Business Process Management and Automation

Software applications dedicated to Business Process Management (BPM) empower professionals in both business and IT to design executable workflows through standardized symbols and language.

These applications serve a diverse range of functions, enabling users to visualize, simulate, and automatically generate code for business processes. Moreover, BPM facilitates the creation of reports and documentation specific to these processes. For enterprises dealing with intricate or time-intensive processes, BPM proves to be an advantageous solution, aiding in the optimization and automation of these operations. Notably, within the realm of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), BPM plays a significant role in assisting businesses to conform to regulatory requirements by establishing a transparent and audit-friendly record of process execution. Consequently, BPM emerges as a valuable asset for businesses of all sizes seeking to enhance their process management within the context of ERP integration.

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Analytics and AI

Joule Integrations Move SAP’s AI Deeper Into Enterprise Workflows

SAP is expanding Joule through deeper integrations across enterprise applications and partner platforms, positioning the AI assistant as a workflow layer embedded directly into business execution.

Analytics and AI

SAP-RPT-1 Brings Tabular Foundation Models to Enterprise AI

SAP has introduced SAP-RPT-1, a tabular foundation model designed for structured enterprise data, positioning it as a complement to language models for predictive tasks inside ERP systems.

Analytics and AI

Retail AI Hits NRF 2026: SAP, Microsoft, Workday Turn Agentic Platforms into New Operating System for Stores and Commerce

Retail tech giants SAP, Microsoft, and Workday are leveraging AI to transform commerce operations into integrated, agent-driven systems at the NRF 2026 event, showcasing a shift from isolated applications to comprehensive retail infrastructure.

Business Process Management and Automation

SAP Sets May 2026 Cutoff for S/4HANA Compatibility Packs, Offering Final Transition Window

SAP is granting a final five-month extension for on-premises S/4HANA customers to transition from Compatibility Packs to cloud solutions, pushing expiration dates to May 2026 to help manage this critical migration.

Analytics and AI

SAP, Partners Turn Embedded Business AI into Concrete ERP Wins

SAP and its partners are transforming AI from concept to implementation by integrating SAP Business AI and SAP BTP into workflows that enhance efficiency and collaboration, as illustrated by successful case studies from companies like FRoSTA and Aspen Pumps.

Business Process Management and Automation

NTT DATA to Acquire SPRO, Expanding SAP Agribusiness Strength in Brazil

NTT DATA Business Solutions is enhancing its SAP growth strategy in Brazil through the planned acquisition of agribusiness SAP specialist SPRO IT Solutions, which will broaden its customer base and industry scope in a sector vital to the country's economy.

Analytics and AI

Global HR Agent Delivers Real-Time Advisory for SAP SuccessFactors

Globalization Partners' G-P Gia is now available on SAP Store, providing real-time, compliant global HR guidance through an integration with SAP SuccessFactors and Joule, enhancing efficiency for multinational companies.

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Analytics and AI

New Basis Technologies Index Reveals Speed as Top Concern for SAP Change Managers

A Basis Technologies study revealed that while 84% of organizations hesitate to make SAP changes, the adoption of AI-assisted intelligent change management tools is empowering change managers to execute strategic initiatives more efficiently and effectively.

Business Process Management and Automation

Unsung Signavio: Business process kingmaker?

Celonis is suing SAP for alleged antitrust violations related to data access, asserting that SAP's practices favor its own business process product, Signavio, amidst a shifting landscape where companies vie for dominance in process mining and data control.

Business Process Management and Automation

From SAP Sapphire 2025: Smart Suite, Fast Track – SAP’s Packaged Approach to Business Transformation

SAP is transforming enterprise application consumption and implementation with its Business Transformation Packages, which offer pre-integrated, outcome-focused solutions designed to facilitate faster, modular cloud ERP modernization tied to key business objectives.

Business Process Management and Automation

Digital transformation: Why it matters for the food and beverage industry

The food and beverage industry faces pressing challenges from outdated legacy systems that hinder compliance and efficiency, significantly pushing the need for digital transformation and the adoption of modern ERP solutions to meet new regulations and improve operations through enhanced data accuracy, automation, and sustainability initiatives.

Business Process Management and Automation

SAP will acquire WalkMe to strengthen support for end users, expand Business AI

SAP has announced that it will acquire WalkMe, a leader in digital adoption platforms (DAPs), to enhance the customer experience and enrich SAP Business AI offerings.

Business Process Management and Automation

Artificial intelligence in modern software projects

Read this article which addresses the importance of innovation to answer modern problems, and how AI minimizes the time and risk of challenging test cases.

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Business Process Management and Automation

How to make your move to SAP S/4HANA a success

This executive summary by SNP Group draws key insights from comprehensive analysis and addresses the important issues. It sheds light on the motivation behind the transition, discusses the ideal timing for transformation and provides an overview of the various migration approaches.