- Certifications Consolidated: p78 aligns its SAP partner status with cbs.
- Expanded Expertise: Strengthened focus on HCM and BTP, enriched by cbs's capabilities.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Increased project efficiency through shared resources.
- Streamlined Visibility: Unified presence in the SAP PArtner Finder for improved discoverability.
Stronger together through combined experience
SAP Partner Grouping empowers the IT service and consulting firms p78 and cbs to unite their strengths, enhancing their leadership in the HCM sector and showcasing their combined capabilities within the SAP ecosystem. In particular, p78 benefits from cbs's complementary specialisations in the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), positioning it as an even stronger partner for delivering tailored customer solutions. Additionally, p78 and cbs are now well-positioned to collaborate on large-scale projects, where partner statuses in areas such as Business Transformation Management and Supply Chain Management play a pivotal role.
p78 has already achieved Expert Status - the highest level - in Human Capital Management and holds the global specialisation in “Application Development and Integration” within the SAP Business Technology Platform. Integration into cbs’s SAP Partner Grouping further highlights p78's affiliation with cbs, underscoring their combined expertise and enabling both companies to strategically deploy their strengths.
“By unifying our certifications and expertise, we can present our shared capabilities with greater clarity. Backed by a strong parent company, we are strengthening our leadership in HCM and strategically expanding our portfolio internationally, with particular focus on the APAC regin, including ANZ”, said Dirk Jäckel, Managing Director of p78.
Cross-company synergies for customer projects
The consolidation of certifications under the SAP Partner Grouping framework enables p78 and cbs to enhance collaboration on projects:
- Access to Comprehensive Expertise: By combining their strengths, p78 and cbs deliver an expanded portfolio of solutions with greater impact, extending beyond HCM.
- More Efficient Projects: Shared certifications streamline collaboration and enable better utilisation of cross-company resources.
- Unified Expertise Presentation: The cbs partner profile in the SAP Partner Finder offers a clear overview of all certifications and specialisations.
p78 remains an independent subsidiary of cbs. The trusted brand, p78 – HCM practice by cbs, will be retained, along with its dedicated focus on HR processes and solutions. This integration primarily aims to make shared competencies more visible to customers and strengthen joint project capabilities.
What is the SAP Partner Grouping?
The SAP Partner Grouping is a program that enables affiliated companies to integrate their partner certifications and competencies under a unified profile within the SAP Partner Finder. This not only enhances transparency but also allows companies to collectively benefit from the highest partner statuses within the group.
As part of the SAP Partner Program, there are seven global competencies, further distinguished by specialised certifications. Each competency - such as Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) - has specific requirements, including:
- A defined minimum of certified professionals, including solution consultants, project managers and platform specialists.
- Successfully verified go-lives of implemented solutions.
- Development of proprietary applications (partner IP), where applicable.