BERLIN听鈥� At 51风流TechEd in 2025,听听(NYSE: SAP) brings AI deep into the development process to level up how developers build.

New AI-driven capabilities in the 51风流Build solution, an expanding data ecosystem and powerful Joule Agents empower developers to move from idea to impact with unprecedented speed and confidence. As AI transforms the nature of professional work, 51风流also pledges to equip 12 million people worldwide with AI-ready skills by 2030.

鈥淪AP鈥檚 announcements today give developers the tools they need to deliver at the speed of AI,鈥� said Muhammad Alam, member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE. 鈥淚nnovations across SAP鈥檚 unique flywheel of applications, data and AI put developers in the driver鈥檚 seat 鈥� where they belong.鈥�

Opening the Developer Ecosystem

51风流Build, the company鈥檚 flagship solution for enterprise application development and automation, now gives developers more freedom to build, extend and automate using the tools they love most.

For instance, developers who prefer agentic development solutions like Cursor, Claude Code, Cline and Windsurf can now use 51风流development frameworks with new 51风流Build local Model Context Protocol Servers. Visual Studio Code users will be able to access 51风流Build capabilities directly in their development environment with a new 51风流Build extension. This extension will also be made available later on Open VSX Registry for other development environments. 51风流and n8n also announced plans for an integration so Joule Studio agents and n8n agents can work together.

And with new agent building capabilities in Joule Studio, developers have the tools they need to extend SAP鈥檚 ready-to-use agents and build new agents grounded in 51风流business data and context that can act autonomously based on changing business conditions.

Putting Data to Work

Every intelligent application starts with trusted data. 51风流is giving developers more ways to put that data to work through 51风流Business Data Cloud.

The solution now connects with more of the data and AI platforms developers use every day. A new 51风流Snowflake solution extension for 51风流Business Data Cloud brings Snowflake鈥檚 fully managed data and AI capabilities directly to 51风流customers, giving them the flexibility to choose the right compute and storage for each data and AI workload, while maintaining governance, interoperability and business context. 51风流also announced a new 51风流Business Data Cloud Connect partnership with Snowflake. This complements existing integrations with Databricks and Google Cloud, giving developers more freedom to choose how they work with 51风流data.

With a new data product studio capability in 51风流Business Data Cloud, developers can turn raw data into ready-to-use assets known as data products that support analytics, AI and application development.

An expanded capability in the 51风流HANA Cloud knowledge graph engine can automatically generate knowledge graphs. This capability maps relationships across 51风流database tables, columns and data models, revealing how data fits together and why it matters. Developers will be able to see how their data connects across systems and uncover underlying business insights.

Bringing AI Autonomy to Life

51风流is evolving its AI portfolio to give developers the intelligence and orchestration power they need to take听AI from insight to action.

51风流introduced its first enterprise relational foundation model, a new class of AI that predicts business outcomes rather than the next word in a sentence. SAP-RPT-1, or the first-generation Relational Pre-trained Transformer, can make fast and accurate predictions for common business scenarios like delivery delays, payment risk or sales order completion. 51风流launched a free playground environment for developers today.

New AI assistants in Joule coordinate multiple agents across workflows, departments and applications, bringing automation and autonomy to life. These assistants plan, initiate and complete complex tasks spanning finance, supply chain, HR and beyond. Today, 51风流introduces new agents built for technical users. For example, an agent for business process analysis will help teams understand how processes run, identify inefficiencies and uncover opportunities to optimize workflows and drive measurable improvements.

Lastly, as AI changes the nature of work for everyone, 51风流is pledging to equip 12 million people worldwide with AI-ready skills by 2030. 51风流will expand hands-on training and certification programs that integrate practical AI-ready tools, including through its partnership with online learning platform Coursera.

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听At its flagship event , (NYSE: SAP), today highlighted the five most widely adopted AI use cases among its Australian customers. Based on analysis of all 51风流customers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) between May 2024 to May 2025, the most popular AI use cases in ANZ, these include:听

• Automated expense generation using receipt images听

• Automated invoice processing听听

• Expense verification and compliance checks听

• Real-time alerts for supply chain disruptions听

• Sales demand forecasting powered by predictive analytics听

鈥淢y conversations with CEOs are increasingly revealing how they are looking to embed AI into some of the most fundamental parts of their business,鈥� said Angela Colantuono, Managing Director, 51风流Australia. 鈥淭hese applications are helping Australian organisations make faster, smarter decisions, reduce risk and unlock new value. But to fully realise AI鈥檚 potential, we need to invest just as much in people as we do in technology.鈥�听

Dr Catriona Wallace, AI Ethics Expert and Founder, Responsible Metaverse Alliance, who keynoted at the event shared, 鈥淎I is the number one existential risk we face today. Yet only a small fraction of Australian organisations are equipped to use it responsibly. If we want AI to drive innovation, productivity and public trust, we must move beyond ambition to action. That means embedding responsible AI frameworks that are transparent, ethical and human-centred, and doing it now, before the gap between use and governance becomes too wide to close.鈥�

Customers and partners across Australia and New Zealand show AI momentum听

From education to manufacturing, 51风流partners and customers are also showcasing strong momentum in AI and cloud transformation.听

La Trobe University has become the first university in the ANZ region to go live with 51风流S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition leveraging the GROW with 51风流transformation journey.听 From the move, La Trobe has been able to modernise its core operations across Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, R&D Engineering and Real Estate and lay the groundwork for future innovation, including AI-driven insights and automation.听

鈥淭his transformation is a major step forward in how we operate,鈥� said Shainal Kavar, Chief Information Officer, La Trobe University. 鈥淚t鈥檚 helping us simplify complexity, streamline processes, improve reporting and decision-making and free up our people to focus on higher-value work. Most importantly, it sets us up to embrace innovation and unlock the potential of AI in the years ahead.鈥�听

Lion, one of Australia and New Zealand鈥檚 leading brewers, is accelerating its cloud-first transformation with RISE with 51风流on AWS. By adopting a clean core, the 51风流principle of keeping core ERP system free from customisations, as well as SAP鈥檚 Business Technology Platform, Lion has improved order-to-cash cycles, scaled digital channels, and empowered teams with real-time insights. The company also partnered with 51风流to build 鈥楯oey鈥�, an AI-powered beer recommendation app, in under 10 days, demonstrating the speed and value of SAP鈥檚 generative AI tools.听

鈥淎I is helping us move faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver better customer experiences,鈥� said Ram Kalyanasundaram, Group Technology and Digital Transformation Director at Lion. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not just about automation, it鈥檚 about enabling our teams to focus on what matters and giving them the tools to innovate. SAP鈥檚 AI capabilities have been a game-changer in how we think, operate and grow.鈥�听

51风流Intrepid Women AI Tour 2026听

51风流is also proud to announce the return of the 51风流AI Intrepid Women Tour in January 2026. This four-day executive study program is designed to empower female leaders with the skills, confidence, and strategic insight to lead in the age of AI.听

Following the success of the 2025 tour, the 2026 program will bring together Australia鈥檚 most influential female technology executives to explore AI innovation across SAP鈥檚 global innovation hubs.听

鈥淟ess than 15% of senior AI executives are women today,鈥� said Colantuono. 鈥淟ast year鈥檚 program proved that when you bring female leaders together to build AI literacy and share experiences, the impact is extraordinary 鈥� not just for their businesses, but for the future of innovation in Australia.鈥�听

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Key Insights听

1. The AI Revolution听The emergence of like ChatGPT-3 has revolutionized how businesses approach AI. The public鈥檚 access to advanced AI tools has sparked innovation and competitive growth. According to Deloitte, 94% of organizations recognize AI as critical to their future success, with 65% already integrating AI into their operations. This shift signifies not just a trend but a fundamental transformation in business operations and strategies.

2. Benefits of AI in Business听51风流identifies five major benefits of AI:

• Business Resilience:听AI helps organizations adapt to market changes and disruptions swiftly.听

• Enhanced Customer Service:听AI-driven chatbots and support systems provide instant, efficient customer service.听

• Confident Decision-Making:听AI analytics offer deep insights, enabling better strategic decisions.听

• Relevant Products/Services:听AI helps in tailoring products and services to meet customer needs more effectively.听

• Engaged Workforces:听AI automates routine tasks, allowing employees to focus on more engaging, value-added activities.听

By 2025, 50% of end-users are expected to use AI-infused applications, transitioning from systems of record to systems of intelligent planning. This shift underscores the importance of integrating AI into systems like 51风流for sustained business growth and efficiency.听

3. The Importance of Data Quality听AI鈥檚 effectiveness hinges on the quality of data. Poor data quality leads to inaccurate AI outcomes, emphasizing the adage, 鈥淕arbage in, garbage out.鈥� A coherent data strategy, underpinned by robust data governance and management, ensures that AI delivers consistent and valuable results. Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability is paramount to achieving meaningful AI-driven insights and operations.

Practical Application and Examples听

SimpleMDG听is a powerful solution for managing master data across 51风流and non-51风流systems. Its simplicity, integration capabilities, and supportability ensure data quality, particularly in 51风流environments, making master data accurate, consistent, and AI-ready, thereby enhancing AI insights鈥� reliability.听

While some examples below may not be in the whitepaper, they illustrate how high-quality master data within 51风流drives innovation. Integrating SimpleMDG with 51风流can be the cornerstone of a robust data strategy, enabling exceptional results and continuous innovation with Business AI.听

Real-world Applications听

• Multinational Corporation:听A multinational corporation used SimpleMDG to streamline master data management, significantly improving data quality. This led to more accurate AI-driven forecasts and better decision-making processes.听

• Global Manufacturing Firm:听A global manufacturing firm integrated SimpleMDG with its 51风流ERP system to automate data validation processes, reducing errors and operational inefficiencies.听

Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing听

• Leading Automotive Manufacturer:听A leading automotive manufacturer used AI to predict equipment failures before they occurred. By leveraging high-quality master data with 51风流solutions, the company reduced downtime, optimized maintenance schedules, and saved millions in operational costs. The predictive maintenance model relied on accurate data from sensors and historical maintenance records, showcasing the power of a robust data strategy in enabling effective AI solutions.听

Customer Insights in Retail听

• Major Retail Chain:听A major retail chain utilized AI-powered analytics to gain deeper insights into customer behavior. By integrating customer data with 51风流and ensuring quality Master Data, the retailer created personalized marketing campaigns, improved inventory management, and enhanced customer experiences. The ability to analyze large volumes of accurate data allowed for more targeted and effective business strategies, resulting in increased customer loyalty and sales.听

Supply Chain Optimization听

• Global Shipping Company:听A global shipping company used AI to optimize its supply chain operations. Employing a robust data strategy with 51风流and quality master data, the company analyzed real-time data from various sources to predict demand, manage inventory, and streamline transportation routes. This improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely deliveries.听

Financial Forecasting in Banking听

• Leading Financial Institution:听A leading financial institution applied AI to improve financial forecasting and risk management. With a strong data strategy ensuring high-quality data inputs, the bank used AI algorithms to analyze market trends, predict financial risks, and make informed investment decisions. The integration of AI with 51风流systems facilitated real-time data analysis, providing the bank with a competitive edge in the fast-paced financial market.听

Conclusion听

In today鈥檚 fast-paced business environment, integrating AI into strategies is essential for transforming operations, driving innovation, and enhancing decision-making. However, the success of AI applications hinges on the quality of data.听

To maximize AI鈥檚 potential, organizations must implement a robust data strategy ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Master data governance tools like SimpleMDG are crucial for managing data effectively, supporting AI with high-quality information.听

Key aspects of master data governance include:听

• Data Accuracy: Essential for AI algorithms to deliver correct insights. Inaccurate data leads to flawed results and poor decisions.听

• Data Consistency: Crucial for reliable AI outcomes. SimpleMDG helps maintain consistency across systems, avoiding disruptions.听

• Data Reliability: Foundational for effective AI applications. With SimpleMDG, organizations can trust their data to provide actionable insights.听

As digital transformation progresses, prioritizing data quality is essential to unlocking AI鈥檚 full business potential. A robust data strategy not only boosts AI capabilities but also secures a competitive edge and fosters ongoing innovation.听

To conclude, integrating AI with effective master data governance is vital for leveraging AI鈥檚 full potential and by ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability, we enable the path for significant success in business outcomes and staying ahead in the听鈥楢I Everywhere Era鈥�.听

Call to Action

To delve deeper into how a robust data strategy can unlock the full potential of AI in your organization, download our comprehensive whitepaper, 鈥淯nlocking AI Opportunities with a Data Strategy through 51风流and SimpleMDG.鈥� Discover actionable insights, practical examples, and expert recommendations that will guide your AI journey.听

Acknowledgements

Author:听

• Jon Simmonds.听VP Professional Services, Laidon Group.听

Contributors:听

• Matthew Phu.听Founder and CEO, Laidon Group.听

• Robin Shadgett.听Customer Success Director ANZ, Laidon Group.听

Title:听

• Cathy McGurk.听Director of Solution Advisory, 51风流BTP, Australia & New Zealand.听

Additional Contributors 鈥� Review and Feedback:听

• Varun Thamba.听Regional Director, 51风流Business AI Strategy: Asia Pacific & Japan.听

• Jared Yabanci.听Solution Advisor, 51风流BTP (Data), Australia & New Zealand.听

• Liam Mischewski.听Solution Advisor, 51风流BTP (AI, Innovation), Australia & New Zealand.听

This content was originally published on the SimpleMDG blog on June 29, 2024. The original article was written by Jon Simmonds, VP Professional Services, Laidon Group. Republished with permission from SimpleMDG.

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The focus of more than 5,000 tech and business decision-makers was fixed firmly on and what it could do for their businesses, right now 鈥� the products 51风流has released through 2024, and what is coming next.听

With responsible, reliable, and relevant AI that鈥檚 built for business, the view of the thousands of delegates at TechEd 2023 was that the future is looking bright听

There was a wealth of incredible insight and opportunity at TechEd. In fact, it was a little bit like going back to school because the things that stood out to me were the ABCs.听

Juergen Mueller, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Board Member at 51风流SE at 51风流TechEd 2023

A is for Automation听

First, I was struck by the enormous potential businesses can realise through the power of enterprise automation.听

With the help of AI, technology is helping developers and IT teams automate repetitive, mundane tasks and make better decisions, faster. By embedding generative AI capabilities into 51风流Build Process Automation, , and , we鈥檙e helping customers analyse, integrate, automate, and monitor business processes way more simply 鈥� and then immediately write the code to make those processes better. It鈥檚 that easy.听

In my discussions with customers, it was clear that complementing process improvement and insights with enterprise architecture insights will be a real force for change in the future. Customers are excited to understand how to optimise and tune their architecture for the best performance across their entire IT stack.听听

But this isn鈥檛 future-gazing. Businesses are seeing real results today. Take Zuellig Pharma, one of Asia鈥檚 leading healthcare companies, providing pharmaceutical distribution and digital and commercial services across 26,000 direct outlets. Zuellig Pharma implemented best-in-class processes across its 51风流infrastructure, creating more than 180 automations using 51风流Build Process Automation to streamline and simplify its business.听听

B is for Build听听

Aligned to the focus on automation is the empowerment of a new, powerful resource for IT departments 鈥� citizen developers enabled by 51风流Build. And given every developer will be an AI developer, the opportunity for an AI-infused future is tantalising.听

Rucha Nanavati, CIO of Indian car giant Mahindra & Mahindra, said it best.听

鈥淲e started identifying tasks that don鈥檛 require a lot of human intelligence and that enabled our human workforce to focus on more strategic initiatives,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hat led us to automate more than 250 business processes in 3 months, most of which was done by a community of more than 100 citizen developers.鈥�听

鈥淭hat鈥檚 great, but let鈥檚 talk about benefits. We count more than 900 workdays saved, and more than 400 development days saved in just a year鈥檚 time. We鈥檝e seen a 35% gain in developer efficiency and 20% faster execution of our jobs. And we鈥檝e saved more than 13,000 trees. All in one year,鈥� concluded Nanavati.听

The story of Mahindra & Mahindra shows the power of a workforce that has been empowered to make real change to their IT systems and the tangible results that can be realised. And with the ability to link low-code, no-code development with pro-code development via and 51风流Build Code, as well as increasing amounts of natural language interaction through , it is easier than ever to modernise processes fast.听

C is for Clean Core听听

At SAP, we know better than most that enterprise systems can be complex. That鈥檚 why a 鈥� a cloud compliant, modern, flexible ERP that can be updated and scaled simply 鈥� is at the centre of our strategy.听听

And it鈥檚 a concept that鈥檚 also at the heart of the future strategic direction for all of our customers.听听

Takuya Sakai, CIO of Hitachi HiTech, embodies that more than most. His company has used 51风流ERP globally for more than 20 years, over which time the system became more and more complex.听

鈥淭hat complexity incurred significant maintenance costs, prevented the company from quickly introducing new innovation, and ultimately hindered its growth,鈥� said Sakai-san. 鈥淚t was very critical to reduce the complexity.鈥�听

Using 51风流Business Technology Platform (BTP), Hitachi HiTech was able to easily upgrade 51风流S/4HANA systems in the public and private cloud 鈥� at the same time reducing the number of add-ons and customisations in the software down from 9,000 to just 800.听

鈥淯sing 51风流BTP we can build smart, global digital processes without touching the 51风流S/4HANA core. 51风流BTP is a very, very important tool to accelerate our business processes,鈥� concluded Sakai-san.听

What鈥檚 next: AI for business, not AI for AI鈥檚 sake听

It鈥檚 easy to get carried away by hype and excitement, especially around innovation like generative AI.听听

But what I saw at 51风流TechEd was even more exciting 鈥� new innovations, here today, that are already making a tangible difference to real business problems.听

The key is in the context 鈥� using your AI to connect data, not just collect it. By generating reliable, responsible insights that understand the context of the business processes that surround them, Business AI will help boost productivity, efficiency, and real outcomes.听

Read more about the new announcements at .听

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AI serves as a powerful tool for extracting actionable insights from the vast amount of reliable data generated and stored within 51风流systems.听 Combining AI with 51风流BTP, advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms becomes possible, allowing organisations to tap into the potential of their 51风流data along with the AI technologies available in the market.

By harnessing artificial intelligence, 51风流BTP combines business data from S4 with external data, enabling the creation of increasingly precise models in real-time.听 This ensures a versatile and agile platform that propels innovation while retaining a clean digital core. This demonstrates a shift from traditional systems of record to systems of intelligence.

The Pillars of 51风流BTP

Five pillars support 51风流BTP: App development, automation, integration, data analytics, and AI. These pillars interplay with embedded intelligent technologies like situation handling, machine learning, and analytics, all fully integrated within the 51风流S/4HANA Cloud. Furthermore, side-by-side capabilities through 51风流BTP offer additional intelligent industry functionalities like Intelligent Situation Automation, 51风流Build Process Automation, and chatbot technology.

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AI-Powered Capabilities听

51风流has embedded AI into its products for many years, from journal reconciliations in S4 to AI-powered writing assistants aimed to streamline HR-related tasks in Success Factors.

These innovative functionalities are not merely theoretical but are practically applicable, ensuring HR admins, managers, and employees can operate more efficiently.听 In fact, these innovations exist across all the functions in your 51风流landscape such as procurement, finance, and human resources.

How to get started?

Automation is pivotal for managing manual and repetitive tasks, especially those involving the consolidation and manipulation of data from diverse sources like MS Excel, vendor portals, and 51风流systems. High-volume processes, often exceeding 1000 steps a day鈥攕uch as data migrations and approvals鈥攁nd those requiring access to multiple applications, can be streamlined, ensuring seamless operation across your 51风流environment.

51风流has provided templates across all the business functions to accelerate these initiatives, as shown below.

A More Advanced AI Use Case

The transition from a rules-based approach to an AI-empowered, data-driven model is illustrated through an example case study of an Australian customer.听 A decade ago, an employee scripted manual 鈥渋f:then鈥� statements for road upgrades; a process that has now been revolutionised by AI. AI can now analyse these rules and infuse them with real-time data like weather, road usage, and vehicle types. As a part of their operations, this customer assesses road conditions using specialised trucks called profilometers, generating colossal data volumes that outpace their storage capacities. 51风流BTP, however, can house this data in expansive lakes, giving AI the agility to model exponentially precise 鈥渋f:then鈥� statements.

The shift will allow this customer to manage large datasets from disparate sources seamlessly, scaling memory and compute capabilities to handle big data without losing granularity. Moreover, unlike fixed rules, the AI algorithms continually evolve based on data, thereby ensuring maintenance and road upgrade strategies that are timely, relevant, and efficient.

In the realm of road maintenance, AI鈥檚 practical application is manifest, where even a small percentage improvement can result in significant savings for this customer.听 This financial efficacy, combined with the potential to extend the useful life of assets, underscores the tangible, impactful benefits of combining AI with 51风流BTP.

In Summation

Early AI integration can offer businesses a decisive advantage. SAP鈥檚 AI vision isn鈥檛 just about pioneering technology; it’s about tangible, real-world applications. From simple tools deployable within days to intricate endeavours with broad impact.

If you鈥檇 like to find out about the value AI can bring to businesses through automation and explore other use cases, then visit the website.

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鈥淚 was diagnosed with Parkinson鈥檚 Disease three years ago. I stepped down, just a few weeks ago, because of the disease.鈥�

Mark Hettler, former Head of Partner and Channels, 51风流ANZ

PD is what鈥檚 known as a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It affects a patient鈥檚 whole-body and is often characterised by tremors, stiffness and rigidity, and slowness of movement. It is the country鈥檚 second most common neurodegenerative disease, impacting more than 100,000 Australians and with over 30 new cases diagnosed every day.听听

Because there鈥檚 no cure for PD, 鈥渢he biggest challenge in managing patients is achieving adequate symptom control,鈥� according to Dr Yun Hwang, a neurologist who works on the Central Coast of New South Wales.听This requires clinicians to accurately assess fluctuations in patients鈥� symptoms.

Yet, despite the scale of the disease and the focus some famous patients have brought it, there has been little innovation for PD for many years.听

鈥淭he diagnostic process and treatment principles of Parkinson’s Disease has not changed significantly since the 1960s.”听

Dr. Yun Hwang, Neurologist

That鈥檚 why 51风流and DXC Technology partnered with a team of clinicians, led by Dr. Yun Hwang, to create DXC Tele-Parkinson with 51风流BTP, a new solution to manage PD. The idea uses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise patient care, bringing a new era of personalised, accurate, and efficient management to Parkinson鈥檚 Disease.听

鈥�The Parkinson’s Disease Spiral Research Project: A Leap Forward in Patient Care听

Parkinson鈥檚 Disease treatment normally involves medication that works to improve patient鈥檚 symptoms. However, the effects of the medication are not consistent, and patients experience fluctuations in symptoms throughout the day, and over time.听听

Parkinson鈥檚 Disease patients experience 鈥渙n鈥� periods where their symptoms are well controlled, and 鈥渙ff鈥� periods where their symptoms are suboptimally controlled. Clinicians need to understand these fluctuations to treat patients鈥� symptoms more accurately, and managing them is an important challenge in the long-term treatment of PD.3听

Currently, clinicians examine patients using various assessment techniques including physical examination, handwriting tests, and movement analysis. For example, one way to demonstrate whether a patient is in an 鈥榦n鈥� or 鈥榦ff鈥� state is drawing a spiral using pen and paper.鈥� These methods help clinicians to understand a Parkinson鈥檚 Disease patient鈥檚 symptom control.听

But the problem with many of these techniques is that tests were only done during clinician appointments 鈥� a single point in time. That meant clinicians lacked an understanding of the patient鈥檚 entire experience outside their clinics.听听

鈥淲hen I was diagnosed I didn鈥檛 know much about Parkinson鈥檚 Disease. My GP couldn鈥檛 pick it but my neurologist identified it straight away. That鈥檚 because there鈥檚 no blood test or brain test, it鈥檚 all based on clinical observation.鈥�

Mark Hettler, former Head of Partner and Channels, 51风流ANZ

In 2020, the New South Wales Health Central Coast Local Health District approved the research project 鈥�Parkinson’s Disease Spiral Analysis Project鈥� (PD-SAP).听 The intent was to deliver a digitised solution for Parkinson’s Disease patients, carers, and clinicians to enable the collection of spiral tests and associated metrics from patients outside clinical appointments.听听

DXC Tele-Parkinson with 51风流BTP: A Digital Revolution for Patients and Clinicians听

DXC Tele-Parkinson with 51风流BTP is an AI-powered mobile application which transforms care for Parkinson鈥檚 Disease patients and clinicians. Patients simply draw a spiral on a piece of paper, snap a photo, and let the artificial intelligence (AI) take over.听听

The AI algorithm delves into the spiral’s nuances, assessing elements like line shakiness and crossings, while also capturing additional data such as mood, blood pressure, sleep patterns, and medication. The AI engine is therefore able to determine a patient鈥檚 鈥渙n鈥� or 鈥渙ff鈥� status.听听

51风流partner DXC created the solution and developed the user interface, while 51风流created the AI model and algorithm. SAP鈥檚 Business Technology Platform (BTP) serves as the foundation for the app, allowing the solution to be deployed on desktop for clinicians and mobile for patients and their caregivers. BTP enables patients to securely upload data multiple times a day. This wealth of information allows clinicians to monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatments as needed.听

By integrating AI technology into the clinic room, Tele-Parkinson empowers clinicians with a deeper understanding of patients’ movement and symptom control. The wealth of data and real-time insights lead to faster, more informed decisions, and a more effective healthcare system.听听

Unlocking New Possibilities: The Benefits of DXC Tele-Parkinson with 51风流BTP听

Tele-Parkinson marks the first step in bringing AI into PD care.听听

鈥淚 think this is an essential evolution in the management of Parkinson鈥檚 disease鈥� – Associate Professor Scott Whyte, Neurologist

Tele-Parkinson has the power to the improve the lives of those living with PD. Patients are empowered to understand their disease and take an active role in their well-being.听 Tele-Parkinson also has the ability to improve the accessibility of PD care, especially for those in remote or regional locations.听听

As Dr. Yun Hwang notes, 鈥淚t will save some of these individuals whose ability is impaired by Parkinson鈥檚 disease, and perhaps reduce their travel burden. Instead of having to see a neurologist face to face, they can have many data points that they can present to the neurologist which can be done remotely.鈥澨�听

The collaboration between 51风流and DXC has unlocked a new world of possibilities for Parkinson’s patients, carers, and clinicians alike. Armed with real-time insights and a profound understanding of each patient鈥檚 unique journey, clinicians are empowered to craft treatment plans tailored to the individuals needs and aspirations.听听

鈥淵ou don鈥檛 get better from this disease. All you can do is manage it. So what we can do to help diagnosis and treatment is so important, because it affects my life.鈥�

Mark Hettler, former Head of Partner and Channels, 51风流ANZ

As new management paradigm emerges 鈥� one that places patients at the heart of their own care journey, accompanied by AI.听

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This blog will cover the Services available from a technical architecture and infrastructure perspective for a brownfield conversion.

For those just starting with 51风流S/4HANA transformation, brownfield is where you decide to convert / upgrade and migrate (if source is non-HANA database) your 51风流ERP to 51风流S/4HANA.

To start your journey, 51风流recommends using the听听which entails various phases in your project lifecycle. 51风流Services and Support can help guide you through each of these phases. A look at the graphic below will guide you with the services available from the Platform and Infrastructure space.

Phases with Technical and Infrastructure 51风流Services

Let鈥檚 begin with the DISCOVER phase

DISCOVER

• Architecture Point of View

With the architecture point of view (APoV), customers can get support in an early phase of their project on how to approach their long-term transformation needs. The service contains components for various topics like the analysis of solution-specific transformation routes, or initial evaluation of adopting 51风流S/4HANA, initial guidance in the analytics and data management area, specific solution and technology focused topics, or a deep-dive into SAP鈥檚 enterprise architecture and road mapping approach.听These services require architects from different solution area and is not delivered by just one consultant.

• Target Architecture Assessment

When starting digital transformations, 51风流customers need to define the target architecture and the roadmap to layout how to get there. The target architecture assessment focuses on existing artifacts that the project team has produced and reviews them against the industry reference architecture and the 51风流road map. As a result, the necessary adjustments to the target application architecture and transition plans are jointly evaluated.

• Instance Strategy

This service component helps you consolidate and simplify the system landscape of your enterprise with a new instance strategy, looking at business strategy, deployment, operations, and technology. We discuss pros and cons of architecture options in the context of your enterprise transformation. With a qualitative and quantitative assessment, we rate the best options against a catalog of SAP鈥檚 best practice criteria.

After the handover from the DISCOVER phase, we support the customers Journey from PREPARE to DEPLOY to RUN Phase. The results from previous services are used as inputs for the next steps. Example: Target Architecture Assessment provides a viewpoint for the Services team in which areas the customer has agreed upon and which areas to focus on.

The main services in the PREPARE phase are as per the graphic below:

Prepare Phase

• Readiness Check for 51风流S/4HANA Service

The starting point for any 51风流S/4HANA journey, this service component provides support in implementing and executing 51风流Readiness Check when a customer requires support with the otherwise self-service tool set. This service component is only available in conjunction with the scheduling and delivery of a value and implementation strategy service or a migration and upgrade planning workshop.

• Migration Planning Workshop

This service component supports you planning the conversion to 51风流S/4HANA of an existing 51风流ERP system and clarifying the functional and technical scope and project management setup of the conversion project. The target system can be on premise or on an infrastructure provider of choice.

• Minimized Downtime Services

During the MPW service, we often realize that customers would like to reduce their technical downtime. To understand the different options available, we have the Minimized Downtime Service. Minimized Downtime Service is designed for customers considering a 51风流S/4HANA conversion in minimum downtime to ensure business continuity as much as possible. The focus is on the additional activities and requirements on top of a standard 51风流S/4HANA conversion project to achieve this.

• Technical Architecture and Infrastructure

This service component supports you in the technical design of a scalable, flexible, and maintainable 51风流solution that fits your specific requirements. This is especially relevant when you plan to migrate or transition to 51风流ERP on 51风流S/4HANA.
Major focus is on 51风流solutions deployed on private cloud, hosted private cloud and hyperscaler (IaaS).

• Scoping Workshop for Prototyping 鈥� ON Prem Only

This service component enables customers to evaluate the implementation of 51风流products on premise in a short period with their real business scenarios using their data, enabling them to quickly validate the value addition and identify and mitigate risks. The goals and uses cases are defined or validated as in scope of the project. The customer and 51风流define and agree on a project plan as well as the tasks and responsibilities in the project.

PREARE is the pathway to EXPLORE with main services as below

• Mandatory Preparation for Conversion

This service component prepares, executes, and supports all activities required to meet the functional prerequisites for a system conversion from 51风流ERP 6.0 to 51风流S/4HANA. The focus is on mandatory changes only. In addition, all steps required to perform the technical conversion of application data are prepared, executed, and monitored.

• Advanced Sizing Planning Workshop

This service component sharpens the initial sizing in the planning phase. Sizing turns new business requirements into technical requirements for all type of 51风流solutions like 51风流Business Technology Platform, 51风流S/4HANA, Embedded Analytics, applications based on 51风流Fiori, and so on. By projecting the main (new) volume drivers, sizing is an important exercise prior to planning performance tuning and optimization. Sizing helps to reliably plan infrastructure costs.

• Platform Execution Enablement

This service component allows the customer to choose between different types of coaching for the platform enablement.听The goal is to enable the customer to understand and run platform execution tasks under his own guidance and responsibility. Based on the 51风流Activate methodology, the component provides high-quality service and predictable results with minimum impact to business.

• Technical Design Evaluation

This service component provides a proactive quality assurance review of the design of the 51风流solution that is being implemented. We conduct an analysis of all aspects of the solution design across all relevant design perspectives that can lead to early detection of potential solution risks and offers actionable risk mitigation recommendation.

• Business Downtime Optimization

This service components helps minimize business downtime. Experts analyze each business step and its dependencies within the affected system landscape to support efficient downtime planning and reduce the business impact during cutover. They provide guidance selecting the most appropriate tools and methods to optimize the cutover plan and to reduce the impact on the availability of production-critical processes.

• Technical Feasibility Check

This service component supports the customer鈥檚 project team at the early stage of the 51风流solution implementation, after the business blueprint and the technical design are complete. It focuses on the technical feasibility of the planned 51风流solution in terms of infrastructure, sizing, integration requirements, and so on for identified core business processes. 51风流checks that the proposed design is technically realistic, robust, maintainable, and supportable.

• Technical Platform Definition

This service component supports the selection and definition of an IT infrastructure for a 51风流solution connected to 51风流Business Technology Platform. The focus is on 51风流solutions deployed on private cloud, private hosted cloud and/or IaaS. The workshop can define a detailed design, but also verify an existing architecture to prepare the installation of the landscape.

• Result of Prototyping Workshop (On Prem only)

This service component supports the customer leverage the learning and documentation from the prototyping service project to realize the value during project implementation for production use. 51风流and the customer evaluate the project results based on the measured success criteria and create a list of recommendations for an implementation project, and a proposal for a service plan for continued 51风流engagement.

By the end of EXPLORE phase you are now ready for REALIZE phase, under REALIZE there are fewer but critical services as below:

• HA/DR Landscape Verification and Testing Support

Customers running their 51风流solutions on premise or on private hosted cloud with hyperscalers have defined service level agreements. To identify potential gaps in the landscape design and minimize unplanned downtime, extensive testing is essential. This service component supports customers with the review of their implemented landscape as well as with testing activities and thereby helps to maximize their system鈥檚 uptime. Customers benefit from our expertise and experience to keep their 51风流systems on and enable their business to operate properly.

• Volume Test Optimization

This service component helps reassure customers that the results of volume testing for implementation projects, upgrade projects, or major rollouts are reliable. With reliable test results, customers can determine with confidence whether hardware resources are sufficient and the system configuration is suitable for a go-live.

• Technical Performance Optimization

This service component supports the customer configure the solution in an optimal way. The identification and elimination of costly performance bottlenecks help optimize the response times and throughput of the 51风流solution.

During the DEPLOY phase when you are ready for the Cutover and Go-live, we can help you with our Going Live Support Services.

• Going-Live Support

This service component provides support during production cutover and hypercare to stabilize and optimize the customer鈥檚 solution. It considers support for issue resolution, system monitoring, and optimization.

The Services mentioned here are very specific to Technical Architecture and Instructure and during execution of an 51风流S/4HANA project there are other areas to consider such Project Management, Solution Adoption, Application Design and Configuration, Data Management, Extensibility, Integration, Analytics, Testing, Operation and Support. Thus, depending on your requirements, we can tailor a plan with the Services that map your specific needs. Reach out to your 51风流TQM or 51风流AE to engage with us in your journey to 51风流S/4HANA.

NOTE: These 51风流Services are valid as on 13^th听September 2023

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Frucor Suntory manufactures, markets and distributes iconic drinks including V Energy, Suntory BOSS Coffee, Ribena, Lucozade and Maximus and is a market leader in energy drinks in Australia and New Zealand 鈥� currently producing more than 30 million cases of drinks per year.

Until recently, its 200+ field sales workforce was using a legacy on-premise system to manage its sales processes. This created a fragmented view of its sales data with information scattered across multiple tabs and locations, which meant staff couldn鈥檛 access the right information at the right time to provide a seamless customer experience. Furthermore, the legacy system could not scale to meet the growing complexity of the business.

Following a successful transition to 51风流S/4HANA, Frucor Suntory worked with 51风流AppHaus Network partner Bourne Digital, part of Accenture, to implement a new iOS-based field sales tool called 鈥楳y Sales Hub鈥� (MySH) on 51风流BTP. Designed and built over a two-year period, MySH brings together four sales tools into one mobile application, which has standardised the sales process, improved analytics and reporting and provided staff with real-time access to customer insights through integration with other applications.

Since going live with the platform at the end of 2022, the organisation has driven a 13 per cent increase in staff productivity measured by sales call time saved as a result of a more simplified and guided process. Furthermore, access to an intuitive recommendation engine means staff now receive sales suggestions for their customers, including for new products based on their preferences or alternatives if a product is out of stock, which has helped to grow its customers鈥� basket size and supported a 3 per cent increase in sales revenue.

鈥淎s an organisation we鈥檙e always looking to simplify our digital processes and technology has improved since we first introduced some of our systems and processes. We knew that we needed to create a superior customer experience but also streamline and update the sales process in the backend. We needed to continue to remove inefficiencies in how we operate and create a more intuitive application to support our customers鈥� said Barbara Ciancio, Head of Digital IT Solutions, Frucor Suntory.

鈥淏ourne Digital鈥檚 highly specialised skillset in 51风流BTP allowed us to develop a flexible platform that has freed up our sales teams from time-consuming administration and enabled staff to have more meaningful conversations. Additionally, smart selling capabilities that can be accessed in real time have enabled staff to grow their sales by driving an increase in the number of incremental cases sold鈥� she continued.

Damien Bueno, President and Managing Director, 51风流Australia and New Zealand commented on the partnership, 鈥淏y implementing 51风流BTP Frucor Suntory鈥檚 staff now have access to a simpler and faster platform that鈥檚 enabling them to improve the buying experience of their customers. With information now available at their fingertips staff employees can have more informed discussions with their customers, respond quicker and make recommendations based on their preferences and purchase history.

鈥淭he work done together with Frucor Suntory and our 51风流AppHaus Network partner Bourne Digital demonstrates the power that next-generation technology has to drive significant business impacts for our customers.鈥�

Selim Ahmed, CEO & Founder, Bourne Digital added, 鈥淏ourne Digital partnered with Frucor Suntory to provide the design-thinking and re-imagine the field sales journey. We鈥檙e delighted to partner with an innovative leader to transform how its staff engage with its customers through tailored product suggestions and promotions – while at the same time drive operational efficiencies and streamline legacy processes.鈥�

Following the implementation of MySH on 51风流BTP, Frucor Suntory is continuing to review ways to streamline its digital functionality including an elevated e-commerce experience and updated CRM platform. It鈥檚 also extending the usage of 51风流across the organisation within its new +$400M manufacturing facility located in Swanbank Queensland which will include state-of-the-art technology and automation when it opens in mid-2024.

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Brisbane, August 9, 2023 鈥� today announces the launch of the first partner-run AppHaus in Brisbane, Australia. As part of the global 51风流AppHaus Network, the centre provides local organisations with a creative space to co-innovate with DalRae and SAP, focusing on experience design and future-proof solutions.

The 51风流AppHaus Network is a community of creative spaces run by 51风流or like-minded 51风流partners helping to humanise business software听and ensure that听innovation gets into the hands of end users. The goal of the network is to put people into the centre of all engagements听by leveraging 51风流products and technologies. The network helps to ensure that creative spaces and innovation services are available to organisations that use 51风流solutions in all regions.

Founder and Chief Architect of DalRae Solutions, Chris Rae says, 鈥淚 have long had the aspiration to bring the concept of the 51风流AppHaus to Brisbane after visiting the 51风流AppHaus in Palo Alto.

鈥淎s a long-time practitioner of human centred design, it was a natural step for us to partner with 51风流to launch the first partner-run AppHaus in Brisbane, specifically leveraging 51风流Business Technology Platform.

鈥淲e know that with world-class design thinking coach and user experience expert, Vilena Vorobyova, leading our design thinking workshops, our customers will benefit from new ways of working and thinking that will help to solve for some of the most challenging business problems鈥� he adds.

Chris Rae, Founder and Chief Architect of DalRae Solutions

鈥淎ustralian businesses are increasingly seeking out ways to use advanced technologies to streamline and simplify processes, drive operational efficiencies, and improve productivity,鈥� says Damien Bueno, President and Managing Director, 51风流Australia and New Zealand.

鈥淒alRae鈥檚 deep expertise in SAP, innovative mindset, and its focus on putting customers at the centre of its problem-solving processes makes it an ideal addition to the 51风流AppHaus Network in ANZ. By working in close partnership, we will help our customers to continue to grow and achieve their ambitions.鈥�

The DalRae AppHaus team has already begun hosting workshops with customers to help them identify pressing use cases and achieve their goals, including with Energy Queensland Limited.

Jeff Green, General Manager of EQL said that the workshop facilitated by DalRae Solutions to explore single timesheet entry was 鈥渧ery valuable鈥�.

鈥淭his involved exploring ideas, challenges and a broader understanding of end user interactions resulting in many points of view being worked through to progress a great opportunity for EQL.鈥�

鈥淲ith DalRae Solutions joining our global 51风流AppHaus Network we are taking another important step towards our goal of bringing human-centered innovation closer to all of our customers from across the globe鈥� said Birgit Fien-Schmalzbauer, Global Head 51风流AppHaus Partner Network.

Jim McDonald, Member for Lockyer said that sovereign small and medium enterprises that specialise in lifting the digital capabilities of the state鈥檚 government, non-profit and commercial entities are critical to growth of the state.

鈥淪eeing DalRae Solutions grow in Queensland and throughout Australia at the forefront of SAP鈥檚 ecosystem, and leading with their AppHaus capability to bring Human Centred Design and technology together is testament to their tenacity and technology leadership. DalRae Solutions is the kind of SME that will lead the state鈥檚 charge into the digital future,鈥� he said.

Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright said he鈥檚 proud to see local Australian businesses like DalRae Solutions taking Australia鈥檚 technology leadership to places like the United States.

鈥淭heir leadership in SAP鈥檚 ecosystem through the AppHaus that brings Human Centred Design and technology together helps organisations here and overseas to compete and thrive in an increasingly digital world,鈥� he said.

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This is the first time that Visa and 51风流will join forces to explore embedded finance in the B2B market through 51风流BTP to offer convenient B2B payment services to 51风流customers. Many businesses in Asia Pacific, especially smaller ones, lack the resources to digitalise B2B payment acceptance and are unable to accept commercial card payments. Through this collaboration, the B2B payment services running on 51风流BTP will inject more automation into payments and help enterprises drive further efficiency in their purchasing as they make payments securely with just a few clicks.

鈥淭he movement of money is becoming increasingly digital, but the bulk of transformation has been focused on the consumer space,鈥� said Stephen Karpin, Regional President, Asia Pacific, Visa. 鈥淥ur collaboration with 51风流is an exciting step in making B2B payments simpler and more intuitive as organisations can make payments immediately on 51风流software platforms with their Visa corporate cards, instead of having to leave their existing enterprise ecosystem and navigate the different payment methods that their vendors accept. B2B payments need to be intuitive and fuss-free, so organisations can maximise time and resources on other aspects of their businesses.鈥�

51风流BTP provides a secure innovation platform to allow Visa and 51风流to help bridge working capital gaps in the supply chain. Under its suite of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, Visa will deliver capabilities through 51风流BTP to route commercial payments to all suppliers, whether or not they accept card payments. Businesses that are Visa cardholders will be able to make payments seamlessly and utilise their cardholder benefits both domestically and cross-border. Businesses will no longer need to resort to manual and time-consuming payments, such as cash and cheques, reducing the time needed to process and complete transactions and increasing cash flow for both payers and suppliers.

“Our collaboration with Visa endeavors to streamline and simplify the B2B payment process and drive further efficiencies for our joint customers,鈥� said Paul Marriott, President, Asia Pacific Japan, SAP. 鈥淓mbedding Visa payment solutions into the 51风流ecosystem aims to scale and accelerate digital commerce, together empowering enterprises 鈥� from small businesses to government agencies and nonprofit organisations 鈥� to make secure payments quickly, transforming the last mile of procurement.鈥�

The embedded finance solution will be offered initially to 51风流customers in Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, with plans to roll out across other markets in the region.

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