Maslow Insights - June 2024

What's been happening in the world of SAP?

??? Sapphire 2024 Highlights:

• Integration of Joule with Microsoft Copilot which aims to enhance innovation and employee productivity by merging SAP enterprise data with Microsoft 365. It provides richer insights for better decision-making, such as automated scheduling with SAP Concur and Outlook, and improved coordination for product managers using SAP SuccessFactors and S/4HANA Cloud with Microsoft tools.
• A new ERP mindset has been introduced, promoting the adoption of standard processes and a modular approach over extensive customisations.
• Several innovations for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition were announced, including "My Home" for AI-generated app recommendations, Joule copilot for context-based instructions, natural language filtering, and AI-driven financial insights.
• SAP introduced updates to its procurement, business network, and external workforce platforms, incorporating generative AI to enhance automation and visibility. The integration of AI copilot Joule into SAP Ariba and SAP Analytics Cloud aims to improve procurement and supply chain management. Additionally, the AI-powered SAP Spend Control Tower provides comprehensive spend analytics, while enhanced SAP Fieldglass streamlines external workforce management.
• SAP is rolling out new AI-powered features aimed at boosting customer experience in sales and marketing. These enhancements are integrated into SAP Sales Cloud and focus on automating and streamlining processes for sales teams. Key features include predictive solutions to enhance sales efficiency, such as improved forecasting capabilities that predict deal closures across business portfolios. Additionally, AI-driven product and people recommendations aim to optimize sales strategies by suggesting the best-suited personnel and products for closing deals.

??? In the News:

• SAP and Salesforce lead the $356 billion enterprise applications market, which saw a 12% growth in 2023. The top five vendors—SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, and Intuit—collectively hold a 21.2% market share.
• SAP is acquiring digital adoption platform provider WalkMe for $1.5 billion, offering a 45% premium on its share price. The acquisition, subject to approvals, is expected to close in Q3 2024, supporting SAP’s strategy to help businesses quickly adopt new technologies.
• DXC Technology has launched DXC Fast RISE with SAP, a new service aimed at accelerating SAP S/4HANA projects to completion in less than twelve months.
• The AWS SDK for SAP ABAP – BTP edition is now in preview, facilitating seamless integration of AWS services into SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
• IBM Consulting releases the first 10 of 100 planned AI solutions to help clients transform their industries, optimise their business processes and successfully deliver their SAP programs.?

?? Resources & Development

• AI is revolutionising the tech industry, deemed crucial for business success by 94% of leaders despite a talent shortage. To bridge this gap, SAP launched initiatives to upskill millions, especially underserved groups, offering over 250 free online courses and new role-based certifications. These efforts, including a successful digital skills initiative, aim to equip individuals with in-demand skills, foster diversity, and support business innovation and efficiency.
• BPMN Trainings - Process Modeling with BPMN 2.0 and SAP Signavio Process Manager

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