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Evolution of SAP
Engagements

We see an evolving trend from

ERP-Centric Solution Lean(er) or Composable Intelligent Enterprises
the traditional System of focused on Transactional ERP balancing Front End from transactional excellence to
Record ERP based solutions to Excellence Agility with Back End intelligent workflows
the era of the Intelligent and Standardization
Sustainable Enterprise.  Focus on Process  Redefining how work gets done in
Standardization  Modularized Application Architecture enabling experiece-led solutions
This is enabled by modern  Characterized by largely SAP-  Set the context for ERP
 The solutions extend beyond ERP, to
business platforms, delivering based solutions as the basis for leveraging data to turn manual work
the end-to-end process  Higher Emphasis on the “connected to intelligent insights
completely new ways of
capabilities enterprise” with enterprise data
working (Experience) by models and modern enterprise
 Leverage new PaaS (Business)
making solutions Simpler  Typically focused on exploiting Platforms eg BTP, Azure Power
integration
(Efficiency), Smarter some of the new features in Platform, AWS etc.
S/4HANA and leveraging some  Use of Process Automation solutions
(Effectiveness), Greener  Make work simpler, smarter and
of the native capabilities around to orchestrate the e2e processes
(ESG) and more Connected more connected
in-built automation and AI.  Design SAP using Clean Core
 Based on Clean Core, and  Embed Sustainability lenses in core
Principles so the Back-End system
modern extensibility princoples doesn’t become a bottleneck for operations
ie. Building S/4HANA the right business agility  Focused on a design for change
way! philosophy, with agility being the
key design principle

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Key Customer Asks for Next-Gen ERP Transformations
We are evolving from the traditional System of Record ERP based solutions to the era of the Intelligent and Sustainable Enterprise. This is enabled by modern
business platforms, delivering completely new ways of working (Experience) by making solutions Simpler (Efficiency), Smarter (Effectiveness), Greener
(ESG) and more Connected

Intelligent Solutions Platform (Enable Intelligent Outcomes)

Continuous Insights & Optimization Composable Solutions & Lean(er) ERP
Shift from transactional flows to Intelligent Workflows Next Generation of Application Architecture is balancing the role of ERP
that are continuously mined, benchmarked and with best-of-breed solutions. New Industry Cloud Solutions from IBM
optimized leveraging Impact + Evolution
Modernize
Systems

Operationalize Sustainability (ESG) Get Back to Standard: Clean Core

Going Beyond just ESG Reporting to embedding Build ERP the Right Way. Shifting away from traditional / classical
Sustainability outcomes into everything we do with IBM approaches of extending the application to cloud native extensions
Sustainability Solutions for SAP and Low Code Composable Solutions with IBM Clean Core
Modernize Modernize solutions for SAP
Processes Data

Simpler and Smarter Industry and LoB Connected Enterprise

Solutions Increasing complex application landscapes places higher emphasis on
Enterprise Integration and Enterprise Data Models + Need to move
Consume insights into core business processes that simplify from Application silos to connected and orchestrated workflows
and improve the quality of the outcomes with IBM Industry
Cloud Solutions for SAP

Extend and Innovate

Embed Extreme Automation & Advanced Analytics & AI to
redefine how work gets done, shifting manual execution to an
experience-led design that embeds intelligence into operational
design of the e2e workflow processes
Surging digital demand

Apps will be created in the next

750M five years, which is more than
the last forty years combined

>85% Of organizations struggle to

analyze unstructured data

Of digital work activities can be

50% automated with current
technology
Sources: DORA, Black Duck, ISC, IDC, Forrester,
AppAnnie, Microsoft, IDG: Big Data Survey 2017, McKinsey
Not enough developers
4M developer shortfall by 2025
Quantifying the Worldwide Shortage of Full-Time Developers (idc.com)
 The future: Accelerate innovation with low code to do
more with less

Low code/no code Low code + Custom code

SIMPLE COMPLEX

Improve business processes Work across business units Modernize your business
Makers

Potential User Common User Tech Savvy User Technical Content Consultant Pro Dev
Owner / Architect
WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT & SIMILAR
Skills

WORKZONE, SHAREPOINT & SIMILAR

JAVASCRIPT, HTML 5, CSS

ABAP, JAVA, C#, .NET

LOW CODE (SAP BUILD)

 Jim
• Cool guy
• Have great of business processes and understand how
applications works
• Want to build cool tech apps but lacking coding
experience!

Harry
• Loves to write code and a Full Stack Developer
by heart
• Loves to build cool tech apps
• Spends a lot of time for coding
Low code No code
• Rapid Application Development Technique • Rapid Application Development Technique
• +Coding/Scripting as well • 100% Visual
• Delivered using visual building blocks like drag-and-drop and • Often treated as a subset of the modular plug-and-play, low-
pull-down menu interfaces code development approach
• Focus remains on the differentiator rather than the common • A completely hands-off approach, with 100% dependence on
denominator of programming visual tools
• A balanced middle ground between manual coding and no-code • Aimed at business users who have vast domain knowledge
as its users can still add code over auto-generated code and may also be slightly tech-savvy but lack the ability to
• Aimed at professional developers to avoid replicating basic write code manually
code and to create space for the more complex aspects
 ***Source - Mendix Survey

LC-NC Industry Forecast Low-code hits the mainstream: Low-code is used in

77% of organizations

As many as 59% of projects using low-code are a

collaboration between IT and business teams

75% IT professionals say low-code is a trend they

can’t afford to miss

Business-as-usual software development cannot meet

the growing demand, which is why organizations are
turning to low-code.

40% of IT leaders say their IT department will become

more diverse because of low-code

Great stat!!
Industry is
changing
 Think before you code

Spread of tools and Development requires a Updates or revision

multiple functions, to Custom application Sophisticated
development produces lot of time, and would require an in-
create highly complex configuration system,
plenty of bugs resources resulting a house or third-party
applications making them less agile
high budget development team
Traditional

LC-NC
Typically run and
Organization pays
small set of tools to Don’t produce bugs Much easier to use maintained by the
only to access
develop various while building apps and operate because corporate that owns the
required services, not
applications without enabling hassle-free of their drag and drop platform making it
its development from
much hassle apps features. simpler for updates and
start to end
enhancements

Traditional
methods are
Very true outdated
Characteristics of a LC-NC Platform

Visual drag-n-drop based editing for user interface Visual drag-n-drop based editing for workflows and logic

Rich Preview Capabilities Visual Tools for working with business data

Pre-built libraries and components to speed up development Integrated developer experience

What is SAP Business Technology Platform
 Integrate Seamlessly
Build Visually
 Build visually, using drag-and-drop tools and  Help customers integrate their SAP
intuitive interfaces solutions, applications, and systems
with each other and with other systems
 Allows users to quickly and easily design,
and applications
configure, and deploy applications with no
coding.
 Create rich, interactive applications that
streamline business processes, drive greater
Pure LC-NC
efficiency, and reduce operational costs
SAP Build stuff !!

 Create Applications
 Automate Processes
what I was
 Build Business Sites looking for!!

 Simplified Drag-n-Drop
Functionality
Collaborate Effectively
With seamless integration feature, SAP Build helps businesses leverage
technologies like cloud-based tools with development teams to establish
communication protocols like lifecycle management and built-in governance.
 SAP Build Apps – Portfolio
SAP Build Apps

• Next-generation no-code tool Wide Collection of Formula

Stand-alone & SAP App Extensions
• Key Enabler for nontechnical citizen developers to build Functions
enterprise-grade applications supporting across platforms.
• Sophisticated application development editor supporting a
drag-and-drop based UI builder Development Continuum Simple Data Modelling
• Provides 400+ built-in formulas and preconfigured flow
functions for backend logic development
• Predefined integrations and custom connectors help make Rich set of UI controls, theming,
Cross Platform support
connecting to external data sources straightforward. layout
• Easy integration with SAP Build Work Zone and Process
Automation
Enterprise scale governance through
Graphical Editor and Logic Canvas
BTP
SAP Build Apps – Snapshots
Visual Composer enables drag-n-drop based development of Robust Marketplace with a rich collection of controls including
Business application provision to create custom control

Easy to bundle release for market supporting Create Business Logic graphically through simple configuration and Inject Script as needed by leveraging rich collection of
multiple platforms mapping using Logic Canvas formula function.
 SAP Build Process Automation
SAP Build Process Automation
 Intuitive workflow management and RPA functionality

 LC-NC tools to simplify workflow creation, decision

Processes & Workflows Business Rules and Decisions
management, and process visibility

 Automation of routine tasks using software bots

Forms and Multi-Step Approvals Pre-Built Contents
 Intelligent document processing using AI and machine
learning

 Native process integration functionalities Process visibility & Flexibility Task Automation

 Prebuilt functionality, templates, and predeveloped

industry-specific content
Unified Launchpad & Task Center Document Understanding
 Trusted enterprise-grade platform

Reusability of artifacts across the

Processes Easy Integration
SAP Build Process Automation - Snapshots
Unique Process Builder Various Integration Capabilities to address Drag-n-Drop based automation flow design
robust business processes

Form Builder Robust collections of automation functions

SAP Build Workzone
SAP Build Workzone
 Increase User Productivity by intelligently providing
access to applications, processes and information Intuitive Page Building and Flexible Customization and
anywhere on any device. Authoring extensibility
 Business Users can create role specific digital workspace
solutions and purpose-built business sites.
Personalized and Role-based user
 Build and customize business sites and workspaces using Interactive Workspace
experience
cards, widgets, and the UI theme designer with drag-and-
drop simplicity
 Access to SAP and third-party business apps, processes,
User Engagement and Knowledge Secure and central access to apps,
and data from one single access entry point. Management task and processes

Context aware UI Cards and Content Business content from SAP solutions
Widgets and third party apps
SAP Build Workzone
Interactive Site editor with drag-n-drop actions Create Sites in minutes – easy to preview and integrate enterprise apps

Rich Collection of widgets and controls

SAP Build – Ensuring Turbulence Free App Development Journey

Deliver enterprise Increased business

applications faster agility with the ability
reducing time to market. to adapt to changing
Benefit from content market conditions faster
developed by broad
ecosystem of partners
and community

Helps to break down

silos between citizen and
professional developers Empower citizen
developers with intuitive
tools.
Improved ROI from SAP
and third-party
applications
How to determine LC-NC User Needs
 Mechanism to identify the LC-NC needs

How to identify
when LC &
when NC

Scope and scale of the

Goals behind using low-code Turnaround time needed
problem to be solved

Custom integrations with Application need to deal with Control do users want to
external and internal confidential data or factor retain over code
applications

Possibility of mapping to any potential areas where challenges,

Repetitive task which can be Yes… these
missed KPIs, and inefficiencies
automated pre-built contents reported due to manual processes factors are
critical
CO2 Wallet
CO2 Wallet is a standalone mobile app developed using SAP Build to monitor and track carbon consumption through various lifestyle activities.

 Introduce a carbon wallet for every individual on

earth where Carbon will act as a currency to be
spent on daily life consumptions and expenditures

 Not only track expenditure but also assist every

individual to plan, predict and execute their daily
commute, consumption and expenditures within a pre-
defined carbon budget and build a sustainable society
with low carbon footprint

 Convert Carbon budget saved by every individual

into equivalent credit points to be spent on
sustainable lifestyle, social eminence and establish
user engagement activities

 Establish an eco-system by engaging seller and

consumer where the seller can promote their green
products and consumer can buy green products within
the carbon budget

MVP Recording
Architecture

IBM Environmental Intelligence SAP Product Footprint

Suite (EIS) Management

REST API

SAP Business Technology Platform

Alexa
SAP Build Apps Node.js
REST
Native
Social Media API
SAP AI Business Service Integration Google
Document Information Extraction SAP Conversation AI
Assistant

REST Enhanced Shopping

API Experience with benefits
earned from Carbon savings
Google Cloud Platform

Persistence Authentication

Future Scope
Virtual Scrum Master
Virtual Scrum Master is a open AI based Build App which can help project team to plan and generate various scrum related artifacts at the initial stage of the
project by leveraging the power of Open AI (ChatGPT)

 Automatic generation of various scrum related

artifacts based scenario configuration through
an interactive mobile app.
 Provision to enlist potential risk, best
practises, ball park estimations along with
various other detail.
 Based on end user review, generated artifacts
can be exported to target platforms like JIRA,
ADO as part of the scrum planning activities.
 Reduces manual effort of drafting typical use
cases or writeup and the team can focus more
towards productive works.
 SAP Build based Mobile app makes it
platform agnostics and ready to use from
desktop and mobile.

MVP Recording
Helpful guides to kick start your Journey
on SAP BTP and SAP Build Apps
Learn how no-code application development works in SAP Build Apps
(formerly known as SAP AppGyver) e-bite from SAP Press, and then follow
step-by-step instructions with different model use cases to build your own
applications

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