Reflections from SAP Sapphire 2026
Jun 9, 2026
After attending SAP Sapphire this year, one thing became very clear to Innovative Solution Partners’ Mustansir Saifuddin: SAP is no longer talking about AI as
After attending SAP Sapphire this year, one thing became very clear to Innovative Solution Partners’ Mustansir Saifuddin: SAP is no longer talking about AI as
AI is rapidly reshaping the consulting landscape, particularly in data and analytics. What was once a model built on time – hours, sprints, and large-scale
The ASUG Michigan chapter met in early February in Lansing, Michigan, focusing in large part on SAP’s Business Suite. The meeting nearly 100 ASUG members
Innovative Solution Partners co-founder Mustansir Saifuddin was a featured presenter at the Michigan ASUG fall chapter meeting in September in Detroit, Michigan. Below is Saifuddin’s
As AI continues its rapid evolution, enterprise leaders are navigating a new reality: turning AI from an experimental tool into a core driver of business
As 2025 is in the back mirror and 2026 gains momentum, enterprise leaders are entering a new phase of AI adoption. The question is no
A sold-out crowd attended Automotive Innovation Day 2025 in Detroit in September, with sessions focusing on the shifting global landscape, AI and the rise in
In the second part of our deep-dive series on Business Data Cloud the “Tech-Driven Business” podcast, Shawn Brown of SAP rejoins host Mustansir Saifuddin to
SAP’s Shawn Brown joins Mustansir Saifuddin on the “Tech-Driven Business” podcast for the first of a two-part series to unpack the mission-critical details of Business
In today’s dynamic business environment, the chasm between high-level strategic goals and the day-to-day actions of teams on the ground can often seem vast. How
This episode of “Tech-Driven Business,” highlights major announcements from SAP this year that underscore a strategic push to leverage AI, with partnerships like the SAP
Innovation Solution Partners co-founder Mustansir Saifuddin recently joined more than 130 other ASUG volunteers from throughout the country in Austin, Texas, for the SAP users
Five things that stood out in IT in 2024, and what’s ahead in 2025 for us and our clients at Innovative Solution Partners.
Lisa G. Smith, an industry expert, recently joined host Mustansir Saifuddin on the “Tech-Driven Business” podcast to discuss how enterprises can succeed with SAP transformation
The fall meeting of the Michigan chapter of the Americas SAP Users Group (ASUG) brought together 44 state members and guests on Nov. 19 at
CEO and co-founder Mariyah Saifuddin was honored this week for her work outside of Innovative Solution Partners and on behalf of her community. As one
Mustansir Saifuddin talks on the most recent “Tech-Driven Business “podcast with industry experts Barry Sjostedt and Julea Ferrara to get their insights on SAP Sapphire
By Mariyah Saifuddin I’m approached frequently by women across all industries and job titles for my take on how companies can best wrangle the beast
Adding to her accolades as a leader in business and the community, Innovation Solution Partners CEO and co-founder Mariyah Saifuddin has been named as one
Carla Sarti, a former vice president at Lear and a transformational executive across multiple industries, joined host Mustansir Saifuddin to share insights into what it
The 2024 SAP Sapphire conference might instead have been called “SAP and Generative AI.” The prevailing theme of this year’s conference was AI and –
Geoff Scott, CEO and chief community champion for Americas’ SAP User Group (ASUG), joins Mustansir Saifuddin on “Tech-Driven Business” to talk about the ramifications of
Innovative Solution Partners CEO and co-founder Mariyah Saifuddin was one of three panelists on a recent panel sponsored by the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council
Todd Kackley, vice president and CIO of Textron, joins “Tech-Driven Business” host Mustansir Saifuddin to do a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of Gen
While audiences around the world have been watching what happens on stage at a Cirque du Soleil performance, behind the scenes the organization has been
In this episode of “Tech-Driven Business,” Meagan Knoll and Tom McGinnis share some of the unique opportunities that the SAP University Alliances program offers. This
The first Michigan Chapter meeting of ASUG took place in February, drawing more than 150 professionals and students to the event at Michigan State University
ASUG chapter representatives from throughout North America gathered in January for their annual Volunteers Meeting. During the three-day conference, held Jan. 26-28 at the Fairmont
“Tech-Driven Business,” host Mustansir Saifuddin talks about the SAP University Alliances with Meagan Knoll of Grand Valley State University and independent consultant Thomas McGinnis. With
In this second in a two-part series of Tech-Driven Business, Nick Verhoeven, Solution Manager for Planning & Analytics at SAP, rejoins Mustansir Saifuddin to dive
As we look back on 2023, the importance of technology convergence on every aspect of businesses is clear. Cloud integrations, AI and workforce changes are
In the latest episode of the “Tech-Driven Business Podcast,” SAP’s Nick Verhoeven, solutions manager for planning and analytics, joins Mustansir Saifuddin to discuss the impact
AI allows manufacturers to solve for complexity and optimize business processes. AI-powered forecasting and predictive, data-driven practices allow companies to stay ahead of competition and
There are many ways that AI and machine learning have increased efficiencies for companies using SAP S4/HANA. One issue we hear often from our partners
When it comes to Esports, Team Liquid is considered royalty. The most victorious Esports franchise in the world, Team Liquid supports more than 150 athletes.
In the latest “Tech-Driven Business” podcast, Mustansir Saifuddin and David C. Williams discussion the convergence of AI and RPA, and why the two together are
One of the most critical elements to ensuring a project has a chance of success comes before it even starts. Ensuring all team members and
Project stakeholders play a crucial role in the success of data analytics projects, especially in terms of ensuring alignment with business goals, providing support, and
The top driver of projects meeting their original goals is an actively engaged champion, who are critical to driving adoption, overcoming resistance and ensuring collaboration.
The band Coldplay and SAP have teamed up to create an app that allows fans to be a part of the band’s sustainability efforts on
After attending SAP Sapphire this year, one thing became very clear to Innovative Solution Partners’ Mustansir Saifuddin: SAP is no longer talking about AI as
AI is rapidly reshaping the consulting landscape, particularly in data and analytics. What was once a model built on time – hours, sprints, and large-scale
The ASUG Michigan chapter met in early February in Lansing, Michigan, focusing in large part on SAP’s Business Suite. The meeting nearly 100 ASUG members
Innovative Solution Partners co-founder Mustansir Saifuddin was a featured presenter at the Michigan ASUG fall chapter meeting in September in Detroit, Michigan. Below is Saifuddin’s
As AI continues its rapid evolution, enterprise leaders are navigating a new reality: turning AI from an experimental tool into a core driver of business
As 2025 is in the back mirror and 2026 gains momentum, enterprise leaders are entering a new phase of AI adoption. The question is no
A sold-out crowd attended Automotive Innovation Day 2025 in Detroit in September, with sessions focusing on the shifting global landscape, AI and the rise in
In the second part of our deep-dive series on Business Data Cloud the “Tech-Driven Business” podcast, Shawn Brown of SAP rejoins host Mustansir Saifuddin to
SAP’s Shawn Brown joins Mustansir Saifuddin on the “Tech-Driven Business” podcast for the first of a two-part series to unpack the mission-critical details of Business
In today’s dynamic business environment, the chasm between high-level strategic goals and the day-to-day actions of teams on the ground can often seem vast. How
This episode of “Tech-Driven Business,” highlights major announcements from SAP this year that underscore a strategic push to leverage AI, with partnerships like the SAP
Innovation Solution Partners co-founder Mustansir Saifuddin recently joined more than 130 other ASUG volunteers from throughout the country in Austin, Texas, for the SAP users
Five things that stood out in IT in 2024, and what’s ahead in 2025 for us and our clients at Innovative Solution Partners.
Lisa G. Smith, an industry expert, recently joined host Mustansir Saifuddin on the “Tech-Driven Business” podcast to discuss how enterprises can succeed with SAP transformation
The fall meeting of the Michigan chapter of the Americas SAP Users Group (ASUG) brought together 44 state members and guests on Nov. 19 at
CEO and co-founder Mariyah Saifuddin was honored this week for her work outside of Innovative Solution Partners and on behalf of her community. As one
Mustansir Saifuddin talks on the most recent “Tech-Driven Business “podcast with industry experts Barry Sjostedt and Julea Ferrara to get their insights on SAP Sapphire
By Mariyah Saifuddin I’m approached frequently by women across all industries and job titles for my take on how companies can best wrangle the beast
Adding to her accolades as a leader in business and the community, Innovation Solution Partners CEO and co-founder Mariyah Saifuddin has been named as one
Carla Sarti, a former vice president at Lear and a transformational executive across multiple industries, joined host Mustansir Saifuddin to share insights into what it
The 2024 SAP Sapphire conference might instead have been called “SAP and Generative AI.” The prevailing theme of this year’s conference was AI and –
Geoff Scott, CEO and chief community champion for Americas’ SAP User Group (ASUG), joins Mustansir Saifuddin on “Tech-Driven Business” to talk about the ramifications of
Innovative Solution Partners CEO and co-founder Mariyah Saifuddin was one of three panelists on a recent panel sponsored by the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council
Todd Kackley, vice president and CIO of Textron, joins “Tech-Driven Business” host Mustansir Saifuddin to do a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of Gen
While audiences around the world have been watching what happens on stage at a Cirque du Soleil performance, behind the scenes the organization has been
In this episode of “Tech-Driven Business,” Meagan Knoll and Tom McGinnis share some of the unique opportunities that the SAP University Alliances program offers. This
The first Michigan Chapter meeting of ASUG took place in February, drawing more than 150 professionals and students to the event at Michigan State University
ASUG chapter representatives from throughout North America gathered in January for their annual Volunteers Meeting. During the three-day conference, held Jan. 26-28 at the Fairmont
“Tech-Driven Business,” host Mustansir Saifuddin talks about the SAP University Alliances with Meagan Knoll of Grand Valley State University and independent consultant Thomas McGinnis. With
In this second in a two-part series of Tech-Driven Business, Nick Verhoeven, Solution Manager for Planning & Analytics at SAP, rejoins Mustansir Saifuddin to dive
As we look back on 2023, the importance of technology convergence on every aspect of businesses is clear. Cloud integrations, AI and workforce changes are
In the latest episode of the “Tech-Driven Business Podcast,” SAP’s Nick Verhoeven, solutions manager for planning and analytics, joins Mustansir Saifuddin to discuss the impact
AI allows manufacturers to solve for complexity and optimize business processes. AI-powered forecasting and predictive, data-driven practices allow companies to stay ahead of competition and
There are many ways that AI and machine learning have increased efficiencies for companies using SAP S4/HANA. One issue we hear often from our partners
When it comes to Esports, Team Liquid is considered royalty. The most victorious Esports franchise in the world, Team Liquid supports more than 150 athletes.
In the latest “Tech-Driven Business” podcast, Mustansir Saifuddin and David C. Williams discussion the convergence of AI and RPA, and why the two together are
One of the most critical elements to ensuring a project has a chance of success comes before it even starts. Ensuring all team members and
Project stakeholders play a crucial role in the success of data analytics projects, especially in terms of ensuring alignment with business goals, providing support, and
The top driver of projects meeting their original goals is an actively engaged champion, who are critical to driving adoption, overcoming resistance and ensuring collaboration.
The band Coldplay and SAP have teamed up to create an app that allows fans to be a part of the band’s sustainability efforts on