SAP’s bold push into AI isn’t a future ambition - it’s happening now. Here’s what it means for your business, your workforce and the future of transformation.
AI took centre stage - and it’s staying there
At SAP Sapphire 2025, one message came through loud and clear: AI is no longer a bolt-on - it’s a foundational capability. SAP unveiled that Joule, its new AI assistant, now no longer just sits within SAP but is now designed to sit natively on top of other applications.
From auto-generated reports to predictive decision support and real-time data insights, Joule promises to shift how businesses interact with their systems. Efficiency isn’t just a buzzword anymore - it’s being baked into the core of enterprise workflows.
Efficiency at enterprise scale
SAP’s AI integrations aren’t surface level. What’s coming - and in some cases, already rolling out - are tools that can:
- Delayed S/4HANA migrations due to incompatible custom code
- Flag anomalies without manual inputs
- Suggest next steps based on contextual data
- Automate repetitive reporting tasks
For companies running complex SAP landscapes, the promise of enterprise-wide time savings and smarter decision-making is compelling. But that doesn’t mean transformation is plug-and-play.
AI still needs people - just not the same ones
As automation takes hold, there’s rising demand for talent who can implement and maximise the benefits of AI within SAP - particularly across BTP, Fiori and AI modules.
In the short term, that means a spike in freelance and project-based hiring, as organisations look to fast-track value without committing to permanent headcount. But in the long run, we’re looking at a reduction in manual reporting roles and a shift in skills requirements across SAP teams.
What this means for you
1. Invest in AI-literate SAP talentOrganisations that upskill early or bring in the right partners will move faster - and avoid the productivity lag that comes from outdated ways of working.
2. Partner with implementation specialists
AI functionality in SAP isn’t a switch you flick. It’s an evolving capability that needs careful integration, change management and governance. Get expert support.
3.Follow the first movers - but don’t jump blindly
Watch how others in your industry are adopting AI within SAP. Learn from their wins (and mistakes). Move when there’s clear, measurable value.
4.Prepare for a decade of transformation
This isn’t a one-off wave. It’s the beginning of a steady, ongoing reinvention of enterprise processes - powered by AI and driven by demand for smarter, leaner operations.
Need clarity in the chaos? Let’s talk.
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SAP Practice Head