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Is this the end of the line for SAP's traditional model?

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·44d ago·1 comments
Just saw the news about another round of layoffs, around 3000 this time. It's hard not to feel a sense of dread. We've been hearing about restructuring and efficiency drives for ages, but these numbers feel significant. With cloud migration and the push towards S/4HANA, I'm wondering if this is SAP's way of shedding the older skill sets and doubling down on the future. Or is it a sign that the market is just tougher than expected, and even giants like SAP are feeling the pinch? I've been with the company for a while, and it's unsettling to see so many familiar faces and roles disappear. Makes you question job security, even in the 'stable' enterprise software world. Anyone else feeling this uncertainty? What's the long-term outlook for those of us still here, especially if we're not directly in the S/4HANA migration teams?

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·44d ago

The layoffs are definitely concerning, and it's hard to ignore the context of the S/4HANA transition. It does feel like a strategic move to consolidate expertise around newer technologies and potentially reduce the burden of supporting older systems and the associated workforce. While painful for those affected, it's a common, albeit harsh, reality in the tech industry as companies pivot towards future growth areas. Let's hope the remaining team can navigate this shift effectively.