Demystifying AI with Deloitte

AI and automation capabilities hold incredible promise for companies in the SAP ecosystem. Yet companies face numerous challenges in getting any AI projects off the ground. Recently, SAPinsider’s AI and Automation in Finance report found that struggles with the complexity of business and operational change was the biggest obstacle standing in the way of implementing AI and automation into finance processes, cited by 53% of survey respondents. Organizations may be unwilling to launch AI projects if no one within the enterprise can deploy and leverage the capabilities.

Additionally, a lack of relevant resources and skills within the organization was another key obstacle, cited by half of respondents. Organizations may be unwilling to launch AI projects if no one within the enterprise can deploy and leverage the capabilities.

As with any revolutionary technology, leveraging AI comes with its own set of challenges. But organizations that dismiss the promise AI holds risk missing out on improved efficiency and streamlined processes, putting them well behind their competition.

Embracing AI for the Future

To help companies educate themselves on the potential opportunities and pitfalls associated with AI, Deloitte offers a three-pronged approach to drive value for their partner organizations.

• The Deloitte AI Institute aims to provide thought leadership that helps drive the conversation on AI, helping businesses to learn about how to leverage the technology to move their business forward. Topics that the Deloitte AI Institute cover include Generative AI, the ethics of AI, attracting talent, bolstering innovation, and much more. The Deloitte AI Institute features experts from all over the world writing articles and moderating discussions about some of the hottest topics in AI, like data security and sovereignty. SAPinsider found that security and privacy risks stood in the way of 50% of respondents deploying AI, while 44% of respondents highlighted data sovereignty issues.

• AIOPS.D is a subscription offering that allows users to access and easily implement AI microsolutions from Deloitte’s portfolio. Microsolutions can shorten the time to value for AI projects, allowing organizations to build, test, and deploy cloud-native applications in the span of weeks.
• The Deloitte Ascend platform provides users with the capability to infuse their digital transformation with best practices, delivery tools, and automation. For SAP users making the move to SAP S/4HANA, this offering enables continuous innovation and bolsters the delivery of Deloitte’s digital transformation programs.

What This Means for SAPinsiders

AI is still an emerging field, with new capabilities and solutions constantly making their way into the SAP landscape. While it may be tempting to wait until AI technology is perfected, organizations that wait on the sideline risk being left behind. By bringing together thought leadership, easily-implemented microsolutions, and a platform to deliver business transformation, SAP users can embrace the AI-powered future with confidence.