Around the world , leading companies and organizations are using cutting-edge technologies to transform their business , drive innovation , and win in an increasingly digital economy . These businesses are a cut above their competitors in many ways , but what sets them apart the most are the technologies they use to support themselves , as well as their industries and customers .

Platform technologies are helping these businesses reach their goals and discover new ones , regardless of the industry . Take a look at just some of the industries where leading companies are leaping ahead in innovative ways .

Manufacturing In a high-pressure , competitive industry like manufacturing , companies must make use of every possible measure to keep costs low and efficiency high . Aligning its strategy with digital transformation processes , Bosch Group is focusing on innovative , service-based business models and the Internet of Things ( IoT ). To achieve this , Bosch deployed the SAP HANA in-memory database using SUSE ® Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications on IBM Power . As a result , they streamlined SAP HANA operations and support , and maximized availability and business continuity of SAP HANA environments through innovative technology solutions .

To produce and distribute tires and rubber auto parts to a wide range of customers all around the world , JK Tyre required efficient manufacturing processes and low-friction methods of coordinating with Original Equipment Manufacturers ( OEMs ), as well as dealers and distribution networks . In the race to stay ahead of its competitors , JK Tyre decided to make the move to SAP HANA and SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP Applications . JK Tyre boosts productivity by up to 30 % and will now migrate to S / 4HANA .

Retail / Wholesales Companies in the retail / wholesale industry must offer great value and a seamless shopping experience .

Further , they need to give managers real-time insight into customer purchasing habits , profit margins and stock levels .

CarrefourSA decided to refresh its entire enterprise application landscape , introducing an integrated suite of SAP ERP solutions , together with SAP Business Warehouse ( BW ) powered by SAP HANA for ultra-fast analytics and reporting . SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications provides a reliable platform to support constantly growing operations at CarrefourSA and delivers consistently high levels of performance for even the most demanding SAP workloads .

As a major player in the wholesale business , Galexis wants to offer digital , real-time services to complement its logistics operations , as well as Alloga ’ s pre-wholesale operations . Galexis decided to implement SAP S / 4HANA powered by SAP HANA running on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications . Galexis improved business continuity with 50 % faster , fully automated failover process .

High Tech Innovation also happens at the intersection of industries . Hosting provider FIS-ASP wanted to seize new business opportunities and broaden its service offering to address the evolving requirements of its customers , while also increasing efficiency . Previously , when FIS-ASP was managing systems manually , it typically took between 40 and 60 man-days to set up complex landscapes for customers , such as those featuring SAP S / 4HANA applications , SAP Fiori , SAP Hybris and SAP Business Warehouse . By taking advantage of SUSE OpenStack Cloud , FIS- ASP can now complete the same kinds of deployments in just five or ten days .

Can you win with a digital platform ? Companies across industries are using platform technologies to thrive in their industries – or transcend beyond their boundaries . Find more success stories on www . suse . com / c / success /.

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