New business networks are changing the game for businesses and consumers in the digital economy. To keep up with the demands and expectations of consumers and business buyers, companies must connect, interact, and integrate on previously unknown and unexpected levels. SAP’s business network group addresses precisely that demand, using cloud-based solutions that deliver connectivity, efficiency, affordability, and a great user experience on any device, any time.
Ariba, Concur, and Fieldglass – the three companies that make up SAP’s Business Network Group – look beyond the four walls of a business to integrate and connect systems, services, partners, and data to create more efficient, more powerful, and far simpler means of managing key business functions. They provide the outcome and experience business users need via seamless platforms.
In this course, we’ll learn more about the Business Network Group and the three companies that comprise it.
This course was retired in October 2023.
This course was retired in October 2023.
New business networks are changing the game for businesses and consumers in the digital economy. To keep up with the demands and expectations of consumers and business buyers, companies must connect, interact, and integrate on previously unknown and unexpected levels. SAP’s business network group addresses precisely that demand, using cloud-based solutions that deliver connectivity, efficiency, affordability, and a great user experience on any device, any time.
Ariba, Concur, and Fieldglass – the three companies that make up SAP’s Business Network Group – look beyond the four walls of a business to integrate and connect systems, services, partners, and data to create more efficient, more powerful, and far simpler means of managing key business functions. They provide the outcome and experience business users need via seamless platforms.
In this course, we’ll learn more about the Business Network Group and the three companies that comprise it.
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Rob Brimm is president of Fieldglass, an SAP company. Starting in 2004, Rob led Fieldglass' worldwide sales initiatives and was responsible for both direct and indirect sales channels.
He has more than 25 years of management experience in delivering enterprise solutions, including supply chain and ERP products, to a wide range of industries. Throughout his career, Rob has worked with clients in a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
Steve Singh is head of the SAP Business Network Group, CEO of Concur, an SAP company, and a member of the Global Managing Board of SAP SE. He has served as CEO of Concur since 1996 and was named to the Global Managing Board of SAP SE in January 2015.
In December 2014 Concur was acquired by SAP, extending the SAP business network with leading cloud-based solutions for innovative and effortless T&E management. Under Steve’s leadership, Concur has become the leader of the multi-billion-dollar market for travel and expense (T&E) management solutions. Steve and Concur have garnered a wide range of recognition, both within the corporate travel industry and throughout the broader technology community.
Alex is president of Ariba, an SAP company. In this role, Alex is responsible for the strategy, operations, go-to-market, marketing, and ecosystem functions of the world’s largest business commerce network.
Prior to this, Alex was chief of staff to the CEO of SAP, Bill McDermott. In this capacity, he handled all operations of the CEO office and carried responsibility for the governance of SAP’s Executive Board.
He also served as head of Fast Growth Markets, where he led the orchestration of all investments and overall strategy to expand SAP’s business in fast growth areas such as China, the Middle East, and Russia.
Elena Donio is president of Concur, an SAP company. She took on this role in December 2014 after serving in a variety of leadership roles at the company, including head of Worldwide Sales and Marketing, head of Product Management, and most recently as executive vice president and general manager of Worldwide Small & Mid-size Businesses.
Since joining Concur in 1998, Elena has played an instrumental role in evolving the company’s business. Beyond her passion for leadership in technology, she is an advocate for workplace diversity and a mentor with the University of Washington Foster School of Business.