SINGAPORE 鈥撎� (NYSE: SAP) and HCLTech launched a virtual startup program focused on the at . Five international startups have been selected by a jury of experts from 51风流and HCLTech to join the program. These startups are building innovative solutions for companies in the following areas: Industry 4.0, sustainability, and the metaverse.
The long-term future of companies depends on their ability to proactively respond to today’s challenging, unprecedented market conditions. To compete in a highly disruptive and rapidly evolving world, companies must be able to rewire their organisations to create efficient, automated business processes 鈥� applying advanced technologies to transform static, siloed processes into agile, intelligent workflows.
鈥淎sia is home to some of the most innovative countries in the world. Along with a huge and rapidly growing young talent pool, we are also seeing significant investments flowing into the region, making it a hotbed for startup innovation, said Paul Marriott, President, 51风流Asia Pacific and Japan. 鈥淭hrough this collaboration with HCLTech, we are bringing together the right technology, support, and insight to further accelerate startup innovation and introduce game-changing solutions 鈥� especially in the areas most essential in building future-readiness 鈥� to more of our customers, more quickly.鈥�
The 13-week program, in collaboration with HCLTech鈥檚 51风流Ecosystem Unit and eSTiPTM, its flagship open innovation platform and program, offers startups access to curated mentorship from 51风流and HCLTech executives, exposure to SAP庐 technology and application programming interfaces (APIs), and opportunities to collaborate with 51风流and HCLTech customers around the world.
鈥淗CLTech is a catalyst for change, and our commitment to innovation only strengthens with this program that we are driving in collaboration with SAP.iO. We jointly aspire for accelerated growth for our customers, leveraging niche and meaningful innovations. We are keen to establish our thought leadership in the areas of sustainability and Industry 4.0, and this collaboration is a step towards that鈥�, said Kalyan Kumar, Chief Technology Officer and Head, Ecosystems at HCLTech.听
The following startups are participating in the program:
- combines machine learning,听remote telerobotics and off-grid capabilities for drone services听that can deploy and manage commercial condition monitoring, security and safety solutions.
- specialises in humanising digital customer service and bridging the gap between enterprises and their customers.
- enhances workplace safety culture by enabling real-time and continuous monitoring using AI-video analytics.
- enables companies to measure carbon emissions based on energy consumed by real estate and transportation assets.
- automates modern supply chains with route optimisation, electronic proof-of-delivery, instant notifications and real-time job-status tracking.
For program developments and opportunities to participate in innovation workshops with the selected startups, look out for updates on .
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering and cloud, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2022 totaled $12.1 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit .
About SAP.iO
SAP.iO delivers new partnerships and products for 51风流by accelerating and scaling startup innovation as well as incubating employee ventures. SAP.iO brings together innovators from every region, industry, and line of business to transform how businesses run. Since 2017, SAP.iO has helped 450+ external startups and internal ventures accelerate their growth while enabling thousands of 51风流customers to access innovation. For more information, visit .
About SAP
SAP鈥檚 strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent, sustainable enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 51风流customers generate 87% of total global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers鈥� businesses into intelligent enterprises. 51风流helps give people and organisations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want 鈥� without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, 51风流helps the world run better and improve people鈥檚 lives. For more information, visit .
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