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And what can you do now to help your business regain and accelerate its growth trajectory?After watching the SAPPHIRE NOW Midmarket keynote, I spoke with several industry experts to hear their predictions for 2021 and beyond. You can watch the discussion here.Interconnected approach drives agility and growthMany midsize companies this past year quickly realized the importance of connecting business systems and data across their organization. An interconnected business approach can help you position your business for more resilience and faster growth.It lets you streamline decision-making, drive quality and reliability, speed up your operations, and compete with companies of all sizes, from large corporations to smaller, more nimble digital natives.“Technology solutions are essential to help midmarket brands pivot, scale, and get closer to their customers.” –Martin NewmanThis content is hosted by a third party ( twitter.com ).To view the content, either update your cookie preferences or view it in a new browser window.Cookie PreferencesNew WindowStrengthening the supply chain through collaboration & integrationYou also have to collaborate with external partners to ensure both a resilient supply chain and an adaptable business network that connects with employees and business processes.But stand-alone point solutions are not the answer. They can lead to silos rather than supporting the interconnected approach you need. Over time, they become a patchwork of disconnected solutions that address specific needs but can\u2019t provide a connected view or the ability to manage across the business and across the network.“The e-commerce boom that is fueling this explosion of cross border international trade and the ability to compete on a global scale is made possible with a solid digital infrastructure of integrated businesses and marketplaces.” – Rachael WhiteThis content is hosted by a third party ( twitter.com ).To view the content, either update your cookie preferences or view it in a new browser window.Cookie PreferencesNew WindowIt\u2019s time to become an interconnected business.Break down silos for visibility, agility, resilienceSAP software can help you fight organizational silos by digitally connecting finance, operations, HR, and sales. With greater visibility, increased collaboration, and streamlined processes between business functions, you gain improved agility, resilience, and sustainability \u2013 no matter what challenges or opportunities come next.Working with SAP software helps you:Manage a rapid pace of change with the latest technology and proven cloud solutionsSolve today\u2019s challenges and scale as your needs evolve with a solution that\u2019s the right size for your businessEmpower your workforce by enriching your employee network, regardless of where these employees are locatedUse the power of built-in artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to create innovations that fuel growthAccess best practices and industry expertise adopted by best-run companies across the worldWherever you are in your digital journey, SAP and our partners can support you in achieving your business goals. We can help you lay the foundation for the future, so your business is always ready for its next challenge.Join us for the midmarket keynote at SAPPHIRE NOWFind out how SAP solutions have helped midsized companies overcome challenges and how partnership with SAP has helped them evolve and succeed.Watch a recording of our SAPPHIRE NOW conference session, \u201cLearn About Tailored IT Solutions That Help Your Midsize Company Grow,\u201d from Thursday, June 10.Highlights of the keynote:A talk by SAP executive board member Scott Russell, who covered topics such as the state of midsize markets, the importance of being an interconnected business, and innovation in times of great changeThe \u201cHot Seat,\u201d in which SAP executives answered participants\u2019 questions from the live chat alongside global market research firm IDCInsights on digital transformation \u2013 and the challenges it presents for midsize businesses \u2013 from Norbert Rotter, CEO of NTT DATA Business Solutions, including how the RISE with SAP offering can facilitate ERP migrations to the cloudA discussion on how RISE with SAP differs from other cloud services \u2013 specifically for midsize companies \u2013 and how it can help your organization grow, for example by aiding supply chain visibility and helping you scale to meet customer expectationsOther highlights of the Americas session include contributions from the following SAP Innovation Award winners:Youth wellness nonprofit organization GENYOUth revealed how it has innovated during a time of great changeConstruction materials distributor Productos Metal\u00fargicos spoke about how integrated SAP solutions enable the flexibility it needs to help employees thrive in the new normalWhile in EMEA, the following SAP Innovation Award winners shared their growth stories:Daimani revealed how digitally connecting every part of its business has been crucial to its success as a provider of five-star hospitality experiencesEquiRatings, a data and analytics provider for the equestrian sports sector, describes its inspirational SAP solutions journeyWith interactive content and much more, this session is invaluable for midmarket businesses seeking growth, even in times of uncertainty.  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