Saab
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Stockholm, 111 22,
Sweden
Stockholm, 111 22,
Sweden
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Aerospace and Defense
Saab Technographics
Saab Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Saab and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 23986 Saab employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Saab has purchased the following applications: Unit4 ERPx for ERP Financial in 2022, Workday Absence Management for Absence and Leave Management in 2022, IFS Maintenix for Aviation MRO in 2017 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Saab is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with UNIT4 , IFS , Workday or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Saab revenues, which have grown to $4.72 billion in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Saab intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
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Saab Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
ERP Financial Management
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| UNIT4 | Legacy | Unit4 ERPx | ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management | n/a | 2022 | 2022 |
In 2022, Saab implemented Unit4 ERPx to address fragmented purchasing and invoice processing across the group. Unit4 ERPx is deployed as an ERP Financial solution and was applied to standardize purchase invoice processing for approximately 17,500 employees across more than 30 countries where Saab operates.
The deployment focused on accounts payable automation, with the Unit4 ERPx invoice matching capability configured to replace manual reconciliation steps. Saab eliminated 18 manual checks through automated invoice matching, and the implementation centralized invoice processing workflows and authorization routing to reduce manual handoffs and processing errors.
Operational coverage extended across procurement and finance functions, cutting across previously ad hoc purchasing systems that had been consuming staff time. Governance was restructured around standardized authorization workflows and streamlined approval chains, enabling staff to focus on value added tasks and reducing the risk of invoice processing errors.
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ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management |
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2016 | 2016 |
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HCM
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| Workday | Legacy | Workday Absence Management | Absence and Leave Management | HCM | n/a | 2022 | 2023 |
In 2022, Saab implemented Workday Absence Management as part of its HR technology portfolio. The deployment targeted core HR workflows within the company’s Human Resources Function and sits in the Absence and Leave Management category, delivering centralized time off and sick leave case capture for employees.
Workday Absence Management was configured to support the Absence/Time Off module and employee reporting for sick leave and care of child, with built-in reporting to surface cases where the company can access various reports and act on rehabilitating needs. Configuration work emphasized ensuring the system represented operational reality, and acceptance testing, end to end testing, training and rollout activities were led by internal HRIS and project leads.
The implementation was executed alongside Saab’s broader Workday HCM program and operated in the same technical domain as Recruitment, Talent & Performance, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits and Global Mobility modules. Operational coverage focused on HR business functions and governance teams, with the Absence Management instance supporting reporting and case handling workflows used by HR specialists and local HR teams.
Governance and process changes accompanied the technical rollout, with HR-appointed Data Protection Manager responsibilities, OpEx championing for digitalization, RPA development for HR automation and participation in security accreditation activities. Project management included migration and integration planning for adjacent HR systems such as selected LMS migrations and electronic signature initiatives, and the implementation delivered centralized absence tracking and reporting capabilities for HR operations.
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Core HR | HCM |
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2022 | 2023 |
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Employee Engagement | HCM |
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2022 | 2023 |
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Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System | HCM |
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2022 | 2023 |
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Talent Management | HCM |
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2022 | 2023 |
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Time and Attendance | HCM |
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2022 | 2023 |
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Workforce Analytics | HCM |
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2022 | 2023 |
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ERP Services and Operations
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| IFS | Legacy | IFS Maintenix | Aviation MRO | ERP Services and Operations | n/a | 2017 | 2017 |
In 2017 Saab implemented IFS Maintenix to support Aviation MRO across its Fleet Management and CAMO operations. The IFS Maintenix application underpins Saab's Aircraft Maintenance Management System, AMMS, which is developed to manage Continuing Airworthiness and configured for maintenance program management, reliability analysis, technical records, planning and logistic planning.
Implementation scope centered on configuring modules for maintenance program, reliability, technical records, planning, and logistic planning within the Fleet Management Solution portfolio, aligning application configuration to customer specifications. Development and test teams worked with IT-management and customers to implement, deliver and document services throughout contract lifecycles, and the AMMS Product Management team retained responsibility for product configuration and ongoing maintenance.
Operational deployment covered CAMO and Logistic Services, a department of roughly 80 co-workers organized into three sections with offices in Linköping, Arboga, Såtenäs, Järfälla, Luleå, Växjö and Uppsala, and the solution supported Saab Gripen operators, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and the Swedish Armed Forces. The deployment was embedded into Saab's internal IT-management and application lifecycle processes, with the IT and Application manager coordinating tasks across development, test and customer teams to ensure specification compliance and documentation of processes.
Governance emphasized CAMO process alignment, requirements specification and procedural documentation, with staff expected to provide guidance on Business Processes, supported systems and regulatory frameworks including EASA Part-M and Part-145 where relevant. The role required production of configuration recommendations, customer support during rollout and security vetting for personnel, and the AMMS implementation was tailored rather than a generic package to meet operator-specific Fleet Management needs.
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Content Management
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Digital Signing | Content Management |
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2021 | 2021 |
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ITSM
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Application Lifecycle Management | ITSM |
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2018 | 2019 |
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IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Saab
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Apps Being Evaluated by Saab Executives
APPS RUN THE WORLD tracks software evaluation trends across 2 million companies worldwide, including buyer insights from Saab IT executives and key decision makers. This section highlights Saab's latest recorded technology evaluations, including IFS Maintenix for Aviation MRO on 2025-11-24, FactoryLogix MES for Manufacturing Execution System on 2025-01-08, and SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud for Application Hosting and Computing Services on 2024-11-18. As part of ARTW Buyer Intent and technographics insights, these findings provide useful visibility into the Saab digital transformation priorities and AI adoption trends.
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD Saab Technographics
Saab is a Aerospace and Defense organization based in Sweden,
with around 23986 employees and annual revenues of $4.72 billion.
Saab operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
Unit4 ERPx, Workday Absence Management and IFS Maintenix,
covering areas like ERP Financial, Absence and Leave Management and Aviation MRO.
Saab has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as UNIT4, Workday and IFS.
Saab recently adopted applications including
Unit4 ERPx in 2022, Workday Absence Management in 2022 and Workday HCM in 2022,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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