In the weeks after SAP first announced RISE with SAP—its subscription offering that will help customers migrate to the cloud and transform into intelligent enterprises—many organizations are most likely wondering how this bundle will help them and if it is even a fit for their journeys. While SAP is trying to simplify the migration process, this undertaking is still significant.

ASUG recently sat down with DJ Paoni, president of SAP North America. He answered questions about the value of RISE with SAP and how it helps organizations. Read our conversation to learn more about the specifics of RISE with SAP.

ASUG: Start off by telling us about your current role at SAP and what you do.

DJ: I am the president of SAP North America, responsible for the strategy, day-to-day operations, and overall customer success of one of the most important regions in the world. North America has more than 200,000 customers in 25 industries with 25,000 employees supporting them across 50 locations. I’ve been with SAP since 1996.