The SAP TechEd 2024 event, held virtually this past October, marked a significant milestone in the business technology landscape. With innovations focused on artificial intelligence, application development, and technological expansion, SAP unveiled advancements poised to transform how businesses manage operations and leverage data. In this ZTalent Blog, we explore the key highlights from the event.
Collaborative AI Agents in Joule
Joule, SAP’s AI-powered copilot, continues to revolutionize interactions with business systems. Designed to simplify and accelerate tasks, Joule introduced notable enhancements with a practical and adaptable focus.
- Multidisciplinary task handling: Joule enables employees to concentrate on strategic activities.
- Real-time responses with business data: Integrated across key areas like HR, finance, and supply chain, Joule transforms processes intuitively and effectively.
These updates ensure a smoother, more productive user experience.
SAP Knowledge Graph: Connected Data for Smarter Decisions
SAP introduced the SAP Knowledge Graph, a tool redefining how organizations structure and analyze data.
- Connecting business data: This technology creates semantic maps that represent relationships between entities like purchase orders, customers, and invoices.
- Enhanced analytical accuracy: By leveraging SAP’s business semantics, it minimizes the risk of irrelevant outcomes.
- Integration timeline: From Q1 2025, it will be part of SAP Datasphere and Joule, enabling more effective analysis and intelligent applications.
With the Knowledge Graph, businesses can harness advanced technologies like generative AI for more accurate, actionable insights.
SAP Build: Development and Automation for Everyone
The SAP Build suite continues to evolve, standing out this year for its enhanced capabilities:
- New low-code and pro-code tools: Empower both developers and non-technical teams to advance in creating enterprise applications.
- Generative AI in development: Features like code explanation and documentation search promise to significantly reduce development time.
- Intelligent automation: Faster, more efficient processes through tools designed to optimize workflows.
These innovations reinforce SAP’s commitment to facilitating business digitalization, regardless of technical expertise.
SAP Business Technology Platform: Global Expansion and Training
The SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) solidified its position as the technological foundation for SAP’s enterprise solutions with key advancements:
- Broader global reach: Expansion to 11 new regions increases platform accessibility.
- Managed data centers: SAP ensures security, reliability, and high availability in its services.
SAP TechEd 2024 reaffirmed SAP’s leadership in enterprise technology innovation, showcasing tools like Joule, SAP Build, and Knowledge Graph. With a strong focus on training, SAP aims to train 2 million people by 2025 through free certifications and role-based educational materials. These advancements not only strengthen businesses but also reflect SAP’s commitment to the professional growth of its users.
