SAPinsider EMEA 2023 | SAP BTP

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations SAP BTP

In the ever-evolving digital era, organizations are experiencing a profound paradigm change, transitioning from buying off-the-shelf software solutions to harnessing the power of development platforms like SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This seismic shift empowers businesses to break free from the constraints of pre-packaged solutions and embark on a journey of unparalleled innovation and customization. In this transformative session, we delve into the realm of digitalization and explore how SAP BTP revolutionizes the way organizations approach software development. How do we embrace SAP BTP world of possibilities, fostering agility, scalability, and efficiency in building cutting-edge applications that drive unparalleled business growth and success and what changes organization face.

You will:

• Understand SAP BTP from a customer perspective.
• Learn how the cloud platform supports your digitalization programs.
• Gain input on how your organization can be impacted.

Juan Francisco Zurita Duque Sapere K/S Partner Expert in designing and implementing SAP Business Technology Platform solutions for the pharmaceutical sector in the Nordic countries. My specialization lies in formulating strategies and executing complex integration projects, utilizing hybrid-cloud architectures that transform enterprise landscapes with extensive SAP footprints in both Cloud and On-Premise environments. Recognizing the significance of cloud technologies, I am adept at guiding organizations through transformative journeys. My expertise extends to kickstarting SAP BTP projects, providing management, qualification, validation, and governance for SAP BTPtechnology and services. I offer valuable insights into the SAP Integration Suite and building Enterprise grade solutions with Sap BTP complete stack of services. By harnessing the power of cloud platforms, I contribute to catalyzing meaningful organizational change, empowering businesses to stay agile, innovative, and competitive in today’s ever-evolving digital landscape.

Explore the capabilities of SAP Landscape Management Cloud to optimize and automate SAP system management including SAP S/4HANA landscapes. Discover the power of integrating SAP Landscape Management Cloud with other SAP BTP services through provided events and REST APIs empowering you to automate various landscape management use cases. Elevate your SAP system management to new heights driving enhanced productivity.

Key takeaways:

• Gain an understanding of the features and functionalities of SAP Landscape Management Cloud and SAP system management processes with a focus on SAP S/4HANA landscapes.
• Learn how to integrate SAP Landscape Management Cloud with other SAP BTP services using provided events and REST APIs.
• Discover where SAP Landscape Management Cloud can be leveraged to automate landscape management operations.
• Explore how the integration of SAP Landscape Management Cloud with SAP BTP can lead to enhanced productivity, streamlined operations, and improved system management efficiency.

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations SAP BTP Integration + Enterprise Architecture

The SAP Developer’s Guide to business applications development on SAP BTP provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to streamline your implementation project. Gain insights into the software development and delivery process ensuring a smooth and efficient development journey. Learn how to deliver Cloud Qualities and comply with SAP Product standards enabling you to build high-quality and reliable business applications. Join us to equip yourself with the essential knowledge and resources to expedite your implementation and drive successful outcomes on SAP BTP.

You will:

• Understand the architecture blueprint provided in the Developer’s Guide.
• Explore the curated list of services specifically chosen for standard business application development enabling you to make informed decisions about the right tools and technologies for your projects.
• Learn about the software development and delivery process outlined in the guide ensuring an organized and efficient workflow, from development to deployment and optimizing your application’s time-to-market.
• Discover instructions on delivering Cloud Qualities and complying with SAP Product Standards.

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations SAP BTP

Learn lessons learned from projects to enhance your success with SAP BTP. Pieter-Jan has been actively engaged in over 50+ projects on SAP BTP over the past decade. Gain valuable knowledge and practical advice that can positively impact your endeavors with SAP BTP.

You will:

• Learn the do’s and don’ts of SAP BTP.
• Understand SAP BTP Governance.
• Hear SAP BTP Architecture advice.

Pieter-Jan Deraedt Amista NV CEO Pieter-Jan Deraedt is a SAP Architect mainly focussed on SAP Cloud solutions. Today he runs a Belgian consulting company Amista, where SAP BTP is key pillar in their offering.

Impact 20 IT Infrastructure + Operations SAP BTP

The cost of maintaining legacy systems can be expensive. Some legacy systems will be needed for decades due to legal audit or regulatory reasons. Join us for a live demo of Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA), an SAP BTP certified cloud platform application enabling you to safely decommission legacy systems.

You will:

• Learn how to safely shut down legacy systems and remain tax, audit and GDPR compliant.
• Understand how to access legacy data at any time, from any source, through ELSA or SAP S/4HANA.
• Discover the main features of ELSA.
• Explore how to simplify your IT landscape when moving to SAP S/4HANA or another ERP.

Thierry Julien TJC Group CEO Thierry Julien is the CEO and founder of TJC Group. Thierry has intensive experience in SAP Archiving and ILM. While he has worked with hundreds of SAP customers around the world, he has also collaborated with tax experts and data privacy experts worldwide. Thierry designed the decommissioning solution Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA) that is currently patent pending.

Audren Butery TJC Group Consultant Audren Butery is a Consultant on ELSA, TJC Group’s latest cloud application for system decommissioning. He has helped customers in Europe and the USA to safely retire their legacy systems. Audren is responsible for extracting data from legacy systems, auditing the extracted data, coordinating the implementation of ELSA in the customer’s infrastructure and train business users to ensure they feel at ease with their new application.

Understand SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and how you can best use it. Explore the SAP Discovery Center and SAP Business Technology Platform to best leverage it.

You will:

• Understand SAP Business Technology Platform.
• Learn the key capabilities of SAP BTP.
• Learn how the SAP Discovery Center can help you.
• Learn how to find information and how to use the SAP BTP Services.

Nis Boy Naeve SAP Vice President BTP Adoption Enablement Nis Boy Naeve is a long term industry expert who held various positions at SAP SE. He offers a rare combination of strong technical understanding, business acumen and design thinking, acting successfully across all levels including executives. One of his latest key achievements is the definition, alignment and rollout of the User Experience Strategy. Currently he is heading SAP Adoption Enablement. He and his team help customers and partners explore the business value of SAPs Business Technology platform and to quickly to realize their projects. After studying physics in Kiel and Dublin, Nis Boy Naeve joined SAP in 1995 as a developer where he soon took over development management for a SAP HR module. He successfully finished customer specific development projects as well as various internal cross projects.

Accelerate extensions and innovation with SAP Build solutions by enhancing interoperability among SAP Build Process Automation solution, SAP Build Apps and SAP Build Work Zone tools, augmented by SAP Pro-Code tools for customization.

You will:

• Boost developer productivity and facilitate integrated development.
• Get started quickly with pre-built content packages across SAP Build, and explore the new capabilities for managing, administrating, and operating low-code development effectively.
• Learn how to leverage SAP BTP to extend SAP functionalities of SAP S/4HANA Cloud and explore the developer guidelines for extending SAP BTP.

This session is a comprehensive approach designed to assist organizations in maximizing the potential of SAP’s powerful cloud-based platform. SAP BTP offers a vast array of services and capabilities catering to business needs. This framework aims to provide clear instructions, best practices, and methodologies to harness the potential of SAP BTP.

You will:

• Learn the core features offered by SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) understanding how they can address business needs and challenges.
• Understand how to navigate the various tools, resources, and documentation available within the SAP BTP ecosystem.
• Follow best practices recommended by the Guidance Framework for SAP BTP to optimize application customization, innovation, and integration with other SAP products and services.
• Gain insights into trends and advancements in cloud-based solutions, runtime technologies, and agile development practices.

This session emphasizes effective governance for successful SAP BTP operations. Explore key topics such as SAP BTP administration, authorizations, cost management, and organizational aspects including team setup. Learn how to optimize your SAP BTP utilization by implementing the right governance structure, ensuring streamlined operations, and maximizing the value of your SAP BTP investment.

You will:

• Learn the principles of SAP BTP administration including user management, system configurations, and monitoring tools.
• Hear how to define roles, permissions, and security policies to ensure data integrity and prevent unauthorized access.
• Understand how to discover cost management strategies for SAP BTP usage.
• See how to set up cross-functional teams to manage SAP BTP operations, fostering seamless communication and efficient workflows.

In this session, you will learn about SAP’s approach to ensuring reliable performance for custom applications.

You will:

• Discover SAP’s best practices for application lifecycle management and maintenance to ensure stable and reliable operations over an extended period.
• Understand the integration of custom applications with SAP’s core systems and how to leverage existing infrastructure for seamless operations.
• Familiarize yourself with SAP’s latest advancements in runtime technologies such as cloud-native solutions, containerization, and microservices architecture.
• Explore SAP’s ecosystem of development tools and platforms like SAP Cloud Platform to harness the full potential of modern runtime technologies.

This session offers insight into real-world experiences of businesses that have harnessed the power of SAP’s technology platform. These stories highlight how organizations have leveraged SAP BTP to overcome challenges, drive innovation, and achieve digital excellence.

You will:

• Understand the range of industries and business scenarios in which SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) has been successfully applied.
• Learn the challenges faced by businesses and how SAP BTP played a pivotal role.
• Gain knowledge about the use cases and technologies, such as AI, IoT, and advanced analytics that have been integrated with SAP BTP to drive business transformation and enhance operational efficiency.
• Analyze the benefits achieved by organizations through their SAP BTP adoption including improved agility, scalability, and customer experiences.

Breakout Session IT Infrastructure + Operations SAP BTP
Case Study: Product Safety Sheets to End-Users Via SAP Build Apps

Henkel stores all of its Product Safety Information sheets like SDSS and TDSS into their On-Premise SAP ERP system. Based on country local laws, these sheets needs regular updates in all local languages. Instead of storing documents in a data lake or file management system, use SAP’s Integration Suit with SAP BTP build apps which can be launched using mobile app, webapp, or iframed into SAP Sales Cloud.

You will learn:

• How Henkel uses SAP BTP overall.
• How Henkel built this SAP Build Apps Project with Integration Suite.
• What challenges faced during the project.

Saurabh Kabra Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Senior CRM Developer I have more than 10 years of experience of working with SAP and its customer & partners. I am based out of Düsseldorf, Germany.