Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics play a key role in digital transformation initiatives. As advances in technology and computing power accelerate the digitalization journey, companies across industries are generating gigantic volumes of data daily. The value of this data lies in leveraging it to draw actionable insights, planning and innovation. This is where AI and analytics come into picture, acting as key tools to harness the value from data being generated and collected across the enterprise. Analytics is generally classified into categories like descriptive, prescriptive, diagnostic, and predictive. AI algorithms help in predictive and prescriptive analytics, but they also enable companies to build innovative capabilities like Industry 4.0.

SAP and Partner Technologies in Analytics and AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics play a key role in digital transformation initiatives. As advances in technology and computing power accelerate the digitalization journey, companies across industries are generating gigantic volumes of data daily. The value of this data lies in leveraging it to draw actionable insights, planning and innovation. This is where AI and analytics come into picture, acting as key tools to harness the value from data being generated and collected across the enterprise. Analytics is generally classified into categories like descriptive, prescriptive, diagnostic, and predictive. AI algorithms help in predictive and prescriptive analytics, but they also enable companies to build innovative capabilities like Industry 4.0.

SAP and Partner Technologies in Analytics and AI

SAP and their partner ecosystem have rich portfolio of tools and technologies in AI and analytics domain.  SAP BTP platform has AI and analytics capabilities embedded to help organizations build intelligent enterprise capabilities. SAP S/4HANA puts AI in the ERP, whereas SAP Intelligent Automation uses AI to help organizations build smart automation capabilities. Digital supply chain tools from SAP leverage AI and analytics with emerging technologies to help organizations build smart supply chains. AP Analytics Cloud is the leading enterprise analytics tool in the market and is seen as the future of SAP Business Objects. The partner technology ecosystem is not behind. In every function, SAP partners offer AI-enabled tools like Phenom AI for HR processes, iCertis for contract lifecycle management, Prospecta for intelligent data management. Then there are overarching analytics solutions from partners like Pyramid Analytics that help build enterprise-wide decision intelligence capabilities.

Resources for SAPinsiders

Key Insights Using SAP Analytics Cloud: In today’s world, data is becoming more valuable every. For any organization, it is necessary to analyze their data before making any critical decisions regarding business operations such as finance, sales, supply chain operations and more. For enterprises with large amounts of critical,, but under-analyzed, data, SAP Analytics Cloud has simplified and expedited data analysis. This article discusses how organizations can draw critical insights using SAP Analytics Cloud.

Three-Step Gameplan to Deploy AI in the Office of CFO: While the world witnessed the emergence of self-driving cars with advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the world of finance has also done everything to keep up. A/R operations are now getting more autonomous and intelligent while the workforce is focusing more on ‘strategic’ business decision making. 65% of finance executives reported that they increased their technology investments and are now focusing on growing their digital business in 2021. This webinar shares a roadmap to leverage AI in finance executive planning.

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    SAP’s CPO Gives the Insider Track on AI with BTP

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    Across the SAP ecosystem, AI may be the most buzzed-about technology. Companies are hurrying to infuse AI into finance, data management and many other types of solutions.

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    SAP’s Global AI Head on SAP Automation in Action

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    Last year was defined by AI on the software front in enterprise technology. SAP was no exception in this regard, appointing Walter Sun as its global head of AI in the fall. For 2024, the message from Insiders is clear – a need not just for product announcements, but tangible examples of results from machine…

  3. KPMG and SAP Deepen Collaboration with PartnerEdge Program Announcement

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    SAP and KPMG have released a joint announcement stating that the global consulting firm is joining SAP’s exclusive PartnerEdge program. The partnership aims to “deliver business-led, industry-focused SAP solutions, leveraging cutting-edge cloud, data and artificial intelligence technologies to drive measurable value for our clients.” SAP and KPMG have worked together for over 20 years, providing…

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    While "Dead Stock" might sound scary, delve deep to reveal it as an opportunity for optimizing inventory, providing actionable strategies to reduce unsold items and improve cash flow. This content is for Basic Access, SAPinsider Monthly Subscription, SAPinsider Annual Subscription, and SAPinsider Premium Annual Subscription members only.Log In Join Now

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    SAP Announces New AI Capabilities for SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and an Expanded Partnership with Collibra

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    SAP has announced new data innovations within SAP Datasphere, and generative AI capabilities in SAP Analytics Cloud, aimed at transforming enterprise planning and analyitcs. These added AI capabilities will enable SAP customers to simplify their data landscapes and augment intuitive data interaction for intelligent business transformations. SAP also announced an expanded partnership with Collibra, a…

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    SAP India Welcomes Kulmeet Bawa as New Global Chief Revenue Officer

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    SAP has announced that Kulmeet Bawa, president and managing director for the Indian Subcontinent, has been promoted to chief revenue officer, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP).

  7. Unleashing the Power of AI for SAP Business One

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    Introducing AI functionality tailored specifically for SAP Business One users, this development aims to streamline data interrogation.

  8. SAPinsider Buyers Guide: AI/Automation

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    To help SAP users navigate the strategic and technology decisions related to process automation and the rapidly emerging field of AI, SAPinsider put together this Buyers Guide, which explores the challenges, opportunities and trends in the SAP process automation and AI space and highlights key vendors and partners. The vendor capability assessments are intended to…

  9. SAPinsider Buyers Guide Webinar: AI/Automation

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    To help SAP users navigate the strategic and technology decisions related to process automation and the rapidly emerging field of AI, SAPinsider put together this Buyers Guide, which explores the challenges, opportunities and trends in the SAP process automation and AI space and highlights key vendors and partners. The vendor capability assessments are intended to…

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    Microsoft’s New Security Copilot Shields SAP Systems with AI

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    Microsoft has announced the new Microsoft Security Copilot, an AI-driven security solution, to revolutionize how companies like SAP defend.