Welcome to your March News
Chairman's Note
Welcome to the March Newsletter, it has definitely felt like spring has arrived over the last couple of weeks, plenty of blossom on the trees and the bulbs are very evident while taking my regulated exercise!
Already this month we have run seven virtual SIGs and numerous webinars. Next month sees the first virtual symposium of 2021 – Analytics. If you visit the events page, you can register and see the full programme of keynotes and breakout sessions. If you did not get chance to join the virtual symposiums we ran last year, the platform we utilised was very well received for its ease of use, ability to network with participants plus meet the partners sponsoring and presenting at the event.
With Governments starting to look at how we ‘unlock’ the economy and enable people to meet and socialise, we are keeping our activities and events constantly under review. We hope to be able to offer a return to some face-to-face events later this summer, subject to regulations relaxing. Watch this space! When SAP announced its RISE initiative last month it was also announced that Brian Duffy, the SAP EMEA North President, would be moving over to a new role driving the programme. This week the EMEA North User Groups (including us) will be virtually meeting his replacement Rohit Nagarajan, who was recently confirmed in post.
Stay safe and remember to keep washing your hands!
Paul Cooper Chairman
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SAP ESAC Content for UKISUG The SAP Enterprise Support Advisory Council (ESAC) 2021 innovation offering for ES & ESCE customers, has had its official kick off on March 10th and the initial set of workstreams planned for pilot delivery in 2021 is now released.
These span across 7 topic areas; Business Process Intelligence, Intelligent Suite, SAP Cloud Solutions, Business Technology Platform, SAP Analytics Solutions, SAP Integration Solutions and SAP Enterprise Support Cross Topics.
For further information, please check out the ESAC page on the SAP support portal, or get to know the 2021 workstreams with our 2-Minute videos on SAP's YouTube channel.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out directly to Nick, nick.cooper@sap.com, SAP ESAC Ambassador - EMEA North.
Once again due to the strong power of our user community, we have been able to secure the fantastic discount for SAP Learning Hub.
A massive thank you to all our members who have taken part in the SAP Learning Hub campaign. We couldn't do this without you.
To all the new SAP Learning Hub licence holders, best of luck with your learning and remember we are here if you need any assistance.
We hope you have had chance to listen to our first series of SUGTalks - the official podcast of the UK & Ireland SAP User Group. Series 2 is now live and we have a brand new episode ready for you to discover!
Series 2 Episode 3: The Importance of Data
As the proliferation of data continues at an extraordinary rate, we talk to three experts on all things data, from strategy to cleaning to quality. Understand how ownership and empowerment can make all the difference to simplifying your migrations, reducing your SAP total cost of ownership (TCO) and how Bohemian Rhapsody dethroned Armageddon.
Listen now and you'll be sure to hear some familiar voices talk about themes that matter to you!
Search SUGTalks on your preferred app and subscribe, or follow the link below and listen online.
Your Mental Health Matters We are dedicating more time and sessions to your mental health and wellbeing in 2021.
Our brand new partnership with thrive, a mental wellbeing association, allows us to host more sessions committed to building our members' mental strength, from discussing the struggles and positives of working from home, to stress management and the effects of your environment.
Upcoming Sessions: Self-Care Part 3: Mental Health and Me Stress Principles and Practices for Security Professionals Post Lockdown Anxiety Part 1: Us Post Lockdown Anxiety Part 2: Them
Interested in becoming a Mental Health First Aider? As part of our ongoing partnership with Thrive, we are looking to offer a UKISUG exclusive Mental Health First Aider course. The course is adapted for online learning and is run over 2 full-days (split with self-study). This course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider. Register your interest here.
Alternatively... Become an MHFA Champion This course is adapted for online learning and is run over 1 full day, with 8 hours learning time. You will be qualified as a MHFA Champion - register your interest here.
Become Mental Health Aware This course is adapted for online learning and is run over 1 half day, with 5 hours learning time. You will leave the course with a greater mental health awareness - register your interest here.
Do you have a story to share?
It is really important to us that we include customer experiences in our events, both online and in person. Please get involved and let us know if you are interested. You will be invited to attend a speaker training workshop as a thank you and you will also receive a complimentary pass to our annual conference, UKISUG Connect 2021.
'Events enable sharing of experiences and builds relationships with people in similar positions, often sharing the same challenges. Together our voices can be heard.' - Daren Addison, Sanctuary Housing
Email kirsten.boucher@sapusers.org to get started.
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