United VARs Blog

Spotlight on…Islet Group

The United VARs Member for Finland

When Janina Luoto, Islet Group`s CEO, has free time, she packs her tent and disappears into the Finnish Lapland Natural Parks; taking nothing but basic supplies and her love of untouched nature. She also enjoys cross-country skiing and hiking with her family and their two black Labradors.

Navigating SAP’s Shift to Full Use Equivalent (FUE) Licensing

Building a Better Business Case for SAP Cloud ERP Private

The SAP licensing landscape is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in years. With the introduction of the STAR measurement process for organisations moving to SAP Cloud ERP Private Edition, SAP has taken a major step forward. The use of a transparent, published STAR rule set provides a definitive basis for determining each user’s Full Use Equivalent (FUE) status.

The Relational Approach to SAP Consulting at the United VARs Academy

An interview with Manuel Lopez, Founder and Director of Liquid School

The United VARs Academy is a week-long, in-person enablement program designed for consultants and project managers working at United VARs member companies. It helps participants to acquire and develop the skills and confidence to excel in international SAP projects.

Spotlight...on Citek

A United VARs Member for Vietnam

"Harry" Hoang Tung, Business Consulting Director and co-founder of Citek, balances a demanding career with family life in Ho Chi Minh City, where he lives with his wife, daughter, and young son.

The Crucial 10%: Blue-Zone’s Small Solutions That Drive Big Results in SAP Implementations

Blue-Zone, a United VARs member since October 2023, specializes in agile SAP add-ons for finance automation, digital supply chain, and mobile sales/service.

Building SAP Talent with Heart: How NETIZEN Wins the War for Talent in Thailand

Interview with Seree Satukijchai, CEO, NETIZEN

Discover how NETIZEN in Thailand tackles the SAP talent shortage with innovative retention strategies, strong cultural values, and the week-long training at United VARs Academy.

The Importance of EQ in the AI Era: How DynaSys Hong Kong is Responding to the ‘War for Talent’

An interview with Mr Ng Mau Wing, Executive and Consulting Director at DynaSys Hong Kong

In our interview with Mr Ng Mau Wing, Executive Director, learn how DynaSys builds family culture, develops emotional intelligence, and uses the United VARs Academy to retain top SAP talent in Hong Kong's challenging market.

Spotlight on...DynaSys

The United VARs member serving Hong Kong, Macau, and Southern Mainland China

Ronnie Sung is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of DynaSys Solutions, the SAP systems integrator and Global Platinum Partner based in Hong Kong. Ronnie lives with his wife and two sons in Hong Kong.

Ronnie’s first job was as a support analyst at a midsize software development house in Montreal, Canada. After seven years, he returned to Hong Kong to work for SAP and has stayed in the SAP ecosystem ever since. In 2008, he left his role as VP of SME at SAP Greater China to set up DynaSys. The company has grown to approximately 100 employees, with offices in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Why Moving to SAP Business Suite is now Faster and Easier: A United VARs Overview of SAP Sapphire 2025 Keynote Speech

SAP is positioning its suite as a tightly connected ecosystem designed to deliver exactly that, combining best-of-breed capabilities with a unified experience through a suite-as-a-service model. In this context, SAP’s suite refers to the full set of integrated cloud applications built around SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Delivered through RISE and GROW with SAP and powered by SAP BTP and embedded AI, the suite combines intelligent cloud ERP with line-of-business solutions in a single, modular, and intelligent ecosystem.

How All For One SE Attracts and Keeps Great People

An interview with Ursula Porth, Chief Human Resources Officer

In our interview with Urusula Porth, CHRO, discover how All For One Group SE boosts talent retention through meaningful global experiences.

Spotlight on... Blue-Zone

A United VARs Member in Germany

Emanuele Parlato is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Blue-Zone GmbH, a cloud-native software company that develops its IP solutions for SAP environments. Originally from Italy, Emanuele now lives in Rosenheim, Germany, with his wife and two boys, aged nine and six.

How United VARs Helps its Members Win the ‘War for Talent’

How United VARs Helps its Members Win the ‘War for Talent’

Many organizations find it challenging to attract and retain skilled employees. This is especially true for smaller businesses, which tend to lack the budgets and training resources available to their big corporate competitors. Four years ago, United VARs created an Academy to tackle this issue.

​Exploring AI in 2025 with United VARs: Opinions, Advice, and Use Cases from our Global Platinum SAP Partners

In a new blog series for 2025, we’re speaking with United VARs members to learn how they use SAP Business AI to address challenges, improve processes, and expand what’s possible.

From Norse God to AI Assistant for Maintenance: Meet 2BM's Ask Odin

A United VARs Interview with Lars Bork Dylander, CEO of 2BM

2BM is part of SOA People, and is the United VARs member for Denmark. With twenty-five years in the SAP ecosystem, 2BM is transforming maintenance operations with its new AI assistant, Ask Odin. Lars Bork Dylander is the CEO and founder of 2BM, which he started in 2000 to support forward-thinking companies with HR and mobile business solutions.

I spoke with Lars to find out how they're using AI to improve maintenance operations, and what he has to say about AI-related security and compliance concerns.

How Growing Businesses Can Get Started with AI: No Coding, No Complications, Just Results

A United VARs Interview with Rich Rodriguez, Associate Principal at Answerthink

Answerthink, a Hackett Group company (NASDAQ: HCKT) and a United VARs member for US and Canada, is leading the way in making AI accessible, practical, and transformative for businesses across North America.

Answerthink specializes in SAP solutions, including business analytics, financial planning, and AI-driven insights. Its mission is to simplify complex processes and make advanced technologies accessible to small and mid-sized companies.

I spoke with Rich Rodriguez, Associate Principal at Answerthink, to learn how the company is empowering businesses to streamline planning processes and develop smarter strategies; all without requiring any technical expertise.