Current developments in digitalization are happening very fast and are truly fascinating. In the blog category “Digitalization,” we will report on a wide variety of trend topics, including IT consulting and digital transformation strategy, business analytics and predictive analytics, enterprise software development (classic coding, low coding), solutions & services for the telecommunications industry, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), data privacy consulting, and much more.
Digitalization Services August 14, 2024
Coding and Coincidences: What are the odds of a lucky twist changing your career in GenAI? Kristina explains!
A happy coincidence opened the door to the world of GenAI for Kristina. But what did her colleague’s holiday have to do with it? And why does Kristina sometimes prefer using her own brain rather than GenAI? Find out all this and more in her interview!
Coding and Coincidences: What are the odds of a lucky twist changing your career in GenAI? Kristina explains!Digitalization Services August 7, 2024
What´s new in SAP Datasphere (July 2024)
Some time has passed since our last blog post on the new features in SAP Datasphere. In the meantime, SAP has implemented exciting features to increase functionality and meet the needs of its users. So it's time again to take a look at what we think are the most important and interesting updates. This time, the focus of the blog post is on the following topics: Administration, Data Integration and Data Modeling.
What´s new in SAP Datasphere (July 2024)Digitalization Services June 4, 2024
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or Private Cloud?
Cloud computing is part of everyday life, and for enterprise resource planning, there’s no way around the cloud. With the two cloud versions of its S/4HANA Business Suite, SAP offers future-oriented ERP as a service to suit many requirements.
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or Private Cloud?Digitalization Services May 31, 2024
What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (May 2024)
Due to the continuous development of technologies and the increase in data volumes, SAP is constantly innovating within the Datasphere to meet the needs of businesses at all times. Since the publication of the last blog post What's new in SAP Datasphere a few weeks ago, this blog will present the updates that have occurred since then. The focus is on the areas of Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Cataloging, Administration, as well as Data Privacy and Protection.
What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (May 2024)Digitalization Services May 14, 2024
From idea to strategy: the conception of a loyalty program
Loyalty programs for success in fashion retail: Find out about strategic approaches to creating a progressive loyalty program in fashion retail in the second part of the blog series.
From idea to strategy: the conception of a loyalty programDigitalization Services April 25, 2024
EV Charging: Reducing Wait Times for Electric Vehicles
The use of electric vehicles in Germany is gaining momentum. A growing number of charging stations make charging electric cars increasingly accessible and convenient. With the help of intelligent app technology and precise predictions, drivers can travel worry-free without worrying about the range.
EV Charging: Reducing Wait Times for Electric VehiclesDigitalization Services February 21, 2024
With (Gen)AI Discovery to a Tailored AI Roadmap
Artificial intelligence is the talk of the town and currently one of the most crucial key technologies. With (Gen)AI Discovery, you receive a tailored AI roadmap that future-proofs your company. You benefit from our expertise and a structured approach that ensures your investments in AI bring the greatest possible benefit.
With (Gen)AI Discovery to a Tailored AI RoadmapDigitalization Services February 8, 2024
Mastering the AI landscape: AI-Driven Marketing Organizations
In this blog, we talk about how AI is reshaping the future of marketing organisations by improving operational efficiency and personalised customer experiences.
Mastering the AI landscape: AI-Driven Marketing OrganizationsDigitalization Services February 8, 2024
Mastering the AI landscape: Making AI applicable
In our blog series, discover how AI drives innovation, efficiency and personalised user experiences, crucial for digital success. This series - 'Making AI Applicable','AI-Driven Marketing Organisations', and 'AI-Driven User Experience Analytics'- reveals strategies for leveraging AI within businesses.
Mastering the AI landscape: Making AI applicableDigitalization Services February 8, 2024
Applications and Potentials of AI in Customer Experience
Sarina Hermann, Lead Consultant Digital Business, discusses the transformative power of AI in customer experience in an interview. She provides insights into the potentials and challenges of AI deployment in CX and the critical basics that are indispensable for a purposeful AI implementation.
Applications and Potentials of AI in Customer ExperienceDigitalization Services November 16, 2023
Generative AI (GenAI): The evolution of creativity through technology
In the world of artificial intelligence, a revolution is in progress that goes far beyond simple algorithms: It goes by the name of GenAI.
Generative AI (GenAI): The evolution of creativity through technologyDigitalization Services October 31, 2023
Evolving Application Development: Cloud Native Computing
Explore the Benefits of Cloud Native Computing: Simple, Fast, Cost-Effective. Learn more here.
Evolving Application Development: Cloud Native ComputingDigitalization Services October 30, 2023
Generative AI – your enabler for a new era in B2C commerce
Generative AI, a form of artificial intelligence, is paving the way for a revolutionary transformation in B2C retail. It’s opening doors to an unprecedented level of personalization and product innovation.
Generative AI – your enabler for a new era in B2C commerceDigitalization Services October 6, 2023
What’s New in SAP Datasphere? (October 2023)
It has been a few weeks since we last updated you on the latest innovations in SAP Datasphere. Consequently, the time has come to take another look at the most exciting changes. We will focus on what we believe are the most important and exciting innovations implemented in the Data Fabric, including the topics of data integration, data modeling, and data cataloging.
What’s New in SAP Datasphere? (October 2023)Digitalization Services October 2, 2023
5 Reasons to Develop Applications with SAP Build
More and more companies are accelerating application development and process optimization with low-code solutions such as SAP Build. This SAP Business Technology Platform component enables users to create apps without programming skills.
5 Reasons to Develop Applications with SAP BuildDigitalization Services September 28, 2023
Efficient financial planning: How to develop a financial model with anaplan in just 20 minutes
Let’s say your company needs to develop a financial model at short notice to analyze business scenarios and draw up budgets. Anaplan lets you do this in no time at all! How? We'll show you in this blog post.
Efficient financial planning: How to develop a financial model with anaplan in just 20 minutesDigitalization Services August 29, 2023
Successful Merchandise Management
Retailers must ensure that the desired products are available in the right quantities at their points of sale. Effective merchandise management relies on clear processes, organization and system support to optimally implement the overall retail processes and merchandise flows. Find out how this can be done in our blog post.
Successful Merchandise ManagementDigitalization Services August 17, 2023
Website design concepts 2.0: a symbiosis of technology, business & UX
How do you create the perfect website design concepts? We’ll dispel some myths and share our proven process for creating exceptional web designs. Read more!
Website design concepts 2.0: a symbiosis of technology, business & UXDigitalization Services August 14, 2023
Win Win: Low-Code Plus AI Saves Time by up to 80 Percent
The tandem of AI and low-code/no-code contains enormous efficiency potential. Success, however, depends on the use of the right best practices.
Win Win: Low-Code Plus AI Saves Time by up to 80 PercentDigitalization Services August 8, 2023
What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (August 2023)
Since the rebranding in March 2023 from SAP Data Warehouse Cloud to SAP Datasphere, there have been numerous updates. In this blog post, we present the most important and exciting innovations in the area of data integration, data modeling and business modeling.
What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (August 2023)Digitalization Services August 2, 2023
Process Mining and SAP Activate for faster transformation
More speed and quality for SAP S/4HANA transformations: Process mining simplifies and accelerates SAP Activate projects. The tool-assisted methodology offers benefits in every implementation phase – and beyond.
Process Mining and SAP Activate for faster transformationDigitalization Services July 14, 2023
What´s new in IBM Cognos Analytics 12.0?
IBM has released the latest version 12.0 of the IBM Cognos Analytics Software Suite just in time for the start of summer. This version offers exciting new features and underscores IBM's commitment to self-service analytics. We took a closer look at the version and check whether it is worth making the switch soon.
What´s new in IBM Cognos Analytics 12.0?Digitalization Services June 29, 2023
What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (June 2023)
SAP Datawarehouse Cloud underwent a transformation, now known as SAP Datasphere. Discover the exciting changes and advancements!
What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (June 2023)Digitalization Services December 6, 2022
Cybersecurity on the Darknet – How do I Become a Professional Hacker?
Giulia Vaccaro lives in Berlin and has been a part of the valantic team since September 2022. In an interview, she takes us along on her journey to becoming a professional hacker and tells us what the latest cyber security trends are.
Cybersecurity on the Darknet – How do I Become a Professional Hacker?Digitalization Services November 16, 2022
How dark patterns on websites influence us and what this has to do with data protection
Misleading "cookie" consent banners, complicated and lengthy processes for deleting accounts, or well-hidden privacy settings - such practices can be summarized under the term "dark patterns”. Website operators use these specifically to persuade users to make a decision that they do not actually want to make. But what does all this have to do with data protection? This blog post aims to shed some light on the subject.
How dark patterns on websites influence us and what this has to do with data protectionDigitalization Services November 7, 2022
Surviving the MarTech Jungle – Data Science: How do I go about it?
Data Science represents an important tool for tapping into the MarTech jungle. We've already taken a look at the Data Science framework, and in this post we'll get an overview of the resources available. Read here.
Surviving the MarTech Jungle – Data Science: How do I go about it?Digitalization Services November 2, 2022
How Companies Are Shaping Digitalization With SAP S/4HANA
Digitalization is not an end in itself, but creates added value, and fosters innovation and growth. At the Customer Focus Days SAP 2022, experts explained how they are shaping the transformation from a company and consulting perspective.
How Companies Are Shaping Digitalization With SAP S/4HANADigitalization Services August 25, 2022
On a joint road to success in supply chain and S&OP planning
The strategic partnership between valantic and Anaplan continues to be a success story – especially in the area of supply chain and S&OP. In 2022, the topic of “planning” will be more present than ever in companies: this trend has intensified since the Covid-19 pandemic and shows that no industry and no business area can […]
On a joint road to success in supply chain and S&OP planningDigitalization Services July 6, 2022
Technology upgrades as a business opportunity
The struggle is real: The digitalization of the market is advancing rapidly, and companies are forced to keep up with the pace of technological progress. Will digital transformation ever end? We doubt it!
Technology upgrades as a business opportunityDigitalization Services June 2, 2022
The Digitalization of the Statutory Health Insurance Companies
Has digitalization now also reached the statutory health insurance companies in Germany? Our expert for statutory health insurance, Lutz Schedlbauer, Managing Consultant at valantic, has experienced the development of digitalization at health insurance companies first-hand. Here, he gives us a look at what he does everyday.
The Digitalization of the Statutory Health Insurance CompaniesDigitalization Services May 4, 2022
What does a “breach coach” actually do?
Thomas Lang is a managing partner at INTARGIA – a valantic company. As a so-called "breach coach", he advises companies on what to do following a hacker or ransomware attack and advises on which mistakes to avoid.
What does a “breach coach” actually do?Digitalization Services March 29, 2022
SAP BW/4HANA or SAP Data Warehouse Cloud?
SAP BW/4HANA or SAP Data Warehouse Cloud or even a combination of both solutions?
SAP BW/4HANA or SAP Data Warehouse Cloud?Digitalization Services January 25, 2022
IBM’s AI Business Analytics Platform
A Brief Portrait of IBM's AI Business Analytics Platform: This is what IBM Cloud Pak for Data can do, and companies can reap these benefits and added value quickly, relatively easily, and flexibly.
IBM’s AI Business Analytics PlatformDigitalization Services January 21, 2022
RISE with SAP Paves the Way to the Cloud for Industrial Enterprises
RISE with SAP lets industrial enterprises progress with their digitization programs without the need for upfront investments. Combined with the support of SAP partners such as valantic, the Business Transformation as a Service portfolio becomes a highly attractive option for SMEs.
RISE with SAP Paves the Way to the Cloud for Industrial EnterprisesDigitalization Services January 11, 2022
A Chatbot on the Test Bench
In our blog contribution, Felix Kopf, Software Engineer and Consultant at valantic, demonstrates what kinds of questions accompany chatbot development and how varied these are.
A Chatbot on the Test BenchDigitalization Services December 13, 2021
The Anaplan Way: Part 1
In this blog post, we will show you the project management standards to ensure the success of Anaplan projects.
The Anaplan Way: Part 1Digitalization Services November 22, 2021
“Tsüri isch uh schööön!” (“Zurich is beautiful” in Swiss slang)
Find out in this short interview with Fabian Gersch, Consultant at valantic Business Analytics Swiss, why our employees remain loyal to valantic!
“Tsüri isch uh schööön!” (“Zurich is beautiful” in Swiss slang)Digitalization Services November 16, 2021
IT Architecture Consulting
Fit for the future, flexibly adaptable, economical, and safe. That’s everything an IT architecture should ideally be. A strategic development of IT architecture is where it all begins and ends. Learn more about valantic's IT architecture consulting.
IT Architecture ConsultingDigitalization Services October 11, 2021
The German Telecommunications Modernization Act (TKG)
The German Telecommunications Modernization Act (TKMG) will enter into force with legally binding effect on December 1, 2021. We spoke to Stefan Michaelis, head of the valantic Telco Solutions & Services GmbH (TSS) business unit, about the realignment and modernization of the TKG and the consequences for so-called over-the-top service providers such as messenger services.
The German Telecommunications Modernization Act (TKG)Digitalization Services July 22, 2021
“TKG Compliance – Much More Than Just a Legal Issue”
The German Telecommunications Act places high legal demands on providers of telecommunications and Internet services when it comes to cooperating with investigative authorities and implementing the prescribed TKG compliance. We spoke to Roland Martinez, Managing Director at valantic, about his motivation for tackling what, at first glance, might appear to be a rather stodgy topic, and why TKG compliance is much more than just a legal issue.
“TKG Compliance – Much More Than Just a Legal Issue”Digitalization Services June 9, 2021
At a Glance: The New Features of IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2
The first look at the new major release of the IBM BI Suite with many improved features, e.g. visualization, artificial intelligence and performance.
At a Glance: The New Features of IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2Digitalization Services June 2, 2021
valantic Among Germany’s Best MINT Employers
Heise’s Technology Review magazine has partnered with Hamburg-based management and market research establishment Institut für Management- und Marktforschung (IMWF) to choose the best MINT employers in Germany. valantic secures itself a place on the winners list in the IT services sector.
valantic Among Germany’s Best MINT EmployersDigitalization Services May 27, 2021
Master’s thesis as professional entry into SAP BI consulting
Kirsten Nachtmann reports in the interview about her hiring at valantic, which came about due to her Master's thesis, and her start as SAP BI consultant in Hamburg.
Master’s thesis as professional entry into SAP BI consultingDigitalization Services April 27, 2021
From Artificial Intelligence to the Information Security Audit
Andreas Kalapis reports on his work as a student employee in the Artificial Intelligence department and his subsequent start as a consultant. In the interview, he tells us why his gut feeling about INTARGIA, a valantic company, was spot-on from the very beginning.
From Artificial Intelligence to the Information Security AuditDigitalization Services February 18, 2021
Corona Redefines IT Priorities: This is What German Companies Now Have on the Agenda
The study "Corona resets IT priorities" by valantic and techconsult examined the impact of Corona on 218 German companies at the end of 2020.
Corona Redefines IT Priorities: This is What German Companies Now Have on the AgendaDigitalization Services December 16, 2020
Survey about the Status Quo of Digitalization
The SurveyHow far along are German companies with the implementation of the digital transformation and what challenges do they encounter in the process? This was the topic of the survey on the status quo of digitalization that valantic conducted in cooperation with the Services and Consulting Department of the Hochschule Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Visitors were […]
Survey about the Status Quo of DigitalizationDigitalization Services October 6, 2020
The E-Invoice – a Required Step toward Digitalization
With the introduction of the statutory regulation on electronic invoices ( e-invoices) in public administration, digitalization in finance and accounting is being further promoted. But what exactly is the e-invoice regulation about?
The E-Invoice – a Required Step toward DigitalizationDigitalization Services July 7, 2020
Area Manager IT Services at valantic – a Challenge with Many Facets
In the interview, Claudia Sehr reports about her challenges as Area Manager IT Services in the Frankfurt location and explains to us why she likes working at valantic.
Area Manager IT Services at valantic – a Challenge with Many FacetsDigitalization Services June 30, 2020
More than numbers: Career in SAP S/4HANA Finance
Christian is 28 years old and has been part of the LINKIT Consulting team since September 2019. In his role as an SAP S/4HANA Finance consultant, he tells us about his professional start, why no project is like another, and why he especially appreciates the friendly attitude and readiness of his LINKIT colleagues to help him.
More than numbers: Career in SAP S/4HANA FinanceDigitalization Services June 24, 2020
Achieve efficient liquidity management in four steps
In the current crisis, the concern is to secure liquidity quickly and effectively and to reduce ongoing costs. Our technical article shows how this works in four steps with the SAP Analytics Cloud.
Achieve efficient liquidity management in four stepsDigitalization Services June 5, 2020
From a Retail Company to SAP Commerce Consulting – Why the Leap is Worthwhile
Christian Tomas, Business Analyst E-Commerce, tells us in an interview why he dared to take the leap from a retail company to consulting and what his start at valantic was like.
From a Retail Company to SAP Commerce Consulting – Why the Leap is WorthwhileDigitalization Services May 28, 2020
Sales of the Future: Prof. Dr. Martin Selchert about Digitalization in B2B Sales
We spoke with Prof. Dr. Martin Selchert about success strategies for digitalization in B2B sales and what companies can do now.
Sales of the Future: Prof. Dr. Martin Selchert about Digitalization in B2B SalesDigitalization Services May 25, 2020
Telecommunications compliance: valantic starts new Telco Solutions & Services GmbH
With the new Telco Solution & Services GmbH, valantic has established a new company for the telecommunications industry. In an interview, Roland Martinez and Stefan Michaelis speak about the new company’s motivations and goals.
Telecommunications compliance: valantic starts new Telco Solutions & Services GmbHDigitalization Services May 18, 2020
B2B commerce: Here’s how to digitalize your B2B sales channels in the era of Covid-19
Currently, Covid-19 has a firm grip not just on our private lives, but also on the entire economy. In particular, B2B trade will feel the pandemic's consequences due to its strong orientation toward bricks-and-mortar sales and the cancellation of trade shows. Urs Haeusler, Managing Director of valantic CEC Schweiz, explains in this interview how you can reorient your sales strategy in B2B commerce for the long term and what other tips you should pay attention to right now.
B2B commerce: Here’s how to digitalize your B2B sales channels in the era of Covid-19Digitalization Services May 5, 2020
Why digital assistants are so valuable in customer dialogues
Conversational AI in customer service leads to more dynamics in problem solving which has enormous potential for digital assistants and chatbots.
Why digital assistants are so valuable in customer dialoguesDigitalization Services April 29, 2020
From industry to consulting: Scenes from the everyday life of a project manager
In January 2020, Fabian Littau made the jump from an internal role in classic industry to consulting and he can now grow with us, and especially with our customers. For it’s precisely in times like the current Covid19 crisis that digitalization projects are becoming ever more important.
From industry to consulting: Scenes from the everyday life of a project managerDigitalization Services April 27, 2020
Robotic Process Automation: Setting the course for the successful automation of corporate processes
Read this article about how valantic can help you automate your corporate processes successfully with RPA.
Robotic Process Automation: Setting the course for the successful automation of corporate processesDigitalization Services April 20, 2020
Digital business innovation: IT is the motor, but people are in control
Technologies for digital business innovation such as artificial intelligence and data analyses are enjoying a lot of attention lately. However, it takes talented people to drive the innovations forward and employees who use and exploit the digital innovations.
Digital business innovation: IT is the motor, but people are in controlDigitalization Services April 16, 2020
Process automation is the perfect opportunity to help your employees
Automation is the opportunity to unleash your workforce potential for value-added activities. Help them grow!
Process automation is the perfect opportunity to help your employeesDigitalization Services April 3, 2020
An excursion into SAP Transportation Management at valantic
Thomas Pongratz, Managing Consultant at valantic, on the fast-moving nature of information technology, the challenges arising from this, and why he especially appreciates the team spirit and hands-on mentality at valantic.
An excursion into SAP Transportation Management at valanticDigitalization Services March 18, 2020
CFO: Surviving the digitalization madness – time-travel!
We are now in the future, in the year 2025. You're the CFO, sitting in your office, going over the manuscript for your upcoming farewell speech once again. In just a few minutes, you’ll face your employees one last time. Will you tell a tale of success or are you leaving your company because you failed miserably at digitalization?
CFO: Surviving the digitalization madness – time-travel!Digitalization Services March 10, 2020
On a Digital Journey in the SAP IBP World
Interview with Fabian Stocker, Vice President Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) at valantic Supply Chain Excellence, about working as a consultant at valantic.
On a Digital Journey in the SAP IBP WorldDigitalization Services February 28, 2020
valantic and the Nordakademie Develop Procedural Model for Data Science Projects
The Data Science Process Model of valantic and Nordakademie describes the procedure in a data science project.
valantic and the Nordakademie Develop Procedural Model for Data Science ProjectsDigitalization Services February 17, 2020
5 questions for… Tim Hahn, Managing Director of netz98
netz98 has been part of valantic since the beginning of December 2019. We spoke to Managing Director Tim Hahn about what the merger means for netz98 and valantic from his point of view and to what ambitions this E-commerce specialist from Mainz will devote himself in the future.
5 questions for… Tim Hahn, Managing Director of netz98Digitalization Services September 3, 2018
Dion Global Solutions GmbH will operate onwards under Dion Transaction Solutions GmbH
Dion Global Solutions and valantic will join forces. Collectively, Dion and valantic have over 250 German-speaking developers, specialists and consultants with deep financial industry knowledge.
Dion Global Solutions GmbH will operate onwards under Dion Transaction Solutions GmbHDigitalization Services July 9, 2018
Interview valantic: “Digitalization is hands-on work” (German)
Interview with Holger von Daniels from valantic in online magazine NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank: about the digital transformation in companies and why digitalization is no hocus-pocus, but hands-on work.
Interview valantic: “Digitalization is hands-on work” (German)Digitalization Services January 24, 2018
visiondays2018: valantic invites you to the congress for digital transformation
valantic organizes the visiondays 2018: A congress with practical Lectures, Workshops and Hands-On Sessions.
visiondays2018: valantic invites you to the congress for digital transformation