Vishal Sikka
Dr. Vishal Sikka is member of the Executive Board of SAP AG and the Global Managing Board, heading technology and innovation for the company. Sikka has responsibility for technology and platform products, including database and technology especially the industry break-through in-memory database - SAP HANA, as well as analytics, mobile, application platform and middleware. He drives emerging technologies and advanced development for the SAP next-generation technology platform, applications and tools. He also oversees key technology partnerships, customer co-innovation, and incubation of emerging businesses. He has global responsibility for the SAP Research organization, academic and government relations.
In addition, Sikka has been responsible for the overall technology, architecture and product standards across the entire SAP product portfolio since 2007. Sikka is the author of "Timeless Software," which underpins the SAP architecture and innovation strategy.
Sikka holds a doctorate in computer science from Stanford University in California, and his experience includes research in artificial intelligence, programming models and automatic programming, and information management and integration – at Stanford, at Xerox Palo Alto Labs, and as founder of two startup companies.
- May 24, 2013SAP to Accelerate Innovation for Cloud and SAP HANA Through One Unified Development Organization ›
- May 23, 2013VMware and SAP Collaborate to Deliver SAP® Solutions as a Service on VMware Cloud Infrastructure ›
- May 23, 2013SAP Runs Faster in 2013 BrandZ Ranking of Most Valuable Global Brands ›
- May 21, 2013EMPEA Launches New Tool Using Analytic Solutions from SAP to Help Guide Responsible Investment in Emerging Economies ›
- May 22, 2013SAP Commits to Driving Skills Development and Job Creation in Africa ›
- May 21, 2013SAP to Help Unlock the Value of Consumer Data Residing in Mobile Networks With New Cloud Offering Powered by SAP HANA® ›
- May 21, 2013New Guide from SAP Helps Enterprises Navigate the Mobile Commerce Opportunity to Engage Customers and Build Loyalty in Developed and Emerging Markets ›
- May 21, 2013SAP to Work With Specialisterne to Employ People With Autism ›
- May 16, 2013HP and SAP Advance SAP HANA through Joint Innovation ›
- May 16, 2013SAP Energizes Its Ecosystem With the Power of SAP HANA®, Driving Growth Opportunities and Accelerating Innovation for Customers ›