Sanjay Brahmawar
CEO of Software AG
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Driving purpose and performance through inclusion
I am a Belgian citizen. I was born in India. I live in Germany now, and have lived in England, Finland, and Holland. I’ve visited more countries than I can count, many of them in my role as CEO of Software AG. Fostering diversity isn’t a campaign: It is simply how our world should work. At Software AG our people bring… -
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Collaboration is key to economic recovery
If we have learned anything from the pandemic it is that, for your organization to succeed, you need more: more collaboration, more partnerships, more focus on culture and sharing and more data and insights. But not necessarily more technology. The rush to spend trillions on digital technology could lead businesses down the wrong path if it’s not done right, creating more silos… -
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Netflix and the secret to disruption
I remember first reading about business disruption in Clayton Christensen’s book The Innovator’s Dilemma. He argues that companies like Uber may have caused seismic shifts in their industries by digitalizing existing industries, but they did not disrupt the industries. True disruptors come up with a totally new business idea and a completely new market, turning non-customers into customers. If you ask any… -
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Mittelstand: The key to German economic recovery
By Adel Al-Saleh* and Sanjay Brahmawar The global economy is in recession: Economic output is predicted to decline by $8.5 trillion over the next two years. All major countries in the OECD saw negative GDP growth in the second quarter of 2020. Yet, Germany saw much less contraction that other European countries, shrinking by a smaller 9.7%. Germany must now… -
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Reach through the digital iron curtain
The alarming 9.8% fall in OECD GDP in the second quarter of 2020 shows that the world is at a crossroads in terms of economic development. There is clear and urgent work to be done by all of us if we are to emerge sustainably from this fallout. First, businesses and governments must make serious investments in technology to build resilience into their organizations.… -
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In troubled times, every contribution helps
Working from home is not for everyone. It can be stressful, especially if your children are also at home. You are expected to be involved with their schooling, as well as do your own job (and everything else that is required!). Keeping your children entertained and happy during this crisis is not easy. Many parents are able to download educational programs on… -
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Software AG Lends a Helping Hand to Enterprises
Business as unusual. This is what is facing every business in the global economy. This uncertainty is mirrored in our society as a whole, as we collectively face self-isolation. We may be individuals, but at this moment in time we all have a shared narrative. We can all contribute to supporting people and business in these volatile times. As business leaders,… -
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A Message from Software AG CEO Sanjay Brahmawar
We are living in unprecedented times. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has upended societies across the globe and unsettled economies. At times like these, it’s inspiring to see how people are banding together to tackle this crisis and limit its impact on people and business. I’m especially proud to be part of the global tech community and heartened by the many… -
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How Smart Data Can Safeguard the Planet
Rising seas and burning forests. Climate change. Carbon emissions. These are all issues trending today in the press – and at last week’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP25). The most pressing issue is for the West to reduce its carbon emissions. The urgency is partly because the West must help to offset the developing world’s own industrialisation and increased carbon…
