{"id":2817,"date":"2026-01-20T12:02:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplemdg.com\/?post_type=events&#038;p=2817"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:34:22","slug":"reduce-late-stage-risk-in-s-4hana-rise-and-ai-programs","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/simplemdg.com\/beta\/events\/reduce-late-stage-risk-in-s-4hana-rise-and-ai-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Reduce Late-Stage Risk in S\/4HANA, RISE, and AI Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"template-container\">\n<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12 pl-0\">\n<div class=\"body-content\">\n<p>In the UKI partner ecosystem, 2026 priorities are evolving quickly. These include rapid project launches, AI-driven innovation, and the delivery of S\/4HANA and RISE programmes under increased scrutiny. Despite strong initial planning, many programmes encounter challenges in later stages. <\/p>\n<p>Challenges rarely stem from architecture or strategy. Execution confidence drops when master data governance and readiness are considered too late, after scope, timelines, and commercial terms are defined. In complex environments, this often leads to delivery delays, Clean Core violations, margin pressure, and reduced trust from CIOs and CFOs. <\/p>\n<p>At SAP UKI PKOM, connect with SimpleMDG to learn how SAP partners can reduce delivery risk and improve execution predictability by prioritizing data readiness from the start. <\/p>\n<p><strong>We help partners: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"event-ul\">\n<li class=\"e-li\">Establish a Clean Core foundation to ensure SAP Business AI is trusted, credible, and production-ready, not limited to pilot projects. <\/li>\n<li class=\"e-li\">Identify and address master data risks early, before they affect S\/4HANA and RISE timelines, to protect delivery plans and margins. <\/li>\n<li class=\"e-li\">Enhance Trusted Adviser credibility by providing CIOs and CFOs with predictable outcomes, fewer surprises, and clear execution they can rely on. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row f-row\">\n<h3>Connect with us at SAP PKOM UKI 2026 <\/h3>\n<div class=\"team-member\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/simplemdg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jon.png\" alt=\"Jon Simmonds\" class=\"team-photo\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"team-info\">\n<h4 class=\"info-h4\">Jon Simmonds<\/h4>\n<p class=\"designation-sp\">VP, Consulting & Advisory<\/p>\n<p class=\"team-p--perh\">23+ years in SAP (S\/4HANA, SAP SD, MDG). SAP-certified; 3\u00d7 SAP PRESS author.<\/p>\n<p class=\"team-p--perh\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jon-simmonds-erp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"team-member\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/simplemdg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mark.png\" alt=\"Mark Fletcher\" class=\"team-photo\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"team-info\">\n<h4 class=\"info-h4\">Mark Fletcher<\/h4>\n<p class=\"designation-sp\">Sales Director, UK & Ireland<\/p>\n<p class=\"team-p--perh\">Ex-SAP. Expert in SAP transformations and digital\/data strategy; focused on rapid time-to-value.<\/p>\n<p class=\"team-p--perh\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jon-simmonds-erp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the UKI partner ecosystem, 2026 priorities are evolving quickly. 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