The SAP NOW Conference in Sydney highlighted how cloud technologies and SAP’s Joule platform are driving business simplification and intelligent enterprise transformation. Angela Colantuono emphasized SAP’s role as the global economy’s “operating system” in the AI era, positioning Joule as a key enabler for future business success.
NTT DATA Business Solutions
Why we should look towards Cloud as the foundation for business transformation
The business world is in a constant state of flux, driven by technological advancements and ever-evolving customer expectations. Keeping pace requires embracing these advancements as core parts of your business strategy. This translates to improved legal compliance, risk mitigation, a competitive edge, and a deeper understanding of your own data. But where do you begin?
NTT DATA attended the SAP NOW Conference in Sydney, which provided valuable insights into how the cloud offers a future of simplification for businesses, accelerating client access to world leading best-practice frameworks and business processes. Angela Colantuono, President and Managing Director at SAP Australia and New Zealand, proposed that SAP is effectively the “operating system” of the global economy in the age of AI, and positioned SAP’s Joule as the solution to propel your business to an intelligent enterprise. It will be Interesting to watch the progression of this platform as it was touted to soon to become the “front end”.
The three biggest hurdles businesses face today
There are three primary challenges that are hindering businesses transformation:
- Cloud Complexity: The imperative to embrace cloud technology is undeniable for SAP customers, especially as the 2027 end-of-mainstream support for ECC approaches in 2027. While a considerable number of customers are planning their pathway to cloud-based operations, many organisations still remain overwhelmed by the complexities of cloud migration and optimisation. Migrating to the cloud means needing a total shift in mindset, so partners like NTT DATA need to be the guide on this digital transformation journey.
- Generative AI Uncertainty: While its potential to transform businesses is undeniable, rushing into integration without proper planning can lead to unforeseen risks. The rapid evolution of AI demands a careful and strategic approach. SAP’s substantial head start, with approximately 30,000 customers contributing to their AI models, underscores the competitive advantage of early adopters. NTT DATA’s cloud-ready solutions can position your organisation for success in this AI-driven landscape.
- Data Estate: Data is the lifeblood of AI, but quality, accessibility, and compliance are paramount. The old adage “garbage in, garbage out” rings truer than ever in the era of generative AI. Poor data quality can amplify errors, while inaccessible or non-compliant data can hinder AI development and deployment. By harnessing SAP’s AI expertise and our asset management analytics solution, we can transform your data into a strategic asset that drives tangible business value. SAP’s investment in 130 use cases across SAP GROW and RISE highlight the growing importance of data-driven innovation.
The path forward: a focus on cloud, AI, and data
The cloud is all about simplification. How do you shift from being overwhelmed with possibility to fully embracing digital innovation? You need a clear path that has been paved with years of industry experience and specifically tailored to meet the needs of your business and industry. NTT DATA has partnered with SAP to address these challenges and deliver comprehensive solutions designed to drive business value.
Cloud Adoption & RISE with SAP
Moving to the cloud offers numerous benefits, including increased agility, scalability, and cost savings. As organisations strive to navigate complexity and leverage innovative technologies, RISE with SAP is a comprehensive and flexible package which can be tailored to the individual needs of each company. With both public and private offerings, businesses can choose how much control they want over the cloud technology based on where your business is currently sitting in its cloud migration journey. With SAP-powered tools such as Readiness Check, Custom Code Analysis, Learning Hub & Application Lifecycle Management, businesses can be well equipped in their cloud migration journey. And since no journey is taken alone, NTT DATA offers rounded end-to-end support.
Effective Asset & Data Management
A strong data foundation is essential for informed decision-making. Business owners must have access to current and accurate information in real time in a format that’s easy to understand. Working from outdated data can threaten a businesses productivity by reducing downtime, productivity and overall decreases asset utilisation. NTT DATA’s Asset Management Analytics Fast Start provides pre-built data models and dashboards to accelerate time to value for asset-intensive businesses. With this, business owners can be empowered to increase their operational efficiency, have real-time reporting and reduced infrastructure costs.
Agile HR Management with AI
Artificial Intelligence can significantly improve HR operations by reducing the time taken to perform administrative tasks, streamline talent management and recruitment, and make years worth of HR experience available on demand. NTT DATA Solutions and SAP have built on their over 11 years of experience to produce a reliable Cloud-Based Human Experience Management (HXM) Software. It takes the best from numerous SAP and other HR software platforms so business owners can reap the benefits of industry-leading solutions. With a range of product and service offerings to complement the HXM software, businesses can pick-and-choose the tools they need to drive success in their own HR operations.
Building a Sustainable Future
Most importantly, our solutions are designed to support your sustainability goals.
NTT DATA is committed to building a sustainable future in partnership with SAP. We believe that sustainability is not merely a corporate responsibility but a strategic imperative for long-term business success. Aligned with our 2040 Net Zero Strategy, we offer comprehensive solutions to help organisations reduce their environmental impact while driving growth. By leveraging SAP’s technology and our deep industry expertise, we can help you measure, improve, and report on sustainability performance, optimise your IT landscape for sustainability goals, and develop innovative solutions to address environmental challenges. Together, we can create a more sustainable world while achieving your business objectives.