- August 6, 2025, Tokyo, Japan -
IPS and Cresco, both United VARs members in Japan, participated as Diamond Sponsors at the “SAP NOW AI Tour Tokyo & JSUG Conference,” held at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Tokyo. The event brought together SAP customers, partners, and thought leaders to explore the latest trends in AI, digital transformation, and enterprise innovation.
As leading SAP solution providers in Japan and proud members of the United VARs alliance, IPS and Cresco showcased their expertise in delivering SAP solutions tailored for mid-sized and growing businesses. At their booth, they presented how they support customers through both domestic projects and international rollouts, leveraging the collective capabilities of United VARs’ global network.
IPS invited Detlef Mehlmann, Managing Director of United VARs, to deliver a session titled: “The Global SAP Landscape and United VARs’ Support in 100 Countries.”
In his presentation, Detlef shared insights into the latest SAP trends across Europe and the Americas, discussed successful digital transformation projects, and explained how United VARs enables Japanese companies to expand globally through its network of over 70 leading SAP partners in around 100 countries.
The session highlighted real-life examples of international collaboration, showing how local expertise and global coordination ensure the success of cross-border SAP implementations.
In addition to Detlef’s session, IPS also presented “Business Transformation for Mid-sized and Growing Companies with GROW with SAP”, explaining how the Fit-to-Standard approach accelerates ERP implementation, standardizes processes, and optimizes costs.
Together, IPS’ proven domestic delivery capabilities and United VARs’ worldwide reach offer Japanese businesses a powerful combination for both local excellence and international expansion.
From United VARs’ standpoint, this event was a valuable opportunity to:
- Strengthen collaboration with IPS and Cresco in serving Japanese customers aiming for global growth.
- Share global market insights that help Japanese businesses prepare for overseas expansion.
- Demonstrate the alliance’s unique model, combining local knowledge with global coverage.
We thank IPS and Cresco for hosting United VARs on such a prestigious stage and for representing our alliance as a Gold Sponsor. United VARs remains committed to supporting Japanese companies with their global SAP projects, providing consistent service and local expertise wherever they operate.
Please find the original news available here in Japanese: ニュース｜IPSホールディングス株式会社
About IPS
Since its establishment in 1997 IPS Co.,Ltd. has specialized in introduction and maintenance of SAP ERP. The company has deployed SAP ERP for over 180 customers, including roll-out and roll-in projects deployed in more than 15 countries. They have been selected as a representative SAP partner in Japan by many customers, including SAP JAPAN Co., Ltd. and partner companies.
About Cresco
Cresco e-Solution provides professional services and solutions globally to help customers’ businesses grow. The company was established in 1998. During last 20 years, it received great feedback from more than 300 customers. Its services and solutions cover various industries, including manufacturing, information and communications, distribution, construction, education, finance, and so on. Besides of SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA solutions, Cresco also offers SAP cloud consulting services and solutions, including SAP Business ByDesign, SAP Concur, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, and so on.
About United VARs
United VARs is a global alliance of SAP solution providers mainly serving the mid-market. With over 70 members in 100 countries, the alliance supports all types of SAP rollouts and integrations worldwide.
United VARs was founded in 2006 when a group of SAP Value-Added Resellers came together in Hanover, Germany to discuss how we could help customers deal with their business objectives across all of their operations internationally. Our vision was, and is, to provide customers with in-country partners familiar with local and legal requirements, and with specific industry knowledge.
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