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Stonebranch, a leading provider of service orchestration and automation platforms (SOAP), announced the acquisition of HONICO Systems, a recognized pioneer in SAP automation, on September 10, 2025. This strategic acquisition integrates HONICO’s SAP-native BatchMan technology into Stonebranch’s Universal Automation Center (UAC), creating a robust solution for hybrid IT orchestration.
Stonebranch acquires HONICO Systems to bolster SAP automation capabilities.
HONICO’s BatchMan enhances workload automation for SAP landscapes.
Integration with Stonebranch UAC enables end-to-end orchestration across hybrid IT.
Both companies hold SAP certifications for S/4HANA and NetWeaver integrations.
BatchMan remains available as a standalone solution.
Acquisition terms undisclosed, pending regulatory approvals.
“This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Stonebranch as we continue to expand our leadership in the SOAP market,” said Giuseppe Damiani, CEO of Stonebranch. HONICO’s flagship BatchMan platform, purpose-built for SAP, simplifies complex job scheduling, offering improved visibility and control. By integrating BatchMan into UAC, Stonebranch empowers organizations to automate workloads across SAP, cloud, and on-premises systems, addressing the demand for seamless, silo-free orchestration.
Stonebranch and HONICO bring a combined portfolio of SAP certifications, including integrations with SAP S/4HANA, RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, and SAP NetWeaver as an ABAP add-on. These certifications ensure compatibility with SAP’s ERP, Business Technology Platform (BTP), and data solutions, enabling precise automation across SAP ecosystems. “Stonebranch provides what others merely claim: true hybrid IT automation that’s SAP intelligent by design,” Damiani added.
The acquisition delivers immediate value: Stonebranch customers gain deeper SAP integration, while HONICO clients access Stonebranch’s extensive library of cloud and container integrations. “We’re excited to join forces with Stonebranch,” said Claus-Uwe Hodum, CEO of HONICO. “Together, we’re breaking down the silos of automation and helping enterprises achieve seamless, unified orchestration.” This synergy accelerates digital transformation and operational efficiency across hybrid IT environments.
As enterprises face pressure to streamline processes across disparate systems, Stonebranch and HONICO’s combined solution addresses this need, offering end-to-end orchestration without manual intervention. The transaction, pending customary regulatory approvals, positions Stonebranch as a leader in SAP-centric automation, with BatchMan continuing as a standalone offering for flexibility.
Stonebranch builds IT automation solutions that transform business IT environments. The Stonebranch Universal Automation Center (UAC) enables organizations to automate, manage, and orchestrate workloads and data pipelines in real time across hybrid IT environments, from on-premises to cloud and containerized microservices.
HONICO Systems specializes in workload automation and business process integration for SAP environments. With its flagship product BatchMan, HONICO helps enterprises streamline and optimize complex SAP job scheduling and automation processes.
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