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As businesses increasingly embrace cloud ERP solutions , SAP VP of Cloud Sales EMEA EJ Tromp highlights the company ’ s journey and vision for the future
With over five decades of experience in enterprise resource planning ( ERP ), SAP ’ s market-leading solutions are proven and time-tested . But as businesses increasingly move away from legacy infrastructure and turn to cloud solutions , the company has adapted its offerings to meet the changing needs of its diverse customer base .
Traditionally , any ERP systems were complex , on-premises installations that required substantial investment in hardware , software and IT personnel . These systems , while powerful , often struggled with issues of scalability and accessibility , and could require frequent , costly upgrades .
Over the past decade , SAP has witnessed a dramatic shift in attitudes towards cloud ERP solutions , which aim to address some of these pain points . As a result , the cloud ERP market reached a valuation of US $ 44bn in 2023 , driven by the increasing need for scalable , flexible business solutions .
As Evert-Jan ( EJ ) Tromp , Vice President Cloud Sales EMEA at SAP notes : “ Ten years ago , many would have been hesitant to move their ERP to the cloud . Now , it ’ s become the norm .”
A journey of evolution EJ ’ s career at SAP spans over 15 years , beginning with the company ’ s acquisition of Business Objects in 2008 in what was
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