John Appleby leads Avantra as the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to Avantra John served as the Global Head of DDM/HANA Center of Excellence at SAP and as the Global Head of SAP HANA solutions at Bluefin Solutions, subsequently acquired by Mindtree. John is a recognized thought leader in the SAP market and was part of SAP’s Mentors Group. John holds an MA in computer science from the University of Cambridge. He blogs at https://www.peopleprocesstech.com

Articles by John Appleby

Changing moods on IT investment - a gift to ERP leaders, or coal in the stocking? This article is sponsored by: Avantra logo

CEOs must be prepared to adjust their transformation pitch to the board, says John Appleby, CEO of Avantra. But can hyperautomation drive a better business case, or is it hyperbole?

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Show me the money – the CEO imperative that will drive ERP automation This article is sponsored by: Avantra logo

As talk of recession heightens, ERP balance sheets are being scrutinized to find ways to build up cash reserves. John Appleby of Avantra asks - can CEOs have their cake and eat it?

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Our current approach to IT isn’t sustainable - how can CTOs shift to business priorities? This article is sponsored by: Avantra logo

How can tech leaders overcome competing priorities - and be the conduit for strategic change? John Appleby of Avantra says a systematic approach to automation is needed.

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Want to retain your employees? Then you better start automating! This article is sponsored by: Avantra logo

Hyperautomation is coming, but will it solve the great resignation crisis, and deliver much-needed economic growth? John Appleby of Avantra thinks hyperautomation could be the key to both - but the reason why may surprise you.

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Preventing ERP security breaches - can automating security make a difference against zero day attacks? This article is sponsored by: Avantra logo

Avantra CEO John Appleby is skeptical that CIOs are prepared for zero day ERP security breaches. It's time to prioritize security automation.

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The levels of AIOps maturity - three KPIs your IT operations teams should live and breathe This article is sponsored by: Avantra logo

The inherent nature of IT issue resolution is reactive - there has to be a better way. John Appleby of Avantra shares three KPIs that can take control of AIOps maturity levels - and why it matters.

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Seamless integration is the wrong goal - when it comes to AIOps, it’s all about the seams This article is sponsored by: Avantra logo

"Seamless integration" is lauded for its invisibility, but is that a realistic goal? John Appleby of Avantra explains why it's time to pay close attention to the seams of AIOps integration.

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Dear CIO - get off your ERP island This article is sponsored by: Avantra logo

For too long, the ERP team (and its data) has been marooned. John Appleby of Avantra explains why now is the time for CIOs to bring ERP off the island - and into true workflow automation. The burning question: can AIOps help?

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