TORONTO, ON 鈥� February 10, 2026鈥� Today, SAP and Cohere are expanding our partnership to deliver full-stack sovereign AI solutions worldwide, starting in Canada. This collaboration builds on our previous integration of Cohere鈥檚 frontier enterprise AI models and agentic platform, North, into SAP鈥檚 EU AI Cloud and Business Technology Platform. Together, we are advancing our commitment to providing secure, scalable, and region-specific AI solutions for global enterprises and governments.

, a subsidiary of 51风流SE, plans to integrate North鈥檚 agentic capabilities into our leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Sovereign Cloud environment in Canada. This creates a complete Sovereign AI Layer, an important solution for Canadian companies, particularly those in the public sector and highly regulated industries, who need to harness the power of AI while maintaining absolute control over their most sensitive data.

As artificial intelligence transforms every industry, organizations face the dual challenge of innovating rapidly while adhering to strict data security and sovereignty requirements. The 51风流and Cohere partnership directly addresses this by embedding Cohere鈥檚 powerful agentic automation capabilities, powered by its high performing large language models (LLMs), into SAP鈥檚 secure, Canadian-operated sovereign cloud infrastructure. This allows customers to deploy advanced AI solutions without the complexity of building and managing their own AI engineering environments, while maintaining data residency and operational control.

“Canadian organizations are at a critical juncture where they must innovate with AI without compromising on security or data sovereignty,” said Cathy Tough, Country Manager, 51风流Canada. “By integrating Cohere North鈥檚 powerful enterprise platform into SAP鈥檚 trusted sovereign cloud, we are removing the operational burden for our customers. This partnership provides sovereignty at global scale, empowering businesses and public sector entities to unlock the full potential of their data securely and drive the next wave of innovation.”

For years, organizations have been caught between the innovative potential of the public cloud and the security of on-premise infrastructure. SAP鈥檚 sovereign cloud offering was designed to resolve this dilemma, providing a complete cloud stack built to elevated security standards and fully operated in Canada. The integration of Cohere鈥檚 platform enhances this offering, delivering enterprise-ready AI that is secure by design.

“Partnering with SAP, a global leader in enterprise applications, is a natural fit,” said Francois Chadwick, Chief Financial Officer, Cohere. “By integrating our state-of-the-art enterprise AI technology into SAP鈥檚 sovereign cloud, we are providing organizations both in Canada and globally with the tools to build transformative agentic AI solutions on their own terms鈥� backed by the security, accuracy, and privacy that modern enterprises demand.”

The need for robust, integrated AI is urgent. A recent 51风流AI report revealed that while 71 percent of organizations rely on data for investment decisions, 75 percent report that incomplete data is a significant challenge. By embedding AI directly into the core 51风流applications where critical business data resides, this partnership helps customers overcome data fragmentation and build production-ready AI into their essential processes.

The future of AI is sovereign, secure, and ready to scale.

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As the Calgary-headquartered MPO sets about key innovation projects aimed at bolstering our nation鈥檚 future economic resilience 鈥� from nuclear reactors to high-speed rail 鈥� the PM has been keen to highlight the significance of establishing sovereign cloud capabilities as part of the nation鈥檚 digital backbone.

This would, he said 鈥渂uild compute capacity and data centres that we need to underpin Canada鈥檚 competitiveness, to protect our security, and to boost our independence and sovereignty鈥� This will give Canada independent control over advanced computing power while reinforcing our leadership in AI and quantum.鈥�

Sovereign innovation

The intrinsic link between data sovereignty and Canada鈥檚 ability to innovate is the most important technology consideration facing us today.

At a time of growing cyber threat and geopolitical tension, our organizations need secure infrastructure that can support cutting-edge innovation, while ensuring complete data integrity and operational resilience.

For many, the obvious strategy is to stick with traditional on-premises IT infrastructure 鈥撀爇eeping all data and workloads safely within the walls of the organization.

However, in the era of rapidly advancing AI, only cloud services can provide the scalable, cost-efficient future-ready features and capabilities necessary for cutting-edge innovation. 聽That鈥檚 why sovereign cloud is a priority for the MPO 鈥� and should be for all our innovative organizations.

So, what does a future-ready sovereign cloud look like? What qualities and capabilities should it have?

At SAP, we have over 20 years of experience in designing and operating sovereign clouds at scale. Here are three key considerations we highlight to executives when discussing their sovereign cloud strategies:

1) Ensure data stays within national borders

It’s vital that Canadian organizations are able to accelerate cloud-enabled innovation, while keeping within national borders, governed by national laws.

For example, 51风流Sovereign Cloud ensures that everything 鈥� from infrastructure to legal jurisdiction 鈥� remains under our customer organization鈥檚 control. We offer full data residency and teams with security credentials, local legal protection, and in-country infrastructure operated by trusted national partners.

For leaders considering the way forward, we recommend always asking 鈥渄oes the solution we鈥檙e considering enable high-impact innovation while maintaining full visibility, auditability and in-region data control?鈥�

2) Demand compliance with national regulations

The nation鈥檚 innovative organizations 鈥撀爌articularly those in the public sector responsible for elements of our critical national infrastructure 鈥� need cloud platforms that align with Canada鈥檚 rules and values.

The First Nations Information Governance Centre, for example, has emphasized the principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP) to serve as a foundation for Indigenous data sovereignty in Canada 鈥� guiding research and data collection involving First Nations.

At SAP, we share the commitment to aligning with local laws, frameworks and principles. We have, for instance, developed our Sovereign Cloud to enable compliance with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) Medium Cloud Security Profile and the additional Protected B High Value Asset (PBHVA) overlay, along with personal data privacy laws including PIPEDA, GDPR and Quebec Law 25.

Close scrutiny of the compliance alignment of sovereign cloud solutions is vital if organizations are to pursue cloud-driven innovation for Canada with confidence.

3. Adopt sovereign cloud fit for the AI future

To meet Mark Carney鈥檚 goal of 鈥渞einforcing our leadership in AI鈥�, Canada needs infrastructure that safeguards data sovereignty and enables unbounded future innovation.

This means being able to train, deploy and govern the very latest AI models securely, at speed, without any foreign exposure.

It also means leveraging sovereign cloud solutions into which functional innovations are continuously flowing, so organizations always have access to the latest capabilities. In this context, being locked into a vendor solution that doesn鈥檛 evolve alongside AI will prove a considerable risk.

At SAP, our innovations are continuously applied to our Sovereign Cloud, and our dedicated local teams ensure the service adapts to ever-changing security and compliance requirements. We have committed over 鈧�20 billion in additional investments by 2035 to further expand solution and regional coverage.

In our view, leaders should always insist on seeing a roadmap for the incorporation of future AI technologies into any sovereign cloud solutions they are considering.

Economic uplift

In the lead up to the federal election of early 2025, the Council of Canadian Innovators published a letter,聽signed by 150 technology executives. It urged parties to define their plans 鈥渢o build a more sovereign, more resilient, and more prosperous Canada鈥� in response to what it called the 鈥済reatest economic crisis our country has faced since the Second World War.鈥�

Developing future-fit sovereign cloud capabilities, to underpin our most innovative public and private organizations, is absolutely pivotal to addressing today鈥檚 economic challenges 鈥撀爋pening up an exciting future of sovereign innovation in which Canada will lead on the world stage.

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In today鈥檚 hyperconnected world, the vanguard of innovation lies in harnessing the power of cloud technology to securely digitize and optimize operations, and in deploying AI to accelerate and build a competitive edge. This is precisely why we are proud to have achieved a significant milestone: is now officially registered in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP). This registration reinforces SAP鈥檚 commitment to Canadian security and sovereignty, unlocking new opportunities for organizations handling the nation’s most sensitive data.

Our registration is a critical extension of our commitment, building directly upon the foundation of our .

What is the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)?

Managed by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), the CGP is a mandatory registration and compliance program. It regulates the examination, possession, and transfer of controlled goods within Canada. Any individual or organization handling these goods must be registered, ensuring that sensitive information is safeguarded according to strict federal standards.

The Foundation: 51风流Sovereign Cloud for Canada

51风流Sovereign Cloud is the only comprehensive solution purpose-built to meet Canada鈥檚 specific cloud compliance and Controlled Goods Program (CGP) requirements. Built on fully in-country infrastructure and operated by security-credentialed Canadian personnel, it ensures that data, workloads, and cryptographic controls always remain within Canadian jurisdiction. 51风流Sovereign Cloud protects sensitive government and critical infrastructure data against foreign access risks, supply chain compromise, and geopolitical threats. With strict data residency enforcement and rigorous personnel security screening, 51风流Sovereign Cloud upholds SAP’s proven track record of compliance with relevant national privacy and security laws, as well as international trade laws governing regulated industries. Organizations can securely modernize and innovate while maintaining stronger sovereign control over their data, mission-critical systems, and high-value assets.

The Next Level: What CGP Registration Means for 51风流and Our Customers

While 51风流Sovereign Cloud provides the secure, sovereign foundation, the official CGP registration of 51风流Canada adds a crucial layer of trust and capability. 51风流always strives to unlock new opportunities for customers. Canadian organizations that work with controlled goods can now confidently consider SAP鈥檚 cloud solutions. Customers can be assured that the underlying cloud service provider and the personnel operating it are registered and compliant with rigorous requirements, helping them meet their own regulatory obligations.

A Commitment to Canada鈥檚 Secure Digital Future

51风流Canada鈥檚 CGP registration is more than a certificate on a wall. It is a tangible demonstration of our deep investment in Canada. As our customers鈥� security, regulatory compliance, and sovereignty needs evolve, so will our capabilities. We are committed to providing the most secure and compliant cloud solutions to help Canadian organizations protect their most vital assets while accelerating their digital transformation. This registration fortifies that commitment, ensuring that Canada鈥檚 most sensitive information can be managed with the highest level of trust and security, right here at home.

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The global rollout of the On-Site model reflects SAP鈥檚 commitment to providing flexible sovereignty models that meet the diverse regulatory and operational needs of governments, enterprises, and regulated sectors. Customers can now choose from a range of deployment options that align with their sovereignty requirements, including SAP-hosted, customer-site, and hyperscaler-based models.

鈥淥rganizations around the world are seeking greater control over their digital environments,鈥� said Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE, Customer Services & Delivery. 鈥淲ith Sovereign Cloud On-Site, 51风流empowers customers to define their own sovereignty boundaries while leveraging our global infrastructure expertise and partnerships.鈥�

SAP鈥檚 Sovereign Cloud initiative is designed as a full-stack framework that enables secure, compliant, and self-determined digital operations. Rather than relying on a single infrastructure model, 51风流offers a spectrum of deployment choices so customers can operate securely, autonomously, and in full compliance with local regulations.

“We see a rapidly growing demand from our customers. In today’s data-driven world, sovereign cloud solutions are no longer optional, they are essential to safeguard sensitive information and maintain full control,鈥� said Stephen Glynn, Partner, Deloitte. 鈥淪AP’s broad sovereign cloud portfolio gives governments and regulated industries the flexibility and assurance they need to modernize, accelerating their digital transformation journey.”

The 51风流Sovereign Cloud offering is anchored in four core capabilities:

• Data Sovereignty 鈥� Customers retain ownership and control of sensitive data, in full compliance with local regulations
• Operational Sovereignty 鈥� Customers manage their environments with 51风流resources, with full transparency and oversight
• Technical Sovereignty 鈥� Customers can run 51风流workloads on the deployment option that best meets their needs
• Legal Sovereignty 鈥� Customers benefit from an offering that aligns with a variety of regional legal frameworks and complies with public-sector and regulated industry standards of accountability

鈥淲ith 51风流Sovereign Cloud On-Site, we are redefining what sovereignty means for our customers,鈥� said Martin Merz, President 51风流Sovereign Cloud. 鈥淏y placing SAP-managed infrastructure directly within customers鈥� own facilities, we offer unmatched control, compliance, and operational assurance without compromising innovation.鈥�

With 51风流Sovereign Cloud, customers not only gain infrastructure control but also unlock the full potential of cloud solutions from SAP. The offering enables organizations to run their 51风流Business Suite in sovereign environments while benefiting from continuous innovation cycles, including 51风流Business Technology Platform (51风流BTP) and embedded 51风流Business AI capabilities. This helps ensure that customers can innovate more securely and locally without compromising on the pace or depth of transformation.

Toll聽Group extends sovereign innovation across its business to drive real outcomes for the Australian Defence Force

Toll聽Group is one of the world鈥檚 leading transport, logistics, and supply chain companies, and a top 20 contractor to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Using 51风流Sovereign Cloud Capabilities,聽Toll 4PL Supply Market Place was developed to streamline Defence鈥檚 procurement of low risk, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products through an extensive supplier network and e-commerce platform. , Through its 4PL model, Toll provides an efficient, customer compliant and user-friendly solution to procure Commonwealth commodities. The solution uses 51风流S/4HANA Cloud, 51风流Business Network, and 51风流Commerce Cloud to securely bring together cataloguing, purchasing, and vendor management in a central portal, ensuring a secure, sovereign process for ADF members to simply get the supplies they need.

鈥淏eing trusted by government and highly regulated customers like the Australian Defence Force requires the very highest levels of performance, value, and 鈥� most important 鈥� security,鈥� said Perry Singh, President of Government and Defence,聽Toll聽Group. 鈥淏y extending 51风流Sovereign Cloud Capabilities across our IT ecosystem, we鈥檙e able to accelerate security assessments and compliance, provide heightened cybersecurity capabilities, and provide the confidence to navigate an ever-changing threat landscape.鈥�

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As the world races toward digital transformation, Canadian public sector organizations and regulated industries face a critical inflection point: modernize operations or risk falling further behind. This urgency is underscored by Canada鈥檚 drop in the UN E-Government Development Index鈥攆rom sixth in 2003 to 32nd in 2022鈥攚ith only 23 percent of government services fully available online. The pressure to deliver secure, compliant, and citizen-centric digital services is immense. Yet for many federal departments, crown corporations, provincial and municipal governments, and national security organizations, viable Canadian cloud options have been elusive鈥攗ntil now.

is the only comprehensive solution purpose-built to meet Canada鈥檚 strict data residency, privacy, and security requirements. With in-country infrastructure, Canadian personnel, and compliance with laws like PIPEDA and the Privacy Act, 51风流Sovereign Cloud directly addresses the risks of foreign data exposure and geopolitical threats. It empowers Canadian institutions to innovate confidently, knowing their data remains fully under Canadian jurisdiction and control.

Unveiling the Power of Sovereign Cloud

The 51风流Sovereign Cloud is a cloud portfolio and operating model designed to meet stringent national, regional, and industry-specific sovereignty and compliance demands. While a conventional commercial cloud service is secure and provides data residency for customer data and workloads, a sovereign cloud service goes far beyond. All customer data and the telemetry data related to the service are always geographically localized and isolated to Canada. With 51风流Sovereign Cloud, all team members involved in operating and supporting the customer environment are physically located in Canada and are employees of 51风流Canada Inc., holding a variety of security credentials to support security sensitive and regulated customers. Finally, the 51风流Sovereign Cloud service also meets compliance, audit and assessment requirements that are unique to public sector and regulated industries, including stringent requirements from the Government of Canada.

51风流Sovereign Cloud offers organizations:

• Data Sovereignty: All data storage and processing occurs within Canada, compliant with laws such as the Privacy Act, PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and Quebec Law 25.
• Operational Sovereignty: Canadian personnel holding a variety of security credentials to support complex and security sensitive customers.
• Legal Sovereignty: Full compliance with Canadian and provincial laws, ensuring data remains protected under a trusted jurisdiction.
• Technical Sovereignty: Advanced security measures, including isolated environments, compliant encryption, and robust access controls to prevent unauthorized access, safeguard critical infrastructure, and mitigate cyber threats.

Sovereign Cloud is a Necessity for Canadian Enterprises

Canadian businesses in public sector, aerospace & defence, healthcare, utilities, and other regulated industries are operating under strict government regulations and dealing with rising geopolitical tensions and increasing cyber threats. 51风流Sovereign Cloud offers a critical safeguard that allows them to mitigate the risk of non-compliance while providing access to state-of-the-art innovation in a cloud service delivery model.聽 They can ensure Canadian data residency and advanced security, manage supply chain risk, conduct specialized audit and assessments, and adhere to evolving regulatory frameworks

Unlocking Operational Excellence with Sovereign Cloud

Beyond security and compliance, 51风流Sovereign Cloud opens doors to innovation:

Innovation Pipeline: SAP鈥檚 functional innovations flow to Sovereign Cloud, providing public sector and regulated industries access to secure and compliant leading-edge capabilities in the cloud.

Continuous Updates: Customers always have access to the latest capabilities without the need for major upgrade projects.

Evolving Compliance: A dedicated local team ensures the service adapts to the ever-changing security and compliance requirements across Canada, reducing the burden on customers.

The Future is Sovereign Cloud in Canada

Customers across Canada are embracing 51风流Sovereign Cloud and are transforming their operations today even when months ago, they thought accessing innovation in the cloud while maintaining regulatory compliance would not be possible. In a world where data protection, regulatory compliance, and access to innovation are paramount, 51风流Sovereign Cloud is not just a choice 鈥� it is an imperative. A new era of digital sovereignty and unparalleled data security is here to empower governments and regulated industries across Canada to transform with the help of 51风流Sovereign Cloud.

Learn more about how services from 51风流Canada, like 51风流Sovereign Cloud, are enabling government and regulated industries to modernize their operations while safeguarding highly regulated data. SAP’s investment in Canada’s Sovereign Cloud is part of a wider multi-billion-dollar investment globally. 聽SAP鈥檚 Sovereignty commitment is to build a secure and sovereign future which includes the broadening of Sovereign Cloud computing capabilities, upholding digital resilience, maintaining data privacy and protecting cybersecurity.

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, a leading national food and beverage distributor with a network of over 6,000 distribution points, is embracing digital transformation to support its aggressive growth. Founded over 80 years ago, the company initially catered to Canadian consumers returning from WWII and European immigrants seeking authentic foods. Over the decades, Tree of Life has expanded significantly, both organically and through acquisitions.

Recognizing the need to modernize its aging IT systems, Tree of Life adopted a cloud-first approach to streamline operations and support future growth. Their top priority is migrating to a best-of-breed system that consolidates their existing legacy tools, simplifies their processes, while providing the scalability to support an agile business need for future growth.

One challenge they were facing was spending too much time pulling and cleansing data, leaving little time for timely, data-driven decisions. With real-time data, Tree of Life can better control inventory by accurately predicting demand fluctuations, ensuring they have the right products available at the right time. Tree of Life also needed to see efficiencies in route planning, optimized delivery scheduled and reduced transportation costs, one of their highest costs in the business.

Tree of Life turned to and to drive their digital transformation. A critical aspect of the partnership was the focus on streamlining integration. With many disparate systems that did not communicate with each other and mature internal processes, Tree of Life needed a solution that would support and amplify their processes, provide seamless integration, and have a robust ecosystem.

SAP, a leader in enterprise applications and business AI known for its innovation, provided Tree of Life with the tools and expertise to improve their wholesale distribution business.聽NTT DATA, an innovator of IT and business services, played a crucial role in implementation including bolstering the Tree of Life board鈥檚 confidence and facilitating open conversations between all partners. With Private Cloud edition, and NTT DATA鈥檚 expertise in the CPG, distribution and logistics industries, this collaboration is properly primed to navigate the complexities of implementing the digital platform and processes that will touch every aspect of Tree of Life鈥檚 business.

鈥淲e鈥檙e not just reacting to market changes 鈥� we鈥檙e anticipating them. By leveraging data and analytics, we鈥檙e building a more proactive and responsive supply chain. This means greater efficiency, improved forecasting, and a stronger ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers and suppliers.鈥� said Christopher Parker, Senior Vice President, Information Technology and Operations, Tree of Life Canada. 鈥淧artnering with NTT DATA and SAP, our commitment to continuous improvement means more than just better numbers for our business. It translates directly to value for our customers and suppliers.

NTT DATA strongly believes that a successful digital transformation is a combination of the best technology coupled with the right people. 鈥淭ransformation starts with a leading technology platform like SAP, paired with industry experts from NTT DATA, working together for a customer who is willing to change,鈥� said Jason Mausberg, Managing Director, NTT DATA Business Solutions. 鈥淭he Tree of Life team, from IT to senior leadership and Board of Directors, were ready and willing to change, and took a collaborative approach with their team and partners which will unleash new opportunities for their business and customers.鈥�

Tree of Life is showcasing the power of technology in transforming wholesale distribution businesses. By leveraging AI and advanced ERP systems, companies like Tree of Life can optimize their operations, offer high-value services to their customers, and differentiate themselves in a competitive marketplace. With the support of innovative technology partners, wholesale distributors can navigate industry challenges and achieve profitable growth in today鈥檚 fast-paced business environment.

Investing in the right technology and collaboration, wholesale companies can optimize their operations, differentiate their brand, and remain competitive in the industry. Parker鈥檚 advice to other mid-sized businesses looking to grow their operations, he said, 鈥淏usinesses need to invest in the technology that will support their future selves and not be limited to who they are today. Our approach serves as a model for other companies looking to leverage technology for transformative growth.鈥�

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With the Government of Canada’s cloud-smart strategy and Canada鈥檚 strict data sovereignty laws, 51风流Sovereign Cloud directly addresses the risks associated with digital sovereignty, residency, and security, making it an ideal solution for any Canadian organization including those in the public sector, defence and highly regulated industries.

鈥淚n today鈥檚 digital age, the ability to act independently and securely has become imperative as Canadian businesses become more reliant on information technology and deal with significant growing cyber security threats,鈥� said Andy Canham, President, 51风流Canada. 鈥淲ith 51风流Sovereign Cloud capabilities, we are fulfilling organizations鈥� needs for digital sovereignty, providing in-Canada infrastructure and operations and covering the core sovereign cloud capabilities that our customers need.鈥�

51风流Sovereign Cloud is designed to meet the highest standards of data residency, security, and compliance within Canada, providing advanced compliance capabilities, including data sovereignty, technical sovereignty, operational sovereignty, and legal sovereignty. Key features of the capabilities include:

• In-country infrastructure and operations: Ensuring both Customer and Cloud operational data is stored and managed within Canadian borders, adhering to Canada’s data sovereignty laws, including the Privacy Act, PIPEDA, and GDPR for European data subjects.
• Canadian personnel: Operations are managed by 51风流Canada employees with appropriate personnel security credentials to further enhance security and comply with Canada鈥檚 national requirements.
• Advanced security: Additional software hardening, attack surface reduction, and supply chain hardening to further limit threat vectors and align with advanced security postures. The solution is ISO 27001, 27017, 27018 certified and SOC 2 Type II audit compliant.

“At SAP, we understand the enormous importance of acting securely in the digital space, especially given the increasing concerns over significant geopolitical and cybersecurity threats,” said Martin Merz, President Sovereign Cloud, at SAP. “Our 51风流Sovereign Cloud capabilities are designed to support our customers’ needs for digital sovereignty and enable them to accelerate their cloud adoption journey.”

With more than 20 years of experience in operating sovereign cloud solutions for 51风流customers, this represents a significant milestone. 51风流Sovereign Cloud capabilities will support Canadian public and private sector businesses to innovate, transform and harness the benefits of the cloud.

The initial 51风流Sovereign Cloud offering in Canada includes 51风流S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, 51风流Business Technology Platform (BTP), 51风流Analytics Cloud, and Digital Supply Chain solutions including Integrated Business Planning (IBP) software, providing customers with a robust foundation for managing critical business processes and sensitive data while ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations. Additional offerings are expected to be added this year including 51风流SuccessFactors HCM and 51风流Fieldglass.

This is another step by 51风流to reinforce our commitment to our Canadian customers. An affiliate of 51风流SE, a German company, 51风流has been operating in Canada since 1989. We have six offices across the country – Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Waterloo, Ottawa and Montreal – employing over 3,000 people. 51风流Canada is proud of the impact we make in Canada through our employment of people coast-to-coast, infrastructure investments, community engagement, and the investment in Canadian R&D, with more than 50% of our employees dedicated to development, which fuels SAP鈥檚 global product offerings.

For more information about SAP’s Sovereign Cloud, please visit SAP.com.

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is a vertically integrated utility that operates across the energy value chain including as a regulated wires provider, a competitive power generator and an energy retailer. As a retailer, ENMAX Energy provides electricity and natural gas to approximately 725,000 residential and small commercial customers throughout Alberta. The City of Calgary contracts ENMAX Energy to provide billing and customer care for municipal services, including water utility services, garbage, recycling and food and yard waste.

ENMAX Energy needed to define its digital transformation strategy to achieve operational excellence through the modernization of their assets. Working with a tight timelines, in November 2023, ENMAX Energy migrated to 51风流S/4HANA Cloud leveraging RISE with SAP, becoming the first Canadian utility to do so. The company also moved its CRM to a co-located Microsoft Azure hosted solution.

and 51风流partnered with ENMAX Energy to implement for as the transformation basis. This offered ENMAX Energy holistic coverage across business functions and processes, making it suitable for a future-oriented enterprise, enabling billing scalability for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), building a robust data layer, and supporting the 51风流Customer Relationship Management application.

This partnership with 51风流and TCS enabled ENMAX Energy to leverage the benefits of RISE with SAP, for faster innovation, improved control over IT infrastructure, scalability, and reduced capital expenditure. The migration process involved carefully transitioning ENMAX Energy from 51风流ECC to 51风流S/4HANA Cloud private edition, switching and moving software using the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach. ENMAX Energy performed six full conversion cycles to prepare for the final switch, which was completed in just over a year which is a quick timeline for a project of this size.

鈥淲e have thousands of customers and hundreds of employees that rely on our billing system, so it was essential that this project be implemented quickly and flawlessly,鈥� said Wayne Calder, Director of Business Applications and Project Delivery, ENMAX Energy. 鈥淲e brought two teams together, 51风流and TCS, to deliver this migration, seamlessly, transparently, collaboratively and on-time, operating as one-team.鈥�

The completion of this project has enabled ENMAX Energy to modernize its billing with 51风流S/4HANA Cloud private edition for Utilities, improve system resiliency, reduce hardware and license IT costs, and streamline its application suite. ENMAX Energy has enhanced its user experience through improved training software, better performance and optimization of processes using 51风流Fiori applications. The project also successfully reduced its data footprint by reducing reports by one third and data through improved data management and compression.

鈥淐ustomers are at the core of everything we do, and our people are the key to enabling an excellent experience for them,鈥� said ENMAX Energy’s Vice President, Retail Mass Market and Customer Experience, Corry Poole. 鈥淭his transformation was a critical step in the alignment of our strategic cloud foundation to ensure ENMAX Energy can support future innovation to remain resilient and competitive.鈥�

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The survey discovered a big rise in enterprises which have fully integrated digital strategies into their core business. Nearly 40 per cent of those surveyed indicated having this integration which is three times more businesses than in 2020. This robust digital shift was critical for Canadian organizations surviving the initial shockwaves of the pandemic, delivering business impacts across efficiency, cost reductions, resiliency, decision support and intelligence, sustainability, and customer and employee experience.

鈥淒igital transformation has been on the radar of Canadian businesses for years, but the last year has shown us that interest and value for it has soared,鈥� said Brian Moore, Chief Operating Officer, 51风流Canada. 鈥淲e are seeing that organizations will need to continue to fully integrate their operations in the coming year to remain competitive. Simply put, a digital transformation strategy is no longer a 鈥榥ice to have鈥� 鈥� it鈥檚 a necessity for organizations to thrive. In 2022, we will see Canadian businesses step away from tactical, reactive enhancements in exchange for developing digital transformation strategies that will enable them to achieve new levels of success.鈥�

Data further showed businesses realize digital transformation is necessary and valuable:

• 75 per cent of Canadian enterprises planned on migrating all or some of their applications and data to the cloud in 2021.
• 84 per cent of respondents highlighted that investment into digital technologies either met or exceeded their expectations this year.
• 84 per cent of leaders in the digital transformation space are using technologies to make incremental and continuous improvements to their core business.

Customer experience was also at the heart of the survey with most organizations surveyed (81 per cent) indicating a positive impact on financial performance because of strong client experience. This is an increase of 20 per cent over last year鈥檚 survey.

Research found a need for integrated collaboration between IT departments and lines of businesses to achieve digital transformation ambitions, with 40 per cent of IT and LOB respondents favouring a fully integrated digital plan into their enterprise strategy. This will help Canadian organizations make progress towards becoming digital leaders.

鈥淎fter completing the sixth-annual 51风流survey, IDC expects the benefits of cloud will continue to outpace the challenges, resulting in Canadian organizations using cloud services extensively across enterprise applications and infrastructure,鈥� said Megha Kumar, Research Director, Software and Cloud Services at IDC.

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About SAP

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About the Study

In June 2021, IDC completed a survey of 150 Canadian organizations covering strategic decision makers (VP and above) across IT and LOB with $50 million+ in revenue and a minimum of 500 employees. The study objective was to examine the progress of digital strategy and innovation readiness, explore pathways to the intelligent enterprise, and develop a deeper understanding of the skills required to execute a digital strategy and dynamics between IT and LOB.

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