enterprises planned on migrating all or some of their applications and data to the cloud in 2021.
• 84 per cent of respondents highlighted that investment into digital technologies either met or exceeded their expectations this year.
• 84 per cent of leaders in the digital transformation space are using technologies to make incremental and continuous improvements to their core business.

Customer experience was also at the heart of the survey with most organizations surveyed (81 per cent) indicating a positive impact on financial performance because of strong client experience. This is an increase of 20 per cent over last year’s survey.

Research found a need for integrated collaboration between IT departments and lines of businesses to achieve digital transformation ambitions, with 40 per cent of IT and LOB respondents favouring a fully integrated digital plan into their enterprise strategy. This will help Canadian organizations make progress towards becoming digital leaders.

“After completing the sixth-annual 51ˇçÁ÷survey, IDC expects the benefits of cloud will continue to outpace the challenges, resulting in Canadian organizations using cloud services extensively across enterprise applications and infrastructure,” said Megha Kumar, Research Director, Software and Cloud Services at IDC.

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About SAP

SAP’s strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 51ˇçÁ÷customers generate 87% of total global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers’ businesses into intelligent enterprises. 51ˇçÁ÷helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want – without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, 51ˇçÁ÷helps the world run better and improve people’s lives. For more information, visit .

About the Study

In June 2021, IDC completed a survey of 150 Canadian organizations covering strategic decision makers (VP and above) across IT and LOB with $50 million+ in revenue and a minimum of 500 employees. The study objective was to examine the progress of digital strategy and innovation readiness, explore pathways to the intelligent enterprise, and develop a deeper understanding of the skills required to execute a digital strategy and dynamics between IT and LOB.

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“The Moving Beyond Inclusion: Partnerships and Reconciliation Project began in 2021 as a pilot program with five available partnership opportunities. 51ˇçÁ÷Canada was the first organization to sign on, with Pagefreezer, Microsoft, and Bench Accounting following shortly thereafter,” said Lauren Kelly, Director, Sector Transformation at the First Nations Technology Council. “We’ve seen that a lot of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work does not have enough emphasis on cultural safety and systems change to make a tangible impact. As a result, we saw a need to do more than focus on inclusion and design actions grounded in reconciliation with an Indigenous lens. That’s how Moving Beyond Inclusion was born.”

“The work we’re doing is advancing reconciliation by creating corporate cultures and environments that make space for Indigenous worldviews, culture, and thought leadership. We are doing this work in service of Indigenous peoples to increase influence, leadership, and self-determination in the digital age so we can design what our digital future looks like for ourselves,” said Denise Williams, Technology Council CEO. “In the process, we’re tackling racism, and exclusion in the tech sector head-on, both on a provincial and national scale. The ripple effects of this will likely be seen and felt internationally. We’re disrupting the status quo.”

The Technology Council, along with partners Chastity Davis-Alphonse, Shelley Joseph, and Reciprocal Consulting, supports program participants in developing a strategic and coordinated, actions-based approach to identifying and addressing barriers that prevent Indigenous persons from accessing employment, having a positive experience, and thriving within the respective company. Both participants and the Technology Council are aligned in their vision of increasing opportunities and leadership for Indigenous peoples in the technology and innovation sectors, developing a deeper understanding of race bias in these sectors, and creating tangible responses to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Actions while advancing meaningful reconciliation in a demonstrable way.

“Diverse perspectives fuel innovation,” said Cindy Fagen, Managing Director, 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada. “We joined the Moving Beyond Inclusion partnership with the First Nations Technology Council in acknowledgement of our responsibility to make reconciliation a focused pillar of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Over the past few months, FNTC has guided us in examining our internal structures, policies and processes, and how they might be optimized for full inclusion of Indigenous people in our organization. We are excited to move from insights to action as we continue this journey alongside a community of technology industry peers.”

“While Pagefreezer has been driven by the values of inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity since its inception, we realize that there’s more work to be done. We need to better educate ourselves, and carefully listen to Indigenous community leaders to learn what we can do to ensure equity in the workplace,” says Kaitlin Graves, Pagefreezer’s VP of People. “We also believe that we can play a part in the larger movement. With the First Nations Technology Council Moving Beyond Inclusion project, we saw an opportunity to illustrate for the BC Tech community how smaller start-ups can take meaningful steps towards reconciliation. It’s our goal to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment in which Indigenous people are well-represented, succeed professionally, and feel at home.”

“We recognize that workplace culture is built by the actions of the people within it and see this program as a tremendous opportunity for our teams to learn and engage in reconciliation,” explains David Seymour, Engineering Site Leader for Microsoft Vancouver. “We see the Moving Beyond Inclusion partnership as an important way to move forward in our journey to honour, share, celebrate and integrate Indigenous peoples, traditions and worldviews.”

“Bench is committed to the ongoing work of becoming an anti-racist and anti-oppressive company. And in the same breath, taking responsibility for the part we must play in the work of reconciliation and decolonization can feel daunting. We have so much gratitude and respect for the work and generosity of the First Nations Technology Council and the Moving Beyond Inclusion: Partnerships and Reconciliation Project. The Technology Council’s strategic and wise guidance are invaluable to us in these early days of what we know is a long journey ahead of us—one we are unwaveringly committed to.” —Ian Crosby, CEO of Bench Accounting

For more information on Moving Beyond Inclusion, please visit our website: technologycouncil.ca/MBI

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51ˇçÁ÷Canada is pleased to announce its inclusion on the inaugural Report on Business Best B2B Brands list, making it one of the top-regarded business brands in Canada.

Best B2B Brands is a new annual research initiative produced by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine in partnership with Ipsos. It identifies and defines excellence among major business-to-business service providers, based on the opinion of Canadian executives.

In January and February of 2021, The Globe and Mail and Ipsos surveyed 406 Canadian executives, asking for perspectives and impressions of 74 leading business brands in seven industry categories: Accounting, Banking, Communications, Consulting, Enterprise Software, Group Benefits, and Legal. Brands were evaluated on 42 different attributes related to client engagement, culture, innovation, social responsibility, and talent.

Analysis of the data resulted in a list of 25 best overall business brands, as well as top-three lists in each of the seven industry categories.

51ˇçÁ÷Canada placed No. 21 on the overall list.

“We’re honoured to recognized as one of Canada’s top-regarded B2B service providers by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine in 2021,” said Michael Turney, Head of Marketing, 51ˇçÁ÷Canada. “While it’s great to be recognized by executives across the country, at 51ˇçÁ÷Canada, our customers are our lifeblood. We look forward every day to providing them business solutions that help them understand their audiences, engage their customers, and ultimately deliver on their promises. While we’re thrilled to be recognized, we get even more excited when we see our customers winning.”

Editorial coverage of Best B2B Brands winners is available in the June issue of Report on Business magazine, out online in the Report on Business magazine section of The Globe and Mail’s website on May 28 and in print on May 29. Winners will also share their stories at a free webcast, taking place June 17^th.

To learn more about the Best B2B Brands program, and to see this year’s winners, please visit

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Based in Calgary, Brian has served as North America’s COO for SAP’s Intelligent Spend Management Team, leading the transformation of the business in partnership with regional leaders across the continent. He has earned a reputation as being customer-focused, outcome-oriented, and as an advocate for promoting diversity and early talent across his teams.

“I am honored to be taking on the role as COO for 51ˇçÁ÷Canada,” said Brian. “After leading teams at the North American level, coming back to 51ˇçÁ÷Canada feels like coming home. I’m excited to again be working with our incredible Canadian customers, amazing partner ecosystem and 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada groups. Through RISE with SAP, we are focused on helping customers accelerate the transformation of their businesses in the way that works best for them. My goal is to make 51ˇçÁ÷Canada the best technology company and partner in the country.”

Prior to his North American role, Brian led the Intelligent Spend Management business turnaround in Canada, with his team winning accolades internally for its success in 2018 and 2019, which he credits to the culture of the team. Recently celebrating a decade with SAP, Brian also previously served as Canada’s western leader. Prior to SAP, he led successful teams with SAS and Sun Microsystems.

Brian will take over from former Canadian COO Sam Masri, who has taken on a new roleĚýas the Global Head of the Industry and Value Advisory organization. Sam has joined a global league of industry-leading professionals who partner with 51ˇçÁ÷customers around the world to create business and societal value by leveragingĚýĚýinnovations.

51ˇçÁ÷Canada has become one of Canada’s most revered employers. In 2021, the company was honored with aĚý, recognizing 51ˇçÁ÷Canada as one of the best places to work in Canada.

For more information, visit the 51ˇçÁ÷News Center or follow 51ˇçÁ÷on Twitter atĚý.

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MONTREAL, CAN — January 21, 2021 — 51ˇçÁ÷Canada today announces a new investment in Montreal to co-locate its existing offices in the city to a brand-new space at 5 Place Ville Marie and add 30 employees to its team. This is the first 51ˇçÁ÷office in the company’s global network to be purpose-built for the future of work and will be a demand-driven space to accommodate the future of work in a post-pandemic world. The multi-million dollar renovation of 51ˇçÁ÷Canada’s new space at Place Ville Marie is indicative of SAP’s commitment to the Quebec market, which the company views as a world-class technology hub.

“51ˇçÁ÷has a deep history in Montreal, and we recognize the city as a global innovation hub with incredible talent and tech ecosystem,” says Cindy Fagen, Managing Director, 51ˇçÁ÷Labs Canada. “With this new office in the city, we are cementing our position as one of the Montreal’s leading employers and a key player in Canada’s growing digital economy. The new office will be designed to support our people with a space that enhances productivity, innovation and collaboration. Globally, 51ˇçÁ÷is looking to this new Montreal facility as a visionary workspace model from which to draw inspiration for other offices around the world.”

Further signaling SAP’s investment in Montreal, the new Place Ville Marie office will also include the creation of a new engineering unit, to work on SAP’s Consumer Industry Cloud, which builds custom technology solutions for more than two dozen industries globally. This investment will immediately create 30 net new positions, bringing the total headcount for 51ˇçÁ÷Montreal to 1,000 employees. More growth is expected throughout 2021.

“The crisis caused by the pandemic affects downtown Montreal, but it has not made the city any less attractive, as shown by SAP’s decision to open a new office in Place Ville Marie. Our habits will be forever changed due to COVID-19 and it’s especially interesting to see this new office that will be designed to meet the needs of employees at the end of the pandemic. The city can keep counting on its exceptional workforce in the digital sector, which is key to the city’s economy and it will certainly play a critical role in its economic recovery. We are proud to be able to count on 51ˇçÁ÷Labs’ contribution to the downtown core,” said the Mayor of MontrĂŠal, ValĂŠrie Plante.

MontrĂŠal International, Greater Montreal’s economic promotion agency, is working with 51ˇçÁ÷Canada on its expansion. “2021 is starting strong! SAP’s project is a great example of the key role foreign businesses play in driving economic growth in the region, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such investments will create highly qualified jobs in Montreal’s downtown core, as well as contribute to support the existing business ecosystems and the area’s commercial recovery. Since 2018, MontrĂŠal International has assisted more than 100 foreign investment projects in MontrĂŠal’s downtown core, for a total of more than 3 billion dollars, creating some 12,000 new jobs,” said StĂŠphane Paquet, President and CEO of MontrĂŠal International.

“The announcement regarding the opening of 51ˇçÁ÷Canada’s new office speaks to the vitality of our technology ecosystem,” noted Hubert Bolduc, President of Investissement QuĂŠbec International. “We are very proud to see a key player in the enterprise application software industry continue to make major investments in our city. We will continue to stand by Cindy Fagen and her team, while supporting her efforts to attract foreign talent.”

Designed by renowned Sid Lee Architecture, the new office will address the realities of work in a post-pandemic world. Through the construction of the new office, 51ˇçÁ÷is creating a new kind of flexible environment that accommodates the new reality of work. The new Montreal office will consist of approximately 65,000 square feet across the top two floors at 5 Place Ville Marie and will replace SAP’s existing offices on Robert-Bourassa and de Maisonneuve.

The future of work at 51ˇçÁ÷will be characterized by flexibility. This mode of working will prioritize 4 Cs: concentration, collaboration, communication and community.

“The space is activated with strategies that foster culture and innovation. The narrative is based on a new concept we like to call ‘home base destination’ – that provides the teams with dedicated spaces, which are highly flexible to meet their ever-changing needs. Now more than ever, in a post-COVID era, our goal is to enhance a sense of belonging, and for people to feel motivated and inspired by their working environment,” says Marie-Andrée Busque, Architect and Project Director at Sid Lee Architecture.

Construction at Place Ville Marie is already ongoing with an expected move-in date of September, 2021. Those interested in applying to any open roles at 51ˇçÁ÷Montreal can do so at .

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About SAP

SAP’s strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 77% of the world’s transaction revenue touches an SAPÂŽ system. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers’ businesses into intelligent enterprises. 51ˇçÁ÷helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want – without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, 51ˇçÁ÷helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.

With more than 3,000 employees across the country, we are a highly regarded Canadian employer, recognized with 15 top employer awards in 2020 alone. For more information, visit .

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“At the core of our business is culture, and if there is anything the past year has shown us, it’s that our people are the heart of our business,” said Andy Canham, President of 51ˇçÁ÷Canada. “We’ve always prided ourselves as being among the top work cultures in Canada, but it’s particularly humbling to be recognized by our people, especially during a year that has been tough for all Canadians, both personally and professionally. This recognition only solidifies our commitment to continue building an inclusive and purposeful workplace which our employees can call home.”

“COVID-19 is in the driver’s seat and every employer has been impacted. This year’s winning employers have proven, according to employees, that even during extraordinary times, they’ll rise to the challenge to support their people,” said Christian Sutherland-Wong, Glassdoor chief executive officer. “A mission-driven culture, transparent leadership and career opportunities are always hallmarks of Best Places to Work winners. This year, we also see exceptional employers who have prioritized the health, safety and well-being of their employees. My congratulations go to all of this year’s outstanding Employees’ Choice Award winners.”

On , current and former employees voluntarily and anonymously share insights and opinions about their work environments by sharing a company review, designed to capture a genuine and authentic inside look at what a specific job may be like at a particular company. When sharing a company review on Glassdoor, employees are asked to rate their satisfaction with the company overall, and key workplace factors like career opportunities, compensation and benefits, culture and values, senior management and work/life balance. In addition, employees are asked to describe the best reasons to work at their companies as well as any downsides.

Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work were determined using company reviews shared by U.S.-based employees between October 22, 2019 and October 19, 2020.Ěý To be considered for the Canada category, a company must have had at least 1,000 employees and have received at least 25 ratings across each of the eight workplace attributes from Canada-based employees during the period of eligibility. The final list is compiled using Glassdoor’s proprietary algorithm, led by its , and takes into account quantity, quality and consistency of reviews. Complete awards can be found here:

For the complete list of the Glassdoor Best Places to Work winners in 2021, please visit:

About Glassdoor
combines all the latest jobs with millions of reviews and insights to make it easy for people everywhere to find a job and company they love. As a result, Glassdoor helps employers hire truly informed candidates at scale through effective recruiting solutions like and employee insights products. Launched in 2008, Glassdoor now has reviews and insights for more than 1.3 million companies located in more than 190 countries. For more information, visit glassdoor.com.

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Some 50 per cent of Canadian respondents said they expect flexible work policies to be a talent differentiator, according to the report “The Future of Work Arrives Early: How HR Leaders are Leveraging the Lessons of Disruptions.” However, 57 per cent expect maintaining productivity given new ways of working to be an ongoing challenge. More than 37 per cent of respondents said that establishing a culture that supports remote employees will also be a challenge when the pandemic subsides, and most acknowledge that their workers have had very different experiences depending on if they are salaried, hourly, office or field workers. Nearly 30 per cent of respondents plan to invest in listening tools or employee surveys, which could help organizations keep a pulse on employee sentiment as changes to the workplace continue.

The report found that 74 per cent of respondents in Canada said their company has the technology it needs to navigate the changing work environment, and 37 per cent expect to invest in remote collaboration tools. Still, only 22 per cent of respondents said that their workers can work remotely and have the necessary technology and environment to do so effectively. Some 38 per cent of respondents expect to reduce their office footprint.

When it comes to attracting talent, 17 per cent of respondents in Canada believe competing for talent will be a major challenge. Top factors to attract and retain talent include flexible work policies (62 per cent), finding new ways of delivering/selling/marketing existing products and services (61 per cent), and the financial stability of the organization (59 per cent).

Looking forward, only 27 per cent of respondents in Canada are planning to invest in learning programs for reskilling and upskilling over the next 12 months. This compares to 22 per cent of U.S. respondents and 38 per cent of respondents outside of the U.S., despite employee readiness to learn new skills.

“Modernizing HR is a critical piece to an organization’s overall digital transformation journey, and it’s been vastly accelerated due to the global pandemic,” said Kevin Spencer, Canada Country Manager for 51ˇçÁ÷SuccessFactors. “HR leaders have demonstrated incredible amounts of innovation and creativity to ensure their workforce is safe and productive despite unprecedented changes to the workplace. Continuing the focus on agile processes, learning and reskilling, and a culture that embraces every individual is mission critical to drive business results.”

“ surveyed HR leaders in 10 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. The data in this press release represents more than 300 HR leaders in Canada. Download the Canadian report and the .

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The study found that while 95 per cent of enterprises surveyed had established a formal digital strategy, up from 85 per cent in 2019, most companies were at wildly different stages on their journey to becoming a digitally transformed “intelligent enterprise.”

Of the 17 per cent of Canadian enterprises identified as Intelligent Enterprise (IE) Leaders, 82 per cent have a digital strategy that is fully integrated into the core of the business or is complete and already producing significant results. At the other end of the spectrum, 98 per cent of Canadian enterprises categorized as IE Observers (14%) are only just beginning to build their digital strategies or executing on them. This divide in digital readiness has revealed a clear connection between COVID-19 resiliency and IE progress.

The study examined the impact of COVID-19 on organizations’ revenue, workforce, operational capacity, and facilities. While these core business functions have been impacted in two thirds of Canadian enterprises, IE Leaders have been more resilient, with 14 per cent of IE Leaders indicating they expect a revenue increase during the pandemic.

“Over the five years that we have been conducting this study with IDC, Canadian organizations have progressed well on their journey to becoming Intelligent Enterprise Leaders. However, the pandemic has reinforced just how vital a fully incorporated digital strategy is to a business’s ability to be agile and — Ěýultimately resilient — in the face of crisis and major shifts in the way they do business,” said Sam Masri, Chief Operating Officer, 51ˇçÁ÷Canada. “The silver lining is that organizations are realizing the value of technology and the need for a strategic approach to transformation. This shows promise in bridging the digital divide in Canada.”

“Prior to COVID-19 we made some important decisions regarding our infrastructure that enabled us, through the rst few months of the pandemic, to be agile and nimble while we supported our Guests and Team Members,” said Alicia Samuel, Vice President Information Technology at Longos. “This meant that at the start of the pandemic, our e-commerce site was available to our Guests while we had unprecedented volumes of traffic on our websites, and we were able to shift quickly to introduce options such as “Buy Online Pick Up In-Store”. Our infrastructure decisions and strong executive leadership during COVID-19 enabled us to continue to service our Guests and take care of our Team Members.”

The new study also found key attributes that have helped IE Leaders remain resilient through the pandemic:

• 49 per cent of IE Leaders are very willing to adjust their workforce mix to support digital initiatives, compared with only 7 per cent of IE Observers.
• 91 per cent of IE Leaders believe it is very important to improve employee experience while improving customer experience, compared to 42 per cent of IE Observers.
• 47 per cent of IE Leaders have a change management strategy that is fully integrated into the digital strategy, as compared with IE Observers, who either are still developing a change management strategy or do not have one at all.

“According to our survey, 78 per cent of IE leaders utilize digital technologies to make incremental and continuous changes to the core business,” said Tony Olvet, Group Vice President, Research Domains, IDC Canada. “Through COVID-19, this has allowed IE Leaders to remain agile and prioritize projects that enable them to stay resilient over the crisis and provide a foundation that will support recovery and growth in the long run – such as building resilient supply chains. In contrast, IE Observers have largely been focused on more fundamental initiatives to shore up internal operations, such as planning and finance.”

Created by IDC Canada, The Intelligent Enterprise: Building an Agile and Resilient Business, can be read .

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About SAP

SAP’s strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 77% of the world’s transaction revenue touches an SAPÂŽ system. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers’ businesses into intelligent enterprises. 51ˇçÁ÷helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want – without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, 51ˇçÁ÷helps the world run better and improve people’s lives. For more information, visit

About the Study

In June 2020 IDC completed a survey of 371 organization strategy decision makers or influencers with $50 million+ in revenue and a minimum of 100 employees (Canada =266, France=53, Australia=52). The study objective was to examine the progress of digital strategy, explore pathways to the intelligent enterprise, and examine the role of experience management in Canadian enterprises.

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