Why Hybrid Work Is Forcing CIOs to Re-Evaluate Their Loyalty to SAP and Salesforce
“The tools that got us here aren’t the tools that will take us forward.” This phrase, once a tech cliché, now echoes as a strategic wake-up call for CIOs navigating the complex realities of hybrid work , digital transformation , and SaaS licensing in 2025. SAP and Salesforce have long been staples of enterprise IT infrastructure—monolithic, reliable, and tightly integrated. But today, with hybrid work solidifying as the default , CIOs across industries are quietly—and in some cases urgently—reassessing their enterprise software allegiances. And more often than not, they're turning to Microsoft Cloud . The Hybrid Work Paradigm Shift Let’s start with a reality check: Hybrid work isn’t a temporary fix—it’s the new enterprise operating model . According to a 2025 IDC report, over 78% of global enterprises now operate on hybrid or flexible work structures. Employees are no longer tethered to corporate offices, and neither should be the platforms they rely on daily. This shi...