Founded in 1972 by five former IBM engineers, SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) is now one of the world's leading companies in enterprise software. Based in Walldorf, Germany, the company employs approximately 112,000 people worldwide, and its solutions are used by businesses of all sizes in over 180 countries. SAP offers a wide range of software solutions, including human resources management, finance, supply chain, and customer relationship management, and continues to innovate by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.
SAP is primarily recognized for its ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, which helps companies efficiently manage their operations by integrating various key processes such as accounting, logistics, and human resources management. The SAP S/4HANA platform, based on SAP HANA's in-memory technology, offers advanced real-time analytics capabilities and enables companies to make decisions based on accurate and up-to-date data.
Additionally, SAP has developed specific solutions for various industry sectors and is committed to integrating AI and cloud into its offerings. For instance, SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for the supply chain enables agile planning and real-time visibility, essential assets for companies like Ericsson, which adopted it to optimize its supply chain.
Recently, SAP has focused on integrating generative artificial intelligence into its portfolio. At its annual Sapphire 2023 conference, SAP announced generative AI features to transform business processes and enhance supply chain resilience. These innovations are integrated into solutions such as SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Sales Cloud, offering advanced forecasting and automation capabilities.
Another notable project is the expansion of Joule, an AI assistant announced in 2023, which is integrated into several SAP products to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. SAP plans to extend the use of Joule in solutions like SAP Ariba and SAP Analytics Cloud, while increasing the number of supported languages.
SAP holds a central position in the global technological ecosystem through its strategic partnerships with leaders such as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. These collaborations enable SAP to enhance its technological capabilities, particularly in AI and cloud. The expansion of its partnership with AWS, for example, allows for the integration of Amazon Bedrock's generative AI models into its generative AI hub, offering users more flexibility and customization.
Moreover, SAP is actively engaged in sustainable development initiatives. Its solutions, such as SAP Sustainability Control Tower, help companies track their carbon footprint and comply with regulatory standards, highlighting SAP's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
In May 2024, SAP announced the expansion of its partnership with Amazon Web Services to further integrate generative AI into its ERP solutions, a move aimed at transforming cloud ERP and enhancing the efficiency of SAP workloads. Additionally, SAP plans to use AWS Trainium and AWS Inferentia chips for its future SAP Business AI offerings, which will accelerate development while maintaining high levels of accuracy and reliability.
SAP also continues to strengthen its international presence and influence in the field of generative AI, as evidenced by its investment in innovative startups and its commitment to ethical practices in AI development. This strategy aligns with SAP's desire to remain at the forefront of technological innovation and meet the growing needs of businesses for intelligent and responsible solutions.
SAP SE est une entreprise de droit européen qui conçoit et vend des logiciels, notamment des systèmes de gestion et de maintenance, principalement à destination des entreprises et des institutions dans le monde entier. SAP est le premier éditeur de logiciels en Europe et le quatrième dans le monde.
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