Tim’s To-Do List for ALM – Summer 2020

Tim Steuer, Vice President Application Lifecycle Management has a new to-do list for customers of ALM offerings: SAP Solution Manager 7.2, SAP Focused Run, and SAP Cloud ALM. (At least, I think that’s Tim in the to-do list banner.) Checking Tim’s list can be yet another step towards optimizing your intelligent enterprise. Here’s the summer 2020 list:

General To-Dos

As we enter the summer months, we see that much has changed regarding our traditional approach of registering and attending this year’s in-person events. As different nations around the globe continue to deal with the Coronavirus crisis and various stages of recovery, Tim wants to reassure you that ALM experts are there for you, also when reporting from their separate home offices. We can stay connected through virtual meeting technology. We have come up with alternative solutions to bring you the benefits of live events.

• Tim’s number one to-do is to be sure to take time to get your mind off work. Here, there’s not a cloud in sight! With just an inflatable kiddie pool, good weather, and a drink in hand, you too can recharge your batteries like Tim during his weeklong staycation in his garden.
• Need some recharging tips? Log in to LinkedIn and check out the article, “Vacationing at home” – recharging the batteries while working from home by Andreas Heckmann, Executive VP Product Engineering, Head of Customer Solution Support & Innovation at SAP.
• Connect with your community! Join the new ALM Community Call webinar series! Register to catch the first webinar on June 24. For more information about the free monthly series of webinars, read the blog.
• SAP Cloud ALM has launched and you can start preparing for your cloud-centric future at our SAP Cloud ALM landing page!
  • Up-to-date FAQs for SAP Cloud ALM

• • Replay of the SAP Cloud ALM launch celebration on May 29, 2020.

• Get your news updates of ALM event information: Virtualizing the ALM rollout experience – what do you need?
  • See plans for future SAP ALM roadshows
  • Find out how SAP ALM Summit adapts with virtual offerings
• Get notified about the latest technical articles and personal insights posted on SAP Community by following these ALM product names’ tags:
  • SAP Cloud ALM (new addition)
  • SAP Focused Run (new name)
  • SAP Solution Manager
  • Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager
  • Focused Insights for SAP Solution Manager
• Summer schooling: OpenSAP has unlocked select courses until June 30. This means that customers can not only access the very well received and popular OpenSAP course Agile Project Delivery with Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager, but now also take the exams again.
  • Learn by doing when it comes to SAP Solution Manager. Explore the SAP Solution Manager Internet demo systems for free!

• The new SAP Focused Run feature pack has been released. Check the documentation to discover What’s New in SAP Focused Run 2.0 FP 3!
• The new Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager support pack has been released. Check the documentation to discover What’s New in Focused Build 2.0 SP 6!

• Check for updates: SAP TechEd (Virtual). This is now a combined event, according to the homepage: “In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, SAP TechEd will transition the Barcelona, Austin, and Bangalore programs scheduled for this fall to a fully online interactive global event.”
• Check for updates: SAP ALM Summit 2020 (Virtual). Although originally planned for October 6-9, try to stay flexible as this event adapts to a virtual format. Additional venue-specific details to be published as the start date gets closer. In the meantime, you can download and review 2019 session materials.
• Note the change to a digital event: DSAG-Jahreskongress 2020 (German language), originally planned for October 13-15. Stand by for details of this German-speaking SAP working group event to be posted.

• Register now: SAP ALM Summit APJ 2020 (Virtual), July 27-31.
  • Read the Behind the Scenes blog on LinkedIn
  • Learn how customers, partners and SAP are jointly driving application lifecycle management innovations
  • Understand how SAP Solution Manager, Focused Run for SAP Solution Manager, and SAP Cloud ALM enable you
• Check for updates: SAP TechEd (Virtual). This is now a combined event, according to the homepage: “In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, SAP TechEd will transition the Barcelona, Austin, and Bangalore programs scheduled for this fall to a fully online interactive global event.”

• Check the landing page for digital content: SAPPHIRE NOW Reimagined. Traditionally a great experience to meet ALM experts at their info booth and check out ALM-featured innovations. The event is now reimagined due to COVID-19. Check the event news and get your questions answered.
• Check for updates: SAP TechEd (Virtual). This is now a combined event, according to the homepage: “In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, SAP TechEd will transition the Barcelona, Austin, and Bangalore programs scheduled for this fall to a fully online interactive global event.”

• Stand by for registration details: SAP ALM Summit 2020 (Virtual), August 12-13. Updates to the landing page to be posted when available.