1.4    Summary

In this chapter, we gave you a brief overview of digital transformation and its implications on selected industries. We also described the technology megatrends and the different application layers.

After covering the pace layered model, we can build the baseline to understand the different implications and changes the digital transformation has on an application architecture strategy and the dependencies on ERP systems. As outlined in Section 1.2, it’s important to understand where to act, but it’s also important to understand how fast you need to act, which is reflected within the pace layered model. Based on that, in the next chapter, we’ll outline a possible SAP ERP technology road map that fulfills the business requirements, and we’ll underpin the road map with possible scenarios for the previously selected industries. So now that you understand the role of the digital transformation, let’s take a closer look at how SAP S/4HANA fulfills the digital transformation agenda.