Mobile devices, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and machine learning are creating competitive threats and opportunities with unprecedented speed and impact. Yet, many companies are still living with a foundation running ERP systems implemented long before “going digital” became the expectation. How are companies coping with this challenging environment? To find out the answer to that question, IDC, on the behalf of SAP, conducted a survey of over 300 SAP customers to explore their views on the consideration, planning, and deployment of SAP S/4HANA, the next-generation ERP suite ready to deliver the full potential of new digital business models and continuous innovation.