While the Summit��was��historic��in terms of��outcomes,��including the New Delhi Declaration and��an increasing focus on��sovereignty,��it also revealed a divergence in perspective.��The public image��of��India’s AI��opportunity��is��gripped by��what’s��most visible:��tools that generate��content and��reshape how��we��interact with technology. But the more consequential story is unfolding away from the spotlight.����

To understand where this transformation is truly taking shape,��let’s��distinguish between��the��two dimensions of AI.��Consumer-centred��AI is the lightbulb that illuminates possibility,��creativity��and��assistance. Enterprise-focused��AI, by contrast, is the power plant��that��quietly and reliably energises��operations at scale. While one captures imagination, the other delivers outcomes.����

Encouragingly, adoption of this��Enterprise��AI��is already��gaining momentum.��According to the recent��51����Value of AI��survey, in��collaboration with Oxford Economics,��nearly��a��quarter of business tasks in India today are supported by AI. In less than two years, that share is expected to rise to over 40%. Even more telling is the confidence behind this acceleration,��with 93% Indian enterprises expecting measurable returns from their AI investments within the next one to three years.����

This is India’s inflection point.��Having moved beyond��initial��exploration,��India’s��focus is now on bringing greater alignment and coherence to unlock AI’s full enterprise potential.��

From Experimentation to Integration��

The next phase of India’s journey requires a shift from isolated pilots to��everyday��execution. AI must become a core capability��as part of our��supply chains, finance, human capital, and customer engagement. This transformation��can rest on four pillars:��

• The Demographic Dividend:��India’s greatest advantage is its people.��The��deep technology talent pool gives��the country��a strong foundation��to take AI from small experiments to real‑world impact��enabled by��a continued��investment��in reskilling and domain-led AI��expertise.��

• Data Foundations:��AI demands��accurate, contextual, and interconnected data from across the business.����As��we scale��adoption,��the next phase will rely on��strengthening��our��data foundations��to��create��semantically rich environments��to power��more effective AI systems.��

• AI as an Amplifier:��The more critical the application, the more AI depends on the structured processes and traceability that robust enterprise systems provide.����

• Trust as a Catalyst:��As AI integrates into critical infrastructure, trust��will��become the primary currency of scale. India’s evolving regulatory frameworks��like the��data protection laws��offer��guardrails that enable speed.����

Redefining Value: The IMPACT����

In an unpredictable global economy,��we must look beyond traditional financial metrics. While Return on Investment (ROI)��remains��a baseline,��it’s��time we move to return on impact. The IMPACT can be seen as:��

I — Infrastructure:��Building secure, sovereign, and interoperable digital highways.��

M — Measurable Outcomes:��Tracking gains in health, education, and quality of life.��

P — Policy & Guardrails:��Ensuring ethical AI through robust, transparent frameworks.��

A — AI Embedding:��Making��AI��as a horizontal��across all sectors to make it a tool for daily life.��

C — Citizen-Centricity:��Designing inclusive, multilingual solutions.��

T — Talent & Trust:��Investing in workforce skills and fostering public confidence.��

The momentum��of AI��in India is real��and the opportunity is unprecedented.��Only by focusing on��all of��the areas of the��IMPACT��framework��can we��realise that incredible��promise.����

The task now is to��transition��from fragmented progress to meaningful, systemic impact. In the journey��towards��a��Viksit Bharat��–��India’s blueprint to becoming a��fully��developed nation by 2047 –��AI is no longer just a digital tool,��it is a strategic imperative for a resilient and innovative nation.��

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Simon Davies, President of 51����Asia Pacific, said, “2025 was a milestone year for 51����in Asia Pacific, with customers across the region adopting our Business Suite drive real results. Business AI is now central in every customer conversation yet, while AI offers immense opportunity, it needs investment, expertise, and care to get it right. I’m proud so many APAC companies understand our ability to gain real value from AI by reimagining how it will change business-critical processes, embed agents directly into workflows, and power them with the context-rich business data only 51����can access. All with the goal of managing constantly shifting market challenges and realising new opportunities for growth.”

Asia Pacific customers are leading with 51����Business AI

51����announced new Asia Pacific Business AI customers in Q4, including some of the most recognised companies in the world.

In Japan, one of the world’s leading beverage companies, Kirin Holdings, has chosen to transform with SAP’s Business Suite. The company selected a range of solutions including 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 51����Business AI, 51����Business Data Cloud, 51����Business Technology Platform, 51����Integrated Business Planning, and 51����Global Trade Services, in addition to 51����Solution Extensions through partners including OpenText and Syniti.

In India, Tech Mahindra has chosen 51����Joule for Consultants, SAP’s natural language AI solution tailored for the needs of 51����consultants. Joule for Consultants brings together SAP’s vast knowledge base – including millions of non-public documents and lines of code – and turns that institutional expertise into an assistant to augment staff productivity, cut down time-consuming searches, and help to make better-informed decisions.

Headquartered in New Zealand, the world’s leading kiwi fruit producer Zespri is transforming with 51����Business Data Cloud alongside one of SAP’s new intelligent applications, which are designed to transform decision-making across lines of business. Zespri has chosen 51����Cloud ERP Intelligence Private in 51����Business Data Cloud to continue its investment in SAP.

Cloud transformation through the 51����Business Suite

Customers across Asia Pacific are also investing across the 51����Business Suite.

The leading airline in the Philippines, Cebu Air, Inc., is moving to the cloud with 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.

Globe Telecom, a frontrunner in telco and digital services in the Philippines, said, “Globe is strengthening its enterprise planning capabilities with the transition to 51����Analytics Cloud, transforming the way it manages budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.”

Hero MotoCorp, one of India’s leading motorcycle and scooter manufacturers, is embarking on its RISE with 51����journey with 51����Integrated Business Planning, 51����Ariba, 51����Business Technology Platform, and WalkMe. The company noted, “Integrating advanced digital solutions for finance, procurement, supply chain will enable Hero’s vision of being the future of mobility.”

Australia’s leading pharmacy network, Sigma Healthcare, chose a range of 51����solutions including 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 51����Digital Supply Chain, 51����Integrated Business Planning, 51����Business Technology Platform, 51����SuccessFactors, 51����Concur, 51����Ariba, and 51����Analytics Cloud. The company noted, “Sigma Healthcare has broadened its commitment to the 51����Business Suite by moving both its existing business and its newly merged companies onto a new RISE with 51����agreement, to be hosted on AWS infrastructure.”

Staying in Australia, Weir Minerals Australia chose 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 51����Business Data Cloud, 51����Business Technology Platform, and WalkMe, while South Australian energy company SA Power Networks chose RISE with 51����and Origin Energy chose 51����Fieldglass. Across the Tasman, New Zealand’s PowerCo Limited also selected a range of solutions on its RISE with 51����journey, including 51����BW/4HANA, 51����Business Technology Platform, 51����Signavio, and LeanIX.

In Singapore, leading security company Certis Group has chosen 51����solutions including 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and 51����SuccessFactors. It noted, “As part of its broader digital transformation, Certis is working with 51����to modernise its core enterprise systems. The initiative establishes a unified and future-ready digital foundation to support business agility and long-term innovation.”

In South Korea, KT DS Co. Ltd., part of KT Group, chose 51����S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition. And in Japan, both Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. and Yusen Logistics Global Management Co. Ltd. chose 51����SuccessFactors.

In Greater China, Suzhou Wanxiang Technology Co. Ltd., noted, “As a company listed on the ChiNext board, our business has been rapidly expanding into a multi-entity group with international operations … To fundamentally address these challenges, we have chosen to implement 51����as the cornerstone of our digital transformation … SAP’s powerful integrated platform enables end-to-end enterprise performance visibility with real-time anomaly alerts, embedding risk control directly into business workflows. It seamlessly connects R&D, production, procurement, sales, and after-sales service, ensuring real-time integration of operational data with financials—including cost accounting and cash management—dramatically enhancing finance-operations alignment.”

Growth in the public cloud

Q4 also saw a range of customers embracing GROW with SAP.

In Greater China, Xuzhou Mansen Clothing Co. Ltd. moved to GROW with SAP, choosing 51����S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and 51����Business Technology Platform as part of the first local contract for SAP’s latest strategic cooperation with Alibaba Cloud. The company noted, “Choosing to partner with 51����is a pivotal step for us in transitioning from experience-driven operations to digital governance. With SAP’s robust and agile Cloud ERP and Business Technology Platform, we are empowered to support diverse business lines, respond swiftly to market changes, and drive smart manufacturing and sustainable growth through digital transformation.”

In Indonesia, PT Global Infotech Solutions chose GROW with SAP, noting, “With SAP’s cloud ERP, Global Infotech Solution successfully optimized operational costs and improved overall profitability through more integrated and efficient business processes. This implementation reinforces our position as a trusted technology partner in Indonesia and reflects our commitment to delivering a solid, scalable technology infrastructure that supports our customers’ long-term business growth.”

Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation in Vietnam also chose GROW with 51����and 51����S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

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Armed with real-world expertise and extensive know-how, 51����consultants act as a bridge between the business and technology domains – bringing hundreds to thousands of hours of hands-on experience and best practices in implementing, customising, and managing 51����roll-outs.

In fact, 51����consultants are such crucial pieces of the digital transformation puzzle that the global market for 51����consulting is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% between 2025 and 2035 to USD 38.98 billion[1].

Earlier this year, we launched to further supercharge the way millions of 51����consultants work, helping them augment their productivity, cut down time-consuming searches, and make better-informed decisions.

Joule for Consultants draws from SAP’s vast knowledge base – including over 9TB of expert-curated 51����knowledge, 3 million non-public documents, 250 million lines of (advanced business application programming) and 30 million lines of (ABAP core data services) code – and turns that institutional expertise into a real-time, context-aware assistant. It understands the solution landscape a consultant is working in, interprets code on the fly, and surfaces relevant guidance in seconds.

Across APAC, a significant number of 51����partners and consultants have already adopted 51����Joule for Consultants and are using the tool across various phases of 51����implementation projects.

Early pilots show clear value: faster delivery cycles of up to 14%, smoother onboarding, and as much as 1.5 hours saved per consultant per day. The payoff is not simply efficiency but the ability for teams to spend more time on strategic design, stakeholder engagement, and delivering tangible outcomes for customers.

AI-Powered Consulting: the Next Frontier for 51����Partners

According to the recent conducted by Oxford Economics, AI is expected to drive an average ROI of 16% (US$4.7M) per organisation this year, a figure which will nearly double in two years’ time to 31% (US$12.3M). Businesses also ranked “alignment with business strategy” and “availability and quality of data” as the top two strategies for maximising ROI from AI.

51����Joule for Consultants has the potential to help 51����partners drive this ROI, and is designed with quality data and expert-aligned advice based on 51����best practices for businesses across industries. With AI itself acting as a productivity enabler, consultants are able to accelerate delivery and increase consistency across projects – ultimately driving greater customer impact.

Importantly, 51����Joule for Consultants is not replacing consultants; it is enhancing their expertise. Instead of spending hours searching documentation or manually comparing configurations, consultants can ask targeted questions and receive contextual, SAP-specific answers in natural language.

Routine tasks – from generating sample code to drafting configuration notes – can be automated, freeing consultants to focus on advising stakeholders, shaping roadmaps, and managing change.

51����Joule for Consultants also helps ensure consistency and quality at scale. Teams across markets and time zones can draw on the same trusted guidance, cross-check design decisions against proven implementation patterns, and onboard new colleagues more quickly.

By embedding best practices directly into project execution, Joule for Consultants extends SAP’s long-standing investments in enablement and certification, turning static learning into live support. In doing so, it helps the next generation of consultants build confidence faster and deliver better outcomes for customers from day one.

51����Partners as Catalysts of AI-First Transformation

SAP’s partner ecosystem remains central to our AI-first, Suite-first strategy, and partners throughout APAC are leading the shift towards AI-enabled consulting. As 51����Chief Partner Officer Karl Fahrbach highlighted at 51����Global Partner Summit at 51����Sapphire earlier this year: “Partners will deliver the promise of 51����Business Suite.”

In APAC, partners such as ABeam Consulting, Infosys, ITSN Korea, LTIMindtree, , , and many more are already embedding 51����Joule for Consultants into their methodologies and training programmes to enhance delivery speed and collaboration.

KPMG, for example, was the first global partner to pilot Joule for Consultants with SAP, and together with SAP, have been for delivering meaningful real-world AI transformation.

The APAC region is already seeing tangible impact when 51����partners combine industry expertise with AI-powered innovation. 51����Joule for Consultants is guiding faster design, sharper diagnostics, and cleaner architectures that help our joint customers realise value sooner.

From Pilots to Practice

The next chapter for 51����partners is about scaling AI adoption and innovation. Many partners are moving beyond pilot programmes and embedding 51����Joule for Consultants into their standard methodologies. Others are co-innovating with 51����to explore capabilities like AI-driven diagnostics or automated value-tracking.

As 51���� across APAC, our partners are also building AI-native skills that go far beyond using a tool: they’re redesigning how projects are delivered, how teams collaborate, and how value is measured.

And that may be the greatest impact of 51����Joule for Consultants. It doesn’t just make consulting faster – it makes it smarter, more consistent, and more accessible to the next generation of talent, elevating the work consultants can do, giving them the space to focus on insights, relationships, and results.

Partners have always been the engine of SAP’s ecosystem. With tools like 51����Joule for Consultants, they are now supercharged with the intelligence layer needed to drive new transformations across APAC.

Peter Moore is the Regional Head of Partner Ecosystem Success at 51����Asia Pacific.

[1] Source: Business Research Insights – 51����Consulting Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (ERP Software, Service and Other), By Application (SMEs and Large Enterprises), and Regional Insights and Forecast To 2035. https://www.businessresearchinsights.com/market-reports/sap-consulting-market-121265

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Commenting on��the customer momentum,��Verena Siow, Regional Business Suite Leader,��51����Asia Pacific,��said, “SAP’s��Q3��growth underpins how��APAC��customers are��moving decisively and swiftly to��bring together��enterprise applications, relevant data, and embedded AI.��According to��,��businesses��are already achieving��16% ROI from AI globally.��But economic volatility, shifting regulations, and a global skills crunch��mean��organizations face a critical challenge: how to connect their people and their business in ways that drive agility, resilience,��and growth.��This��isn’t��just a��moment of change;��it’s��a moment of unprecedented��opportunity.”��

APAC customers embrace AI��

In Q3, 51����announced new Business AI customers in Asia Pacific.��

In Southeast Asia,��ofi��(Olam Food Ingredients)��is transforming its business with 51����Business AI,��51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, SAP��Signavio,��WalkMe, 51����Business Technology Platform,��and��51����Digital Supply Chain.��

The company said,��“ofi��has embarked on a significant transformation and sought the best platform to adopt across all functions, aiming to bring innovations and technology to support its business effectively. With this evolution underway,��ofi��…��worked diligently to assess technologies that could enable innovation. ERP transformation was identified as a central focus, and the team collaborated closely with 51����to��establish��the value proposition for RISE with SAP, which will help empower��ofi��to accelerate innovation, drive sustainable growth and safeguard its project outcomes.”��

In India,��Tata Consultancy Services��is looking to��benefit��from��51����Joule for Consultants��and��51����Learning Hub, while in South Korea,��SK AX��has chosen��51����Business AI, 51����Business Technology Platform,��and��51����Enterprise Service Management.����

��Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd.��purchased��a range of 51����solutions including��51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition,��51����Business AI,��51����Business Data Cloud, 51����Business Technology Platform, OpenText,��Tricentis,��and��WalkMe.��

Asia Pacific customers move to 51����public cloud��

Q3 also saw APAC customers increasingly embracing public cloud models to empower their transformation��in preparation for realising the value of business AI.����

La Trobe University,��a��leading��higher education establishment in Australia,��went live with��51����S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition, noting��“La Trobe University has successfully implemented 51����S/4HANA with a clean core public cloud architecture, reinforcing its commitment to digital excellence. This milestone underpins the University’s AI-first strategy—enabling intelligent automation, streamlined operations, and scalable innovation across research and education in partnership with SAP.”��

��The��Victorian��Country Fire Authority��is��a volunteer and community-based fire and emergency services organization for the state of Victoria, Australia. It is one of the world’s largest volunteer emergency services, protecting millions of��people��and their homes from fire, rescues, and other hazards. The CFA��chose 51����S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, 51����Concur, 51����Analytics Cloud, SAP��Signavio,��and��LeanIX. Also in Australia,��Mitsui Resources Pty��Ltd.��purchased��51����S/4HANA Public Cloud.����

Other companies finalising deals for public cloud ERP solutions from 51����include��NYK Line��and��Rio Holdings Co. Ltd.��in Japan,��HLS Honour Lane Shipping Ltd.��in��Greater China, and��Manorama Industries Ltd.��in India.��

World-leading companies choose 51����cloud innovation��

A range of��high-profile��companies��selected��51����to drive their transformation.��

World-leading digital payment company��Visa��has chosen 51����to support its global technology infrastructure.����

“Visa��seeks��to streamline and simplify business-to-business (B2B) payments for corporates of all sizes. The Visa B2B Integrated Payments solution, built on SAP’s Business Technology Platform, allows corporates to use a Visa Commercial Card to make payments to both card accepting and non-card accepting suppliers, all within their 51����ERP system. This embedded finance solution allows corporates to capitalise on the benefits of using a Visa Commercial Card such as working capital optimisation and reconciliation functions, all through Visa’s secure payments �Ա�ٷɴǰ���.”��

The��Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)��noted, “In September CBA successfully went live with an upgraded 51����Core Banking solution. ��This 51����and SAP��Fioneer��solution now supports 90% of CBA customer accounts and almost one in two payments nationally.” ��

In Japan,��All Nippon Airways (ANA Holdings Inc.),��chose��51����S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition��and��51����Business Data Cloud, while 51����also inked new deals with��Nippon Express Holdings Inc.,��Enessance��Holdings Co. Ltd, and��Panasonic Operational Excellence.��

Greater China��saw a range of customers embracing 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, including��Anhui��Jianghuai��Automobile Co. Ltd��and��ZCZL Industry Technology Group Co. Ltd,��while��Xin’ao��(Tianjin) Energy Investment Co.��Ltd.����Chose��51����Multi-Bank Connectivity.����

In India, 51����saw growth in RISE with 51����at��Jubilant��Pharmova��Limited��and��JK Tyre & Industries Ltd,��while��L&T Technology Services��chose a range of 51����solutions including ERP,��51����SuccessFactors, 51����Ariba,��and��51����Business Technology Platform.��

Companies who choose to innovate choose SAP��

Remarking on��a��successful��third quarter,��Siow��concluded, “While��customers are experiencing a period of profound change, one thing��remains��consistent. Alongside SAP, organisations across APAC are using Business AI and the public cloud to expand, empower, and excel��– and create��real business��value.”������

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Commenting on the AI momentum, President of 51����Asia Pacific, Simon Davies, said, “SAP’s Q2 financial results confirm APAC organizations are quick to understand and seize the advantages offered by agentic and embedded AI. SAP’s powerful combination of enterprise applications, relevant data, and embedded AI is creating tangible business value and outcomes for our customers and partners. We’re excited to see organizations across Asia Pacific recognizing the benefits of this flywheel effect and investing in their transformation to create resilient supply chains, new efficiencies, and innovation that sparks differentiation.”

APAC customers embrace AI

In Q2, 51����announced a range of new Business AI customers globally, and in Asia Pacific.

Alibaba Group, the Chinese multinational technology company focused on e-commerce and cloud computing, has chosen multiple 51����solutions that include 51����Cloud ERP Private, 51����Business AI, 51����Business Technology Platform, 51����Ariba, 51����Integrated Business Planning, 51����SuccessFactors, 51����Concur, and 51����Emarsys. The group will leverage 51����Business Suite for faster maintenance, smooth upgrades and easier integration of AI capabilities into core business processes. As part of the collaboration, initially focused on the China market and with rollout planned for Southeast Asia and the Middle East and Africa, Alibaba Group and 51����will have a joint go-to-market strategy to allow enterprises to implement 51����Integrated Business Planning and embark on RISE with 51����and GROW with 51����journeys.

In Japan, Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. (J-POWER) chose a range of 51����solutions including RISE with SAP, 51����Business Data Cloud, 51����Business AI, 51����Business Technology Platform, 51����Ariba, WalkMe for SAP. Commenting on the news, the company said, “J-POWER has adopted 51����S/4HANA Cloud to implement a system that involves business process transformation, promotes data integration and visualization, and aims to enhance the sophistication of data utilization.”

���ǰ���’s Lotte Chemical, one of the world’s largest chemical companies, has also chosen RISE with 51����and 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition as part of its digital transformation, incorporating a range of other solutions including 51����Business AI and 51����Learning Hub.

APAC is also seeing demand for 51����Joule for Consultants, a conversational AI solution that accelerates 51����cloud transformations with guidance from SAP’s most comprehensive and expertly curated knowledge base.�� Global IT services and technology consulting company LTIMindtree Limited and Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, are empowering their staff with 51����Joule for Consultants.

And global consulting company Westernacher Consulting��is embracing 51����Joule for Consultants to empower its global teams with cutting-edge AI. The company said, “By integrating 51����Joule for Consultants our team gains instant access to precise implementation guidance, technical insights, and code-level explanations – enabling faster, smarter solution design and more impactful client outcomes. This accelerates project delivery, streamlines proposals, and improves analysis quality, helping clients realize value sooner. As a leader in supply chain, logistics, and digital transformation, we’re committed to staying ahead of the curve and turning complexity into competitive advantage through continuous innovation.”

World-leading companies choose 51����cloud innovation

In addition to Business AI customers, 51����has also announced a range of new customers who are adopting its technology to drive their cloud transformation.

Synapxe, Singapore’s national HealthTech agency, has chosen RISE with 51����and 51����Billing and Revenue Innovation Management to underpin its mission to create intelligent technology solutions to improve the health of millions of people every day. Discussing the announcement, the organisation said, “Synapxe has selected RISE with 51����to host Singapore’s National Healthcare Billing Solution. This will support billing across all of Singapore’s public sector care providers and provide a common, harmonised and consolidated platform and replaces 10 disparate legacy billing applications.”

Partnering with Infosys, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) will deploy a suite of 51����solutions, including 51����S/4HANA Cloud, 51����SuccessFactors, and other advanced solutions like identity and access management and master data management. These integrations aim to move MACS’ core ERP systems to the cloud and streamline its operations across its network of about 300 schools, enhancing efficiency, user experience, and scalability for future innovations.

Asia Pacific’s largest privately-owned logistics company, Linfox, has selected 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and 51����SuccessFactors. And in Southeast Asia, Techcombank, one of the leading banks in Vietnam, has also chosen 51����SuccessFactors to transform its human capital management.

In New Zealand, Zespri International, the largest marketer of kiwifruit in the world, has chosen a range of 51����solutions including RISE with SAP, 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 51����Integrated Business Planning, 51����Sustainability Control Tower, and 51����SuccessFactors.

Discussing the news, Zespri noted, “To lead in sustainable agribusiness, we need more than good intentions—we need data-driven insights that guide every decision from orchard to market. 51����Sustainability Control Tower unleashes the potential to empower us with end-to-end visibility, enabling us to align performance with purpose and drive measurable impact across our global value chain.”

Companies in Greater China are also choosing SAP. Tofflon Science and Technology Group Co. Ltd. will transform with RISE with 51����and 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, and leading food and research and development company Grobest Group has also chosen 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.

Indian organisations continued to choose RISE with 51����to support their cloud journeys. Alivus Life Sciences selected RISE with SAP, 51����SuccessFactors, 51����Datasphere, and OpenText, while Walter Bushnell also chose RISE with SAP. Meanwhile RICO Auto Industries Limited went live with its implementation of RISE with 51����and 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.

Part of Sumitomo Group, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd is a global tire and rubber company based in Japan. The company has chosen a range of 51����solutions, including RISE with SAP, 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 51����Ariba, 51����Business Network, and 51����Preferred Success.

In Indonesia, Bukit Kencana Eka Sakti, a business unit under the Sinar Mas Mining Group, went live with RISE with 51����S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition with support from 51����Customer Services & Delivery. Based on SAP’s seamless end-to-end processes and best practices, the company aims to achieve process efficiency, enabling faster data access, improved collaboration, and real-time insights that contribute to quicker response times and better resource management.

Finally, Daou Data Corp, one of South ���ǰ���’s leading IT partner organisations, chose GROW with SAP, 51����S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, and 51����Sales Cloud.

Companies who choose to innovate choose SAP

Remarking on continued success across Asia Pacific in the second quarter, Davies concluded, “Organisations across Asia are navigating a world that is changing every day. Regulations, tariffs, new innovations, and more are creating uncertainty and unpredictability. Amid those circumstances, I’m proud so many Asia Pacific customers are choosing 51����and 51����Business AI, because no other company has the breadth and depth of experience to help mitigate challenges and realise opportunities with the speed, agility, and scale that 51����is positioned to do.”

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Formed through the merger of BIG Pharmacy Healthcare and Caring Pharmacy Group in 2023, BIG Caring Group’s business transformation started back in 2019. At the time, Caring Pharmacy’s legacy on-premise enterprise resource planning (ERP) software started encountering capacity bottlenecks and complex data transformations that slowed cross-divisional collaboration. As its network of stores grew, Caring Pharmacy recognized the need for a more robust and modern ERP system to streamline its retail operations.

In 2021, the company deployed 51����S/4HANA Retail to streamline essential functions including supply chain management, inventory control, and customer relationship management (CRM).

When the company merged with BIG Pharmacy in 2023, the complexity of its retail operations intensified. The newly formed BIG Caring Group—now the largest pharmacy chain in Malaysia—saw an opportunity to further accelerate its digital transformation efforts and integrate disparate systems into one secure, scalable, and agile cloud-based platform.

Ooh Chin Boon, Chief Information Officer, Big Caring Group said, “Integrating our diverse retail operations onto a unified cloud platform is a crucial milestone for us. We have selected RISE with 51����on AWS to help us access more accurate and comprehensive data across the entire group, so that we can respond with more agility to customer demands and supply chain volatility. This strengthens our capacity to deliver enhanced customer experiences and future proof our business.”

Strategic Shift to Cloud Innovation

The adoption of RISE with 51����on AWS signals a transformative leap for BIG Caring Group, enabling the company to consolidate data from hundreds of stores and various divisions into a single, unified platform in the cloud.

By seamlessly integrating critical business functions such as inventory management, procurement, financial reporting, and customer engagement, the group expects to significantly improve operational efficiency by cutting down manual processes and operating costs, and accelerate decision-making across all business units.

Deploying RISE with 51����on AWS will also provide BIG Caring Group with flexibility and scalability. As the retail pharmacy market evolves rapidly, the group can now tap on AWS’s extensive footprint in the region to efficiently adjust its operations to meet changing customer demands and market conditions.

Shaping the Future of Pharmacy Retail

Looking ahead, as BIG Caring Group rolls out the implementation, its strengthened digital foundation will also provide quicker access to rising new technologies, including Generative AI and advanced predictive analytics.

Vipin Chandran, Managing Director, 51����Malaysia said, “ is a huge enabler of automation and innovation for our customers, and being in the cloud is the first step to unlocking its full potential. I’m excited that BIG Caring Group has selected RISE with 51����on AWS to drive their transformation goals. With the group’s massive scale of operations in the country, there is so much opportunity that we can uncover together and reimagine retail experiences in Malaysia.”

Through advanced AI-powered capabilities powered by 51����and AWS, BIG Caring Group is looking to set new standards in customer experience through:

• Optimized Inventory Management: Leveraging real-time analytics to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Enhanced Customer Engagement: Using AI-driven insights to tailor personalized experiences and proactive service offerings.
• Operational Excellence: Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and machine learning to further refine supply chain operations and reduce downtime, ensuring every facet of the business is as efficient as possible.

By choosing RISE with 51����on AWS, BIG Caring Group will not only streamline its immediate operations but will also establish a strong foundation for sustained innovation and growth. The pharmacy giant is now well-positioned to lead the industry into a future driven by data, powered by technology, and centered around exceptional customer experiences.

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This expansion, announced at one of the retail industry’s premier events in the APAC region, marks a significant milestone in SAP’s commitment to empowering retailers across Asia Pacific with cutting-edge cloud ERP technology. The 51����S/4HANA Cloud, public edition for retail, fashion and vertical business offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities designed to help businesses navigate the complex and rapidly evolving retail landscape.��

“This expansion shows our strong commitment to supporting retailers with the resources they need to succeed in a rapidly changing market,” said Achim Schneider, Global Head Retail Solutions at SAP. “Announcing this at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APAC is particularly meaningful, as it enables us to engage directly with industry leaders and showcase how our cloud ERP technology helps retailers drive agility, efficiency, and better customer experiences.”��

The expansion enhances SAP’s existing presence in the Asia Pacific retail market. Localised for additional APAC countries, 51����is well-positioned to support a diverse array of retailers, encompassing rapidly growing e-commerce startups and established brick-and-mortar chains seeking to digitise their operations.��

Attendees at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific can visit the 51����booth #807 to experience live demonstrations of the solution and speak with 51����experts about implementation strategies tailored to their specific markets.��

As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation in the retail sector, 51����continues to invest in helping retailers enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.��

Retailers interested in learning more about 51����S/4HANA Cloud, public edition for retail, fashion, and vertical business and its availability in Asia Pacific can learn more at .������

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However, the whitepaper, created by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) in collaboration with the Electronic Transactions Development (ETDA) under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and SAP, a market leader in enterprise software, notes there is still much to be done. Only two per cent of manufacturers in Thailand have fully transitioned to Industry 4.0 standards, despite the potential for AI adoption in Thailand to expand to 300 use cases across manufacturing, positioning the country as a leader in the region.

Dr. Chaichana Mitrpant, Executive Director, at ETDA noted, “The insights contained in this whitepaper will contribute to greater adoption of AI in the manufacturing sector, which we believe is pivotal to advancing Thailand’s national objectives under the Thailand 4.0 strategy. Collaboration across private and public sectors will be essential to achieve these goals, especially to improve areas including AI governance. Working alongside companies like SAP, we are committed to helping businesses across Thailand benefit from the innovation that AI promises.”

Dr. Saliltorn Thongmeensuk, Senior Research Fellow, at TDRI noted, “AI technologies can drive this transformation by enhancing productivity, fostering innovation, and enabling the development of smart factories – as well as helping to boost Thailand’s carbon neutrality goals. Through widespread AI adoption, the manufacturing sector can position itself as a cornerstone for sustainable industrial development, aligning with Thailand’s vision for a resilient and competitive global economy.”

Manufacturing in Thailand ready to realise enormous AI benefits

Adoption of AI is set to expand rapidly for manufacturing companies in Thailand. Despite just 18% of Thailand’s wider business ecosystem having adopting AI today, the manufacturing sector is expected to see a rise in AI adoption of up to 15% by 2030.

Manufacturing businesses could realise significant benefits from AI. AI is expected to enhance demand forecasting to improve service levels by 65%, improve productivity by 20% through AI-enhanced industrial automation, reduce machine downtime for 53% through predictive maintenance, and reduce unsafe workplace behaviours by 90%.

Data remains a key AI hurdle for Thai manufacturers

While almost three quarters (73%) of Thai organisations plan to adopt AI, several challenges persist. In particular, data represents a key hurdle for AI success in Thai manufacturing.

Almost two-thirds (65%) of manufacturing organisations cite data quality concerns as a significant barrier, with a similar figure (65%) of Thai manufacturers noting inadequate infrastructure is affecting their AI adoption.

“The only way to get the best Business AI is with the best data,” said Kulwipa Piyawattanametha, Managing Director of 51����Thailand. “Today, more than 34,000 customers use 51����Business AI, including thousands across Asia. They benefit from embedding advanced AI capabilities to optimize business operations through real-time data analysis, automated decision-making, improved forecasting, and enhanced productivity. With relevant, reliable, and responsible Business AI, connected with a full understanding of the business and the most comprehensive data, Thai manufacturers can trust their data privacy, security, and compliance while realizing the enormous benefits of the Thailand 4.0 strategy – for their businesses, and for the country.”

A policy framework to encourage growth

The whitepaper also outlines key policy recommendations to encourage organisational and economic success for Thai manufacturers using Business AI.

In particular, the whitepaper recommends the establishment of AI governance strategies to minimise potential risks, regulatory adjustments to remove ambiguity around whether AI adoption conflicts with existing regulations and driving greater public-private sector collaboration through industry-specific subcommittees.

Commenting on the recommendations, Dr. Saliltorn Thongmeensuk, Senior Research Fellow, at TDRI, noted, “Thailand’s journey to foster a more robust AI ecosystem will require focus to establish AI governance strategies, review government incentives, enhance partnerships between government agencies and private enterprises, and encourage international collaboration. Businesses need consultation to identify which AI solutions are most suitable for them to ensure a strong return on investment (ROI).�� By prioritizing these initiatives, Thailand can create a more supportive environment for businesses to embrace AI, ultimately driving growth and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector.”

“Through greater collaboration and investment, the public sector and enterprises like 51����can achieve our joint mission of ensuring AI moves the Thailand toward Industry 4.0,” concluded Piyawattanametha. “Using AI-powered innovation, we foresee great growth and prosperity not only for the manufacturing sector, but for the economy as a whole.”

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Based in Dubai, ARISE IIP designs, finances, builds and operates industrial and manufacturing ecosystems in Africa. Working in partnership with governments and investors, ARISE IIP currently works in 11 countries including Benin, Togo, and Gabon.

“The textile industry is responsible for of global emissions,” said Vinodanand Jha, Group CIO, ARISE IIP. “From producing the raw fibres for textiles to processing, dyeing, production, and distribution, there is a great opportunity to improve sustainability across the entire textile value chain in Africa. That’s why we’re working with 51����integrate sustainability data across our operations.”

Sustainable innovation

ARISE IIP has identified 108 key performance indicators measuring carbon neutrality, circular economy, diversity and inclusion, and responsible supply chain management. The 51����solutions offer a single platform to track and report on traceability, sustainability, circularity, efficiency, and social compliance.

“At ARISE IIP, sustainability and digitalisation are not parallel tracks—they’re interconnected drivers of how we operate and grow,” said Bhavin Vyas, Chief ESG Officer at Arise IIP.

“Through the integration of SAP’s Sustainability Control Tower into our textile platform, we’ve developed a system that brings ESG data to life. It is real-time, reliable, and aligned with global frameworks such as the GRI and EU Taxonomy. This strengthens our ability to manage, measure, and continuously improve. Transparency, accountability, and innovation are the principles that turn sustainability into a true business advantage.”

Sustainability in action in Africa: Benin Textile

Benin is one of Africa’s largest cotton producers of cotton. Supported by ARISE IIP, Benin Textile produces high-quality home textiles like bed linen and towels using locally sourced cotton. These products are distributed to a range of leading European retailers.

Benefiting from ARISE IIP’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, Benin Textile is aiming to lower its emission per garment by 60% – from 4.9 KG CO2e to 1.9 KG CO2e*. It is also committed to achieving full cotton traceability to the farm level, as well as implementing zero liquid discharge technology, boosting water recycling to 90%, and recovering chemicals used in its process.

“The 51����platform is helping manage resources more efficiently and ensure greater transparency with our partners,” said Vireshwar Joshi, Benin Textile CEO. “It represents a major step forward in building a responsible and future-ready textile value chain.”

Using 51����sustainability and ERP solutions, Benin Textile is integrating sustainability into its core business processes. It can process high-quality data and streamline reporting, aligned to key compliance standards including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the EU Taxonomy, and the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS).

The platform also helps track progress against ESG targets, improves compliance while reducing costs related to risk management and data management, and automates occupational health and safety reporting.

“Benin Textile is an incredible example of how new innovation can improve sustainable outcomes that benefits not just Africa, but the world,” continued Jha. “Only by transparently and reliably understanding the data can we make decisions that improve both financial, social, and environmental outcomes. Using 51����solutions, ARISE IIP is making Africa thrive through sustainable, green industrial ecosystems.”

Commenting on the announcement, SAP’s Head of Sustainability for Asia Pacific, Susanna Hasenoehrl, said, “Sustainability isn’t just a big challenge for organisations, it’s an incredible opportunity for growth. With the aim of sustainably transforming the textile value chain, ARISE IIP is also investing in Africa and ultimately creating jobs and revenue, and aiming to reduce its carbon footprint. That’s a win-win for its business, for its customers, and for the world.”

* LCA of Cotton Products, CO2 Logic, September 2022

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In his new role, Moore will be responsible for leading and expanding SAP’s vibrant partner ecosystem across the APAC region. His remit includes driving partner recruitment, enablement, and co-innovation to deliver exceptional value to customers. He will focus on strengthening strategic alliances, fostering collaboration, and empowering partners to deliver transformative digital solutions leveraging SAP’s industry-leading technologies.

“The partner ecosystem is crucial to SAP’s success in Asia Pacific, especially as we experience rapid cloud adoption and increasing demand for specialized industry solutions,” said Simon Davies, Regional President, 51����APAC. “Peter brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in building and managing successful partner programs. We are confident that his leadership will further elevate the value we deliver to customers through our partners and drive continued growth across the region.”

Moore brings over twenty years of experience in the technology industry, with a deep understanding of the Asian market. Since joining 51����twelve years ago, he has served in multiple leadership roles and is an active executive sponsor for many strategic 51����customers and ecosystem partners.�� By prioritizing customer success, he has helped drive innovation and thought leadership in many industries across Asia Pacific, Japan and Europe.

“I am thrilled to take on this new role to lead the partner ecosystem in Asia Pacific,” said Moore. “The opportunity to work with such a dynamic and innovative partner network is incredibly exciting. I look forward to collaborating closely with our partners to help businesses across the region achieve their digital transformation goals and realize the full potential of SAP’s solutions.”

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