Neptune Software Introduces Naia Build to Accelerate SAP App Development with AI

AI-powered code generation has presented significant challenges for enterprise use, particularly within complex SAP landscapes. Although many tools can generate impressive prototypes from text prompts, they often lack the necessary SAP integration, governance, and scalability required for production environments. To address this gap, Neptune Software developed Naia Build, available on October 22. Naia Build is a new online platform that generates enterprise-ready SAP UI5/Fiori applications from simple AI prompts.

 From AI Prompt to Governed Application

A primary differentiator for Naia Build is its focus on production viability. Therefore, applications generated by Naia Build are not isolated code snippets but are created with a direct connection to the Neptune DXP backend. This architecture ensures that new applications can be managed, secured, and deployed through established IT governance frameworks from their inception.

Additionally, the platform offers a flexible development model, allowing users to start by generating an application using an AI prompt. They can then transition seamlessly to a low-code / no-code, drag-and-drop editor for visual UI adjustments, and finally access the complete pro-code environment for granular customization. This transparent workflow allows developers to inspect, modify, and ultimately trust the AI-generated output before deployment.

 Practical Benefits for Development Teams

This integrated approach provides specific advantages for key enterprise roles. For example, Naia Build serves as a low-risk entry point for leveraging AI in application development for CIOs. It provides a hosted environment for testing and validating ideas without requiring significant upfront investment or infrastructure changes.

For development teams, the platform functions as a significant accelerator. Naia Build automates the initial, often time-consuming, process of building application UIs. This enables developers to focus their efforts on more complex business logic and final hardening for production. Moreover, they gain speed and efficiency while retaining complete control over the final code.

According to Alexander Fecke, Director AI at Neptune Software, Naia Build’s objective is to “lower the barrier to innovation while keeping control and governance in the hands of IT.”

Thus, by embedding AI-driven creation within a governed, enterprise-grade platform, Naia Build marks a practical step forward, enabling organizations to leverage AI to deliver tangible business outcomes within their SAP ecosystem.

 What This Means for SAPinsiders

Naia Build transforms AI into a practical tool. Generic AI coding tools can generate impressive front-end code. However, they create a prototype trap through a functional-looking app that can’t be governed, secured, or connected to an SAP backend. Naia Build solves this challenge by creating a production-ready starting point. Additionally, since every app on this platform is born within the Neptune DXP platform, it’s already integrated with the necessary governance and security layers. This shifts AI from being experimental to a genuine development accelerator. Thus, teams can bypass the initial, time-consuming UI creation to shorten the path from idea to a deployable solution.

The enterprise software market is now focused on governed and transparent AI. Businesses want the speed and accessibility of AI-driven development but cannot afford to lose the control, security, and compliance essential for enterprise-grade systems like SAP. Through Naia Build, Neptune is addressing this market demand. The platform provides a flexible development model that caters to users seeking AI-prompting for speed and accessibility, visual refinement by business-savvy users, and deep customization and control for professional developers. By allowing users to switch between these modes, Naia Build offers AI-powered speed combined with the transparent control IT departments require. This positions users within the current market trend of practical, responsible AI adoption.

Neptune’s solutions for SAP bridge a critical gap. SAP provides a powerful and robust digital core. However, there’s a vital need for specialized tools that bridge the gap between the core system and custom end-user applications. This is the last mile of development, and it’s where partners like Neptune provide immense value. Neptune enhances the SAP user’s AI experience by acting as a specialized enabler. Its Naia Build platform understands the context of SAP development and provides tailored tools that simplify the creation of apps that look, feel, and act like native SAP solutions. Thus, Neptune complements SAP’s core AI strategy, providing the focused tooling that development teams need to translate AI’s potential into tangible, user-facing applications.