The industry cloud solution reimagines equipment and tools management

Amsterdam / Walldorf, April 28, 2022 – Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint announced today that its ETM.next solution is now an SAP endorsed app, available for purchase on SAP® Store as part of SAP’s industry cloud portfolio for the engineering, construction and operations industry. SAP Endorsed Apps are a category of solutions from SAP’s partner ecosystem that help customers become best-run, intelligent enterprises. SAP Endorsed Apps are premium certified by SAP with added security, in-depth testing and measurements against benchmarks results.

ETM.next is built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and integrates with SAP S/4HANA® using SAP Integration Suite and/or SAP Extension Suite to deliver equipment and tools management to customers as part of SAP’s industry cloud portfolio.

Donald Wachs, globally responsible for IP Assets on BearingPoint’s Management Committee

We are extremely proud of this achievement, which recognizes ETM.next’s capability as an industry cloud solution to plan, operate, rent, bill, control and manage fleet, equipment and tools. It is a great proof point of how we can shape the future and co-innovate with SAP for businesses across many industries – including construction, industrial services, utilities, mining, and oil and gas, along with other industries where heavy equipment is key to delivering services. Integrated with SAP S/4HANA, the digitally verticalized solution is a major differentiator and ‘best-in-class’ offering for businesses using SAP technologies.

Donald Wachs, globally responsible for IP Assets on BearingPoint’s Management Committee

ETM.next offers next-generation capabilities that customers worldwide can use to unlock additional value in their equipment fleets. ETM.next covers the end-to-end process of handling the inbound and outbound fleet and rental use cases of movable assets critical for their business. It provides comprehensive support for resource planning, leasing business, IoT and telematic use cases and covers safety, inspections and compliance requirements while being integrated into the SAP landscape. The solution comes with a mobile app for digital execution to help customers leverage digitization potential along the value chain.

Global players like Graham Construction, Eiffage, and Hitachi Energy have already chosen ETM.next to turn their equipment fleet into a solid value driver for their organizations.

The ETM.next solution developed by BearingPoint complements our portfolio and enables reimagined equipment and tools management for our customers. This is a prime example of how co-innovation between our organizations can deliver value for customers. We look forward to continued collaboration with BearingPoint to create innovative cloud solutions and applications for customers who want to drive cost-effective and sustainable growth in their industry.

Johnny Clemmons, head of SAP engineering, construction and operations, Industry Business Unit, SAP

To enable companies to become intelligent enterprises, SAP is expanding its vertical solutions with an ecosystem of industry cloud solutions. The solutions leverage SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), with advanced technologies, and are interoperable with SAP’s intelligent suite. BearingPoint Business has worked with SAP to create offerings that meet specific, engineering, construction, and operations industry requirements to provide customers with tools to help achieve positive business outcomes. Learn more at SAP Store.

About BearingPoint

BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in three business units: The first unit covers the advisory business with a clear focus on selected business areas. The second unit provides IP-driven digital assets and managed services beyond SaaS. The third unit is designed to explore innovative business models with clients and partners by driving the financing and development of start-ups and leveraging ecosystems.

BearingPoint’s clients include many of the world’s leading companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 70 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success.

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