SAP-Solution: BDC

Those who decouple their data architecture can implement AI innovations more flexibly and at a fraction of the cost through external specialized providers, without falling into the next licensing trap set by Rise and BTP. The future does not belong to SAP’s closed monopoly, but to a composable ERP model.

With the announcement of the Autonomous Enterprise, SAP CEO Christian Klein has made a big promise to existing customers, as there is a lack of IT tools, ERP architectures, and B2B methods. Startups like Nova and Conduct are very cleverly filling the gaps in SAP's offerings.

To understand the immense importance of MCP, one must consider the structural integration challenges of modern ERP landscapes. Until now, integrating AI with existing S/4 systems has been a tedious and proprietary nightmare.

At the Future Congress on Government and Administration, the German-Speaking SAP User Group (DSAG) presented key propositions that outline how a digitally capable government can be created—with concrete approaches for the cloud, AI, digital sovereignty, and resilient infrastructure.

The German economy is sputtering, and so is the business performance of IT service providers operating in Germany. Following a historically weak year in 2024, 2025 also brought little new momentum.

SAP has received authorization from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for its cloud infrastructure in Walldorf/St. Leon-Rot to process classified information at the „For Official Use Only“ level as part of a component certification.

SAP Business Data Cloud enables ESG reporting (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and CO₂ analyses throughout the supply chain.

AWS reports growing adoption of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. According to AWS, Schufa and the Institute for AI in Medicine at Essen University Hospital are using the cloud solution for sensitive and regulated workloads. The goal is to ensure data residency and operational autonomy within the EU. In addition, AWS is expanding its partner network and, with more than 165 partners now…

SAP’s Autonomous Enterprise offers a wide range of opportunities, from Agentic AI to Composable ERP. All the necessary IT tools for this are available in SAP’s portfolio. Ultimately, however, the question of affordability—based on licenses, maintenance, and Digital Access—remains.

Today, security is key to resilience, regulation, and digital sovereignty. Josko Jeraj, the new CEO of Munich-based IT service provider Manage Now, explains why IT security is becoming increasingly strategic for businesses and public institutions.

Boomi is becoming a launch partner for the „ServiceNow Workflow Data Network Passport“ program, which is designed to enable customers to activate data across the enterprise and accelerate AI-driven outcomes.

The SAP community is thriving, but as an ecosystem, this community of shared values has suffered as a result of SAP’s rapid expansion. The goal seems clear, but the path to achieving it is less so. SAP must orchestrate the ecosystem.