SAP Enable Now vs. Walkme: Update #1

Enable Now Expert
27 Oct 202419:00

Summary

TLDRIn this update on SAP's acquisition of WalkMe, the speaker discusses the future of SAP Enable Now and the impact of integrating WalkMe's capabilities. Three distinct products are anticipated: an in-application help solution leveraging WalkMe's broader browser-based support, a courseware solution for e-learning and simulations, and enhanced analytics capabilities. While WalkMe offers superior analytics and digital adoption tools, SAP Companion's tight integration with SAP products may persist. The timeline for a unified solution remains uncertain, with expectations for product announcements in the near future and a potential merger by early 2026.

Takeaways

  • 😀 SAP has acquired WalkMe, finalizing the deal in September, leading to significant changes in SAP Enable Now.
  • đŸ€– WalkMe and SAP Companion both provide in-application help, but WalkMe has broader capabilities across any browser-based application.
  • ⚖ SAP is likely to merge the functionalities of WalkMe and SAP Companion, favoring WalkMe due to its versatility.
  • 🔄 There are challenges in migrating existing content from SAP Companion to WalkMe due to differing technologies.
  • 📊 SAP Companion currently integrates well with SAP products, but WalkMe's capabilities may replace it in the long run.
  • 🎓 SAP Enable Now will continue to offer robust courseware solutions, focusing on simulations and e-learning for self-paced learning.
  • 🚀 WalkMe’s analytics will enhance SAP's reporting capabilities, offering more detailed insights into user interactions and behaviors.
  • 💰 SAP is expected to offer the three new products (in-app help, courseware, and analytics) as independent purchases, differing from WalkMe’s application-based pricing.
  • ⏳ The introduction of the integrated in-application help solution is not expected until early 2026, allowing for thorough development and integration.
  • 🔍 The acquisition presents opportunities for SAP to improve its training and support offerings, making them more competitive in the market.

Q & A

  • What was the main announcement made by SAP in June?

    -SAP announced that it would be acquiring WalkMe, a competitive product, to enhance its digital adoption solutions.

  • When was the acquisition of WalkMe finalized?

    -The acquisition was finalized in September.

  • How does WalkMe differ from SAP Enable Now?

    -WalkMe provides a digital adoption platform that offers in-application help for any browser-based application, while SAP Enable Now focuses primarily on SAP's own products.

  • What are the three products expected to emerge from the acquisition?

    -The three products are: an in-application help solution, a courseware solution for self-paced learning, and an analytics option.

  • What is the role of SAP Companion in the context of this acquisition?

    -SAP Companion is part of SAP Enable Now that provides in-application help specifically for SAP products, and its future in relation to WalkMe's capabilities is currently being evaluated.

  • What challenges are anticipated in migrating content from SAP Companion to WalkMe?

    -The migration may face technical difficulties due to differences in technologies and the structure of existing content, which complicates the export and import processes.

  • What are the capabilities of the courseware solution being developed?

    -The courseware solution will focus on building simulations and e-learning modules for self-paced learning, which have been a significant part of SAP Enable Now.

  • What improvements are expected in SAP Enable Now after the acquisition?

    -There is an expectation for enhanced functionalities in courseware development, particularly to match or exceed the capabilities of competing platforms like Articulate 360.

  • How will the pricing model likely change after the acquisition?

    -While WalkMe operates on a per-application pricing model, SAP is expected to maintain its traditional flat fee pricing for SAP Enable Now, but the specifics of the new pricing structure are yet to be clarified.

  • What is the timeline for the introduction of the new products from the acquisition?

    -Initial announcements of the new products are expected soon, but a fully integrated in-application help solution may not be available until early 2026.

Outlines

plate

Cette section est réservée aux utilisateurs payants. Améliorez votre compte pour accéder à cette section.

Améliorer maintenant

Mindmap

plate

Cette section est réservée aux utilisateurs payants. Améliorez votre compte pour accéder à cette section.

Améliorer maintenant

Keywords

plate

Cette section est réservée aux utilisateurs payants. Améliorez votre compte pour accéder à cette section.

Améliorer maintenant

Highlights

plate

Cette section est réservée aux utilisateurs payants. Améliorez votre compte pour accéder à cette section.

Améliorer maintenant

Transcripts

plate

Cette section est réservée aux utilisateurs payants. Améliorez votre compte pour accéder à cette section.

Améliorer maintenant
Rate This
★
★
★
★
★

5.0 / 5 (0 votes)

Étiquettes Connexes
SAP AcquisitionWalkMe IntegrationDigital AdoptionCourseware DevelopmentAnalytics SolutionsIn-Application HelpTraining SolutionsUser ExperienceSoftware IndustryFuture Technologies
Besoin d'un résumé en anglais ?